Getting Wet in a Trendy New Wet Room - By: Kimberlie Hutson

The latest trends in bathroom designs are clearly wet rooms. If you decide to install one in your house, you will have the benefit of spending time in a spa-like room, in the ambience and style of your choice. You can turn an ordinary bathroom into an open space where all your family will enjoy a splash, but there are also other areas in the house which can be converted to a wet room.

Wet rooms can be installed in both large and small spaces, or in a part of a large bedroom. Thus you can make the most of your space and have the illusion of open plan living and an airy feel whenever you step in the wet room to enjoy a shower. The easy access to a wet room is the perfect solution for elderly people or for children. There are no more dangers posed by the need to take a shower in a small enclosed space where your movements are limited by the design and layout of the objects found in a classic bathroom.

Basically, wet rooms are rooms with no distinct shower space. There are no shower enclosures, just an area where you can splash. All the water is drained through one drain hole. With a wet room you can save space and enjoy the freedom offered by the lack of enclosures. Just step in and feel as if you are under a waterfall in some exotic faraway location.

If you are worried about what happens with all the water in such an open space, you have to know that designers of wet rooms have taken all precautions. Waterproof membranes or tiles are the best options for walls and floor. Underfloor heating can be installed and offer extra comfort, plus this will help dry the water on the floor. High quality wet room drains and specialized waterproofing materials can ensure correct slopes and a watertight barrier. The installation of the membrane is called tanking and it should be done with great care since all the advantages of a wet room will disappear if this process is compromised.

Besides the contemporary look a wet room will offer, more practical advantages can help you decide to install one. They are easier to clean, since you do not have to worry about shower screens or trays that get dirty. The solutions offered for wet rooms ensure a better water protected floor than the ones for standard bathrooms. You do not have to worry since the solutions are leak proof. The floor can provide for flat level access on foot or wheelchair.

The whole concept is of a space which is not clearly separated by the rest of the house by walls and this is also true for the floor. However, a raised waterproof lip between the wet room and the rest of the room can be installed for extra caution. Since with a wet room you can have a shower without even bothering to open a door, step into a cubicle or step over a lip, people with disabilities can be greatly helped by such an option. However, a wet room need not be just an empty space. You can add a bench, hand grips, bars or seats if they are useful for you.

In fact there are so many different solutions that it is impossible not to find one that will appeal to you, either through its look or through the practical advantages wet rooms can offer.

About the Author

Bathing Freedom offer an extensive range of stylish and practical wet rooms the whole family can enjoy. Understanding your individual needs and requirements is paramount to us and being a small independent company we can assure you a professional and personal service from your initial contact with us, right up to successful completion of your bathroom installation.

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