Yes, vinyl tile flooring [พื้น กระเบื้อง ยาง which is the term in Thai] works in the shower as solid vinyl is completely waterproof. So you do not have to do without vinyl in the wet room and lay tiles instead.
This is how vinyl works in the heavily wet area such as shower and bath:
- Seal the substrates waterproof
- Only use special polymer adhesive there, which will not harm water in the long term
- Then seal the surface over the entire surface – thus, you have double protection against penetrating water
How Can You Seal Vinyl Flooring In The Bathroom
If you want to seal vinyl flooring in the bathroom, think of silicone first. Of course, you can seal all expansion joints, joints, and transitions to prevent water from seeping into cracks and joints in large quantities.
Silicone remains a maintenance joint. Silicone keeps your vinyl in the bathroom with proper processing for many years tight. Nevertheless, there are signs of aging in silicone or movement in the joints. Therefore you should keep an eye on the seal from time to time.
In addition, you should pay attention to areas with high water impact:
- You should also seal other surfaces in the bathroom that are heavily contaminated with water. If the walk-in shower adjoins the rest of the bath or if the bathtub has an unprotected shower, then there may be a lot of water on the floor. Therefore, you should also seal the entire area here.
- Sealing vinyl flooring in the bathroom is a completely safe method of bath renovation with vinyl. It is also recommended in hotels, guest houses, or other public areas. Sealing vinyl flooring in the bathroom guarantees safety for users and property owners.
