What does W.C. mean?

W.C. stands for water closet, but is more widely known as a toilet.


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What is a countertop wash basin?

There are many countertop sinks around at the moment. These sinks sit on top of your vanity unit with the plumbing housed inside. They come in varying materials, glass, marble and porcelain. Very stylish but if you are considering a countertop sink, its worth bearing in mind the extra space it requires.


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What is a Semi-Recessed wash basin?

A Semi-Recessed wash basin is integrated into a vanity unit, but unlike the Countertop, it will over hang the unit. The plumbing will be housed inside the vanity unit. Using bathroom furniture together with Semi-Recessed wash basins provides ample storage for all those bottles, jars towels and soaps that tend to accumulate in the bathroom.

Balterley - Majestic - Semi Recessed Basin
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What is the difference between a Full and Semi Pedestal?

A Pedestal is the support underneath your wash basin. A Full-Pedestal runs vertically from the wash basin to the bathroom floor. A Semi-Pedestal is wall mounted and is designed to conceal the pipe works.

Impulse - Vortex - 450mm Basin

450mm Wide Basin
Available in 1 or 2 tap holes
Supplied with chrome overflow bezel
Supplied with fixing bolts
Can be mounted with pedestal or semi pedestal

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The Impala is a winning combination of the latest bathroom fashion look with cutting edge technical innovation

The Impala is an exciting part of the Impulse range of products.  The wc is a short projection design with 4.5/3 litre capable dual flush citern.


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If you are considering a bathroom remodel and you are looking to replace your shower, you need to make sure to install a waterproof shower tray as well as the proper enclosure.

Shower trays sit on the floor of the shower and provide the base. They come with a lip which prevents water from leaking out into your walls causing mold, mildew, and wood rot. Choosing a shower tray with a tile trim lip is the best way to go.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Things You'll Need:

• Tape measure
• Sand
• Cement
• Bucket
• Trowel
• Thinset mortar
• Shower tray
• Drill motor
• Pan-head screws

Instructions

1.  
   Measure the dimensions of your shower floor. Shower trays come in many different sizes and colors. They usually come square, rectangular, or round. Choose the shower tray that fits your measured dimensions.
2.  
   Place a 2-inch layer of sand on the floor of your shower. Add a 2-inch layer of cement. Smooth it out with a trowel. This creates an even base for your shower tray. It also seals any leaks on the shower floor. Keep the sand and the cement away from the drain. Let the cement dry for a day.
3.  
   Apply a 1/4-inch layer of thinset mortar to the cement after it dries. The thinset is used as an adhesive to hold the shower tray in place.
4.  
   Install the shower tray into the shower. Lay it on top of the prepared shower floor, lined up with the shower drain. The shower tray comes already sloped so the water runs to the drain. There is no need to angle it when setting it in place.
5.  
   Pre-drill 2 holes in the top of the lip on each side of the tray. Space them evenly apart. Insert pan-head screws into the holes to secure the tray.

How to Install a Walk-In-Shower

1 Put up the wooden frame for the shower walls. Have a plumber rough the plumbing so its ready for you to lay the shower pan. Measure the area from the center of the drain opening to the wall. Use 1/4 inch for each foot it measures to the wall as your scale for the slope. If the distance is 3 feet, the concrete is 3/4 inches at the wall and drops to 0 in the center of the drain. This allows the shower to drain properly. Mark the height on the wall and draw a line all the way around with a straight edge and level.

2 Lay 15 pound roofing paper on the sub-floor. This prevents the wooden sub-floor from absorbing the water from the concrete too rapidly and compromising the strength of the concrete. Overlap the edges of the paper where one sheet ends and the next begins. Put a layer of wire mesh over the roofing paper and nail it down every 6 inches. This is also to give strength to the concrete.

3 Mix the concrete. Use 1 part of Portland cement to 3 or 4 parts of sand. You'll need to add enough water to create a firm dry ball that doesn't crumble to pieces if you drop it from a low area. Pack in a ledge of concrete all the way around the edge. Put a thin layer of concrete around the drain and press the drain into place. When you fill in the area in between using a steel floating trowel, you'll automatically get a slope with the outer wall higher. Use a board to level and smooth the concrete.

