Bathrooms · 6 min read
Walk-In Shower or Wet Room?
The visual difference can be subtle. The construction, drainage and relationship with the rest of the room are not.
By The Dezign Studio Team
What is a walk-in shower?
A walk-in shower usually uses a tray or formed base with an open entrance and a fixed screen. It can create a generous showering area while containing water within a defined zone.
What is a wet room?
A wet room relies on a fully prepared and waterproofed floor area with designed falls to the drain. The approach can open the room visually, but the construction and tile setting-out must be planned precisely.
Compare the whole room
Think about splash range, warmth, storage, door position, window position and how the room will be cleaned. A wide opening is useful only when the rest of the plan still works.
Make the drainage part of the design
Drain position, floor depth and tile format influence the falls. Settling them before the final tile selection avoids awkward cuts and compromised drainage.
Questions
What clients often ask
Is a wet room suitable upstairs?
It can be, provided the structure, floor build-up, waterproofing and drainage are designed and installed correctly.
Which option contains water more effectively?
A defined tray and screen often contain water more predictably, while a wet room depends on the extent of waterproofing, falls and screen position.
Can Dezign Studio plan the wet area?
Yes. The studio can coordinate the layout, products, surfaces and technical setting-out as part of Design & Supply or a complete project.