How to achieve the perfect Wet Room

Wet rooms are proving to be more popular with those with mobility issues and clients who prefer an open plan bathroom design, the reason why wet rooms are more popular is because as we get older we are more prone to accidents and illness. Wet rooms provide the most stylish, contemporary solutions to those who struggle with bathing, showering or washing.

A wet room provides an unrestricted access and is often a more comfortable showering experience. Wet rooms are ideal for disabled and older people that have difficulty in stepping into a traditional shower or are wheelchair bound.

Last year the NHS reported 20,000 accidents caused by tripping or falling and 25% of those were in the bathroom, out of those 25%, 14% ended up being hospitalised.

What are the benefits to a wet room?

There is no shower tray to step over to gain access to the shower, you just walk in and walk out.

There are options for safety flooring, so the tiles or covering can be slip resistant, preventing slippage on a wet floor.

There are options to have tempered safety glass with a clear screen protective coating, which keeps your glass cleaner for longer.

What extra features can also be included?

Extra features can include;

A folding shower seat, for those who are unsteady on their feet.
A cool touch shower, the shower will respond on sensors and can change temperature just by touch.
A slip resistant floor around the shower cubicle.
A safety grab bar, for those who require it, who might be unsteady on their feet.

How easy is it to install?

If you have decided that you need a wet room, you can do it yourself, but you need to know what you are doing. Wet rooms are often seen as a complex challenge and they are often very complicated to install. I would recommend that you seek practical and professional help from a trained professional.

Here is some practical advice to help you to design what you need to make a safe and practical wet room;

A wet room needs to be a 100% waterproof and a safe non-slip environment.
When designing your wet room, I would recommend that you measure the entire floor area and then plan the layout on a sheet of paper, this can be adapted to your needs.
Ensure that the shower is in the far corner of the room, this will allow safe drainage, for water to drain away properly the waste pipe must have a fall of 3cm per metre, otherwise the room will come waterlogged and will drain slowly.
When choosing tiles, pick non-slip flooring coverings, as 98% of all house falls, happen when people are getting out of shower or baths, installing a grab rail would also be beneficial. Mosaic tiles are often non-slip and are still attractive.

Poor installations and cutting corners are the main cause of wet room failures; these can include:

Forgetting to install a waste pipe.
Not using waterproof grout on walls and floor tiles
Putting the shower area too close to the door, this allows the water to escape through the gap in the door and flood the next room.
A wet room needs a ventilation point whether this is a window or a fan, Wet rooms can get extremely steaming and can cause mould on tiles if not ventilated. These errors can cause further damage to adjoining rooms.

For the right installation and process involved, always seek a professional, if you would like to find out more about wetrooms, please contact us.

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