Cheap vs. Steep: Bathroom Tile

A classic choice for bathroom flooring, inexpensive ceramic tile provides a durable, easy-to-clean surface that can be textured to prevent slippage. Image courtesy of Shaw Floors

Affordable vinyl tiles can mimic the look of stone for a fraction of the cost. This surface is durable and low maintenance. Image courtesy of Congoleum Corporation

If you want to add visual interest to a tile floor without breaking the bank, try installing a "rug" of tile in an intricate pattern in front of the vanity, surrounding the toilet or in the space where you step out of the shower.

To take your bathroom floor a step beyond basic field tile, try incorporating tile in various colors and sizes. Design by Gail Drury