Rant: LVP does not belong in bathrooms

I see this trend all the time and it puzzles me. The material isn't fully waterproof at the seams. Last job I did, we had to replace it after six months.

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masonwilson4d ago

Honestly nobody talks about the cleaning products messing it up. You use a bleach spray or something strong to clean the bathroom floor and it can break down that top wear layer over time. Saw it at my buddy's house, the planks near the toilet started looking dull and weird while the rest of the room was fine. That stuff isn't made for harsh chemicals, and bathrooms need those cleaners. So even if the water seal holds, your floor might still get ruined.

christopher_rivera54d ago

Wait, I gotta disagree here. My last place had LVP in the bathroom for three years with zero issues. The trick is the underlayment and sealing the seams right. I used a moisture barrier underneath and that special seam sealer glue. If water gets on it, you just wipe it up. Way better than soggy laminate or moldy carpet.