Wednesday 26 January 2011

Types of bathroom washstands and what to look for when purchasing one

Bathroom washstands are platforms which hold the washbasin. They cover the plumbing and give the bathroom a clean and elegant look. Bathroom washstands can be made of stone, marble, metal, wood, or other materials. While choosing a washstand for bathroom, you should choose the ones which are waterproof and those which can stand harsh treatment.
Types of Bathroom Washstand:
  • Wooden: Wooden washstands give an antique look to your bathroom. They should be made water proof before they are to ready to use. Most of them are treated with lacquer to make them water proof
  • Stone: Stone washstands are rugged, durable and also give an antique look to your bathroom. However, the tiling should be able to hold the heavy weight
  • Metal: Metal washstands are sleek, elegant, shiny and give a stylish look to your bathroom. They can be cleaned easily, but should be rust-proof and free of sharp edges
  • Glass: A glass washstand can look stylish and beautiful. Thick glass is used for washstand. This glass is tempered for extra safety
Chrome plated, ceramic and other designer washstands are also available.Some washstands have a counter top, which sits in between the washbasin and the stand. Counter tops can be made of stone or marble. Some washstands also have cabinets which can help you to store the bathroom necessities

Click here for more details on this Burlington Sarah & Black Aluminium Wash Stand or other types of wash stands

Sunday 23 January 2011

Coloured grab rails and seats provide valuable colour contrast for people with sight impairment (there are currently over 1.1 million sight impaired people in the UK)

* WC designed for wheelchair access * Ventura centre taphole basin allows improved access for users * Spatula side lever for ease of use * Cistern cover is fastened to improve safety * TMV3 approved thermostatic valve to help prevent scalding


For more details on Armitage Shanks - Doc M Plus - Pack or to see other colors and designs visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Armitage_Shanks_Doc_M_Plus_Pack&m=2&t=21&s=109&pid=5672

Friday 21 January 2011

Bristan - Rub Clean - Fixed Head Chrome Plated


Guarantee: 5 years covering manufacturing faults.
Construction: Plastic
Supply: Suitable for all plumbing systems
Inlet Connections: G ½”
Water Pressure: Min 0.1 bar, Max 10.0 bar

For more shower head products visit
http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Rub_Clean_-_Bristan_-_Shower_Heads&m=25&t=7&s=86&d=3883

Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiv4Zq9v4co to learn how to correctly install a new shower head

Thursday 20 January 2011

Why is Burlington Showering so good?



  • 8mm on curved glass
  • 8mm glass on all moving glass
  • 3M coating on all glass exposed to water
  • Soft close on sliders
  • Ease of maintenance / replacement of the soft close gasket
  • 20mm adjustment against all walls
  • All enclosures can be installed with or without the ball header on the top
  • All enclosures come assembled (only glass doors need to be clipped in) making installation easy
  • All enclosures are 195cm high
  • Completely modular design - so all in-line panels fit all screens - enabling over 90 different shapes of shower enclosures
  • 2 year warranty
  • 2 baths screens (also 8mm glass)
  • Bath screen with access panel - allows consumer to turn on taps without getting wet, clean around the tap area more easily. There is an aluminium profile under the access panel door - so that there will be no water leakage
  • All hinges made from zinc alloy (on both side of the screen i.e. 2 x 5mm!!), chrome plated (0.3-0.4 thickness)
  • All doors are subjected to 100,000 cycle testing - ensuring years of hassle free usage
  • All doors are adjustable by a further 5mm via the hinges (via an allen key screw - allen key is supplied)
Click here http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Burlington_-_Shower_Enclosures&m=82&t=6 to see more details and a full line of Burlington Showers

Tuesday 18 January 2011

Small Rest rooms - Corner Toilet units Really Work

For once, it does not matter what size your bathroom is. As profound as the proclamation can sound, soneones ingenious initiative of creating a toilet unit that can be installed in a corner of any size makes it possible. A corner toilet help you get the most out of the room which is available.

Some of the eminent organizations produce this class of lavatory. You may be able to have a lot of enjoyment with this system, maybe install a corner bathtub in the opposite corner creating the idea of open space that can make utilising a small bathing room less constricting than it has to be.


For more details on this corner toilets visit Exclusive Bathroom, UK http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?t=1&s=44&m=7&d=1541&p=5891

Sunday 16 January 2011

Regent taps have been designed so the spouts are 3cm higher off the bath / basin

All Anglesey taps have a four spindle tap head with a ceramic indice in the corner.

Regent taps have been designed so the spouts are 3cm higher off the bath / basin (and a further 3cm away from the wall in the case of Regent wall mounted taps) than their equivalent namesake.

This creates an opulent feel, and in certain commercial applications, ensures complicance with some archaic building regulations!



