Wet Floor Showers (Disabled Showers)
Wet Floor Showers (Disabled Showers), also called Wet Room Showers, are an popular modern alternative to the standard walk in shower tray. They are ideal for the disabled (especially wheelchair users) as they allow completely level access and provide a more spacious showering area than enclosed showers. They can even be fitted into small areas and awkwardly shaped areas where it would not be possible to install an enclosed shower area. A big advantage of wet floor showers is that they can be used by both the able bodied and disabled.
How do wet floor showers differ from enclosed showers? Essentially a wet floor shower is one that does not have a shower tray but rather all or part of the bathroom is fully waterproofed and the floor slopes gently towards a floor drain. Unlike enclosed showers a wet room shower blends seamlesly with the rest of the bathroom and gives greater versatility in the design of the bathroom.
How are wet room showers fitted? Firstly, the floor must be made to slope to a drainage point. Then the floor will be either tiled or covered in a slip resistant flooring. The walls must also be tiled to waterproof the walls. In somecases you may wish to separate the bathroom toilet from the shower with a short wall.
Are wet floor showers watertight? Yes, provided you get the wet floor shower fitted by an approved supplier. If fitted correctly your wet room shower should remain watertight for many years to come.
Are wet room showers suitable for wheelchair users? Yes, Wet Floor Showers are the ideal option for wheel chair users as they provide spacious fully level access.
Summary:
- Provide open level access
- No shower tray required
- Slip resistant
- Fully watertight
- No need for shower curtain
- Ideal for wheelchair users
