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Bathroom suites
You want to give your bathroom a makeover but how much work, money and time
are you prepared to put in to your new bathroom? Do you want a new bathroom
suite? Or just new fixtures? What about a new floor? Or do you just want to
clean up the walls? May be you want the whole lot done. What ever you decide
there will need to be a little planning involved. Here are some great tips to
help you out.
A new bathroom suite
You have already decide that you would like a whole new bathroom suite but before
you go shopping there are a few things to consider. What is your floor size?
Draw 2 scale floor plans on squared paper. On the first one draw the layout of
your bathroom the way it is. Now draw a second one of where you would like the
new suite to be positioned (if you want to change the layout). Now add any other
furniture you would like to include play with this until you devise a workable
layout.
Remember if you are planning on changing the layout re-plumbing will be expensive
so unless you can afford it may be you can leave them as they are or just reposition
the bath.
Buying a bathroom suite
Bathroom suites come in all colours, sizes, materials and prices, the choices
are endless. Of course a new suite depends on the size and shape of your bathroom.
If you bathroom is small it might be better to put in a shower so the room looks
spacious. If your bathroom is large you could buy a large bath. Corner baths
are nice and large and most are quite deep.
The bath above comes from a range of suites from Home Base
Harold Moore has a great range of baths, showers, fittings accessories and a
lot more in all shapes sizes and prices
Try Brilliant bathrooms for some more great designs and ideas
Types of baths, sinks and WC's
Whilst each manufacturer has their own range of shapes and styles the four basic
shapes can be divided into four categories. Straight bath, offset corner bath,
corner bath and freestanding bath
Standard bathroom suites usually comprise of a washbasin and WC in vitreous
china and a bath in either acrylic or enamelled steel.
Acrylic
Virtually all plastic baths made in the UK are formed out of acrylic sheets.
These are lightweight, warm to the touch, and fairly affordable. Acrylic baths
are often moulded into interesting shapes, and can incorporate handles. Available
in a wide variety of colours.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel baths are extremely rigid, tough and easy to wipe clean. However,
they are quite cold to lean against and tend to be more expensive than acrylic
baths, although they should look good for longer. They are available in a range
of colours.
Wash basins
Most pedestal and wall-hung basins are made from vitreous china, a clay that
is fired at a high temperature then glazed to give it a tough hygienic seal.
Care must be taken not to drop heavy objects in the basin as the china may crack
or chip.
There are a variety of different ways to support the basin; most common is a
pedestal, which also hides the pipework. Wall-hung basins are a great way of
creating an illusion of space, though they are heavy and must be fixed to a
solid wall. They can also be semi-recessed into a vanity unit, which looks neat
and provides useful extra storage space. Corner basins are also popular, as
pipes can be run through adjacent walls or boxed off to conceal them. Think
carefully about which size of basin best suits the needs of your household.
Bath panels
A standard rectangular bath measures 170cm long by 70–80cm wide. When buying
a bath check whether the front and side panels are included in the price, as
panels for rectangular baths may cost more.
A range of different bath panel designs is available to add the finishing touch
to your new bath. Pick a design that complements the style of your room. The
type of wood you decide on will alter the look; for a mellow, informal look
choose pine, alternatively for a traditional look choose elegant mahogany effect
panels. Look out for unfinished wood panels that can be painted, stained or
woodwashed in the colour and finish of your choice. For something a little more
individual, consider Merton acrylic panels for corner baths, or try making a
custom-made hardboard panel, finished off with tiles or tongue-and-groove cladding.
This is taking from Home Base that have a great range in bath panels in all
types of materials and various colours.
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