Hardwood Floors in a Bathroom

[Slim]

Hi everyone.

What are the implications of using a solid wooden floor in a bathroom. I am just about to install a new ensuite bathroom at my Mum and Dad's house. They are spending a fair bit on the fixtures and tiles and would also like to splash out on the floor. My Mum really wants a solid oak floor, but I am unsure as to how this would work with the changes in humidity encountered in a room with a bath and shower.

Is this a good idea? Can the problem be solved with any kind of treatment or sealer?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mambo]

are you talking oak floorboards or t&g flooring laid over existing floor :?:

 

[Slim]

Hey Mambo

It will be laid over the existing floorboards.

 

[mambo]

i would say give it some yacht varnish an youl be fine

 

[engineer one]

you need to check weather there is any moisture checked oak flooring
and you may need to leave a greater space for expansion. the other thing to think about is water pooling.

paul :wink:

 

[wizer]

i'd be worried about it for the same reasons I'd be worried about wooden kitchen worktops. I'm not sure how long it will look beautiful in such a moist environment. I'm no expert tho :wink:

 

[AndyBoyd]

There are many ceramic tiles now that are designed to look like wooden floors, I was looking at them the other day (1.2 m long ones) and they are very impressive _ I saw walnut, oak, zebrano, cherry, pine and probably there are more. They were very very impressive.

Might want to consider those