Wet Room Conversions

Which Way Should a Wet Room Door Open?

An inward opening door in an assisted bathroom is a rescue problem, not a design preference. What the standards ask for and what to do when the corridor will not take an outward swing.

Converting a Standard Bathroom to a Wet Room: A Step-by-Step Guide

The key decisions, structural considerations and contractor requirements for a care home wet room conversion.

Wet Room Waterproofing: Tanking Systems and UK Standards

Liquid membrane, sheet membrane or proprietary former -- what each system requires and the standards that apply.

Choosing the Right Drain for a Care Home Wet Room

Linear channel, point drain or shower former -- the practical criteria for a care environment.

Wet Room Floor Finishes: Slip Resistance and Specification

R-value ratings, pendulum test scores and which finishes are appropriate for care home wet rooms.

Wet Room Ventilation in Care Homes: Rates, Standards and Controls

Minimum extract rates, duct routing and the controls that prevent mould in care bedrooms.

Wet Room Conversions: What to Establish Before You Scope the Work

A practical pre-scoping checklist for FMs planning a bedroom or ensuite wet room conversion -- accessibility standards, drainage and waterproofing basics, water temperature control, resident disruption, and what to put in the contractor brief.