Bathrooms

Traditionally, toilets take the form of WCs . As early as the 31st century BC, the Neolithic village of Scara Brae in Orkney used hydraulic technology (consisting of a river and a connecting drainage system) to wash away human waste. Close coupled toilets have cisterns directly connected to the pan. Cisterns can also be wall-mounted at a higher

Shower drain outlets are made for bathrooms and wet rooms in homes, hotels, leisure centres, swimming pools and spas. They clear water from flooring surfaces and have the kind of high-quality grating materials and finishes that complement designed interiors and provide discreet gullies. Linear channel drains in particular capture surface water

Shower heads, jets and rails can be specified independently of a shower valve or mixer unit so that the shower configuration can be customised. Hand showers are hand-held units that can be removed from the wall. They are often used in conjunction with a fixed overhead shower head. Fixed / overhead heads are a contemporary style of shower

Saunas and steam rooms use heat therapy to promote relaxation and improve wellbeing. They are installed in hotels, spas, leisure facilities and private homes. Steam rooms use wet, or moist, heat produced by a steam generator . The rooms are airtight and normally lined with ceramic tiles or plastic to prevent vapour from escaping. Saunas use dry

Bath tubs have a long history: the earliest recorded plumbing system for bathing go as far back as 3300 BC, whilst Snorri Sturluson’s 12th Century hot spring bath can still be seen at Reykholt in Iceland. In the 19th Century, the traditional cast-iron, claw-foot tub was considered a luxury. Modern bath tubs are generally made from fibreglass or

Basins are specified in domestic or hotel bathrooms as well as in washrooms in public and commercial buildings. Wall hung basins can be a space-saving solution for small washrooms and toilets, as no counter or pedestal is required for installation. They can also create an open, spacious feel in larger interiors. Pedestal basins are a traditional

Taps and mixers can be specified for their appearance and design as much as their function, particularly for interiors such as domestic bathrooms, hotels, and bars. For busy public buildings such as schools, sports facilities or shopping centres, requirements such as hands-free operation and water efficiency may be a consideration. Mixer taps

Shower screens are used in private houses, hotels and other accommodation such as student residences. In design terms, they create a more aesthetic look than a shower curtain. A fixed shower screen can be installed over a tiled bathroom floor, where a wet room former is installed, to give a walk-in shower. An over bath screen is used where there

Showering can be traced back to the water systems developed by the Romans and Greeks, while steam has been used for pleasure bathing across the world, from Europe to the Middle and Far East. Shower cabins, also known as steam showers, combine these elements, and are typically specified for high-end residential projects and hotels, as well as

Shower towers, also referred to as shower panels, are shower systems that combine multiple outlets. They typically include several body jets, a hand spray unit and a shower head. They are frequently installed in high-end domestic bathrooms or wet rooms, in, but are equally suitable for spas or luxury hotel projects. They may be available with

Heated towel rails are specifically designed for bathrooms and shower rooms in hotels, private houses and other residential developments. They include products for central heating, local electric heating and dual fuel heating, and feature the appropriate IP ratings and thermostatic regulation. Ladder towel rails have unobtrusive, compact

Bathroom accessories can be specified to create a co-ordinated look in a design scheme. They will feature a consistent style and design throughout the range, as well as common materials and finish such as chrome, stainless steel or wood. A range of co-ordinated accessories for domestic or hotel bathrooms will typically include items such as

Showers are used in private houses, hotels and other accommodation such as student residences, as well as in commercial / public settings such as swimming pools or changing rooms. Mixer showers mix water from the hot and cold supply to reach a desired temperature. They can be controlled by manual valves or levers, or by an automatic thermostatic

Shower valves and mixers blend hot and cold water, and control water flow to the shower head. They operate in the same way as taps, and can have a single monobloc control or dual / twin controls. Exposed shower mixers feature a surface-mounted valve. Concealed shower mixers are largely hidden within the wall – the valve is recessed behind a

Shower enclosures are used in private houses, hotels and other accommodation such as student residences. They feature an integrated shower tray and a door or fixed screen. The shower door can be hinged, sliding or bi-folding, or alternatively the unit can be configured with offset fixed panels for a walk-in enclosure. Corner shower cubicles tend