We are going to have a 2nds floor laundry room and I wanted to see if anyone has ideas for flooring. We are creating a small room that already has a wood floor. I know builder is installing the pan with a stone curb (not sure if that's the word.) Our architect suggested just getting a vinyl runner and putting it over the wood floor. Just wondering if anyone has any other inexpensive flooring ideas? Thanks!
Old fashioned linoleum is back! It is cheap, earth-friendly and water resistant. Also comes in many cool colors. I am going to put it in my kitchen when I get done painting.
There are also many different kinds of vinyl and carpet tiles available. They are nice because you can remove and replace a tile if needed.
I would go with the lino. The stone curb under the W/D is good if the leak happens close to the machine, but I worried about a leak/flood where the hose hook ups are or even out the door of the Washer. We put a drain directly under the Washer. The floor gradually slopes (you can notice it) towards the drain. Then it's sealed around the baseboards. With the vinyl flooring it will help (hopefully) in case of a leak.
Don't cost cut at the expense of the washing machine you are going to use. If you plan on using a front load washer, it needs to be installed onto a firm floor. All the above suggestions should work as long as the floor is glued EVERYWHERE, that means not only on the edges (floating). Also, front load washers vibrate more when installed against an interior wall and not an exterior wall
