Avoid wet room drainage problems
The key to proper drainage is a well-sloped floor. Aim for a 1.5% to 2% incline towards the drain, ensuring water flows freely without creating a noticeable incline. Hiring a professional can guarantee the slope is accurate and avoids pooling water.
There are two primary ways to block the water splashing: splash guards and weighted shower curtains. Splash guards are small, often triangular devices that fit in the corner where the shower floor meets the wall. They act as barriers, preventing water from leaking out.
Use a dehumidifier placed at the highest setting possible to dry the floors. Place it in the center of the room and leave it on for at least 24 hours. Next, place fans around the room so the entire surface receives the blowing air.
Increase air circulation by using fans and by moving furniture from wall corners to promote air and heat circulation. Be sure that your house has a source of fresh air and can expel excessive moisture from the home. Pay special attention to carpet on concrete floors.
Install a Shower Splash Guard
Splash guards are small, triangular-shaped rubber fins that are placed along the corners where the shower wall meets the floor. They're typically glued in place or attached with self-adhesive strips and can stop water from leaking out the corners of the shower.
Waterstops are used as part of a waterproofing system to prevent water/moisture under the finished surface from escaping the wet area and causing damage to other materials and structural building elements. This water can occur from shower use, water spills from basins, showers and baths.
This wetroom flipper panel acts as a deflector to minimise water splashes, pivoting through 180o for ease of access.
Sometimes a higher rate of flow causes the water to splash too much. Look for the adjustment dial on your pump and try a lower setting. Other ways to control splashing include trying to add, remove, or reposition any rocks or other objects.
Sandleford's Shower Floor Channel help to minimise water splash and leakage beneath the shower screen. This versatile shower channel is extremely easy to fit and will suit most user-determined applications. For best results, the channel can be cut to the desired length.
Tiles are one of the most popular options for wet room flooring. They look good, are easy to keep clean, and offer plenty of scope for design in a wet room.
Linear drains, also called trench or gully drains, are long and narrow drains that come in a variety of lengths. They're perfect for a contemporary or minimalistic look in wet rooms. They're especially useful for handling large volumes of water that are easily swept into the drain.
Flood your bathroom with light and bright decor for an airy and spacious vibe. Whether it's large block-tiles that run across your floors and walls, neutral stone tiles that interlace and pixilate, or white brick tiles edged with black grouting, keep it easy, breezy, and beautiful.
Installing a high-quality shower enclosure or screen is a great way of keeping the wet and dry areas of separate from each other. This a simple and effortless preventative measure that stops excess water spray from soaking the rest of the wetroom including the floor.
Water Stoppers are flexible strips made of plastic or rubber that act as a physical barrier to water at concrete joints, most commonly in basements, water retention structures such as tanks, swimming pools, structural foundations, and other underground buildings.
Determine the installation position of waterstop strip. Apply a thin layer of sealant on the surface where the waterstop strip is to be placed and the back of the waterstop strip. Paste the waterstop strip when the sealant dries for a period or use high-strength anchors to fix it on the installation position.
Without a curb, the shower water isn't contained in the tub area and can get EVERYWHERE. There are a few ways you can alleviate this. A rain head fixture keeps the water in a more contained area. A curved shower wall can help direct the water to the drain as well.
Put down anti-slip adhesive treads
These treads are usually fitted onto stairs to prevent slipping, but there are treads designed especially for shower floors. Anti-slip adhesive treads are small pieces of tape that adhere to the floor with a rougher top that provides traction for your feet.
Place Metal Bowls Over Your Air Vents
By placing a metal or ceramic bowl of your floor vent, the hot air coming out of your vent is pushing moisture into the air. This is an extremely effective way to make a DIY humidifier and add moisture to the air of your home.
Does DampRid work? Yes. CHOICE household products expert Chris Barnes says, "We put a DampRid container in a sealed test chamber about the size of a closet with 80% humidity and a fan for air movement. Within three days, DampRid reduced humidity to 43% and collected almost half a cup of water."
Keep your wet room well ventilated
Keep windows open after showering to dry your wet room, and install an extractor fan if you don't already have one. Another way to keep your wet room floors dry and prevent slipping is to use a dry mop to soak up any excess water after showering.