Wetroom Waterproofing Membranes

A wetroom membrane is a durable waterproofing barrier that protects wetrooms and bathrooms from water damage. The membrane is applied between the walls, floor, and floor covering to prevent leaks from occurring and ensure optimum performance and longevity.

Wetroom membranes are a key element of any tanking process. Take a look at our range of wetroom waterproofing membrane products below to ensure you are properly tanking your wetroom and using the correct wetroom membrane for your project:

What is a Wetroom Membrane?

Tanking or waterproofing is often considered the most important step of any wetroom installation process. And for that, you’ll need a reliable waterproof solution you can trust.

Wetroom membranes are essential for achieving a watertight, leak-free finish in any domestic or commercial bathroom or wetroom. They act as a protective, waterproof barrier and provide a seal that prevents water and humidity from penetrating the walls, floor, and floor covering.

Wetrooms can be installed on timber and solid floors, so our wetroom waterproofing membranes and systems are tailored to meet these specific requirements and are also compatible with underfloor heating systems.

Here at CCL Wetrooms, our wetroom waterproofing membranes vary in design and product features, but they are all expertly manufactured to deliver value, ensuring highly effective waterproofing for wetrooms.

Wetroom Membranes & Tanking FAQs

Below, you’ll find a series of frequently asked questions about wetroom membranes:

What is a Wetroom Tanking System?

A wetroom tanking system is an industry term for a waterproofing solution used in commercial and domestic wetrooms and bathrooms. Quality wetroom tanking is crucial to ensure a wetroom’s longevity by preventing water damage from pooling, leaks, splashing, and structural damage.

At CCL Wetrooms, our wetroom waterproofing membranes vary in design and product features to suit any wetroom tanking project. They are all expertly manufactured to deliver value, ensuring highly effective and reliable tanking for a vast range of wetroom designs. Our wetroom waterproofing membranes and systems are tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Do All Wetrooms Need a Wetroom Membrane?

Yes, all wetrooms need a wetroom membrane to stop water seeping into the surrounding walls and floor space and causing widespread damage.

There are many factors that can cause leaks in a wetroom. Even the tiniest gap in a structure can let in water and ruin a wetroom so that it no longer functions properly. This is especially true of wetroom floors where pooling, splashing, and leaks often occur, requiring the most robust waterproofing solution.

A wetroom membrane forms an impenetrable barrier against leaks and water damage. It can be applied to a range of materials and surfaces including wooden floors and tiles and is an essential part of any robust tanking system.

When Installing a Wetroom, Do I Need to Tank the Entire Room?

This all depends on the size of the room. If a room is larger and has areas that will not be in the splash zone, then no, you will not need to tank the entire room.
However, if you have a room that is likely to be splashed, you don’t have a fixed shower screen or you have smaller children or pets, then tanking the entire wetroom and using a reliable wetroom membrane is a good idea to increase the longevity of your investment.

Can Waterproof Membranes be Used on Floors?

Yes, waterproof membranes are designed for use on both floors and walls. Wetrooms require tanking to seal them watertight. To achieve this, a waterproof membrane, such as Tilesure or Screedsure, should be used first across the flooring area that needs to be sealed. Then, for walls, a liquid membrane such as our Flexible Wall Membrane should be used for complete coverage. See our Wetroom Tanking Guide for more information.

How Often Should You Clean Your Wetroom Drain?

We recommend that you clean your wetroom drain once a month to remove any mess that may cause a blockage down the line, such as a build-up of hair. You can clean your trap by removing the grating/cover and wiping the drain down to remove any residue or hair. Then you can wipe and clean your drain base and drain cover, being careful not to use anything that will scratch.

Need Help Finding the Right Wetroom Membrane for Your Next Waterproofing and Tanking Project?

With over three decades of wetroom design experience, our expert team at CCL Wetrooms will help you find the right wetroom membrane  to suit your waterproofing and tanking needs.

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