Our Latest Wetroom Articles

Welcome to the Wetroom Articles Page from Wetroom Experts, your one stop shop for wetroom info and guidance. Here you can read from a wide selection of wetroom articles such as: installation guides, Waterproofing (Tanking) info, case studies, and wetroom insights gained during our 20+ years of experience.

If you can’t find the information you need please call us on 01387 270252 or contact us us and we will be happy to answer your questions.

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Advantages of a Made To Measure Wetroom Shower Tray Former

29 May 2023

Wet rooms provide a relaxed and stylish showering environment but if you have an unusually shaped space or want the drain in a specific location (or even 2 drains) it can be a challenge to find an off-the-shelf shower tray former which meets your requirements.

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Can I Construct a Wetroom Upstairs?

29 May 2023

During my 15 years involvement with waterproofing products for wetrooms, I have received many phone calls and emails from people who have wanted a wetroom but have been told by their builder / friend / dog sitter’s neighbour "You can’t have a wet room upstairs".

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Find a Local Wetroom Installer

29 May 2023

We have a Wetroom installer network covering Scotland, England and Wales. For further information check out our wetroom installer page

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How Much Does a Wetroom Cost?

29 May 2023

Often the first question we are asked is “how much does a wetroom cost?” Many factors can affect the answer but we have put together some figures for you based on creating a wetroom with a floor area of 2m x 2m. We hope this will help you in budgeting for your wetroom project.

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How to Create a Successful Wetroom Design

29 May 2023

Wet-rooms can be designed to fit small or large spaces and often provide a simpler and more practical solution than trying to accommodate a conventional shower or bathroom in a small area.

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How to Install a Wetroom – Video

29 May 2023

This video details every step involved in installing an Aquatecnic wet room: from planning your layout right through to the finished wetroom.

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How to Install a Wetroom Floor

29 May 2023

Fit the Shower Tray Former in accordance with application instructions and make good around the ​edge of former if necessary.

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How to use Wetroom Tanking Kits

29 May 2023

Wet room Tanking Kits use the Aquaproof Wetroom Tanking system which has been developed specifically to prevent leakage from wetroom areas and carry the CE mark relating to wet room use.

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Installation guide: How to Tank a Wetroom

29 May 2023

Aquaproof tape is bedded into a freshly applied stripe coat of Aquaproof compound at all corners and joints.

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Key Advice for Wetroom Tanking

29 May 2023

Tanking a wet room is the process needed to make a wet room waterproof and it is vital this is done with an appropriate product which will stand the test of time: here we consider the factors which are important when deciding which tanking product is suitable to use.

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NHBC Guidelines for tiling shower areas

08 February 2024

NHBC Guidelines for tiling shower areas and bathroom pods Have you heard about the new NHBC guidelines: regarding substrates for tiling bath and shower enclosures, wetrooms and bathroom pods? This article will cover the changes to the guidelines – which areas they apply to, when they come into effect, the issues arising in waterproofing design […]

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Waterproofing Bathrooms and Shower Areas

29 May 2023

While it is generally understood that it is necessary to thoroughly waterproof a wet room the situation regarding bathrooms is less clear. In this article we discuss the advice as stated in British Standard BS 5385-4:2015 which advises waterproofing bathrooms in certain circumstances.

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Wetroom FAQ

29 May 2023

The Aquaproof compound will seal an area of 10sq.m. and the 15m roll of Aquaproof tape will seal 15 lin.m. of joints/junctions. All items of the kit are also available individually.

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Wetroom Materials Calculation Guide

29 May 2023

When tanking your wetroom project it is of critical importance to order the correct quantities of CE approved waterproofing materials. If in any doubt you can phone us on 01387 270252 and take advantage of our free calculation service.

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What Tanking Products Do I Need To Tank My Wetroom?

29 May 2023

Having decided to install a wet room you then have some decisions to make regarding your choice of waterproofing / tanking products.

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