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Carpeted Bathrooms

Carpeted bathrooms are bathrooms that have carpeted floors instead of traditional floor surfaces, such as tile or vinyl. Despite their tendency to foster mold and bacteria, carpets are sometimes installed in residential bathrooms for aesthetic purposes. Carpets should never be installed in bathrooms in commercial buildings.
 
Advantages of Carpets in Bathrooms
  • They make bathrooms appear more warm and inviting.
  • They are softer than tile and many people find them comfortable on bare feet.
  • Bathroom slip hazards are reduced. It is easier to slip on hard bathroom surfaces, such as tile, than on carpet.
  • Installation is generally quick and inexpensive.


Disadvantages of Carpets in Bathrooms 
The pad beneath the carpet may soak up large amounts of moisture.  Some of the common ways that carpets may come into contact with moisture in bathrooms include:
  • Steam from the shower will condense on the carpet.
  • Water splashes from the tub or shower.
  • Water sheds from shower/tub occupants as they step onto the carpet.
  • Water splashes out of the sink.
  • Water drips from the vanity.
  • Water leaks from the toilet.


The presence of moisture in the pad will lead to the growth of decay fungi on the wood or oriented strand board (OSB) sub-floor. The sub-floor will be decayed and weakened by mold. Mold also releases spores that can cause respiratory ailments, especially for those with certain health problems. Inspectors can use moisture meters to determine if there is excess moisture beneath a carpet.
 
In addition to potential mold growth beneath the carpet, bacteria can accumulate in carpeting that surrounds the toilet. Bacteria are contained in urine, which can be accidentally deflected onto the carpet. 

Carpeted Bathrooms in Commercial Buildings
 
It is against code to install carpet in commercial bathrooms. The 2007 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) states the following concerning carpeted bathrooms in commercial buildings:
In other than dwelling units, toilet, bathing and shower room floor finish materials shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface. The intersections of such floors with walls shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base that extends upward onto the walls at least 4 inches (102 mm).

Recommendations for Clients 
  • Clean the carpet regularly to remove any mold or urine that may be present.
  • Keep the carpet as dry as possible. Various devices exist that prevent water from bypassing the shower curtain.
  • Install a bathroom fan, if one is not installed already. If a fan is installed, operate it more often.

Carpets installed in bathrooms can trap moisture and urine, substances that can cause structural damage and health problems.

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  • About
  • Unbiased
  • Reviews
  • Radon Testing
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  • FAQ
  • Info and tips
    • Blog
    • 15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
    • 10 Ways To Save Energy
    • Abrasive Blasting for Mold Remediation
    • Acid Rain
    • Adjustable Steel Columns
    • Advantages of Solar Energy
    • Aging in Place
    • Aluminum Siding
    • Aluminum Wiring
    • Ants
    • Anti-Scald Valves
    • Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
    • Asbestos
    • Asbestos in Vermiculite
    • Attic Pull-Down Ladders
    • Backdrafting
    • Backflow Prevention
    • Barbeque Safety
    • Basement Waterproofing
    • Bathroom Vents
    • Bats
    • Bed Bugs
    • Bethel Home Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
    • Biological Pollutants
    • Brookfield Home Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
    • Bug Zappers
    • Building a Home
    • Building Cavities Used as Supply or Return Ducts
    • Buying a Foreclosure
    • Carbon Monoxide
    • Carpeted Bathrooms
    • Central Humidifiers
    • Central Vacuum
    • Central Air-Conditioning Systems
    • Child-Proofing
    • Chinese Drywall
    • Clothing Moths
    • Collar Ties
    • Condensation in Double-Paned Windows
    • Crumbling Foundations in CT
    • Danbury Condo Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
    • Danbury Home Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
    • Electrical Conductor Types
    • Electric Heat / Condensation
    • Electrical Panels
    • EMFs in the Home
    • Energy Conservation
    • Energy-Efficient Houses
    • Engineered Wood Flooring
    • Exterior Design Features
    • Factory-Built Fireplaces
    • Fairfield Home Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
    • FHA Loan Basics
    • Fire Safety
    • Foreclosures
    • Foreclosure Inspections
    • Formaldehyde
    • Foundation Insulation
    • Galvanic Corrosion
    • Galvanized Pipe
    • Garages
    • Garage Doors and Openers
    • Garage Fire Containment
    • GFCI's
    • Gutters
    • How To Choose a Home Inspector
    • Ice Dams
    • Infrared Inspections
    • Insulation
    • Knob and Tube
    • Links and Resources
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    • Newtown Home Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
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    • Oil Burners
    • Plumbing Terms
    • Ridgefield Home Inspector - Allied Home Inspections LLC
    • Roofing
    • Scope of a Home Inspection
    • Sealing / insulating
    • Septic
    • Siding and Insects
    • Stamford Water Contamination
    • Termites
    • Tips On Finding A Home Inspector
    • Tips To Crush Your Home Inspection
    • Typical Inspection
    • Underground Oil Tanks
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Water Quality
    • Water Softeners
    • Water Softener Backwash
    • Water Wells
    • What Should a Home Inspection Cost?