bathroom refurbishment In order to identify the best type of product, look for manufacturers who
design, manufacture and test in Europe, as this means they have complete control over the process and they can maintain the highest standards of quality and service. Also ensure that glass panels and doors meet the European standard EN12150 for toughened safety glass and choose manufacturers who supply products flat-packed for ease of manoeuvrability. Some cubicles, even the most contemporary designs on the market,
have the option to choose particular shower fittings, and others feature an integrated thermostatic control. Some even come complete with grab rails and a fold-down seat, for ease of bathing. Look for cubicles that don’t require silicone. In the humid environment of the bathroom, silicone will deteriorate and discolour without constant maintenance. Generally speaking, if no silicone is required, the wall panels of the product are cleverly designed to fit snugly within the shower tray. Choose cubicles with a leak free promise. Picking wisely, from a quality manufacturer should also mean there’s no need for tiling or grouting and a shower that will stay looking as pristine as when it was installed. As with fitting any shower there are three main considerations for specifying cubicles: floor construction; waterproofing, and drainage. Once you have established these you can get on with finding the best sanitaryware and brassware for the perfect solution for your users’ needs. Combine a showering space with a WC and basin – also possible without mains drainage – and you have a complete downstairs bathroom that can be used by a whole family, but which will definitely make the life of an ageing person far easier and more comfortable. Today you can even find WCs and basins with height adjustment capabilities, so that you can set them to the height that suits you best. Again, look for manufacturers who design, manufacture and test in Europe, as this will give you best whole-life performance, meaning peace of mind for years.
Ann Boardman is customer services and marketing manager at Saniflo UK.
Norcros Adhesives is aiming to meet tiling industry demand for training with the opening of its new ‘Skills Centre’. Located in a redeveloped area of its factory complex at Tunstall, Stoke-on- Trent, the company’s new facility is set to become an important resource for companies in the tiling sector, as the company sets out to deliver an expanding range of tiling courses in state- of-the-art bespoke facilities for the benefit of customers throughout the industry. The nature of the training that is carried out puts the emphasis firmly on the practical aspects, with all trainees encouraged to improve their own tiling techniques.
Norcros addresses industry need
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www.housingmmonline.co.uk Best range of trays from ‘one stop shop’
MX Group’s impressive ‘one stop shop’ range of shower and bathroom products continues to be welcomed by the building trade looking for high quality, reliable products for new devel- opments and refurbishment projects up and down the country. Shower trays, electric showers, thermostatic showers, shower enclosures, taps and mixers and shower accessories – it’s a huge range of products. MX remains the leading shower tray manufacturer in the UK, manufacturing 100s of different tray sizes, in six main product types, meaning that it can cater for the specific needs of customers around the UK. Call or visit the website for a catalogue or information.
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