- How should I install floating wood floors?
- Choosing a direction for wood floor installation
- Installing a wood floor underlay
- Why should I leave my wood floor for 48 hours after installation?
- What is the best underlay for a floating wood floor?
- How do I replace a strip of floating wood flooring ?
- How to lay herringbone wood flooring?
- How to lay Chevron wood flooring?
- Chevron or herringbone: how to choose?
- Can you have wood flooring in toilets?
- In which direction should wood flooring be laid in a bedroom?
- How to replace a plank?
- How to lay acoustic underlay for wood flooring?
- How much does it cost to install Chevron wood floors?
- How much does it cost to install Herringbone wood floors?
- Can I install my own flooring?
- 2BECLIC glue-free floating installation
- Installing floating wood floors with glue (tongue and groove)
- Installing glue-down wood floors
- Glued installation with self-profiled joint (“Boat deck”)
- Choosing wood floors compatible with underfloor heating
- Can I lay flooring over a reversible underfloor heating system?
- Are expansion joints essential around the edges of a floor?
- How do I create a join between two floor coverings of different thicknesses?
- What kinds of underfloors are suitable for floating floors?
- Can I lay flooring over tiles?
- How do I minimize wastage when laying flooring?
- Are there any particular rules to follow when laying flooring over underfloor heating and cooling systems?
- Acoustic insulation for people living below you:
- What is a solid floor?
- How do you evaluate the acoustic performance of an underlay?
- What is engineered flooring?
- How do you define a good floor?
- Why choose wood flooring?
- How can I soundproof a bedroom?
- How do I maintain my lacquered floor?
- How do I maintain my oiled floor?
- Can I use oils other than those that you recommend?
- My floor is slightly warped. What should I do?
- Protecting my floor
- How do I clean a dirty varnished floor?
- Cleaning floating wood floors
- How to repair warped wood flooring?
- Cleaning lacquered wood floors
- How to remove adhesive from wood flooring?
- Cleaning wood floors
- Restoring damaged wood floors
- Oiling wood floors
- How to shine wood flooring?
- What products should I use to maintain wood floors?
- Removing stains from wood floors
- Where does the wood come from?
- What commitments do you give concerning the origins and traceability of your wood?
- Are my products guaranteed? (Panaget design guarantee)
- Does Panaget flooring contain formaldehyde or nanoparticles?
- What is the UPEC classification of Panaget floors? (Usage classification)
- How do you determine the resistance of varnished and oiled floors?
- Which accessories go with which floors?
- Decorative designs
- Matching floor and wall colours
- Choosing the colour of your wood floor
- Which colours for dark wood flooring in your living room?
- Interior design ideas: create a cosy bedroom using panelling
- Our living room interior design ideas using the Wood Wall Concept
- Decor inspo: kitchen panelling makes a comeback
Can I put wood flooring in my bathroom?
Bathroom floors do not have to be tiled. A suitable wood floor will feel pleasant underfoot and will help to create a warm and cosy atmosphere. Over the last few years, wood floors have evolved in line with contemporary tastes and now offer more comfort and resistance to moisture. However, it’s still important to follow a few guidelines in order to pick a wood floor that is compatible with your bathroom.
What wood is best for a bathroom floor?
As the bathroom is the most humid space in the house, any wood floor installed needs to be completely rot-proof. Water will inevitably splash on the floor from the sink or bath and the moisture in the air can damage the surface of the wood or seep in and cause mould growth.
In general, European woods are not suitable for bathroom floors. Exotic woods are a better option as they are naturally resistant to moisture. Panaget offers a specially designed Indonesian teak floor that is resistant to moisture and fungus, making it ideal for rooms that are particularly humid.
Available in a range of warm and elegant hues, from golden to dark brown, this floor has slim strips and built-in gaskets. Super soft underfoot, it’s the perfect choice for your bathroom.
What finish is best for a wood floor in the bathroom?
Even when regularly reapplied, wood sealers are not suitable for humid, high-traffic areas. They do not enable the wood to breathe, causing the protective surface layer to rapidly deteriorate. Even sealers specifically designed for high-traffic areas are unsuitable for bathrooms.
Any wood floor installed in a bathroom therefore needs to be oiled. The oil protects the strips and enables you to spot-maintain any worn or stained areas. It also enables the strips to breathe if moisture seeps in.
It is also important to maintain your oiled wood floor on a regular basis to preserve its shine and durability.
All of our bathroom wood floors are pre-oiled to ensure effective and long-lasting protection.
Installing wood floors in a bathroom
Glue-down installation is mandatory for our solid Teak wood floors.
Important steps when installing wood floors in a bathroom:
- Check the floor's evenness and moisture levels
- Use an appropriate polymer glue
- Choose suitable gaskets
It is very important to ensure the wood floor you install is stable and even. If the strips do not lay flat (if there is any differentiation in height), it is easier for water to seep into the gaps in between them. Even the slightest slope can let moisture in.
Furthermore, fluctuations in temperature can lead to large gaps between the different flooring strips. Even if the wood is stable and resistant, choosing the right installation type is vital.
Glue-down installation is the only option that guarantees your floor will be firmly stuck in place and completely watertight. We recommend using specially designed gaskets and polymer glue intended for full glue-down installation.
To do this, Panaget recommends ‘boat deck’ installation.