Guide to Wet Rooms

Wet rooms are designed to be safe, accessible and easy to maintain, which makes them ideal for people with mobility issues and those who need wheelchair access. Bathroom safety is very important to us as we know that trips and falls can occur within the home. 80% of falls occur in bathrooms, if you were to include disability, ailment or physical impairment then this figure unfortunately increases.

Wet rooms are designed to make showering easy and allow for plenty of space for movability. At Age Care Bathrooms we install anti-slip flooring, sealed floors and walls, to keep the water in the bathroom. If you have a current bath or raised shower unit then they can be removed, then the same drainage point can be used. The actual plan of your new wet room can be completely designed to meet the individual’s wants and needs.

There are many advantages of having a wet room instead of a conventional bathroom. The installation of sealed walls and floors allows the wet room to be easily cleaned and maintained. The water will exit the bathroom through the drainage and all the walls and floors can be wiped down.

With a custom wet room from Age Care Bathrooms, you are able to have your disabled wet room designed to meet your specific requirements. There are a variety of different fixtures and fittings which can make a bathroom more comfortable. By having your existing bath and shower removed it will allow you to have a lot more floor space in your bathroom. This will make the room more accessible for you or your loved ones.

We have a variety of different equipment that can be added to your wet room, all with the intention of making it more manageable. The use of a shower chair can help reduce the strain of the joints and muscles whilst showering. We do recommend that you make sure that the chair is set firmly and doesn’t wobble, make sure your weight is distributed evenly and make sure you have everything you need in reaching distance.