Getting Wet in a Trendy New Wet Room

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.