On 16 Nov, 12:07, Bill wrote:
Hello.

Thought I'd go for vinyl flooring in the bathroom.

It's only 6 m2 so thought I'd go for some decent quality stuff.

Can anyone recommend some makes please. I'm hoping for stuff that's
durable and won't fade.

Do you specifically want vinyl, or would lino be okay as well (they
have a similar appearance, but vinyl is petroleum-based, while lino
comes from linseed oil)? I've got Marmoleum lino in my bathroom, which
is extremely durable, and looks good. You find it in lots of high wear
places like hospitals, shops, and so on. Don't think that it's an
institutional thing though - you can get a big range of colours and
patterns to suit domestic use as well.

Also, I want to replace the skirting boards. Are these normally placed
on top of the vinyl/ply or would a good fitter be able to cut the
vinyl against the board?

My floors were quite uneven, and fitting a skirting board first would
have been quite tricky. Easier to fit the tiles, and then adjust the
skirting to suit. As Tim mentions, do seal underneath the skirting to
avoid water getting in. The vinyl/lino is waterproof, and with a
slight slope in the wrong direction, any spilled water will disappear
under the skirting and cause you problems.

dan.