Self-Stick Bathroom Flooring Ideas

Replicate Costly Flooring

• Self-stick tile is usually made of vinyl, so it a budget-friendly flooring option for your bathroom. However, just because peel and stick tile is inexpensive doesn't mean that you're stuck with a drab or tacky bathroom floor. You can actually find self-stick tile that resembles luxury flooring materials like marble and granite. They are also available in designs that mimic parquet or ceramic tile. As a result, you can use these tiles to create a floor that looks like it cost top dollar, while still having money left over to make other improvements in your bathroom.

Create a Border

• Because you can install your own self-stick tile bathroom floor, you can play around with the layout to come up with a pattern that brings life to the space. An easy way to spice up the look of your floor is to use two different tiles and create a border. Depending on how bold a look you prefer, the tiles can differ in color or texture, and you can also use tiles in a different sizes to distinguish the border further. Most borders follow the outline of the room, but you can add one in the center of the floor as well. You may even opt to add both an outer and inner border for added visual interest in your bathroom.

Try a Checkerboard

• A checkerboard floor create a bold, classic look for any bathroom, and self-stick tiles make it extremely easy to create. Choose tile in two contrasting shades -- black and white is a traditional combination, but you can pair any colors that you like. In a small bathroom, choosing different shades that are from the same color family provides a subtle checkerboard effect. Alternate the tiles as you lay your floor, and you'll wind up with a sophisticated checkerboard pattern in no time.

Go Bold With a Patchwork

• While a checkerboard pattern provides an elegant look for your self-stick tile floor, you can create an even more distinctive look for your bathroom by using a patchwork design. Instead of limiting yourself to two colors, choose three or four shades for your tile. You may select as many colors as you like, but keep in mind that a small bathroom may be overwhelmed if you use too many colors. You can lay the tile down in an ordered pattern or place them randomly to create a truly one-of-a-kind look for your bathroom floor.