Some of the advantages of a Carpeted bathroom are as follows.

• Carpet provides a non slip surface when exiting the shower or tub
• Carpet is warmer to your feet  in the winter
• Carpet is less expensive and quicker to install than Ceramic Tile
• Carpet has a warmer look to the bathroom.

Some of the disadvantages of Carpet in bathrooms

• Carpet and padding can act as a sponge and hold water
• Carpet can be more difficult to clean when soiled
• Carpet can hold urine and be undetected
• carpet can hold moisture from exiting the shower or tub
• Wet carpet can be a hiding place for mold

When left to grow mold can create structural damage, because mold can deteriorate a wood sub-floor or drywall and cause structural damage which can lead to costly repairs.  Carpet has a tendency to hold or foster bacteria which is one reason it is against code to carpet a commercial bathroom.

Precautions you should take if you have carpet in your bathrooms 

• Check often for moisture
• Make sure you have proper ventilation
• Make sure toilet is not leaking
• Carpet in bathrooms should be cleaned on a regular basis

The photo  is of a bathroom that was tiled but moisture  invaded the ceramic tile and went unchecked mold growth occurred and lead to costly repairs.

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