Wet room guides
Straight answers to the questions that come up before, during and after a wet room installation — written for Scottish homes and Scottish regulations.
What should I read first?
Start with wet room vs walk-in shower to confirm which build suits your room, then read drainage and tanking to understand what a good installation actually involves. Everything else is detail on top of those three.
Everything we've written
Wet room vs walk-in shower: which suits your Glasgow home?
Same look, different build. Which one your room can take, and what each costs.
DrainageWet room drainage: linear drains, gullies and floor falls
Linear drain or centre gully, what fall to build in, and how it works on timber floors.
Ventilation & dampWet room ventilation and damp control in Scotland
Extraction rates, humidistat control, and why Scottish humidity changes the specification.
RegulationsDo you need a building warrant for a wet room in Scotland?
Exempt work, when a warrant applies, and how Scotland differs from England.
Design & layoutWet room sizes and layouts: how small can a wet room be?
Minimum dimensions, dry-zone planning and layouts that work in small Glasgow bathrooms.
MaterialsWet room flooring and slip resistance
Slip ratings explained, plus porcelain, stone and vinyl compared for wet room floors.
Buying adviceHow to choose a wet room installer in Glasgow
The questions and documents that separate a wet room specialist from a general bathroom fitter.
ComparisonsWet room vs traditional bathroom: do you actually need one?
When the extra cost of a wet room is worth it, and when a standard refit does the job for less.
Maintenance & aftercareHow to maintain and look after your wet room
The weekly, monthly and annual routine that keeps a tanked wet room floor performing for decades.
Maintenance & aftercareSigns your wet room is leaking, and what to do about it
Early warning signs, what causes most leaks, and what a proper remedial investigation involves.
Electrical & lightingWet room lighting and electrical safety zones
IP ratings by area, socket restrictions, and why zones are assessed differently without a fixed shower tray.
HeatingUnderfloor heating in a wet room: electric systems explained
Mat versus cable systems, installation sequence, running costs, and why it protects the room as well as warming it.
OwnershipDoes a wet room affect your home insurance or resale value?
What to tell your insurer, whether it changes your premium, and how a wet room affects resale and surveys.
Design & layoutWet room screens and glazing options explained
Fixed panels, walk-in and return screens, frameless glass, and when a screen isn't needed at all.