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LORNA ON ...Contemporary colour schemes.

EDITOR’S CHOICELatest new products plus a page of fabulous furniture.

SANIFLO SOLVES WETROOM DRAINAGE ISSUESSaniflo has the solution where there isn’t sufficient fall for efficient drainage.

SUCCESS WITH SHOWERSThe showering market offers something to suit every customer.

NEW WASTEFLOStuart Tuner moves into a new product area.

LAKES BATHROOMSThe Coastline shower enclosure collection.

SUBTLE STYLE FROM MEREWAY BATHROOMSMereway adds new colours to the Adriatic range.

BACK TO NATURE FOR RAKNatural stone inspires RAK’s new tile collections.

CLEAN AND FRESHGeberit’s AquaClean range brings a new idea to UK bathrooms.

PICK OF THE TAPSOur favourites from the latest tap launches.

CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN!Accessories made easy with Flexi-Fix from Croydex.

HIDDEN ASSETSPegler moves into wall frames.

BATHING BEAUTIESFabulous baths that offer more.

BUSINESS MATTERS

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2 • BATHROOM JOURNAL OCTOBER 2011

lorna on ...Lorna Fellowes,

MD at Triton Showers.

... CONTEMPORARY COLOUR SCHEMES

Whether your customers are hoping to create a minimalist space or a soothing sanctuary in

their bathroom, it is likely they are now thinking beyond the tiles and flooring to

accomplish the look they have in mind. Triton’s Aspirante electric shower, which is

available in six luxurious finishes has been created with the latest bathroom interior schemes in mind

– allowing you to present customers with a perfectly co-ordinated yet affordable solution.

“Inspired by the beautifully smooth surface of a polished sea shell, Aspirante Black Gloss is the

best selling finish within the range. The perfect little black number for a monochrome bathroom

scheme, the intense colour is sure to add an eye catching finish to any bathroom. The White Gloss

model has also been a very popular option, meeting the requirements of customers who want to

create a cooling oasis of calm in their bathroom.

“To achieve a trendy loft living style, the Aspirante range also includes two smooth metallic

finishes. Gun Metal provides reserved contemporary chic that will sit comfortably in sleek

surroundings, creating a point of difference in your customers’ bathroom. Alternatively, the subtle

Brushed Steel model will work with co-ordinating accessories to create an on-trend industrial look.

“Alternatively for customers seeking a natural look, the warm sand effect finish of Riviera Sand is

the perfect choice. For those looking for a more striking option, the stunning Black Pearl is a deep

matt black delicately flecked with white and reminiscent of a pure polished pearl.

“Aspirante showers not only look fantastic and blend seamlessly into bathroom schemes, they

also come with the end user efficiency and performance that customers expect from Triton.

Featuring illuminated soft touch electronic buttons and one central control, the showers not only

look fantastic and blend seamlessly into bathroom schemes, they also come with the end user

comfort, efficiency and performance that customers expect from Triton. Featuring illuminated soft

touch electronic buttons and one central control, the showers not only look good but are also easy

to use.

“Aspirante showers are easy to install and are even suitable for customers needing to find a

shower to fit into awkward or limited spaces, thanks to an innovative reversible (swivel) water inlet

that allows existing pipework to be used – whether entering the shower from the left or right hand

side of the unit. In addition, all models are available as 8.5 and 9.5kW models to accommodate

existing wiring.

“All models have a two year guarantee and if ordered before 5pm form part of the company’s

next day replenishment service.”

For further information on the Aspirante collection visit www.tritonshowers.co.uk or

call 02476 324458.

“Interior design issomething very close to

the hearts of UKhomeowners as it allows

people to express theirindividual personalities in

the place that says themost about them – their

home,” says LornaFellowes, Managing

Director at TritonShowers.

Aspirante in Gun Metal. Aspirante in Black Gloss.

Aspirante in White Gloss. “

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The Galassia M2 short projection suite is ideal where space islimited. The range includes a floor mounted WC with 60cmprojection and a 25cm wide cistern. Two matching bidetsare available - both 35cm wide, one with 45cm projectionand the other 50cm. For back to wall fixing there is a WCpan and a bidet with 45cm projection plus wall hungmodels at 50cm. The M2 collection includes wash basins in50, 60 and 70cm widths with a 35cm projection. They canbe wall hung or used with a pedestal. The range alsoincludes a 45cm corner basin. 0113 239 4447

