5 Reasons You Should Install a Wet Room instead of a Bathroom
If you’re in the process of updating your bathroom or you are looking at adding an extra bathroom to your home, then you should definitely consider changing it to a wet room. Converting your bathroom to a wet room can certainly give your new bathroom the wow factor but it also has many other positive benefits too.
What is a wet room?
Unlike a traditional bathroom, a wet room is waterproofed with a tanking kit or membrane and typically is designed to slope to allow the water to run towards the drain in the floor. Essentially the whole room becomes your shower- no need for cubicles or shower trays – everything can be open plan, although you can add glass screens to divide the room and reduce splashing.
Wet rooms are a great alternative to the traditional bathroom design and have many benefits:
1. Accessibility
Wet rooms are great for kids and those with mobility issues – no tricky shower tray ledges to negotiate and everything on the same level means those who use a wheelchair can easily access the shower. Contrary to popular belief, wet room floors are actually level and slip resistant, making them perfect for children and anyone with limited mobility. Installing a wet room is also a great time to add any assisted living features, such as grab rails, hand rails and shower seats.
2. Easy to Clean
Wet rooms are easy to keep looking pristine – their minimal designs, waterproofing, floor drainage and open plan layout make wet rooms a dream to clean!
3. Stylish
There’s something undeniably elegant and modern about a wet room. The minimalist design, floor to ceiling tiles and clean appearance give a contemporary feel to the room. If you choose high quality fixtures and fittings and stylish tiles you are sure to wow any guests and possibly add value to your home.
4. Great Use of Space
If you have a small bathroom a wet room could be a fantastic option, especially if you don’t want or need a bath. The fact that the room is fully waterproofed and does not require a separate shower cubicle gives you much more room to shower. Plus, the minimalist design adds a sense of space to smaller rooms.
5. Durability
Because the wet room is waterproof there are less problems due to leaks and damp often associated with traditional bathrooms. A wet room should need less maintenance and will stay looking new and fresh for much longer.
Wet rooms are a fantastic option when updating your bathroom – you can still add a bath to your design, keep it simple and clean or add luxurious touches with your choice of tiles and fittings. Easy to keep clean, accessible for all and stylish to boot- what’s not to love?