subject: Things To Know Before Buying Wetroom Kits [print this page] The popularity of wet-rooms in the United Kingdom has made the DIY kits related to their installation popular as well. These DIY kits usually consist of a shower base and waste, a complete tray installation and sealing kit, and an installation DVD. Many also have extension kits for larger areas.
Before buying a kit for installation in your own home, it pays to actually know the basics, after all, you want to know exactly what you are installing instead of going about it in a blind manner and follow the trend blindly, too.
What Is A Wetroom?
Lets start with the definition: It is a waterproofedtanked, in industry parlance room with an enclosed walk-in shower delineated by a glass door. Tanking is actually a waterproofing process carried out in wet rooms, bathrooms and sauna rooms with the main purpose being to protect the entire structure from leaks and moisture migration. However, just because the room is tanked does not necessarily mean that the moisture will not migrate over time into other parts of the structure, which will then lead to rot, mould and other forms of damage. It should be noted that the tiles, adhesives and grouts used in wet-room installation are still permeable materials.
When installing wetroom kits, the key elements of a beautiful, functional and durable wet-room must be remembered with each step. These elements are correct flooring and shower drain, effective tanking, and sufficient ventilation. Thus, it is of utmost importance to read and follow the instructions to achieve all of these three elements.
What Are Its Benefits?
This question is most often asked by first-time installers mainly because wet rooms do not appear to have any other benefit especially when a functional bathroom is already present. Well, there are many benefits to wet rooms such that non-believers become converts, so to speak.
The benefits of a wet room include:
Creation of a more attractive bathroom with a contemporary design aesthetic.
Compatibility with under floor heating systems so no need to rip everything out, in a manner of speaking.
Makes a shower room easy to make even in cases where a conventional shower tray is non-viable.
Installation on both wooden and concrete flooring.
Extension of shower sizes and shapes in any way desired.
Excellent finish in the sense that the structure is protected from leaks and moisture.
Level access floor helpful for disabled persons.
With such benefits, it is no wonder why wetroom kits are selling like pancakes in online sites and hardware stores.
What Are The Considerations for Installation?
When planning your wet room, you should also be aware of a few considerations for installation. Start with the basics before expanding into more ambitious projects.
Think about your purpose for installing a wet-room - is it to make a contemporary shower room or to provide access for disabled persons or to save space? You must also think about the location, its floor size, shape and style, and its features from the towel rails to the shower seating.
Fortunately, most DIY wetroom kits are easy to install with just the basic components coupled with detailed instructions in video and text. So, start planning your wet room now and enjoy its benefits soon!
by: Lawrence White
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