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Wet rooms are a fantastic way to join together multiple unattractive small spaces and provide a modern and attractive small bathroom with a luxurious shower. Instead of setting aside some space in the existing bathroom for a shower enclosure, making the room cramped and uncomfortable, the whole room becomes a shower. To further maximize the available usable space, wall mounted sinks and toilets can be used in wet rooms which will also allow for easier cleaning and maintenance. And because the walls, floors and sometimes the ceiling, are completely covered with non-porous tiles and properly sealed, waterproofing is inbuilt so they will endure longer than standard painted bathrooms. Converting small second bathrooms into wet rooms can significantly increase the market value of your home by making them very stylish with beautiful tiles and opulent fittings. This renovation does require the services of a professional craftsman since proper cambering of the floor to ensure efficient drainage is crucial. In wet rooms, special outdoor quality plywood manufactured with high tech waterproofing glue must be used for the underflooring which is slanted towards the drain. This is treated with a waterproof gel that creates an impermeable membrane, sealing the floor before the tile can be laid over it. A luxurious touch that will enhance all wet rooms is under floor heating. This not only warms the tiles before you even turn on the shower, it also promotes the rapid drying of the walls, floor and ceiling almost immediately after the shower is used.