Tiling in Wetrooms

In the past few years there has been an increase in the installation of wet rooms in domestic bathrooms. Due to the popularity of wetrooms and power showers The Tile Association is focusing this month on a few crucial reminders.

British Standard BS5385 is the Code of Practice for fixing wall and floor tiles. Part 4 of the standard offers advice on fixing tiles in particular situations including wet areas such as in showers. BS5385 states “It is essential to tile onto an already water resistant background. Sand/cement render, dense concrete or water resistant tile backer board are ideal backgrounds. Plaster, plasterboard, timber and timber-based products such as MDF or plywood are absorbent and should be made waterproof by the use of a waterproofing or tanking system.”

The Tile Association has a technical document “Tiling in Wet Rooms” which was produced in response to this demand. 

To find out more about tiles and about The Tile Association go to www.tiles.org.uk.