The wetroom

Wetrooms are becoming more and more desirable, and they are a great way to add style and value to your home. The idea is fairly simple: take a room, put a drain in the middle of it, and tile the walls and floors. Then hey presto, you have your very own wetroom. They are perfect for contemporary interiors, where they lend themselves well to an effortlessly sleek and minimalist overall appearance.

There are a few factors that need to be considered before deciding whether a wetroom is right for you. Firstly, although they are a good way to make the most of moderately sized bathrooms – they do not always work well in very small spaces. If your bathroom is a bit on the small side, you probably need to include a shower screen to prevent everything getting soaked – including towels and other essentials.

If you just want to give your bathroom a quick and easy makeover, then once again installing a wetroom might not be the best way forward. Ensuring the room is waterproof is vital, and this job on its own can be quite costly. In addition, unless you are totally confident of your DIY skills then constructing, tanking and finishing is a job best left to the professionals.

When it comes to choosing materials, tiles are the most popular choice – all thanks to the stunning finish they help to create. Available in a multitude of styles, materials and textures – tiles provide versatility and can help to enhance the aesthetics and feel of a wetroom. As well as being durable and easy to maintain, they can be installed on almost any surface.

Often associated with tiles is underfloor heating, which has many benefits in a wetroom. It is highly recommended as it will not only ensure that the water disappears quickly – but it will also keep the tiles warm underfoot.