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Farmhouse built in 1900 with only one shower in the hall bathroom. So we are updating our master bathroom. It currently holds a bath tub in a bay window, small ugly vanity, toilet and the laundry room in a small cut out section. Laundry room is moving to another, much larger, location and replaced with a shower. We want it for now and of course for resale. I'm here because I want to make smart ROI decisions, we will be moving in 8-10 years.
Now come my questions. Why do so many people prefer tile to vinyl bathroom floors? Or am I wrong about that? Tile floors are very cold, I actaully prefer vinyl but again resale is to be considered. The floor area once the shower is installed is not that large so pricing isn't a huge factor but I'm not sure if the vinyl will hurt the appeal. I also want to keep the tub and enhance it by switching to a deep soaker. I'm 6'3" and would actually like most of my body covered with water for a change. Why are tubs so out of favor? The existing tub is that ubiquitous almond color from 40 years ago as is the tile. Probably go with white here for both? Or we could scrap the tub completely and make a very large bathroom but I like taking baths and looking out to the field in winter. I know enough to not scimp on the shower so we will have that done right with tile. It's a fairly large area, maybe 3 1/2 feet by 6 feet.
Consider adding a heated floor. We just completed a master bath remodel with ceramic floor on slab in Ohio. Think COLD. My wife suggested adding electric floor heat and when she first mentioned it all I could see were $$$ signs. Turns out it's very comfortable, warm and not nearly as expensive as I first thought in installed cost or operating cost.
Approximately 75 square feet heated, about $1200 installed cost, and about $12/month added electric cost at $0.10/kwh. We heat it from 6:30 am to 10am and 10:00pm to 11:00pm to 80 degrees. At other times it's at 70 degrees. It's a German engineered system and appears to be high quality. We're pleased with it. We plan to use it only about 5 months out of the year.
I would definitely put down tile instead of vinyl and agree to keep the tub. For one, you like to take baths and two for resale. You don't need heated floors, just put down a small bath rug.
JK, PatSea, and DaveB have given you the best, most concise information I may have ever seen in CD.
White bathrooms are classic and have wide appeal. Add some high end highlights like a marble stripe among the tiles for a richer appearance. Keep in mind that the floor can also be heated with hot water radiant if that is the heat source for the rest of the house.
I have vinyl in my baths and kitchens.....I absolutely hate it. Looks and feels cheap! I knew when i bought the place that it was going to be swapped out.
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