Wheelchair accessible bathroom​

A wheelchair accessible bathroom is designed to provide safe, practical bathing access for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility. The most common bathroom is the wheelchair accessible wet roomwet room(wet room)A fully waterproofed bathroom with no shower tray, allowing easy access., these include a spacious, level-access area for easy manoeuvring, grab railsgrab rails(grab rayl)A strong bar that you can hold onto in the bathroom for support. for added support, a wheelchair accessible shower area, raised toilet, and a basin with clear space underneath to allow comfortable access.

Creating a wheelchair accessible bathroom starts with having a wide entryway and a level, step-free floor. Designing and installing one can be a complex process, but our accessibility experts and installers have years of experience and can guide you through every stage.

Yes, wet rooms are suitable for small bathroom spaces. In fact, they can increase the amount of room in a bathroom by using space-saving features such as folding shower screens, half-pedestal wash basins and wall-mounted unitswall-mounted units(wawl moun-tid yoo-nits)Cabinets or fixtures attached to the wall that save floor space.. Small spaces can also use features such as towel rails and underfloor heating, an efficient way to keep your wet roomwet room(wet room)A fully waterproofed bathroom with no shower tray, allowing easy access. warm and comfortable.

The main difference between an accessible bathroom and a wet room is their design focus and layout. An accessible bathroom is created to meet the needs of individuals with limited mobility, incorporating features like grab railsgrab rails(grab rayl)A strong bar that you can hold onto in the bathroom for support., raised toilets, walk-in baths, and non-slip flooringnon-slip flooring(non slip FLOR-ing)Floor material that reduces slipping, even when wet.. Typically, it includes traditional elements like shower traysshower trays(shou-er tray)The base of a shower that holds the water. and bathtubs.

In contrast, a wet room is an open-plan, fully waterproof space where the shower area is level with the rest of the floor, eliminating the need for a shower trayshower tray(shou-er tray)The base of a shower that holds the water. or bathtub. Wet rooms are barrier-freebarrier-free(BAYR-ee-er FREE)A space with no steps or things in the way, making it easy to move around – useful for people who use wheelchairs., easy to clean, and designed for efficient water drainage. An accessible bathroom emphasises mobility aids and safety, while a wet room offers a spacious, open layout that is particularly beneficial for wheelchair users.

The installation process can take anywhere from one day to two weeks, depending on how much work is required in the bathroom. For example, if you simply need a walk-in bathwalk-in bath(wawk in bath)A bath with a door, making it easier to get in and out., this can be installed in 1-2 days alone, whereas if you are having a whole bathroom refurbishmentrefurbishment(ree-FUR-bish-ment)Renovation or upgrading an existing space. with new flooring, levelling and wall panelling, it may take up to two weeks.