SHOWER LAYOUT GUIDE
Wet Room or Walk-in Shower: Which Fits Your Home?
Both can create an open shower with easy access. The main difference is what happens at floor level and how the shower water is contained.
VISUAL IDEAS FOR YOUR ROOM
See the Choices Before You Decide
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WHAT TO THINK ABOUT
A Wet Room Makes the Floor Part of the Shower
The floor is shaped towards a drain and waterproofed beneath the finish. This can create a very open entrance, but the floor construction and drainage route must support it.
- Useful for level access
- Needs careful floor preparation and tanking
- Screen size still affects water spread
YOUR OPTIONS
A Walk-in Shower Can Use a Defined Tray
A long low-profile tray and fixed screen can deliver much of the open feel with a clearly contained shower base. It may be a simpler fit in some existing rooms.
- Low-profile or level-set tray options
- Fewer floor falls to form across the wider room
- Wide range of screen sizes and shower layouts
QUESTIONS ABOUT WET ROOM OR WALK-IN SHOWER?
Clear Answers Before You Choose
If your room or situation is different, ask about it during a home or showroom appointment.
Ask about your bathroom ↗Which option is easier to clean?+
Both can be simple to clean. A wet room has more floor in the wet area; a tray has defined edges and may reduce the area receiving water.
Which is better for a small bathroom?+
It depends on the floor and spray area. A clear screen can open the view, but a compact room still needs enough dry space.
Can either option include a seat?+
Yes. A fixed or fold-down seat can be considered with the wall construction and user in mind.
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