If you have a bathroom that is sorely in need of some extra lighting there are lots of options for you to create your perfect bright and breezy bathroom from recessed lights to illuminated mirrors. Of course as with most things you should plan carefully, noting where the current light is in your bathroom and soon you will be able to transform the dingy bathroom into a luxurious paradise in no time.

Convention type lighting should never be used in a bathroom, so if you have found a brilliant stylish light that would look great in your bathroom, if it wasn’t intended for bathroom use it could prove fatal to household members if you have it fitted. There are now stringent regulations issued by Europe and these include:  Fittings must be completely encased to avoid electrical shocks and shorting. They must be double insulated, with both the bulb and any metal pieces covered. All light switches are outside the bathroom or activated through a pull cord.

Feb 08 201011:20 am

Many competent people can carry out bathroom renovations but there are some limitations which require planning permission. This may come as a surprise to many people that an existing room requires permission to make alterations, but it is true. Two examples are; all jobs involving electrical wiring within bathrooms or shower enclosures including modifications of existing electrical wiring, and any work that involves electrical wiring within bathrooms or shower rooms, including modifications of existing electrical wiring.

These regulations also apply to all DIY work so if you are planning on renovating your bathroom yourself or doing any other lighting job which falls under these definitions you will be obliged to submit a building notice to your local council as well as pay a small fee to have the work inspected and tested for safety. Whilst it is true that there are many competent DIY enthusiasts who can carry out this work safely, if you are one, make sure you contact the local Building Control Officer. If you carry out electrical work without the proper certification, this can have a negative effect when you come to selling your home and could create problems with the sale.

Feb 06 201016:20 pm

It is true that all good ideas have to start somewhere and you can rely on Roper Rhodes to come up with plenty. With the Luxe it begins with the basin which offers a graceful and pleasantly retrospective styling, finished in chrome detailing. This attention to detail continues with the wall mounted Washstation instantly recognisable by its soft, rounded curves. Self closing drawers are a feature of the unit, including the drawer adjustment feature, a useful little enhancement which enables you to perfectly align the drawer.

This look is perfectly complemented by the D-shaped chrome handle which completes the look and blends seamlessly with the other items in the range Luxe extends to offer three styles with the option for wall mounting or, if more storage is what you require,  you should consider the freestanding version.

Feb 04 201016:17 pm

When homes are being built the contractor will install an extractor fan in areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. It is now considered that fans are essential to keep the problems that could be caused by condensation at bay. There is an extractor fan available to suit every situation, wall, window, or ducted fittings in a range of air changes to suit the situation.

Prior to extractor fans being a normal requirement, areas relied on natural ventilation such as open door or windows. How effective this is will depend on a number of factors, the size and position of the doors and windows, and natural airflow patterns, extractor fans overcome these problems. The Vectaire Deluxe Extractor Fan is a good example of just one of the many seen at the UK Bathrooms website pages. This model is available with or without automatic shutter, humidity control, with a Night Time Set Back & Anti-Hunting Device., with a removable front for easy cleaning.

Feb 04 201013:48 pm

Life in general is hard enough for less able people or the elderly, who are physically unable to do the things that others take for granted. Going to the toilet or bathing and showering is something which ambulant people just take for granted. UK Bathrooms supply a Lantec approved Doc M pack which comprises: WC Pan and Fixings, Cistern and Fittings, with the Seat, Basin, Lever Action Tap, Grid Waste, Support Rail with Toilet Roll Holder and Support Rails. The choice of Doc M packs includes a choice of Blue or White Packs and also with or without TMV3 valve.

Here at UK Bathrooms we are happy to discuss any special requirements that may be needed for a person who may be less able and if you are looking for a particular product, or need more information, feel free to call one of our sales team who will be more than happy to help.

Feb 02 201016:06 pm

Wetrooms are now a favourite for the ultimate luxury allowing you to choose the most powerful shower fixtures available and have more than one installed in different directions. The first thing you must consider is whether it is feasible to actually install one, if not you will have to choose one of the many shower enclosures which can represent the best option for you. Both these showers are easy to clean with no corners, provide spacious showering, powerful shower pressure, multiple fixtures and easy access with no climbing in and out of a bath or cubicle.

A great compromise which is classed by many suppliers as a wetroom is the Showerlux Designa Ultrabond Wet Room Panels with Designa Tray. The Showerlux features a 10mm thick main shower panel with an additional glass return panel to create a more enclosed showering area and the minimalist look of the shower is accentuated by the invisible Ultrabond join and dedicated low level shower tray. The Showerlux is offered with a 10 year guarantee combined with a comprehensive after sales service for total peace of mind.

Jan 30 201015:29 pm

Cloakroom suites are becoming more and more popular as people realise just how useful an extra toilet and basin can be in the home. Often this can be through converting an underused cupboard in the hallway which currently is full of coats and other items that hardly ever see the light of day.

Thankfully there are many cloakroom suites from which you can choose which can be supplied as a package, or as more often is the case selecting form the full range of WC’s and cisterns, basins with or without pedestals with stylish taps to complete. An example is the Ideal Standard Space Corner Basin which can be matched with a variety of WC suites such as the Create Edge Close Coupled WC Suite, to complete the room a bidet can be added if you have the space.

Jan 27 201013:52 pm

It need not cost a fortune to update your current bathroom, this can be can be achieved in a simple way by the use of the wide range of bathroom furniture that is widely available, seen at the web pages of UK Bathrooms. Usually you may have a perfectly serviceable bathroom or en-suite area, perhaps a new shower enclosure has been fitted and you want to jazz it up a little. This need not cost you a fortune, some of the Roper Rhodes products are testament to this.

Roper Rhodes Contact 700mm Wall Mounted Washstation is just one of the many that will make your bathroom look like a Hollywood star’s luxury mansion! The washstand is a 700mm wall mounted vanity unit supplied with two large drawers that will give you all the storage that you may need. One of the many features with the Roper Rhodes Contact is the discrete push-to-open technology; just a simple push action allows you to open and close the units, basin and this is included without any extra charge.

Jan 26 201015:30 pm

UK Bathrooms do not just sell bathroom products they have an exciting range of products for the kitchen too including some of the finest mixer taps to be seen. As one of the utensils that is most frequently used in the kitchen the mixer tap on the sink unit has to be of the highest possible quality and with the Axor range from top maker Hansgrohe, you are guaranteed that longevity and quality on top of the classic styling that goes with all products from this company.

Distinctive not only in terms of quality and function but also thanks to their unusual design, they are more than mere water dispensers and clearly individual, just like the people who are having them fitted. An example is the Hansgrohe Axor Starck Classic single lever kitchen mixer tap with the lightest touch to operate it, the Axor kitchen mixer will work with unvented and Combination boilers with a minimum working pressure of 1.5 bar. The mixer can be altered for operation on low pressure water systems too.

Jan 25 201012:53 pm

Typically a standard bathroom suite will consist of a bath, basin, pedestal, toilet pan cistern, taps and waste, toilet seat, and bath panel. These package deals usually represent excellent value for money and can work out a lot cheaper than if you buy all of the components that make up a bathroom suite individually. Of course buying a bathroom suite “off the shelf” can be restrictive and you may be wiser to look at the possibility of a mix and match!

UK Bathrooms will offer you the option of mixing and matching different components when you buy a bathroom suite. This will enable you to buy a bathroom suite that meets any specific criteria that you set for example style, dimensions, price etc. The Phoenix 6 piece bathroom suite - bath, shower screen, WC and pedestal basin plus all brassware including shower is just one example of great value at UK Bathrooms.

Jan 22 201016:22 pm