wedi Systems (UK) Ltd
Unit 4, Mercury Park,
Mercury Way,
Trafford Park,
Manchester
LANCASHIRE M41 7LY
Tel: 0161 864 2336
Fax: 0161 864 1323
Suppliers of: Building boards, Tile backer boards, floor level shower boards, construction boards, waterproof boards, Building Board Solutions
wedi has been operating with success for nearly 20 years in the United Kingdom. However, in the past few years many competitors have appeared on the UK market – prompting customers to rightfully ask the question:
Why choose wedi when there are numerous other waterproof and tileable solutions to choose from?
Unlike the other brands, wedi has been tried and tested by industry professionals for the past 34 years. The company was founded in Germany in 1983, when Helmut Wedi – a master tiler – set himself a goal to develop high-quality but above all practical solutions for tradesmen which provide real added value in their day-to-day work. His goal became the philosophy of his company and made his family name into a worldwide-known brand. Today, wedi operates in 36 countries worldwide, including the United States, which despite having one of the most diverse markets in the world, has just given a home to wedi’s newest manufacturing plant to be able to cope with the demand.
The system safety that wedi guarantees as well as the straightforward and time-saving installation takes centre stage, while the feedback received from their customers provide the basis for further developments of wedi’s products, systems and services.
The core of wedi’s building board – which forms the basis of all of their tileable elements - is a high-density extruded polystyrene foam that is 100% waterproof to the core and extremely robust while at the same time it is also lightweight. Its cement coated surface forms an incredibly strong and stable base for adhesive thanks to the integrated fibre mesh fabric, making it an ideal basis for any type of plaster and tile.
What sets wedi aside from other tileable solutions on the market is that its products also provide fantastic insulation, therefore save on energy costs and provide long-term protection against mould and fungus. What’s more, due to their A+ labelling – according to German and European regulations and laws – they are also non-hazardous and low-emission products.
Whatever the project - renovation or new build, wooden or concrete construction, wetroom, bathroom or wellness you will find a variety of suitable elements in wedi’s extensive product range. The key to the success of the wedi brand is that their products are well thought out and well made: 100 % secure - signed, sealed and guaranteed by wedi.
wedi BUILDING BOARDS can be applied to practically any substrate and are also suitable for use as an added insulation underneath underfloor heating. They are available in a wide range of formats:
- standard building boards - 600mm wide panels are available in many thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 100mm.
- XL building boards - 900mm wide panels - simplifies installation by reducing joint transitions.
- XXL building boards - 1200mm wide panels - free standing and stable, ideal for use as a partition wall.
- Construct boards are shapeable and flexible boards to create curved forms.
- Vapor boards are vapour proof boards for constantly humid areas such as steam rooms.
wedi FLOOR LEVEL SHOWERS (Fundo range) are not only tileable and 100% waterproof but also unique in their thermal properties which provide added insulation, hence resulting in warmer tiles under foot. What’s more, all elements have a factory-integrated pre-defined even slopes, are load-bearing and wheelchair accessible.
- Point drainage: available with 3 different drain locations (central, corner or end) the Fundo Ligno especially designed for wooden floors and the standard Fundo Primo available in a wide range of sizes.
- Linear drainage: the Fundo Riofino featuring 300mm central channel and the Fundo Riolito neo with close to wall channels in various lengths (300-1100mm) also available in a vast number of standard sizes, both with wedi’s brand new channel drain technology, featuring 360º pipe direction!
- Integrated drainage: available in a wide range of sizes, the Fundo Plano & Fundo Integro with a classic ’point’ design and the Fundo Plano Linea with a sophisticated linear design.
The wedi Fundo design concept also combines creative lines with natural forms offering ’designer showers’ with point drainage such as the Fundo Trollo (round shape) or the Fundo Nautilo (shell shape) with optional wall elements with or without the supply channels, enabling free-standing showers even in the middle of the room!
wedi DESIGN ELEMENTS offer design and functionality at the same time to help give the bathroom that special touch. These products range from new shower seatings - Sanoasa Benches 1-4 and Sanoasa Corner seats - and wedi Niches (4 different sizes), to the well-known Mensolo range offering L and U shapes perfect for pipe cladding or as tileable shelving.
A new innovation from wedi is the new wedi Fundo Top - a ready-to-fit cover perfectly adapted to the slopes and dimensions of their most popular ranges: Fundo Primo, Fundo Plano and Fundo Riolito neo. A contemporary, seamless elegant alternative to traditional tiling, it is made from a 6mm thick mineral material and available in 4 different (full-body) colours: white, beige, grey and anthracite.
wedi’s standard product range also spans into WELLNESS PRODUCTS which can be used - of course - in shower or bathroom areas as well. The Moltoromo modular wall system gives the freedom to create versatile, free-standing wall configurations, such as curved and angled solutions or sinuous lines to add that design led effect to any area, while the Sanbath bathroom furniture range with its elegant shapes continue complementing the wedi Sanoasa Bellina & Comoda modular benches and the versatile wedi Loungers which are available with or without integrated heating.
All wedi elements are designed to interlock and work with all other wedi system components and a long list of accessories, that truly complete the installation and waterproofing system.
The wedi product systems have their own BBA certification showing that they satisfy the construction guidelines and regulations for the United Kingdom and are also tested and approved as sealing systems for wetrooms, thus awarded with a CE mark.
wedi is proud of its outstanding TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, offering customised building solutions for wellness projects as well as a bespoke service to create elements based on individual specifications such as special shower elements, footbaths, fountains, steam cabins or whirlpools to mention only a few.
Further technical information, image galleries and product specifications are available through the wedi website or via the BPi Download Library.
