using LVT on a sink unit??
Tani H-S
5 years ago
Posted up a question yesterday trying to find alternative American walnut effect tiles for my WC wall and sink shelf unit as when u went to order them, the supplier said they are now discontinued :0(
Spent hours searching for alternatives but only drab brown english walnuts available for some reason.
So, I thought that instead I could use LVT on the WC wall (as not a splash area as such) as they are wipeable anyway. But I was matching the sink unit with it so I’m wondering if I can use LVT on the sink unit as well??
The base is made from a plywood and was intended to be tiled. It needs to be waterproof as likely to get standing water on it from splashes (OH never thinks to wipe it down!)
Anyone used LVT for this purpose??
Alternative would be to LVT the front edge (it’s about 100mm high x 1.1m wide) and tile the top with the wall tile. ...
Spent hours searching for alternatives but only drab brown english walnuts available for some reason.
So, I thought that instead I could use LVT on the WC wall (as not a splash area as such) as they are wipeable anyway. But I was matching the sink unit with it so I’m wondering if I can use LVT on the sink unit as well??
The base is made from a plywood and was intended to be tiled. It needs to be waterproof as likely to get standing water on it from splashes (OH never thinks to wipe it down!)
Anyone used LVT for this purpose??
Alternative would be to LVT the front edge (it’s about 100mm high x 1.1m wide) and tile the top with the wall tile. ...
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minnie101
5 years agoHi Tani. I don't think it would be suitable for the sink unit from a water perspective and not sure how you would finish any edges? Could you not consider a dark oak? I've only looked for 2 seconds but here's one example against your floor
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