This didn't stop us from updating the floor in our 1/2 bath though. Actually we never had a choice not replace it since when we tore out the vanity cabinet there was no flooring under it. We stopped at Grossman's Bargain Outlet, looking for a bargain of course, and looked at some travertine tile among other things, but weren't about to splurge and spend a couple hundred dollars on tile alone. Even though it is a small room where expensive materials would be more economical we were, and still are, on a tight budget (I just turned off the Kitchen light to save a penny or two).
We rounded the corner of what seemed to be a never ending selection of flooring material and right under our eyes was the perfect thing. EC Lock! The name sounded a little cheapy and lacked a description of what was in the package and the packaging itself wasn't great, but why not try it? If you didn't know, EC Lock is a resilient vinyl plank with adhesive edges or 'grip strips' as they call it to put planks together.
I didn't expect to patch all the rough spots and have it look good so I bought 5-1/2" tall baseboard. It covered the entire mess of glue and ripped paper and adds quite a bit of character to the bath with its larger profile. Wood instead of MDF is best for an area that can get wet - the wood won't swell up when it gets wet.
We are very happy with the results and hope the EC Lock holds up over time and the abuse we'll give it. Comments have come our way of how much the floor looks and even feels like real wood!