To see a full line of Anglesey Regent taps visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Anglesey_Regent_-_Burlington_-_Bathroom_Taps_%26_Mixers&m=82&t=2&s=1&d=4402&p=4894 

Anglesey Taps

All Anglesey taps have a four spindle tap head with a ceramic indice in the corner.



To see more Anglesey Tap Products visit  http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Anglesey_-_Burlington_-_Bathroom_Taps_%26_Mixers&m=82&t=2&s=1&d=4401

Thursday 13 January 2011

Why are Burlington Taps & Valves so good?


There are three types of tap heads - Claremont, Anglesey and Birkenhead - and each type of tap is available in to different heights.

  • Regent taps are 3cm higher than standard taps (and in the case of wall mounted taps 3cm further away from the wall) . By adding 'Regent' to the tap description you are specifying a tap that is 3cm higher.
  • All taps are manufactured from brass ingots and chrome plated to 0.3-0.4 micron
  • All tap indices, telephone handsets, divertors, bath pug indices and the overflow filler indice are made from ceramic - absolutely no plastic!
  • All shower hoses are high flow (16mm internal diameter) and 'anti-kink' and 1.2metres long
  • All chains are link chains, not the thread and ball type
  • All bath taps are 3/4"
  • All taps come with a Neoperl flow straightener (for low water pressure) and a Neoperl aerator (for high water pressure) and a Neoperl key to swap the two items out
    Benefits of Neoperl:
    • the aerators are designed to limit the flow of water to a fixed rate - regardless of the incoming water pressure - so you have optimal performance from your tap, without wasting any water.
    • aerators create the 'champagne' effect in the flow of the water
    • flow straighteners make the flow of the water cleaner, so there is less splashing
    • Burlington is the first traditional range that can be specified for all commercial & hotel contracts in the UK. Most larger contracts specify the exact flow rate required by each type of faucet in the building. For large projects we can provide the specific aerator for a specific commercial contract to create the exact flow rate required and we can also customise the indices as well.
    • the aerators & flow straighteners have a serrated edge - so even if you lose our fitting key you can use the aerator / flow straightener that you want to fit into the tap as a key to unlock the existing aerator / flow straightener!
  • All bath filler spouts and bath shower mixer spouts swivel to the left or right - so now your partner need not have a tap projecting in his or her back! Also when you are showering in the bath you can swivel the spout, so you do not have it in your way.
  • All bath fillers and bath shower mixers are available in an 'angled, version - so now you can see the taps heads at the correct angle when you walk into your bathroom
  • All bath shower mixers (BSM) come with a 'S adjuster'. This is additional piece is inserted into a bsm via two allen key fixings (allen key is supplied) . It has double recessed 'O' rings internally on both sides - this means that the 'S adjuster' can be installed at a fixed angle or in a semi-rigid manner. The 'S adjuster' is designed so that the last drips after using the telephone handset drip into the bath - not onto the tap ledge (this reduces cleaning, and reduces mould and potential water ingress at the perimeter of the bath). If installed in the semi rigid manner - you can swivel the 'S adjuster' left or right - to be parallel with the short side of the bath - so it is out of the way if two people are in the bath or you are showering in the bath Every BSM is supplied with the 'S' adjuster in the box - so the consumer can make their choice in their home at the point of installation.
  • All bath shower mixers are designed so that they are compatible with all the over bath showering combinations that are available from Burlington.
  • Our bridge basin mixer enables you to have mixed hot and cold water, whilst retaining the traditional two tap hole configuration in the basin. It also has a swivel spout - you can swivel the spout and the water comes up vertically - so you have a water fountain (it also can make washing your hair in a basin easier!)
  • Taps will be WRAS approved by early 2011
  • Packaging is designed to 0.8m drop test (you can drop the tap in it box at any angle onto a concrete floor from 0.8m - and it will not be damaged!)
  • All taps are packaged in white Burlington boxes, with cut out foam internal - so that the tap cannot move at all within the box - this prevents any scratching or damage in transport.
  • Basin & bidet mixers are available with a high central Burlington ceramic indice or a low central Burlington ceramic indice. These two combinations are supplied in the same box - so the consumer can make their choice in their home at the point of installation.
  • You can click on each product on the web site - and see a larger image, the installation instructions and the full product specification

Twyford Shower Quadrants

Features & benefits:-
50mm total adjustment (25mm each side)
6mm toughened safety glass
Designer handles
Spring loaded door buffers for soft opening & cushioned closing
Height: 1900mm
Innovative cover strip concealing all fixings
Profile cover caps
Manufacturers lifetime guarantee
90mm domed fast flow waste included with tray


Check out all the Twyford Quadrants features and benefits here http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Twyfords_-_Quadrant&t=6&s=71&m=14

Tuesday 11 January 2011

Create a different look and feel in your bathroom

With this scope offset corner showerbath you can create a different look and feel in you bathroom

For more details on Balterley - Scope - Offset Corner Showerbath visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Balterley_-_Corner_Baths&m=7&t=3&s=25

Monday 10 January 2011

How to Select the Right Towel Warmers

Imagine reaching outside a cozy, steamy shower and grasping a warm towel to wrap around you before stepping into your comparatively cool bathroom. Towel warmers can transform your morning routine into a thoroughly enjoyable experience, insuring that you start your day in the right way. Towel warmers can dry your pool towels, bathing suits, delicates such as hand washables (sweaters), and winter clothes. They also warm baby's blankets and clothes. In humid climates, they are perfect to dry towels and keep them dry and fresh.

