How should a wet room drain be properly installed

Creating a threshold-free shower area is not only a minimalist solution, but also a practical and modern one. It is a way to refresh the look of the entire bathroom and give it visual lightness and spaciousness. In the case of such a wet room shower, it is important to take care of the appropriate drainage system. Only then is it possible to create a functional surface that looks coherent, aesthetically pleasing and is easy to keep clean. How should the wet room drain installation project proceed?

• Wet room drain installation - floor preparation.
• Installation of wet room drainage solutions
• Sealing the substrate and the entire drainage system
• What should you remember when choosing a shower drain?

The first step before installing a wet room drain is to check the floor where the wet room shower is to be placed. Depending on what the floor is constructed of, it may contain various items such as joists, structural support structures, beams. This can affect the decision of where to install the wet room shower drains, as well as whether it will be a point or linear shower drain.

Next, you need to mark the location of the wet room drain. The project requires marking a 1-2% slope in the floor to ensure proper water drainage.

Sometimes it is necessary to use plywood or an additional layer of cement to create a slope or reinforcement of the floor. If the floor is wooden, it is necessary to remove the top boards, where the wet room shower drains are installed. If the floor is concrete, the preparation of the area may require the use of a hammer drill. Only then will you create a space in which the selected wet room drainage will be located and will be cleverly hidden under the wet room floor.

There are currently many functional and aesthetically pleasing types of bathroom drains available on the market. The most popular is the point or linear drain in shower. The best choice are models that are equipped with additional, adjustable legs. Thanks to this, you can adjust the height of the drain in such a way as to adapt it to the level of the new wet room floor layer on the floor.

The next step is to install all the necessary drain pipes, connect them to the shower tray and shower drain. Again, remember to keep the pipes at a slight slope to efficiently drain the water into the sewage system. Then, apply sanitary silicone to seal all the elements and prevent water leaks.

A leak test is also necessary. Before you lay new floorboards or pour an additional layer of cement or self-leveling grout over the floor, you should pour water into the prepared system and make sure there are no leaks.

Making a wet room requires making sure that the entire system is tight and that water does not leak. For this purpose, various solutions are used that help ensure the tightness and water resistance of the entire installation. Thanks to this, you can enjoy comfortable use of the bathroom without unnecessary, additional, unforeseen failures and necessary repairs.

Special waterproofing mats can be used around the drain or on the entire floor surface. Another solution is to use a waterproof foil. With its help, you can efficiently and precisely seal the joints and edges that appear in the installation. To be sure that the waterproofing has been done to the point, it is best to wait until one layer dries and then apply another.

The final stage is laying the tiles. For this purpose, a special glue for wet surfaces is used to firmly attach the tiles to the floor. It is also worth considering using a waterproof grout, which will allow you to fill the gaps between the tiles and additionally protect the floor from water.

To ensure that the entire installation runs smoothly and does not require additional work, it is a good idea to pay attention to the wide range of wet room drains before purchasing and choose a model that is suitable for your type of shower area. You should pay attention to:

• Type of drain - choose a linear or point drain, pay attention to the dimensions, type of slope in the shower area and aesthetics.
• Material of manufacture - stainless steel shower drains are recommended, as they are corrosion-resistant, durable and easy to clean.
• Height adjustment option - this solution facilitates precise adjustment of the drain to the floor level.
• Adequate drainage capacity - to avoid water stagnation, especially in bathrooms with high intensity of use.
• Easy to clean - it is a good idea to buy a drain that has a removable siphon and an additional sediment trap. It catches small objects, preventing them from clogging the sewage pipes.
• Drain length - when deciding on a linear drain, you should pay attention to their length. The most commonly available models are from 500 to 1200 mm long.

The selection of a shower drain and its correct installation are key activities that will affect the aesthetics of the interior, as well as its functionality and practicality. Thanks to this, the entire installation will drain water efficiently, and keeping it clean for hygiene purposes will not be a problem.

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