What’s the Best Type of Flooring for a Sunroom?

The sunroom is one of the most pleasant and natural rooms found in our homes, especially in the cold weather seasons, but it requires flooring that can meet the unique conditions presented by such a room. Here is a look at what to look for in a sunroom floor and some of the best choices available.

What Makes a Great Sunroom Flooring?

A sunroom is defined as an exterior-facing room with lots of windows and usually has direct access outside. These rooms typically get lots of direct natural light.

What makes a good floor for a sunroom? Let’s take a look at some of the unique factors that affect what kind of flooring you can choose from:

• Sun Resistant: A sunroom floor will almost constantly be under direct sunlight and must be able to withstand that light without fading or damaging.
• Weather Resistance: Since a sunroom is typically connected directly to the outside, its flooring needs to be able to resist the elements like dirt, water, etc.

The Best Types of Sunroom Flooring

Considering the factors listed above, here are some of your best sunroom flooring options.

1. Laminate

Laminate flooring is a great option for a sunroom because it has everything that’s needed to be a long-lasting, great looking sunroom floor. It’s very durable—withstanding sun, scratches, dents, and foot traffic—and it looks great.

The only con is that it’s ‘water resistant’ rather than completely waterproof which means if water is tracked in from outside be sure to clean it up immediately or risk damage to the flooring.

Though it is resistant to UV light, you can choose to go with additional layers of UV protected finishes to help resist fading.

2. Vinyl

Like laminate, vinyl is a great, affordable, and durable option for a sunroom floor. Vinyl also comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and styles, including mimicking stone and hardwood.

3. Tile

If you’re expecting your sunroom to see a lot of traffic, tile is a great option that is resistant to scratches and scuffs while delivering a timeless look.

Tile is easy to clean, durable, and completely waterproof which makes taking care of it very easy. Additionally, tile comes in a huge variety of styles, colors, and patterns that give you a lot of creative freedom in designing a look that matches any vision.

Conclusion

Whether it’s tile, laminate, or vinyl, each of these floorings make an excellent choice for any sunroom because of their durability and pleasant-looking styles that don’t sacrifice looks for practicality.

To schedule your sunroom flooring project, contact the flooring specialists at Scharm