Wet Room - The basics

Putting it simply a wet room is basically a shower room that does away with the shower screen and tray, and has an open and fully tiled shower area. But as most bathrooms are not very large you probably will need to include a shower screen to prevent everything getting sprayed.

Wet Room – advantages and disadvantages

• In a second bathroom, for a different showering experience.
• No shower tray to worry about. Tiles are easier to keep clean.
• Floor protection is better than for a normal shower and tray, as long as the work is carried out properly.
• Giving a contemporary look, a wet room is sleek and stylish
• A wet room can certainly enhance the value of your home. (as long as there is still a main bath in the house)

Some Disadvantages

• If the Wet Room was used to replace the main bath, the effect on trying to resell your home would not be desirable, as all house buyers do expect a house to have a main bath.
• For very small rooms an open showering area would cause problems with excessive water spray, and tissue paper and towels getting wet.
• To do the job properly an experienced professional installer will be needed, as getting the gradients right and sealing the floor needs to be done correctly.
• Wet rooms need to be tiled from floor to ceiling, and this adds to the cost.

Wet Room – Water Drainage

Wet Room - Waterproofing

Wet Room - Tiling & Underfloor Heating