Which flooring is best in bathrooms?

Design guru Mark Garside says: "Most people want flooring that's warm underfoot and easy to clean, so with that in mind, I'd go for natural materials. Timber boards are fine, as long as they're treated with a waterproof polyurethane floor varnish - try Bonakemi's Mega seal (bonakemi.uk.com). And with water around, choose an oily wood, such

as teak. For a sleek finish, go for Marmoleum (marmoleum.co.uk) or rubber (dalsouple.com has a great range of colours). And forget the garish yellows of the Seventies: cork tiles are having a style renaissance; try Expanko (expanko.com) or The Cork Flooring Company (corkfloor.co.uk). Underfloor heating is efficient and space savvy - just check your chosen flooring is suitable. Contact Flexel (flexel.co.uk) or Warmup (warmup.co.uk) to find out more."

Chosen by House to home