Bathroom Flooring

Yes, heated floors are an excellent investment for Denver bathrooms, providing comfort during cold Colorado winters while adding resale value to your home. Radiant floor heating costs $8-$15 per square foot installed and increases electric bills by only $20-$40 monthly during winter months. Peak Builders installs electric radiant mat systems under tile or LVP flooring during bathroom remodels. Heated floors warm bathroom tiles that would otherwise feel cold year-round in Denver's climate. Installation must occur during floor replacement, making bathroom remodels the perfect time to add this feature. Systems include programmable thermostats for energy efficiency and can be zoned separately from home heating. Most Denver homeowners consider heated bathroom floors a luxury worth the investment for daily comfort and improved resale appeal.

Bathroom flooring installation in Denver takes 2-4 days depending on floor size, material choice, and subfloor condition. Tile installation requires 2-3 days (1 day for installation, 1-2 days for mortar curing and grouting). Luxury vinyl plank can be installed in 1-2 days. Peak Builders prepares subfloors properly before flooring installation, which may add 1 day if underlayment replacement is needed. Small powder rooms (5x8 feet) can be floored in 1-2 days while master bathrooms (8x12 feet) take 3-4 days. Additional time is required if removing old tile flooring (1 day) or installing radiant heat systems (add 1 day). We schedule bathroom flooring toward the end of remodel projects after all plumbing and electrical work is complete and inspected.

Porcelain or ceramic tile flooring provides the best resale value for Denver bathrooms because buyers expect tile in quality homes and it signals proper bathroom construction. Large-format tiles (12x24 inches) in neutral colors like gray, beige, or white appeal to the broadest buyer pool. Peak Builders recommends avoiding trendy colors or patterns that may look dated when you sell. Luxury vinyl plank in wood-look patterns also has good buyer appeal at lower price points. Tile floors typically recoup 70-80% of installation costs in resale value while LVP recoups 60-70%. Quality installation matters more than material choice - improperly installed bathroom floors signal maintenance concerns to buyers. We focus on classic, timeless flooring choices that appeal to Denver homebuyers while meeting your current lifestyle needs.

Installing bathroom flooring over existing tile is possible but not recommended in most Denver remodels unless the existing tile is perfectly level, well-bonded, and you can accommodate the height increase. Most bathroom remodels benefit from complete tile removal to inspect and repair subfloors, update plumbing if needed, and avoid door clearance issues. Peak Builders typically removes old flooring to ensure proper waterproofing and level surfaces. Installing over tile adds 1/2-3/4 inch height that can create tripping hazards, door clearance problems, and height mismatches with adjacent rooms. If existing tile must remain, we can install cement backer board and new tile over it, but this limits our ability to add radiant heating or address potential subfloor moisture issues. Proper removal and installation provides better long-term results for your Denver bathroom.

Large-format tiles (12x24 inch or larger) are ideal for Denver bathroom floors because they require fewer grout lines, create a more modern look, and are easier to clean. Small bathrooms benefit from 12x12 inch or 12x24 inch tiles that make spaces feel larger. Master bathrooms can accommodate 18x18 inch or 24x24 inch tiles beautifully. Peak Builders recommends rectified porcelain tiles with minimal grout lines for contemporary aesthetics. Smaller mosaic tiles (2x2 inch or hexagon patterns) work well for shower floors because small tiles provide better slip resistance and conform to shower pan slopes. We avoid very large tiles (36x36 inches) in small bathrooms as they can overwhelm the space. Tile size should coordinate with shower and wall tile selections to create cohesive design throughout your Denver bathroom remodel.