Good Flooring Choices for Mudrooms

Vinyl

• Laying a sheet of vinyl on your mudroom floor is a practical, sturdy and inexpensive solution to your mudroom flooring needs. Once dirt and mud is tracked in and dries, it is easily swept up. You can quickly mop or steam clean the floor to reclaim a shiny finish, leaving the vinyl looking like new. Vinyl flooring is sturdy and can withstand heavy traffic from kids, adults and animals. Puddles from wet boots and piles of mud won't stain this type of flooring, making it an ideal, budget-friendly choice for your mudroom.

Concrete

• Concrete is very sturdy and can be specially stamped, finished and coated to look like marble, granite or a variety of other specialty stone flooring at a fraction of the cost. Because of its durability, however, it is a good option for your mudroom. If you install a drain in the middle of your mudroom floor and some kind of protective backsplash against the base of your mudroom wall, you can simply hose down your floors when they are especially dirty.

Tile

• Made from porcelain or natural stone, tile is strong if installed and finished properly and, like concrete, can be hosed down when dirty if a drain is installed in the room. If no drain is installed, the floor is easily swept and mopped, leaving it looking like new. It is an expensive option, but it lasts for several years, making it a long-lasting solution if you're looking to live in your home for several years.

Laminate

• Laminate flooring made to look like wood is resistant to scratching and heavy traffic. When combined with a water-resistant underlayer, it is a good solution for mudrooms. When the dirt and mud are dry, they are easy to sweep or vacuum up. Laminate floor is easily cleaned with a wet or steam mop and because it is resistant to scratching and works well if you have animals. It is budget friendly and lasts for several years.