Selecting correct Cupboards and Wardrobes
An interior designer will be able to help you place and plan your storage space correctly. You can choose between a pre-built or custom designed storage spaces, built in or free standing. Cupboards increase the storage space in your home and can be found in the bedroom, bathroom, laundry or almost any space that requires storage. Without doubt they add value to any home!
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Toilet Types
Consult a specialist bathroom or toilet supplier to advise you on the options available. Installation should be undertaken by a qualified and licensed plumber. There are a number of toilet ranges available Types - Floor mounted toilets, the pan is on the floor and the cistern hidden in the wall providing a clean minimalist look - Wall hung toilets, the pan is mounted with a wall bracket with the cistern in the wall - Close coupled toilets, the cistern is positioned above the bowl allowing all pipes to be hidden within the toilet - Corner unit toilets, are able to be positioned neatly in the corner of the room - Link unit toilets, have a separate pan and cistern, a pipe links the two together - Disability toilets, allow for easy wheelchair transfer, specially designed seats and raised flush buttons - Dual flush toilets, assist in water efficiency, a single water flush for liquid and a double flush for solids - S trap and p trap, an s trap toilet’s outlet pipe exits via the floor and the p trap’s waste exits through the wall!
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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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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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Cabinet Doors
Cabinet doors serve a few purposes. Firstly they conceal what is behind the doors and then of course add to the decor of the room. It is therefore most important to choose the types, styles and designs of cabinet doors wisely as they can enhance or diminish the whole visual appearance of the room. Cabinets can either be free standing, built-in to a wall or affixed to it!
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Bath Resurfacing Specialist
The bathroom is definitely one of the most important rooms in the house as it used daily for cleaning oneself and definitely relaxation too. A well-designed bathroom in good condition means that you will get the most from it. When your bathroom surfaces, tiles and fixtures are looking worn, cracked, chipped or faded, resurfacing, rather than replacing, could be the answer. Resurfacing should often be a cheaper alternative to replacing a bathroom and involves a heavy new glossy surface applied on top of any porcelain, ceramic or fibreglass!
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