Wetroom experts?

newbiejim

newbiejim

newbiejim

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Considering embarking on a wet room project and instead of simply refurbishing my upstairs bathroom convert it to a wet room. Essentially looking for advice on best methods/materials and caveats, for anyone who cares at all I have a really amateur Sketchup disaster HERE :)

Big dilemma for me is whether to just have a shower alone without a bath, OR include bath as if ever selling house I`m guessing absence of bath may well rule out a % of potential buyers, not to mention a bath can be damned fine too!, BUT bathroom is not huge and def would look nicer with just shower....
I`m aware of the wetroom kits available and would prefer I think to use a former and do walls with Marmox boarding or similar before tiling, shower I`m considering is This one. ANY thoughts appreciated....
 
DirtyJester said:
OOoh I'll be keeping an eye on this as I'm thinking of the doing the same with the en suite :)
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wazza300 said:
good source of info is on youtube,i know you have to seal the walls ect
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Yeah some kits have just a sealant that you paint onto walls, after some research some people not so happy with this approach AND imho when doing a wetroom it may well be prudent to overspec the waterproof-ness, AFAIK for the floor roundabout the shower area former (there are several decent brands of formers) you use 22mm ply ,waterproof layer (?) then (maybe underfloor heating, if so add membrane) self levelling compound then tiles........... that's a rough overview of what I have gleaned from various forums etc.
 
My inlaws have a wetroom and they love it, although I would say that a bath is pretty essential in most houses, especially family home.

Will keep an eye on this as if we go ahead with a new build we will have a wetroom for sure.
 
The best advice I can give anyone who wants a wet room is these three links;

http://www.schluter.co.uk/matting.aspx

Used them on practically every wet room we have ever done, technical assistance is second to none, as is their products. Ideal for wet rooms at especially ones not on the ground floor.

http://www.siniat.co.uk/products/gtec-board/gtec-aqua-board/?overview=1

Don't use standard plasterboard on any stud work, yes it might work but if you have just one fracture or gap in your grouting then you are in a world of hurt in a relatively short space of time. Aqua panel isn't cheap but once done its belt and braces.

http://www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk/products/shower-gullies.aspx

I have one of the above, they are about £100 but bullet proof. You can totally dissemble the trap from the top to clean it. Its commercial grade as well and has a large capacity which means in layman's terms its never getting blocked. Cleaning involves removing the 3 screws and dumping the whole trap into a bucket of water/bleach for 30 mins whilst you have a beer, then resemble. It laughs in the face of woman's hair as well.
 
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LOAM said:
http://www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk/products/shower-gullies.aspx

I have one of the above, they are about £100 but bullet proof. You can totally dissemble the trap from the top to clean it.
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Yes, they are expensive, but worth every penny,they are the Rolls Royce of wetroom gullies, best to use it with a 50mm waste as standard, best feature are the selection of gully covers available.
They do versions for vinyl & tiled floors.


http://www.mbd-bathrooms.co.uk/ACOGSQ-wet_room_aco_square_shower_gully_for_tiled_floor.html
 
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Please don't forget the underfloor heating! Not only for comfort, but really helps to keep clean (dries quicker, less mould/mildew) and means you can be more relaxed in your choice of radiator/towel warmer.
Take advantage of Bath Store's free planning service - they have an excellent 3d design program that helps visualise the different options - great if you're not sure on fitting a bath too!
 
Excellent help and advice guys, interesting on the underfloor heating, I wasn't sure on its benefits but will def consider now
 
LOAM said:
The best advice I can give anyone who wants a wet room is these three links;

http://www.schluter.co.uk/matting.aspx

Used them on practically every wet room we have ever done, technical assistance is second to none, as is their products. Ideal for wet rooms at especially ones not on the ground floor.
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Sorry for being thick, but what type matting would you use for below tiles (maybe even on top of SLC and underfloor heating too)?
 
Schlüter®-DITRA 25, If I remember correctly. I would deffo give them a bell though, they have technical support based in Leicester
 
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