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Introduction to toilets
Visit siteTraditionally, 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- GUIDANCE
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Introduction to baths
Visit siteBath 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- GUIDANCE
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Introduction to bathroom / washroom basins
Visit siteBasins 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- GUIDANCE
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Introduction to heated towel rails
Visit siteHeated 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- GUIDANCE
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- 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
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Introduction to bathroom suites
Visit siteSuites of bathroom furniture can have sets of basins, baths, cabinets, toilets, bidets and other sanitaryware that are designed to co-ordinate with and complement each other. Showers, vanity units, taps, urinals, shelves and cupboards can also be incorporated to complete the design. Combined, they present a unified aesthetic – be it minimalist- GUIDANCE
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