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BATHROOMEDITION
AKW’s new level-access shower tray for visual impairment users W
ith the number of people in the UK living with sight loss on the
rise, designing bathrooms that are easy to navigate is essential. That is why AKW is pleased to announce the launch of the Mullen shower tray, which creates a defined level-access showering area that is ideal for use by those with visual impairments.
Suitable for installation on either concrete or
wooden flooring, this cost-effective shower tray offers unrivalled strength and stability and can support up to 30 stones (190kg) in weight. It can either be fitted as a level access solution, requiring only a 27mm floor recess for installation, or can be surface-mounted. For added safety, the tray is slip-resistant and features a textured surface for added safety. With a 25mm fall inside the tray,
there is also excellent water drainage. The Mullen shower tray comes with a unique
Intergrip® clamping strip which grips and seals vinyl flooring in the tray, creating a watertight seal. Due to the flexibility of the clamping strip, flooring can also be fitted or changed after the tray and shower screen have been installed. It is also possible to maintain level-access showering when using floor tiles, and these fit under the clamping strip, with built-in tiling upstands ensuring the all- round integrity of the water seals. Ease of installation has also been a priority in
the design of the AKW Mullen shower tray. Pre- formed fixing holes ensure a quick and easy install and the corner waste position on many options of the tray helps to avoid joist placement issues. The shower tray can also be mounted on screeded floors if required, with the addition of a trimmable ramp for easy access. Stuart Reynolds, Head of Product and
Marketing at AKW comments: “The Mullen shower tray offers specifiers a cost-effective yet strong level-access showering solution that has been designed for those with visual impairments. It is straightforward to install and offers a range of installation adaptation options, to meet the needs of any new or retrofit showering requirement.”
u01905 823298
usales@akw-ltd.co.uk uwww.akw-ltd.co.uk
Ceramique Internationale – Pretty Pattern Motif Tiles On Trend for 2022
C
ute patterned tiles are the interior design stars of 2022 - so the new
collection by leading tile distributor Ceramique Internationale should be a big hit. The Mink collection includes two different
geometric motifs – Stanway and Carleton – in gently faded hues of grey, green and blue. The petite tiles are perfect for creating a subtle colour spotlight, whether on larger expanses on
walls and floors or even creating a small-but- striking splashback. The Spanish-made series is well suited to the
UK market due to its smaller 150 x 150 mm size – unusual for patterned tiles from Spain, which are normally 200mm sq. The tiles also offer excellent anti-slip ratings of R10 and +36 PTV – so safe for use in both wet and dry areas. Director of Ceramique Internationale Peter Vann, said: “We have sourced these tiles from a
producer that specialises in smaller formats and the Mink series is spot on for use on walls in the UK where kitchens generally have less space to tile. They are really pretty tiles which will add a simple yet sophisticated flourish to any space.”
u0113 2423444
uwww.tilesandmosaics.co.uk
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