Marmoleum in bath

[catch89]

I am looking to update an 80s bath with a new sink, faucet, vanity top, tub (taking out a beast of a 72" whirlpool tub that no longer works), bench to fill the space, tile the surround and potentially change out the bathroom flooring so it is flush with the new tub. I know there will be a lot of tile work which I am slow and mediocre at. I am looking at installing click marmoleum tiles on the  for a marginal financial benefit and a bit of warmth after showering during the cold Maine winters. At about $5-7/sq ft it could  be more expensive than tile, but to my knowledge, no backer board, mastic, grout, etc is required.Anyone ever use this product before?


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[ScottEric]

I installed the glue down tiles in our kitchen.  I don't know if they'd hold up as well in a bathroom since they'll get wet fairly frequently.  Once the water gets under them it'd take a while to dry.

They do require a very smooth underfloor, we laid 1/4 inch plywood (not Luan, it voids the warranty of the Marmoleum, I think we paid $20 something a sheet for ours)  It'll pick up every imperfection of whatever is underneath it.  You have to staple the subfloor down, you can see some of our staples through the floor (Staples are spec'd by the manufacturer, nails show through the floor too much).

I could definitely see it being nicer on your feet in the cold winter though, and it looks fantastic installed. 

[Greg]

Marmoleum Click tiles are not the correct product for a bath.  For a bath, use roll sheet Marmoleum.  I recommend a Forbo certified installer but you can do it yourself if you follow the directions to the letter including acclimating the material, underlayment as ScottEric mentions, and a 100# roller which you can rent.

The best, longest lasting result will be with a pro installer trained to work with Marmoleum.

[RunningWithScissors]

I would caution against any use of a linoleum product (Marmoleum is a brand name, BTW).  It' s made of natural materials such as wood flour (aka sawdust) and typically has a jute backing.  All lovely and environmental, but these materials have the undesirable property of swelling in the presence of water or humidity.

If you're considering a vinyl based product (yes, sheet would be preferable over tile), then carry on.