Yes, but only if it is a fully waterproof laminate. Standard laminate has a fibreboard core that swells if water reaches the joints, so it is not suitable for a bathroom. A fully waterproof board with a sealed core is made for wet areas. Laid with the edges sealed, it works well in a bathroom.

There is an important difference. Water-resistant laminate copes with splashes if you wipe them up, but it is not built for a bathroom. Waterproof laminate has a sealed core that keeps water out, so it is the only type suitable for a bathroom. Always check a range is fully waterproof, not just water-resistant, before using it in a bathroom.

In a bathroom the sealing is what protects the floor. Laminate is laid as a floating floor with an expansion gap around the edges. In a bathroom that gap should be sealed with silicone so water cannot run underneath. Seal around the toilet, the bath and any pipework in the same way. Wiping up standing water and using a bath mat keeps the surface protected too.

For a bathroom, LVT is usually the safer choice. Fully waterproof LVT is purpose-made for wet areas and is the natural choice for a busy family bathroom, an ensuite or a wet room. A fully waterproof laminate is a good, cost-effective option for a cloakroom or a lightly used bathroom, where it gives a warm, wood or tile look at a lower price.

Yes, as long as it is a waterproof board. Tile and stone effect laminate is popular in bathrooms because it gives the clean look of a tiled floor with a warmer, softer feel underfoot than ceramic. It is easier on bare feet on a cold morning and, in a waterproof range, stands up to a bathroom well.