What is a wet and dry partition?
In many people’s minds, the bathroom is considered a wet area, often messy and difficult to keep clean. After a shower, water tends to spread everywhere, making the space uncomfortable. To prevent this issue, it's essential to create a wet and dry partition that separates the dry area from the wet zone, ensuring they don’t interfere with each other.
A wet and dry partition involves physically dividing the bathroom into sections such as the sink area and the shower area. This helps eliminate problems like water spreading across the floor and walls, reducing moisture and preventing damage caused by mold or bacteria.
Wet and Dry Partitioned Shower Room
One of the most common and effective ways to implement a wet and dry partition is by installing a fully enclosed shower room. Choose a suitable corner in the bathroom, plan for plumbing and electrical needs, and install wall tiles first. Once completed, the shower room is fully enclosed, equipped with proper ventilation and insulation, keeping the dry area comfortable and dry. However, this method requires sufficient space and ceiling height. There are various shapes available, such as square, rectangular, fan-shaped, or diamond-shaped, but customization is limited. The size of your bathroom will determine which option suits you best.
Tip: The components of a full shower room—like glass, hardware, showerheads, pipes, and electrical parts—are highly integrated. Always choose products from reputable brands rather than cheap alternatives to ensure quality and safety.
Glass Partition or Simple Shower Room
If you can't install a full shower room due to space constraints, a glass partition or a simple shower room could be a good alternative. These options typically consist of an aluminum frame, tempered glass sliding door, and a base made of stone or tile. The manufacturer will customize the dimensions based on your bathroom and install it after the tiling is done.
Important: All glass used in the shower room or partition must be tempered glass. Check for a 3C certification mark (not just a label) and the brand name in the corner to ensure quality and safety.
Shower Curtain as a Wet and Dry Partition
For small bathrooms where a glass partition isn’t practical, a shower curtain is a simple and effective solution. It’s easy to install, and when you take a shower, you can pull the curtain closed to prevent water from splashing. When not in use, it can be rolled up or stored away, saving space.
Tips:
1. Choose a mildew-resistant shower curtain with a lead wire or hanging rod for better durability.
2. To prevent water from overflowing, consider installing a ground retaining baffle. These are usually made of PVC or stainless steel and should be placed carefully to avoid tripping hazards.
3. For small bathrooms, use a fixed overhead showerhead to direct water straight down, minimizing splash in other directions.
Wet Area Waterproofing Is Essential
Proper waterproofing is crucial in the bathroom. Experts recommend that the walls in the wet area should be waterproofed up to 1.8 meters high to prevent water penetration and potential mold growth. In the dry area, waterproofing only needs to be 0.3 meters high, but the entire floor should be fully waterproofed.
Tip: After the waterproofing work is done, the homeowner should supervise the workers to conduct a 24-hour waterproof test. This involves filling the bathroom floor with water and checking for leaks after 24 hours. If any leakage is found, the waterproofing must be completely redone.
Slope and Floor Drain for Efficient Drainage
To reduce standing water after bathing, the bathroom floor should be sloped slightly toward the drain. A slope of 0.02–0.03 meters is ideal. This ensures water flows quickly into the drain instead of pooling on the floor.
Additionally, the placement of the floor drain is critical. It should be at the lowest point of the floor. While this sounds simple, it requires careful planning by a skilled tiler. For example, if the drain is positioned at the intersection of four tiles, it’s easier to create the correct slope. If it’s on a single tile or between two, the tiler may need to cut and adjust tiles to achieve the right angle.
Tip: After the installation, fill the bathroom floor with water to check if it drains smoothly into the floor drain without any standing water.
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