Apr 09 2010

Wet Room Drainage – A Key Factor

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Wet room drainage is important to consider when you decide to install this type of bathroom. Since the entire room is built around the concept of being completely waterproof, where the water goes once it’s been used needs to be a consideration in the planning process. If you do a good job in preparing for how it will be used on a day to day basis and use materials accordingly you should be happy with your installation for many years to come.

Professional installation is an important part of any wet room project. People with a lot of experience in this type of undertaking can make sure you avoid common pitfalls associated with it. Avoiding the pitfalls can save you time and money down the road. Someone who does this work for a living will have the knowledge to make sure each part is correctly done.

The shower gully is a type of drain commonly used in this style of installation. shower drainThey are commonly used in showers, but can also be used as one of the main drains to the wet room floor. Depending on the size of the room you may choose to install more than one shower gully to accommodate the amount of water being used on a daily basis. They are normally made from stainless steel, and can be used with either tile or vinyl (sheet flooring).

A shower channel is another type of drain which can be used in a wet bathroom installation. It is different than the shower gully in that instead of being a small round drain is actually a channel that runs below a floor surface. Because the channel has a larger surface area than the gully it allows for quicker drainage. This might be a good reason to choose a channel over a gully if you have a lot of use on a consistent basis. While both drains will work well with the typical walk in shower enclosures, the shower channel provides a more unique style.

Regardless of which style of drain you decide to choose for your home it is important to be aware of all the factors that go into this decision to make the right choice. This style of modern bathroom creates value for your home, but it is also a sizable upfront investment.

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