Renovation Question: Bathroom Flooring (Calling the Brain Trust!)

[ivanptr]

Hi,

We’re planning to hire builders to convert our garage into a bathroom.

Previously, when we renovated an existing bathroom, the process was as follows:

1. Remove old tiles

2. Waterproof

3. Plumbing

4. Install new tiles

5. Grouting and silicone

Our question is: Are there any alternative flooring options that are simpler and more cost-effective?

For example, could we request the builder to create a concrete/cement floor instead of installing new tiles?

 

Possible sequence:

1. Waterproof the existing concrete garage floor

2. Plumbing and additional waterproofing as needed

3. Pour new concrete/cement

What specific details should we be aware of if we go this route?

It seems like installing tiles involves a lot of extra work and incurs significant material and labor costs.