If you’re planning a bathroom renovation , the materials you choose for vanity countertops and tub and shower enclosures will have a big impact on durability and maintenance. Take a look at some great materials that will provide years of beauty and durable, care-free maintenance.
Tile
Ceramic and porcelain tiles are great in bathrooms. Their hard, non-porous surfaces are impervious to water and moisture creating areas that are easy to clean and maintain. Tiles come in a variety of sizes, shapes, patterns and finishes with different borders and liners. High-gloss tiles offer easy maintenance for walls and countertops, while matte surface tiles provide good slip resistance needed for floors.
Natural Stone
Granite – The hardest of all natural stones, granite provides excellent durability and easy maintenance for bathroom surfaces. It’s available in solid slabs for vanity tops and various tile sizes for tub and shower enclosures. Granite’s natural color variations range from soft whites and tans to stunning, deep shades of green, blue, brown and black.
Marble – The second hardest natural stone, marble is also great for bathroom surfaces. Like granite, it comes in solid slabs as well as a variety of tile sizes ranging from tiny mosaics to 24 inches. Colors range from pure white to solid black with natural veining patterns that are unique to each piece of marble.
Limestone – Limestone and travertine are beautiful natural stones that come in soft, subtle shades of white, cream, tan and brown. They offer a luxurious, high-end look, but small pits that occur naturally in the stones make them more porous than granite and marble. If you choose limestone or travertine for your bathroom surfaces, use a sealer for best durability and maintenance.
