Wet rooms are becoming more of a popular choice for a bathroom. The bathing experience is an important part of our daily routines, and wet rooms can make us feel safe and relaxed, offering function as well as style.
With floor level access they are a great choice for those with mobility and accessibility issues. The bathroom can be tailored around them, so you can be sure to find the right solution for you.
It is important to consider all elements of a wet room design, extra safety features can be installed such as grab bars or a range of shower screens should you need them.
This way, your future needs will be covered in your bathroom from the moment installation is complete, meaning you can bathe independently and safely for years to come.
Easy to clean
A wet room is easy to maintain and depending on your installation, they can often easier to clean compared to walk-in showers and walk-in baths. Your bathroom floor can easily be cleaned with a mop, and tiles can be wiped down with a rubber wiper or an absorbent cotton cloth.
Good bathroom ventilation will also help to maintain hygiene and prevent the appearance of mould.
Promotes independence
Wet rooms can help you manage your personal care more independently. The beauty about wet rooms that the flooring is levelled, which significantly reduces tripping hazards, especially compared to standard shower trays where there are more edges and a higher risk of falling.
If you feel as though you may need some extra support, grab rails can help to support you getting in and out of the shower. Grab rails also help to elevate the pressure off of your joints to provide you with more stability as you bathe. You can combine these with a folding shower seat which adds to the safety of your wet room.
Slip-resistant
Some common bathroom products like shower gel and shampoo can make bathroom floors extremely slippery, increasing the risk of trips and falls. However, at Mobility Plus, we ensure that all of our bathroom installations include slip-resistant flooring. Slip-resistant flooring provides an extra safety precaution helping to prevent any accidents, adding to the safety of your mobility bathroom.
Flooring and drainage
It’s essential that your wet room has the appropriate plumbing system to safeguard the quality of your bathroom installation for many years to come.
At Mobility Plus, we ensure that our bathroom specialists install your wet room to the highest of standards, meaning your wet room will provide you with the freedom and confidence to bathe safely now, and into the future.
During planning and design, our installation specialists will review the bathroom flooring and drainage system to ensure that the correct solution is chosen for your home.
The correct design can make the most of the space in your bathroom, allowing you fully independent bathing again.
Regardless of the size of your bathroom, we have an extensive bathroom and wet room range for you to choose from so you can be sure to find the right solution for your bathing needs. Order a brochure or talk to one of our specialists today.