Although a bathroom with plenty of built-in storage around the bath is easy to keep neat and tidy, it has the disadvantage of hiding all the personal bits and pieces that produce a lived-in feel. Today’s toiletries are often so beautifully packaged that it is a pity to hide them away behind cupboard doors. Open […]
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Boxing in the sides of a bath
Modern baths come complete with moulded panels that clip into place to hide the underside of the bath, and the supply and waste pipes. They are convenient and easy to fit, but may not fit in with your decor. ln older homes, there may be problems, Flimsy hard – board panels around the sides of […]
Fitting a new bath panel
PLANNING THE JOB Once you have decided that you want to panel in your bath and what type of finish you want on the panel, you have to start planning the job in a little more detail. It is simplest to fit a panel flush with the side of the bath, but if you have […]
Why not fit a shower instead of a bath
Showers are more economical than baths – they’re quick and easy, they use less hot water and they take up less space. A shower room is also easier and less expensive to install than a bathroom, and children love showers. The shower There are several different types of shower available, the most common ones being […]
Bathroom utilities
A well-designed bathroom does not just function well, it is also warm, cosy and inviting to use. Make sure you take time at the planning stage to think beyond the basic necessities, such as fittings and fixtures, to elements such as lighting, heating and ventilation. These are easy to install at the time of building […]
Bathrooms and bathtubs
There are many variations of the “rectangular” tub – standard, double – ended, tapered, or slipper. Although the current trend is to position them anywhere but in a corner, standard and tapered tubs are popular for small bathrooms since they fit neatly against walls to save space. When looking for a bathroom tub, it is worth trying […]
Choosing materials for your bathroom
Whether you are updating an existing bathroom or planning a new one, many factors will play a part in the finished look. The design of the fixtures and fittings, the type of flooring, and the colour scheme all deserve time and consideration to make sure that your money is well spent and the end result […]
Bathroom fittings and their place in the house
The design of bathroom fittings is something that is largely a matter of personal preference. The Design Centres and Design Index provide information on ranges of well-designed fittings and accessories, and if you study manufacturers lists and advertisements you will probably find yourself well able to pick out good examples of product design as opposed […]
Don’t forget the drainage in the bathroom
This is the one factor that, more than any other, determines the position of fittings, the ability to alter or add equipment at a later date, and even the sitting of the bathroom itself. The basic problem stems from the necessity, for health and safety reasons, to connect a WC to a 100mm diameter watertight […]
What to do with hot water cylinders in the bathroom
Hot water storage is now generally provided by a copper cylinder. These vary in capacity from 74 to 450 litres – a bath – full is equivalent to about 90 litres – and must conform to BS 699. There are special cylinders on the market that incorporate their own cold water header tank for filling […]