Can you Install a Wetroom Upstairs? (UK Guide)
In many properties, having a first-floor bathroom is the most practical option. What decides whether it lasts is the design work, done before a single tile goes down. Most upstairs bathrooms sit on timber joists above a bedroom, hallway or living room ceiling. That affects installation decisions when compared with concrete floors: how the floor […]
Accessible Bathroom Companies: What to Look For (UK Buyers Guide)
Choosing a company to install a disabled bathroom is so much more than selecting products from a catalogue. Getting the right advice and experience is one thing, then the quality of the installation and finish is another. There are many companies offering accessible bathroom products, but how do you know you are getting the level […]
Vinyl vs Tile Wetroom Flooring: Which is Safer?
If you’re planning a wetroom, or helping someone adapt theirs, you already know how much a wetroom floor has to cope with. It’s wet every day, and everyone in the house crosses it, whatever their age, balance or mobility. That matters more than it might seem. Around 1 in 3 people aged 65 and over […]
Wetroom vs Walk-In Shower: Which is Better?
If you’re considering a new bathroom or adapting your existing one for improved accessibility, you might be weighing up whether you go for a full wetroom or just install a walk-in shower. Both offer step-free showering and can make a bathroom feel more spacious. However, the difference in terms of installation and maintenance is significant, […]
Top 7 Problems with Disabled Wetrooms (and How to Avoid Them)
A disabled wetroom should make daily life easier, yet we regularly meet clients who’ve had a wetroom fitted and are still struggling with it. Cramped shower areas, a slippery floors and grab rails in the wrong place can be small planning mistakes, but they can make a huge difference to someone’s safety, dignity and independence. […]
What is a Disabled Wetroom: A Complete Guide
A disabled wetroom is a fully waterproofed, level-access bathroom where the showering area sits flush with the rest of the floor. There is no shower tray to step over or enclosure to step into, so the room works safely for someone to walk in, use a frame, transfer from a wheelchair, sits on a shower […]