Geoff Wells, bathroom planning expert for Dolphin Bathrooms, comments:

“Wetrooms work particularly well in an ensuite environment but that said, it’s a demanding installation best undertaken by a bathroom specialist and is never a job to be skimped on. If your room is not completely watertight you risk putting your home at risk of extensive damage. As such the wall and floor areas need to be waterproofed using an intricate procedure known as “tanking".

“You must first make sure the floor is level and you will need a threshold strip across the door frame. This is a small 5mm strip that is fitted to the floor under the bathroom door, which seals the room and prevents water from leaking into the hallway or bedroom.

“In terms of deflecting the water you could also look to include a curtain fixed by spigot rod. This is a chrome rail which you attach the wall. The curtain looks like a horizontal flag as it hangs from the rail down to the floor and protects the room from any shower splashes – perfect for keeping sanitaryware dry.

“A specialist will be able to advise what the best solution for your space is and will consider other important factors such as waste drainage, suitable shower options and appropriate ventilation."