Bathroom Accessories
Bathroom Accessories: Colour, Lighting, and Creativity! Your bathroom may be a private space that not all guests are able to appreciate, but taking the time to make it the best place to start your day will be well worth it. We’ve compiled a short summary of tips and tricks to get you on track with designing a bathroom that is both functional and beautiful. Colour is one of the best places to start when designing your bathroom- and there are so many options to choose from. A popular choice of palette for a bathroom is nautical colours. These i
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Tile Suppliers
A tile supplier should be able to offer the following services - Advice on the suitability of tiles for certain areas in your home - Ordering of tiles, as well as extras in case of breakages or chipping in the future - Advice on color, patterns and pattern matching - Calculating how many tiles you should purchase - Selecting tiles to match your budget - Providing any other materials to complete the job, e.g. grout and adhesive - Advice on how to best lay the tiles A general supplier will stock a variety of brands of tiles. A good retailer should be able to find tiles to suit almost any project in their stores. They usually stock specialist tile types such as granite and will also supply a range of products to enable you to complete the project.
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Tilers and Tiles
Ensure you choose a reputable tiler when building, renovating or repairing your home. Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if he has some photographs of past work. Make sure you purchase the best quality tile your budget allows for; the supplier is the best person to offer sound advice. Your tiler should and must perform the following tasks listed below: • Measure area to be tiled • Tile layout • Prepare surface correctly • Lay tiles using the correct adhesives • Cutting the tiles with the correct equipment • Ensure that the tiles are spaced and levelled correctly • Prepare, apply and remove excess grout • Tile resurfacing • Tile removal • Cleaning and polishing tiles • Application of waterproofing materials if necessary
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Shower Repairs
A leaking shower can be an inconvenient and potentially a costly experience. A leaking shower can damage your home if the waterproofing membrane is damaged. Leaks can lead to mold and other bacteria growing in your home which is of course something we all want to avoid. A waterproof membrane should always be applied to the bathroom shower area. If this has not been done you need to replace and seal the tile grout and apply a surface sealant to all joins on the shower base!
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Showers
Showers have a distinct design element and can greatly affect the look of your bathroom. A wide range is of shower styles is always available which means that there will always be something that will suit your needs and style. A shower can be designed to either blend in or to stand out and become a feature in your bathroom. Common shower types include; • Pivot door • Sliding door • Fixed and swing-a fully framed fixed glass with a smaller swing panel • Fixed panel is fully framed and fixed to the bath edge or fitted straight onto a tiled floor or base • Corner unit is a square base with one corner removed. It has a pivot door and can be built on the hob of a spa or on a base or tiled floor!
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Renovating and Building a Bathroom
Bathroom renovation can be great fun and add immense value to your home. It is one of the most important rooms in your home and is always a great way to bring a tired and outdated bathroom back to life. As one of the most valuable rooms in the house, a well designed and built bathroom will serve the needs of you and your household for years to come!
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