Towel warmers came be categorized in 3 categories.

1. Low cost towel warmers

Lower-cost towel warmers cost as little as £100-£150 and are great for homeowners remodeling their bathrooms on a budget. However, they're often equipped with very light chroming or lower-quality materials that will wear off over time, and they are not easy to control, with just a simple on/off switch. They usually come with a standard 1-year warranty.

2. Premium towel warmers

For a selection of elegant towel warmer designs check out Warmly Yours. The company has recently added towel warmers to its selection of luxurious home comfort solutions. These premium towel warmers, priced at about £700-£800, are equipped with a higher end chroming and come with better controls. WarmlyYours towel warmers come with a 5-year warranty.

3. Luxury Towel Warmers

Luxury towel warmers are priced at £1,500 to £5,000 and offer elegant, premium designs. These towel warmers usually use solid brass, a premium material, and come with a 5-year warranty.
Towel warmers can dry your pool towels, bathing suits, delicates such as hand washables (sweaters), and winter clothes. They also warm baby's blankets and clothes. In humid climates, they are perfect to dry towels and keep them dry and fresh.

To help you choose which model is best for you, you should consider the following:
The Color
Free-Standing or Wall-Mounted Towel Warmers
Hardwired or Plugged-In Towel Warmers
Water or Oil?
Which Size Would You Go For?

There's a great variety of models, but also a great variety of sizes, as illustrated below.
And the best part is that towel warmers are very energy efficient and safe to use in any environment. Because of these advantages, many people planning to remodel their bathroom are considering installing a towel warmer.

Visit Exclusive Bathrooms, UK for a variety of towel warmers which will fit your needs http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp

Sunday 9 January 2011

Beautiful Classic Basins from Burlington

Classic basins, chrome & mahogany wash stands, Windsor 170cm double ended freestanding bath with chrome traditional legs, Claremont bath shower mixer on shrouds & fire hydrant, invisible overflow waste & extension

For more Classic products from Burlington visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?t=1&s=10&m=82&d=4338&p=10725

Saturday 8 January 2011

Digital showers are similar to mixer showers, but there’s one crucial difference

Digital showers are similar to mixer showers as they take water from both your hot and cold water supplies and then mix it to give you your ideal temperature. But there’s one crucial difference. They have a separate mixer unit and shower controls so you can mount the slim mixer unit away from the shower in an area which has easy access for servicing, such as a loft or even under some baths. This reduces the amount of pipework needed to install the shower, and means the shower controls takes up less space in your shower area.

Mira - Magna - UV Digital Shower with Remote Control
Clean, elegant lines. Discreet back-lit buttons. The Mira Magna UV won't just give you more control. Its sophisticated looks will enhance your bathroom too. The Mira Magna UV can be wall mounted with the minimum of disruption and accepts water supplied from the back or from the ceiling. Thermostatic temperature stability keeps showering safe for all the family Separate flow and temperature controls with push button start/stop A light, smooth rotating dial for precision control of the shower temperature Four spray showerhead with partial rub clean rubber nozzles for easy cleaning Shower duration mode allows the maximum length of shower to be set Advanced safety features including safety-lock mode, for peace of mind Shower warm-up facility with light indicator For use with pumped or high pressure digital mixers Water-resistant battery-free remote control to commence flow warm-up and turn shower on/off

Friday 7 January 2011

Simple, stylish and affordable - Mira Citrus fittings kit


Mira Citrus fittings kit is all you need for a simple and stylish way to upgrade your shower. Works with any shower on any system Citrus 9cm 4 spray showerhead with rub clean nozzles for easy cleaning Slidebar with push button clamp bracket Gel hook/hose tidy Slide bar diameter 25mm 1.25m metal hose with brass conical ends and engineering strength plastic liner Includes wall fixings

For more details on Mira Citrus fittings kit visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?t=7&s=89&m=101&d=3047&p=4766

20cm fixed showerhead with a classic design and a contemporary twist

The Mira Mode 20cm fixed showerhead - a classic design with a contemporary twist.
 For more details on this product visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Mode_-_Mira_-_Shower_Heads&m=101&t=7&s=86&d=4364&p=11780

