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Bathroom Flooring & Heated Floors

Bathroom floors must be waterproof and slip-resistant, laid over a waterproof membrane and sloped to the drain. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.

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Flooring options

Vinyl Plank (LVP)

Waterproof planks that look like timber. The most popular tiny-home bathroom floor β€” light, cheap, and forgiving.

Advantages

  • Fully waterproof
  • Lightweight (good for trailers)
  • Warm underfoot
  • Easy DIY click-lock

Disadvantages

  • Cheaper ranges repeat the same print
  • Can dent under heavy point loads

Indicative pricing

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia$50 – $100 / mΒ² installed
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USABeing researched
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CanadaBeing researched
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UKBeing researched
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeBeing researched

Hybrid / SPC

A rigid stone-composite core plank. Tougher and more stable than standard vinyl, fully waterproof.

Advantages

  • Very durable and stable
  • Fully waterproof
  • Handles temperature swings well

Disadvantages

  • Heavier than vinyl
  • Costs more
  • Harder underfoot

Indicative pricing

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia$95 – $150 / mΒ² installed
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USABeing researched
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CanadaBeing researched
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UKBeing researched
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeBeing researched

Tile (ceramic / porcelain)

Classic waterproof bathroom floor, laid over a waterproof membrane and ideal for wet rooms.

Advantages

  • Fully waterproof
  • Premium, seamless wet-room look
  • Very long-lasting

Disadvantages

  • Heaviest option β€” check trailer loading
  • Cold underfoot without heating
  • Can crack with flex on the road

Indicative pricing

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia$80 – $200 / mΒ² installed
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USABeing researched
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CanadaBeing researched
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UKBeing researched
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeBeing researched

Electric Underfloor Heating (add-on)

A thin heating mat laid under tile or vinyl. A real comfort upgrade in cold climates, but it draws power.

Advantages

  • Warm floors in winter
  • Frees wall space (no radiator)
  • Even, gentle heat

Disadvantages

  • Adds to the power load β€” weigh against off-grid solar
  • Best installed during the build
  • Running cost

Indicative pricing

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia$60 – $120 / mΒ² (mat) + electrician
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USABeing researched
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CanadaBeing researched
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UKBeing researched
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeBeing researched

Companies & suppliers by country

Australia

Bunnings

National Tiles

USA

Being researched

Canada

Being researched

UK

Being researched

Europe

Being researched

Pricing note: figures are indicative 2026 estimates in Australian dollars (supply + install) and vary by product, room size, and subfloor prep. Regions marked "being researched" will be added soon. Waterproofing and electrical underfloor heating must be done to code by licensed tradespeople. Last updated: June 2026.