Let’s take a look at five flooring options that may work for your entry space or mudroom. 

1. Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile can be a great option for a mudroom entry because it’s durable, easy to clean, environmentally friendly, and low maintenance. It’s an affordable choice and you can save money by installing it yourself.  Using sand, clay, and glass, along with other recycled materials, ceramic tile is fabricated and is available in an array of shapes, sizes, and beautiful colours.

2. Natural Stone

The beauty of natural stone is it’s unique, one-of-a-kind quality.  Depending on the stone selection, there can be beautiful veining and variation of colour and texture.  Unlike ceramic tile which is man-made, natural stone is taken and manufactured from quarries all over the world.

Many natural stones like slate are very affordable, but other rare stones can often be very expensive – it all depends on the availability. When properly sealed (which needs to be done about one a year), natural stone is durable and easy to maintain. Choosing a natural stone or tile that has a rough texture instead of a polished finish will be better as a non-slip surface.

3. Wood Floors

Being the most dependable and sturdy type of flooring, wood is often a favourite for high traffic spaces. Because of it’s luxurious look, it’s a very sophisticated and timeless selection.  For a mudroom floor that gets lots of traffic, choosing a hardwood or reclaimed wood would be a good recommendation.

That being said, depending on the finish and stain color of wood flooring, it does lend itself to showing scratches and wear-and-tear over time. Additionally wood flooring in a mudroom is susceptible to overwetting and/or standing water due to wet boots, shoes, and umbrellas.  It’s important to wipe away any water so it does not penetrate into the wood.

4. Brick

Brick is an interesting, charming choice for a mudroom.  It is quite versatile and can be incorporated into many decor styles from casual to traditional.  Brick is a very durable material and can be laid out in different patterns to create beautiful designs. Whether laid out in a herringbone pattern or a typical brick bond pattern, brick has a timeless sophistication.

5. Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is an inexpensive and durable solution for a mudroom.  It will probably not last-a-lifetime as some of the other options, but it’s extremely receptive to wear and scratches, and essentially maintenance-free.  Similar to ceramic tile, there are an array of different sizes and styles for vinyl flooring. But unlike tiles, vinyl won’t break if you have a group of kids running through the mudroom constantly and perhaps something heavy falls on the floor.  Also, depending on the size of your space, this could be an easy do-it-yourself weekend project since there are minimal tools required.