Thursday 6 January 2011

Mira 360m Showerhead has four different spray patterns

Mira - 360m - Four Spray Showerhead
Turning showering on its head. The Mira 360m comes complete with Flipstream Technology - 1 flip action, 4 unique sprays. Minimalist in design, with a contemporary, geometric aesthetic. Works with any shower on any system Four different spray patterns: Rain, Burst, Storm & Cloud Easily adjustable sprays with unique flip action Easy to fit Can be used with a 1/2 inch connection

Single Spray Limescale Fighting Showerhead

The Mira Everclear showerhead fights limescale. Unique design resists limescale build up with automatic self drain and integrated pins for easy cleaning of the nozzles. Suitable for mixer showers +0.2 bar Suitable for mixer showers +0.2 bar (not suitable for electric showers) Prevents limescale build up Automatic self-drain and self-cleaning One simple refreshing spray pattern Easy to fit Can be used with a 1/2 inch connection

For more details on Mira Everclear showerhead  visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?t=7&s=86&m=101&d=3054&p=11828

Unique design resists limescale build up

Mira - Everclear - Limescale Fighting Fittings Kit
Fights limescale. A fittings kit incorporating the Mira Everclear showerhead - unique design resists limescale build up with automatic self drain and integrated pins for easy cleaning of the nozzles. Suitable for mixer showers +0.2 bar One simple refreshing spray pattern Slidebar with push button clamp bracket Gel hook/hose tidy 1.25m metal hose with brass conical ends and engineering strength plastic inner Includes wall fixings

For more details on Mira - Everclear - Limescale Fighting Fittings Kit visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?t=7&s=89&m=101&d=3054&p=11829

Wednesday 5 January 2011

Safe, precise, thermostatically controlled showering for total peace of mind

Inclusively designed for easy use by everyone. With the Advance ATL Memory, if the temperature ever rises above a pre-set level, the shower turns off automatically. No wonder it's one of the few electric showers to have been awarded the BEAB CARE mark for safety. Includes three programmable Memory functions to store your favourite flow and temperature settings. Thermostatic temperature stability keeps showering safe for all the family Separate flow and temperature controls with push button start/stop and audible bleeps Adjustable Temperature Limit (ATL) - 8 different maximum temperature settings Four spray showerhead with rub clean rubber nozzles for easy cleaning New fittings: Smooth slide bar with easy glide operation, close to wall fitting, wall or corner mounting options, friction clamp bracket means easy one handed operation, easily height adjustable Raised areas to aid navigation, dominant on / off button, LED backlit flow and on/off buttons 3 programmable memory functions to store your favourite flow and temperature settings Best in class limescale resistance New 'softened form' aesthetics Delayed shutdown turns off the shower gradually, flushing hot water from the tank for safer showering for the next user and reduced limescale

For more details on Advance ATL Memory Electric Showers visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Advance_ATL_Memory_-_Mira_-_Electric_Showers&m=101&t=7&s=85&d=4378  

Tuesday 4 January 2011

The ingenious Mira Elevate is an electric shower and storage solution in one

The practical storage solution for small bathrooms and cluttered shower cubicles. Manual temperature control Separate power and flow/temperature controls with push button start/stop Select & Forget controls Four spray showerhead with partial rub clean rubber nozzles for reduced limescale and easy cleaning Ideal for storing shower gels, shampoos and soap with hanging space for cloths and sponges Removable showering mirror - ideal for shaving Integrated slidebar for a unique look and easier installation
For more details on Mira - Elevate - Electric Shower visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Elevate_-_Mira_-_Electric_Showers&m=101&t=7&s=85&d=4369

Monday 3 January 2011

With Mira's unrivalled build quality and performance Vie is a great value for the money

Featuring select and forget controls, an Eco setting and a choice of finishes, it’s high spec but low price. Manual temperature control Separate power and flow/temperature controls with push button start/stop Select & Forget controls Five spray showerhead with rub clean rubber nozzles for reduced limescale and ease of cleaning ECO power setting uses less energy and water - particularly beneficial during the warmer summer months

Sunday 2 January 2011

Magna Waterveil makes a real statement in a modern, contemporary bathroom

Classic, stylish curves with a 17cm showerhead and five spray modes state of the art technology has never looked so stunningly simple. Thermostatic temperature stability keeps showering safe for all the family Separate flow and temperature controls with push button start/stop A light, smooth rotating dial for precision control of the shower temperature Five spray showerhead with partial rub clean rubber nozzles for easy cleaning Shower duration mode allows the maximum length of shower to be set Advanced safety features including safety-lock mode, for peace of mind Shower warm-up facility with light indicator For use with pumped or high pressure digital mixers

For more details on Waterveil Bar Digital Shower visit http://www.exclusivebathrooms.co.uk/default.asp?pn=Waterveil_Bar_Digital_Shower&m=101&t=7&s=561&pid=4718