4 Allow the concrete to dry overnight. When it's dry, hang the backer-board for the walls. Allow the backer-board to set atop the concrete. Use galvanized screws for the walls. Put the backer-board on both sides of the threshold and on the top. When you're finished, coat the shower pan with thinset.

5 Use the fabric liner designed for the shower pan and place it on top of the thinset. Smooth it into place. If you need to put additional pieces so the floor area is completely covered, overlap the material. Allow it to dry and then cover it with cardboard while you lay the rest of the fabric liner. Make sure you cover the seam where the wall meets the concrete. Fold a strip in half so its six inches on each part. Put thinset on the walls and shower pan. Put the top half of the folded strip on the wall and the bottom on the shower pan.

6 Overlap the fabric in the corners from two directions to make sure its watertight. make sure you cover the threshold completely. Put a layer of thinset around the drain and use the special strip of fabric membrane made for the drain. You can waterproof the walls with the fabric if you like. Simply apply the thinset and hang the fabric as you would any wallpaper. Allow the entire area to dry overnight or longer before you test it to see if it's waterproof.

7 Plug the drain, fill the pan with an inch or two of water, and allow it to set at least 8 hours. If the water level doesn't drop and no water stains appear, you have a waterproof shower pan. Release the water and allow the area to dry. Decide how you want to finish the shower. Most people find that this type of shower pan is perfect for ceramic tile.

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Choosing the proper bathroom suite depends on several factors

Space: The first constraint is the space. The suite must properly fit without encroaching on the space of other components. The size of the suite and available space must geometrically be harmonious with each other. There should be no space clutter.

Quality: Quality of durability is of utmost importance. Replacements are nightmares. Material must be long lasting.

Budget: Bathroom suites vary in price according to their styles, brands and materials of construction.  For a huge selection of bathroom products visit Exclusive Bathrooms, a supplier of quality bathrooms.

Style: Modern Bathroom suites have minimalist appearance. You can purchase a complete bathroom suite or purchase individual items and assemble a suite of your own taste. In that case, the suite must produce a matching style with its accessories, bathroom furniture and interior color scheme. No item should create an untidy aspect.
Needs: The suites must possess style, comfort and aesthetics. Must be easy to clean and water conservative.

TC - Kensington Suite

The ultimate extravagance, Kensington is a suite that is steeped with elegance and literally dripping with opulence. 

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Franke's products are used in more than 100 million household kitchens

 

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Taps and Mixers with ceramic disk longer life technology

Mayfair - Blox - Mono Basin Mixer

Quarter turn, ceramic disk longer life technology. Suitable for high pressure systems such as combi boilers or pressurised water supplies (min 0.5 bar or above). Click here for more details on Mayfair - Blox - Mono Basin Mixer or to see the full line of Blox taps and mixers

Bathroom Design Ideas

The clever patented magnetic door-to-tray to seal pulls the door tightly closed making the Classica Door and Panel strong enough to withstand daily use

 The 10mm toughened glass door opens effortlessly on its plated-brass hinges and the chome finished supports hold structure flush to the wall.



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Open Waterfall Spouts

Dream - Bath Filler

-Open waterfall spout, Quarter turn mechanism, Requires 0.5 - 6.0 bar water pressure, Ceramic disc cartridge

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A traditional corner bath with a unique shape that you will find easy to fall in love with

The perfect space saving solution for smaller bathrooms - with the luxury and comfort you’d expect from a freestanding bath.


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Get this contemporary look with Prozone Support Frames

Support Prozone frames give the WC, bidet, basin or urninal all the support it needs to be wall hung. Space Concealed behind the wall the Prozone frame creates the sense of more space by keeping the floor area clear and the cistern hidden.  Ideal for all bathrooms,  large or small. Clean Fewer places for dust and dirt to collect means it’s easier to clean.  Simply sweep or mop underneath the WC or bidet instead of around
pedestals.




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