Creating a wet room to allow for wheel chair access
Wet rooms are built for a number of reasons. Sometimes people need wet rooms as they are not able to easily get in and out of a shower for example if they are in a wheelchair but other times people opt for a wet room simply because they like them. There are pros and cons of having a wet room and it needs to be built well to ensure that you do not get water leaking or drainage issues.
When designing the layout of your wet room, the first things you may want to consider is the location of the toilet. It needs to be easily accessible, especially if you need to be able to move across from a wheelchair. Think about where the person will need to transfer onto the toilet from the front or side? Once you have decided this you can then start to work out where other accessories such as a handrail and toilet roll holders will go. IF the person may need assistance from a carer or loved one, then you need to make sure that there is enough room for them too. If you are going to have to move the current toilet system then you may need to also move the drainage. This can be costly but it is worth doing it right.
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Dec, 16, 2021
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