Wednesday 30 November 2011

Wet Room Products


The cost of installing a wet room can be significant, which is why its important to save money on your wet room products and having a professional waterproofer is extremely important, as the cost of any leakage can be major. It has been said that replacing the only bathroom in the house with a wet room may decrease the sale value of your home as most buyers often desire at least one bath.

Underfloor heating is an option for a wet room, it keeps the tiles warm, and it aids in the evaporation of water, helping the tiles to dry faster. Another option to consider is what size and colour of tiles to use. Large tiles use less grout and seal than small tiles, while dark tiles make the room seem more closed in, if you opt for light tiles this can make the room seem light and airy. Visit us to find out more about our money saving wet rooms  www.splashout.co.uk

Wet Rooms - Installing One As A Second Bathroom


Wet rooms are a modern design, created as a way to utilise small bathrooms more efficiently. Instead of setting aside space for a bath tub or a shower, the entire room is used as a shower. This removes the separation from the shower and the rest of the room, resulting in the same floor level throughout the room.

The advantages of wet rooms are that they greatly increase the available room in a small bathroom; it can increase the market value of your house and they are easy to keep clean as there are not the same small corners to deal with as in a traditional shower or bath. Many wet rooms have the sink and toilet wall mounted to further save on space; this also makes cleaning much easier.

To make a wet room work, it is crucial that the room is entirely tiled with non-porous tiles. The tiles and sealant between them must be water tight. The advantage of this is that it results in much stronger waterproofing than is in a normal bathroom, however, the time and material involved in creating the waterproofing needed for wet rooms is substantial.

In addition, the floor of a wet room must slope towards a drain, or a drainage tile. There are a number of ways this can be done; in addition it is important to make sure no linen blocks the drain, as this can cause flooding. In very small rooms it may be useful to install a divider to separate the linen from the drainage to prevent this happening.

When designing a wet room it is important to think about the location of your toilet and basin. If your wet room is very small, then you might want to consider using a glass screen to separate these from the rest of the room. While this may compromise the look of the room, it may be more desirable than your linen and toilet roll constantly getting wet.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Hot Tubs For Sale Ashby

If you live in Ashby or Leicester and are thinking of investing in a hot tub or new bathroom furniture please feel free to pop down and visit our Hot Tub Showroom, we have an array of  hot tub and bathroom furniture products for you to view are always happy to help and advise you with no obligation for you to buy! Our impressive hot tub and bathroom furniture showroom showcases our bathroom furniture and hot tubs and our well trained staff can provude you with all the information you need. The address of our showroom can be found by visiting http://www.splashout.co.uk/page.asp?id=10

Friday 11 November 2011

The Difference In Bathroom Furniture Across Regions



Bathroom furniture can differ significantly depending on the cultural context, as well as personal preference. Literally, the term bathroom means either a room with a bath, or a room where one bathes, as showers have replaced baths in some bathroom.

A particularly strong regional difference in bathroom furniture is the presence or absence of a lavatory. In countries within the British Commonwealth the term bathroom generally refers to the room that contains either a bath or a shower. In many cases this room does not house a lavatory; instead this is housed in a toilet room, a small room next door that houses the lavatory and perhaps a small washbasin. In the United States, bathroom furniture almost always includes a lavatory.

One important piece of bathroom furniture is the shower or bath. This is the fixture that is used for cleaning oneself. In modern times, the range of options is large. One almost universal feature is a shower. There are many different types of showers, the primary feature of which is an area where one washes under a spray of water. In some cases steam showers have replaced traditional showers, these use water vapour to clean, and must be completely self-contained to prevent damage to the rest of the bathroom. A traditional shower may be present in a walk in shower stall or area; many times they are present above baths, resulting in the shower and bath being a combined piece of bathroom furniture. Occasionally shower nozzles are present above drains in the floor, either to save on cost or for elderly or disabled who have difficulty entering and exiting traditional showers.

Other bathroom furniture generally includes a wash basin; many times there are drawers or cupboards below this for storage. Generally a bathroom will have a mirror, particularly useful for men shaving or for women applying makeup. A bathroom cabinet (also called a medicine cabinet) is a cabinet that is often placed above the wash basin that is used to store personal amenities and is often fronted with a mirror.

There are many decisions when it comes to style and practicality of bathroom furniture. In lower income households, bathroom furniture is generally chosen for practical purposes, so the items are functional. In higher income households, furniture choices are often focused on the aesthetic value, as well as on additional functions. For example, many high income bathrooms will have spa baths, or steam showers.

Bathroom furniturediffers from the standard when considering half-bathrooms or ensuite bathrooms. These are bathrooms that are separate from the main bathroom in the house, and often contain a reduced amount of furniture. Some ensuite bathrooms may simply contain a toilet and washbasin, while others may be more elaborate versions of the main bathroom, with more bathroom furniture, such as two lavatories

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Hot Tubs For Sale Leicester

If you're like a lot of our customers then a hot tub is a huge investment and a special treat for you and your home. You'll want to do all you can to prolong the life of your hot tub and to make sure it operates at peak efficiency. We believe you need to know everything you possibly can about  hot tub care, and therefore when you invest in one of our hot tubs we ensure that you are provided with lots of advice and great after sales care! To find out more visit us online at http://www.splashout.co.uk/