Wet Rooms are waterproofe, or 'tanked' rooms usually with a walk in shower. The wet room itself becomes the shower enclosure, with a shower drain inset into a gently sloped floor in place of a conventional shower tray.
Tanking is a waterproofing procedure carried out in bathrooms, wet rooms, shower rooms, which protects the building against moisture migration and leaks (steam, shower spray, etc). Without adequate waterproofing, water & other forms of moisture can migrate into the building structure over time causing mould growth, rot, and in some cases resulting in structural damage.
Key elements for a wet room:
Luxury
Total Flexibility
Excellent Finish
Yes, you can replace your shower room/ bathroom in any house or apartment with a wet room. The style of your wet room may vary depending on your floor profile. If you are looking for level access showering, the shower drain needs to be installed completely into your floor. In some builds this is not possible, as you may not have enough space beneath the actual floor i.e. the depth of the flooring screed is insufficient or the wooden joists are not deep enough. We can offer wet room design and ideas.
Wet rooms design can be creative or simplistic, there are plenty of ways in which to work with the building and still achieve the wet room of your dreams.
Visit our project gallery for alternative ideas or call us to discuss.
Wet Rooms are waterproofed / tanked rooms usually equipped with a shower. The room itself becomes the shower enclosure, often with a shower drain inset into the floor, so that you don’t have to step onto a conventional shower tray.
Design
Wet rooms design have NO space or size limitations.
Start with the basics
What are you trying to achieve from your wet room?
Key decisions
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What does it Cost?
Pricing is transparent and all of our tanking products, floor levelling screed and wet room drains are recognised brands. We can help you get an estimate of the cost of the materials you’ll need to create a wet room with or without the fine detail - your accessories, towel rails, soap dispensers etc
Wet Room Installation
Wet room installation varies, depending on floor profile wood or concrete, on drain style, waterproofed area, complexity of room design. Get in touch via landline, mobile or web to discuss your
requirements and we can finalise a quote for you once we establish exactly what you need to create the wet room of your dreams!
Contact us at info@richardjosephbuildersbristol.co.uk
If you consider the damage a leak can cause then you will understand how costly it can be if a wet room is not installed correctly the first time. That’s why we strongly recommend a professional wet room installation.
Don’t risk paying thousands of pounds on the cosmetics of your new bathroom or shower room when the foundation could be flawed. Water damage can have disastrous effect on your home…
The Impact of Water Damage
Water damage caused by a slow leak from bathrooms/shower rooms is listed as one of the most common insurance claims.
Creating a 100% water tight wet room is not easy and you will need to take into consideration.
Allowing for drying time, on average it takes seven working days to install a wet room system. Actual working hours varies depending on the area in which the slopes and tank are created.
We will provide a site survey, discuss your shower room preparations, drainage options and advise on design ideas, and sanitary ware installation.
Do you have a wet room question? Contact us
Q: Can a wet room be installed in a first floor room with a wooden floor?
Yes of course! Our flexible latex waterproof membranes caters for movement that occurs on a wooden floor.
Q: Why do I need to tank my concrete ground floor wet room?
Water penetrates grout within 2 minutes; it takes 5 minutes to get behind the tile and takes 5 weeks to dry out! Concrete is porous and water migrates, damage can occur to plaster work and stud
walls.
Q: How long does it take to install a wet room?
Approximately 7 working days depending on size and complexity.
Q: How do I look after my wet room?
Wet rooms look after themselves in the same way as a conventional shower tray. However you must be careful not to pierce the waterproof membrane under the tiles. Should you renovate your bathroom,
remove tiles or puncture the membrane your room will no longer be water tight.
Q: Can I retro fit toilets?
Yes but you must not piece the membrane under the tiles. We suggest the use of specialist adhesives - contact us for advice.
Q: What style and type of shower drain do I need?
Shower drains are vital to the success of a wet room. We can advise you.
Q: Does the size and style of tile matter?
No not really as it depends on your chosen floor drain; however it is important to consider the finish of the tile, how slippery
will this be when wet? Some tiles are subject to staining with water penetration. If you have a central drain, smaller tiles are easier to lay on the sloped floor.
Q: I have a very small en suite, is it too small for a wet room?
No, as we create our wet rooms to our client’s specifications there are no predetermined sizes. Walk in showers are great for space saving!
Q: Why would I need under floor heating?
You don’t, but it does have many benefits! Under floor heating provides a warm under foot surface and it can be regulated independently from the rest of the household heating system.
Q: Do I need a glass screen?
No, but many clients prefer to section off the shower from near by sanitary ware. It also can provide a touch of class!