SHOWERS, TRAYS & ENCLOSURES
nclosures are not the first thing that comes to mind when selecting a shower or wetroom yet are probably the most important and practical component. With so many options available it’s important the consumer understands the main differences between various brands, models, specifications and how they can contribute to the overall bathroom aesthetics and functionality.
Comment by Colm Lalor Commercial Director, Hudson Reed
Products vary widely at the price sensitive end of the market, and consumers needs to understand what is important to them to make sure they get exactly what they need and within budget. Safety should be emphasised regardless of budget so ensure all enclosure glass, regardless of thickness, carries the BS EN 14428:2015 mark. Innovations such as “Shower Shield” glass coatings minimise cleaning times and can be a
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good upsell over entry level products. Equally, as with most things, the trend for shower enclosures is for easier and quicker installation, reducing both customer disruption and installer time. Whilst thicker, 8mm safety glass maybe more luxurious than 4mm, so too will its price tag as it will be more expensive to handle, ship and install – becoming a two-man job. For extra installation flexibility, offer your customers glass enclosures that allow the openings to be reversed. In addition, models with metal runners and quick release function allow for a much smoother glide, as well as allowing the doors to un-hook from the main frame and allow easy access for cleaning. For the volume market, polished chrome frames have been on-trend for quite a while and this looks set to continue, however, black profiles are beginning to emerge and offer a very modern look and feel.
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onsumers are spending so much more time and money on achieving the right look for their bathroom, and showers, as an integral part, are increasingly becoming the focus of this attention. Building on this growing demand Hudson Reed offers a wide range of stunning shower enclosures and wetroom screens that take inspiration from the very latest designer trends that combine practicality with impact. The company’s flawless wetroom screens take style to whole new level, combining beauty and functionality, whilst its walk-through screens take
the designer look even further, through their minimalist stance and the feeling of space and openness, with slimline wetroom trays completing the ‘invisible’ look. EasyFit technology brings quick assembly and is available as standard across many of the company’s enclosure ranges. Together with its Shower Shield easy clean coating, which repels water and prevents the build-up of limescale, practicality is ensured too.
Meanwhile, the perfectly crafted Apex enclosure range is available in styles to suit all tastes and bathroom designs with a variety of finishes and installations available, including offset quadrant, quadrant, sliding and hinged doors.
With a good choice of panel sizes, as well as extension kits, slim-line shower trays and side panel options, the Apex range is as versatile as it is stylish and comes with a 1900mm height to capture that immersed feeling.
Luxurious 8mm toughened glass ensures safety and peace of mind and the entire Hudson Reed glass collection comes with a Lifetime Guarantee .
01422 417100
www.hudsonreed.co.uk
22 BKU SEPTEMBER 2018
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