Barrier-free and Reliable Showers by wedi
Bathrooms without barriers
Accessible bathrooms create comfort and safety hence in recent years, installation is becoming increasingly popular in public and private bathrooms. In a Trappist monastery in Chimay, Belgium: for visitors who want to share the peace of the monks for a while, a wing of the venerable building, known as the "hostel", is always open. The old bathrooms of this wing were in need of an urgent, complete renovation due to badly worn drains and pipes. The implementation of barrier-free showers was paramount despite the sensitive wooden floor. Thanks to wedi products, builders and tilers mastered this challenge. These products can not only be installed barrier-free, but also meet all building requirements: wedi subconstruction elements protect the wooden substrate whilst the carbon black design elements of the wedi Top Line used on wall and floor surfaces maintain the ambience of the monastery.
The popularity of floor-level showers however, thanks to their universal nature in being accessible for all ages in any phase of life, is on the rise for not only public but also private areas. They make getting into a shower, maintaining independence and comfort much easier for youngsters and seniors alike.
A bathroom without barriers – access for all generations
A bathroom without barriers is optimally usable for all generations. It is the ideal solution that many bathroom users want and which offers significant advantages, especially in a multi-generation household. With the products of the Emsdetten based wedi GmbH, flush-to-floor, barrier-free showers as well as tailor-made bathroom furniture such as a washstand or washbasin can be easily designed and built. Equipped with sophisticated design surfaces of the wedi Top Line, the barrier-free bathroom is set in style. The goal is an aesthetic, comfortable and functional bathroom in all phases of life.
Flush-to-floor showers – comfort in every situation
The shower is at the centre of the everyday bathroom routine for most users. Naturally, a walk-in shower area with barrier-free access is always an advantage. wedi Fundo shower systems convince with functional and reliable variants: available in a wide variety of designs, they are particularly safe. They have especially high compressive strength - when covered with tiles from a size of 5 x 5 cm or with Fundo Top ready-to-install design surfaces, they can also be used for wheelchair access. Many of these shower elements are also available in a size of 1.20 x 1.20 m and 1.50 x 1.50 m. This makes the creation of accessible, barrier-free shower space possible at any time in accordance with standard specifications of DIN 18040 – part 2, in which the requirements for a barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible version of the private bath are listed. Another plus point: flush-to-floor showers with a spacious shower area create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. wedi also provides solutions for demanding room situations, such as in the Trappist monastery in Belgium, which can be implemented by the installer with as little effort as possible. In small bathrooms, a flush-to-floor shower surface can also be used as a space for movement, for example as a turning point for the wheelchair.
Surface design with wedi – aesthetic and reliable
When choosing the surface, non-slip materials are crucial to ensure a firm footing – especially for the older generations. For this requirement, wedi offers the elements of the Fundo Top series as a seamless alternative to tiles: They are not only precisely matched in size and slope to the corresponding Fundo elements, but also slip-proof. Thanks to their seamless nature they are especially easy to maintain. The quality of the completely dyed-through, high-quality mineral composite material makes them resistant to mould and the antibacterial effect offers an added value by promoting hygiene in the bathroom. Walls and niches can also be individually designed with wedi's modern design surfaces in four colours with natural stone look. The pure white variant as a homogeneous surface to match modern sanitary ware completes the available colours to a total of five.
Shower bench – for maximum comfort
For a safe feeling in the shower, details can make all the difference: a niche integrated into the shower wall is the ideal storage solution without compromising on floor space, especially in small bathrooms. This leaves plenty of room for mounting grab rails or benches if necessary. The Sanoasa bench 3 with its gently curved seat edge for example, can be easily integrated into the shower. In the wedi product range, there are many other shower benches in different shapes, dimensions and designs such as a floating seat for example, all of which enable comfortable body care and contribute to a relaxed showering experience. Children find it easier to shower when they are sitting on the bench to wash their feet or standing at eye level with their parents, who help to wash their hair. Furthermore, a heating system can be integrated into some of the wedi benches, which significantly increases the wellness factor once again.
Wheelchair accessible washbasin - individually designed
In a barrier-free bathroom, the vanity also plays an important role. It is imperative that it can be accessed by wheelchair. In addition to the wedi Sanbath floating washbasin with stylish drainage channel, wedi building boards can also be used to design tailor-made washbasins or even washstands in different dimensions, according to the customer's requirements and the available space. This means that the washbasin adapts to the overall design of the bathroom and that functional comfort and aesthetics go hand in hand. With its system solutions, wedi enables a bathroom design with as few barriers and as much comfort and safety as possible for every phase of life.
wedi Presenting energy efficient bathrooms
Presenting energy efficient bathrooms Cozy warmth in the bathroom
The right room temperature ensures a pleasant feel-good atmosphere in the bathroom. However, especially in small bathrooms, radiators often take up important space or do not aesthetically fit into the room. wedi offers an intelligent solution for such scenarios.
The wedi PreLine building board serves as a support element with factory integrated grooves that allow for a quick and waterproof implementation of hot-water underfloor heating systems. The strong insulation properties of the material itself prevent heat escaping to the ground, ensuring rapid heating of the floor surface and therefore a balanced heat distribution across the entire bathroom. Thanks to the optimal heat distribution, a pleasant feeling of well-being fills the bathroom within a very short time. Installation is dust-free and fast: the hot water pipes are installed quickly and safely in the prefabricated grooves of the wedi support element. After installation, the element can be directly covered with the desired upper surface and hence it disappears into the floor. Whether tiles, slabs or natural stone covering, by choosing the surface material, the design can be matched to the style of the bathroom owner. A minimum tile size of 100 x 100 mm required.
