Question from BL

I have a 10 year old house built on a concrete slab that has developed mold around the base of the toilet under the white vinyl. While it might be overkill, I’m having it safely removed and the floor cleaned before putting down new flooring. What are the safest, non-toxic (no VOCs), environmentally friendly flooring options for a bathroom? Can you also recommend the safest adhesives, etc. that are needed for those options? Thanks. BL

Debra’s Answer

I would use good old ceramic tile. Any glazed ceramic tile will do (that is, one with a shiny or matte surface, not a porous tile like Mexican pavers).

Lay cement backerboard first, then mortar, then the tile, then grout. Use the grout sealer from AFM Enterprises, as it is completely nontoxic.

Ceramic tile is nontoxic, waterproof, and durable.