Bathroom Fittings Guide

How your bathroom looks depends on the furniture and finishes you decide to purchase. The biggest item in the bathroom will be the bathtub, there are numerous styles and materials available, each with its own feel and look.

Baths
The standard size for the bath is 1700mm long x 700mm wide. If space is tight then a compact bath 1500mm long x 700mm wide and even a 1200mm long x 700mm wide baths are available.

Acrylic is the most popular material for baths but cast iron, stainless steel and pressed steel are also used.

Corner baths usually 1600mm long and 1000mm wide can be used as an alternative style to the rectangular bath.

If a separate shower unit is not envisaged then you may want to provide a bath screen and a wall mounted shower above the bath. There are many types and styles of bath screens that fold away when not in use. All glazed bath screens are made from 5mm toughened safety glass.

If a little more spare cash is available then a whirlpool and spa baths provide a relaxing soak in a beautiful bathtub that is hard to beat. Creating a spa at home is increasingly popular, and the benefits of water, steam, shower and massage jets can help alleviate tiredness, aching muscles and other ailments; e.g. a hot shower can invigorate, and release endorphins, while a cold shower can perform miracles on skin tissue.

Quadrant shower cubicles are designed to be used in the corner of your bathroom.	Walk-In's are sometimes also known as wet rooms when no tray is used and the enclosure is straight to floor. Walk-In's and wet rooms have very simplistic design and will sit perfectly in both traditional and contemporary bathrooms.	Muscles unwind, stiffness & fatigue melt away & you can experience the health-giving benefits of warm steam.	This minimalist shower screen with its stylish but practical hinged splash deflector gives a contemporary look to any bathroom. Each shower screen is made in a sturdy toughened safety glass.