{"id":2257,"date":"2026-08-06T11:15:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/?p=2257"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:15:25","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-wet-room-bathrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/the-pros-and-cons-of-wet-room-bathrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros And Cons Of Wet Room Bathrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering\u00a0bathroom renovations<\/strong><\/a>, you might be thinking about creating a wet room bathroom instead of a regular bathroom. Wet rooms are a modern style of bathroom and there is a definite trend of installing wet rooms for a variety of reasons. Let\u2019s look at the\u00a0pros and cons of wet room bathrooms<\/strong>\u00a0to help you decide if a wet room is right for you.<\/p>\n

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What Is A Wet Room Bathroom?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A wet room bathroom has no enclosed shower. Instead, the shower head is placed in the room, and as there is no shower tray (and often no shower screen) the water drains away into the central drain of the bathroom.<\/p>\n

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The Cons Of A Wet Room Bathroom<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Everything Gets Wet<\/em><\/p>\n

There is no way to avoid this. Because there is no enclosed shower tray and screen, water will splash around the shower area. If you\u2019re pedantic about things getting wet, a wet room probably isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n

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More Waterproofing Needed<\/em><\/p>\n

Because the area that\u2019s going to get wet is far bigger than for a regular shower or bath, you\u2019re going to have to invest in more extensive waterproofing treatments.<\/p>\n

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Costs Can Be Higher<\/em><\/p>\n

A bathroom that\u2019s going to get really wet is going to need some extra features \u2013 as mentioned before, extensive waterproofing is needed. Your room will also need to be tiled from floor to ceiling to keep the walls dry. All these extras can add up.<\/p>\n

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Less Scope To DIY<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re hoping to complete some of your\u00a0bathroom renovations<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0yourself, there are a few things we just don\u2019t recommend you DIY. With wet rooms, the gradient of the floor and precise drainage is crucial. You need to be sure that the water will drain away easily and quickly, so as to avoid hazards and accidents in the wet room.<\/p>\n

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The Pros Of A Wet Room Bathroom<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Make A Small Bathroom Feel Bigger<\/em><\/p>\n

If you have a small bathroom, a wet room bathroom can help you create a bathroom that appears to be bigger than it is. With less enclosed spaces taking up room, your line of sight flows right through, and with continuous flooring throughout the room, making your bathroom feel bigger.<\/p>\n

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Better use of space<\/em><\/p>\n

If you want to make the most of the space in your bathroom, a wet room can allow you to create clever storage within your bathroom, without filling the room with shelving and units.<\/p>\n

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Good For Kids<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

With fewer things to climb into or out of, a wet room can be a great idea for young families.<\/p>\n

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Good For People With Mobility Issues<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Wet room bathrooms are ideal for people with mobility issues. Because there is no shower tray area, it\u2019s much easier to walk into the shower, or if you\u2019re a wheelchair user, you can get in and out of the bathroom without any steps up or things to climb over.<\/p>\n

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Adds Value To Your Property<\/em><\/p>\n

If you want to create a modern, practical home, a wet room can be a real selling point when it comes time to sell up and move on.<\/p>\n

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Extra Protection From Extended Waterproofing<\/em><\/p>\n

Due to the extra waterproofing requirements, a wet room bathroom is usually much more heavily protected against damp conditions.<\/p>\n

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Key Considerations For Your Wet Room Bathroom<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Drainage And Flooring Must Be Carefully Installed<\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t scrimp on your flooring and drainage when it comes to designing and installing your wet room bathroom. These two elements are crucial and you cannot afford to get these wrong. Use a\u00a0professional\u00a0<\/strong>bathroom renovations expert in Perth<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to help you create the perfect wet room bathroom.<\/p>\n

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Electrical Restrictions<\/em><\/p>\n

There needs to be a certain\u00a0distance between power points and water sources<\/strong><\/a>. Check these carefully with your\u00a0residential plumber in Perth<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0before moving ahead with any\u00a0bathroom renovations<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Choose Fixtures And Fittings Carefully<\/em><\/p>\n

Making the most of your space in a wet room will help you create a beautiful yet functional bathroom. Choose your fixtures and fittings carefully \u2013 this will result in making sure your space is not only practical in terms of layout and storage but also aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n

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Our\u00a0plumbers in Duncraig<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can help advise you on the best placement of fixtures and fittings in your new bathroom.<\/p>\n

Call us on 0451 781 384 today and let us help you create the perfect wet room bathroom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering\u00a0bathroom renovations, you might be thinking about creating a wet room bathroom instead of a regular bathroom. Wet rooms are a modern style of bathroom and there is a definite trend of installing wet rooms for a variety of reasons. Let\u2019s look at the\u00a0pros and cons of wet room bathrooms\u00a0to help you decide […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2258,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathrooms"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2257"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2260,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2257\/revisions\/2260"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conceptsite.com.au\/perth-fections\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}