{"id":1948,"date":"2021-09-27T10:40:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T15:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twomakeahome.com\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2021-09-27T10:42:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T15:42:30","slug":"what-to-use-for-a-bathroom-subfloor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twomakeahome.com\/what-to-use-for-a-bathroom-subfloor\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Use for a Bathroom Subfloor"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you know, the bathroom is one of the most high-moisture areas in the home. This primarily is because there is so much vapor concentrated in one area from the toilet and the shower. Since this is a moisture-rich area, you must make sure that you use the proper flooring material in the bathroom to keep mold and mildew at bay.<\/p>\n

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If you are planning to remodel your bathroom, which subfloor should you use? The best choice in the bathroom is plywood. However, you must make sure that you choose thicker plywood to ensure that water doesn’t readily absorb into it.<\/p>\n

Aside from choosing the correct subfloor, there are some other things that you can do to make sure that the subfloor is sturdy before adding your flooring, whether it be tile, natural stone, or hardwood. You can also add a vapor barrier<\/a> to help protect your floor from water damage, mildew, and mold.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Be Careful in Choosing the Right Subfloor For A Bathroom<\/h2>\n

As mentioned before, the bathroom is a very high-traffic, moisture-rich area of the house. It is probably the area of the house that gives off the most moisture, even more than the kitchen or the laundry room. There is no way to get around the high level of moisture<\/a> that builds up in the bathroom. So, the best thing to do is to accommodate the moisture issues by using building materials that can withstand the excess moisture.<\/p>\n

One essential building material that you should choose carefully is the subfloor. The subfloor in this room should be very solid and should be as moisture and water-resistant as possible. The type of flooring that you use in the bathroom may be beneficial at protecting the subfloor from water damage. For instance, vinyl and porcelain tile may be relatively water-resistant, but they still may allow water to seep in.<\/p>\n

Additionally, a solid subfloor can help prevent the joist underneath the bathroom from rotting. If the joist begins deteriorating, the\u00a0floor can collapse<\/a>. Floor collapse will likely be the worst-case scenario and often comes because of severe neglect.<\/p>\n

Signs of\u00a0damaged floors<\/a>\u00a0that you will most likely experience before total collapse is as follows:<\/p>\n