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them a stylish yet simple alternative to the more commonly-used bathroom tiling.
Stunning designs to suit any washroom environment With a myriad of stylish colours, fi nishes, and designs available, bathroom wall panels are the ideal addition to any commercial washroom. No matter whether the washroom is traditional or modern in style, the wall panels can be tailored to suit. This gives architects and property owners
the fl exibility and opportunity to design their washrooms with years of use in mind, knowing that the wall panels won’t go out of style and will retain their aesthetically pleasing appearance for many years. The appearance of the wall panels, and indeed the washroom as a whole, also plays a vital role in the guest or visitor’s opinion on the facility. With that in mind, utilising a stylish and highly durable design can ensure a more enjoyable showering or bathing experience and an increased likelihood of that individual returning again in the future. While typically costing less to maintain and clean, wall panels are also often cheaper to purchase than tiles. In fact, as they are able to be cut down to size on
No matter whether the washroom is traditional or modern in style, the wall panels can be tailored to suit
site to suit any specifi c dimensions, wall panels are quicker and cheaper to install – typically ending up around three times cheaper than tiling. This cost effi ciency offers a crucial solution to money-conscious commercial property owners, especially with the UK remaining in the grip of fi nancial constraints. With the appearance of a commercial bathroom or washroom just as important as effi ciency of the water systems, utilising wall panels as an alternative to traditional tiling is an opportunity architects, property developers, and one that owners should not pass up – especially when panels offer the fl exibility, durability, and impermeability that other options cannot.
Amanda Mills is marketing manager at Kinedo
Accessible showering – enhanced compliance H
orne’s leading design for accessible showering now complies with BS 8300, HBN 00-02, DOC M and Wheelchair Housing Design Guide. This accessible dual-mode shower panel features
package lever controls, a fi xed
overhead showerhead, and a separate, height- adjustable handset on a sliding riser rail. Users can effortlessly switch between these options using a manually operated fl ow diverter, providing independent and assisted showering options within a single system. This design is ideal for dementia and elderly care, shared accommodations, supported living, and multi-user facilities, where individuals have varying needs but an adaptable space. The wall-mounted rail now allows 1,000 mm range of shower head height adjustability – better accommodating users of different heights and abilities for a more personalised shower experience. The rail’s robust yet lightweight construction – powder-coated extruded and anodised aluminium – supports a maximum load of 150 kg, thus also doubles as a sturdy grab rail for extra support.
rotation of the handset even when hand mobility is diminished.
The rail is available in deep orange/grey (RAL 2011) or white/grey (RAL 9010). Orange is selected specifi cally for it being a lasting (in terms of visual perception) colour with strong tonal contrast against pale backgrounds. This is particularly benefi cial for individuals with colour perception and contrast sensitivity diffi culties – often observed with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinsons and Alzheimer’s. A built-in thermal disinfection functionality also addresses water system hygiene and allows internal pipework to be periodically sanitised through an elevated-temperature fl ushing process.
The sliding handset carriage features a novel pull-tab release extender, which allows in-wheelchair and shorter users to lower the shower head to a comfortable level with minimal effort. The handset holder also employs fi nely controlled friction grip technology, enabling precise positioning and
While particularly advantageous in healthcare settings and supported care facilities, specifi ers should understand that in private dwellings, thermal disinfection if it is required, should only be performed by a competent and fully ambulant individual, and with strict adherence to manufacturer guidelines to minimise scald risk.
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