We all talk earnestly about water saving – but Gary Hawkins ofImpulse Bathrooms believes that the general public really has verylittle appetite for introducing meaningful water savings in thehome. One of the major wasters of water in the home is the WC –but savings of up to 150 litres a day can easily be achieved bychanging from an old WC to a modern 4.5/5 litre dual flushversion from Impulse Bathrooms. Gary Hawkins makes the pointthat a water saving WC does not have to cost more than a modelthat uses more water and is just as stylish – and feels that theindustry should promote change. “Would the water companiesbe committed to such a policy,” he wonders. “Why not? Perhapsbecause it would define just how much water they waste by thenon repair of mains and other maintenance issues and wouldtherefore demand remedial and possibly costly action. Call me acynic if you like but the water companies do have the lobbyingstrength, should they decide to use it, to promote this worthwhileinitiative.” 0121 328 6824

Showerlux now offers a selection of designer radiators to complement its otherluxury bathroom products. The glass fronted Ignis radiator is available in 18 coloursincluding a mirrored version. Colours range from white and grey through to vibrant

red and orange. The radiators come in a variety of sizes and with white or chromebrackets. They can be mounted horizontally or vertically and are supplied with

fixings for solid wall construction. 02476 639400

www.showerlux.co.uk

editor'schoice

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BATHROOM JOURNAL OCTOBER 2011 • 5

Impulse Bathrooms has achieved LANTAC approval forits Doc M suites, which are part of a growing range of

products for the elderly and less able. This approvalallows certified products to be used by Local Authoritieswithout further building control approval until the finalinspection.

The Impulse Bathrooms Comfort range, whichoffers WCs and washbasins with extra height to makethem more comfortable to use, has recently beenjoined by the Doc M suites. The products actually havea strong track record having been previously suppliedunder a solus agreement through a third party. ImpulseBathrooms will now be offering the entire Comfort andDoc M ranges through the trade, supported by aspecialist trade team of Geoff Croft and PaulMcLaughlin of Basins, Pedestals and Loos Ltd, thecompany’s existing agents and Lorraine Owen, aspecialist in this area who has joined Impulse fromBarwood Products Ltd.

The Doc M products are competitively priced andinclude low level, close coupled, back to wall and wallhung WCs and washbasins plus grab rails in blue orwhite with special colours to order. 0121 328 6824

The Intacare range of Doc M products includes a low level WCpack and a shower pack. The low level WC pack includes a WC, abasin and a TMV3 tap or TMV3 mixing valve. The packs are forright or left handed installation without the need to pre-specify. Aclose coupled Intacare pack is also available.

The Doc M shower pack from Intatec is a complete kit thatincludes a fold up wall mounted seat, fixed and folding rails and afully integrated concealed TMV3 anti scald shower with fixed andflexible risers. A white shower curtain and wall/ceiling mountedrail are included. Grab rails are available in blue or white. 01889 272 180www.intatec.co.uk

N&C Nicobond Gypfix is a new rapid setting gypsum based tile adhesive specially designed for fixing ceramic,porcelain and natural stone tiles onto Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate floors. This high strength adhesive achieves levelsof bond strength on a par with traditional C2 cement based adhesives. It performs well with underfloor heating, iseasy to mix and suitable for all formats. 0845 605 1345www.ncdirect.co.uk

Roman has added abespoke frameless hingeddoor to its luxurySculptures range ofenclosures. The bracing onthe hinged door has beenstripped away to give asleek, minimalist look. Thehinges can be secureddirectly to the wall for atotally frameless look. Thedoor has chrome on brassself closing hinges, 10mm toughened safety glass and can be installed with an inline panelstraight to the floor or with a tray. The product carries Roman’s Truelife Lifetime Guarantee. 0845 050 7611www.roman-showers.com

DEALING WITH DOC M

With its innovative newBriteGuard surface protectionsystem, Bohle is setting newstandards in ease of applicationand durability. The BohleBriteGuard system for bothsmooth and textured glasssurfaces provides excellentsurface protection and iscompetitively priced and easyto apply.0161 342 1100www.bohle.ltd.uk



Handcrafted in the UK using solid wood and real woodveneers, Barrington freestanding furniture fromImperial Bathrooms adds a touch of elegance tostorage. Available in walnut, wenge or oak finishes,Barrington includes vanity units, a back to wall unit, awall cabinet and co-ordinating mirrors. Barrington co-ordinates with selected basins from Imperial’s extensiverange. The star of the collection is the 1240 by 600mmtwin vanity complete with marble or granite top andgenerous storage space below. It is shown here inwalnut with a Black Galaxy granite top. 0870 606 1623www.imperial-bathrooms.com

New Nova from Miller Solid oak Nova is the latest furniture range from Miller fromSweden. Nova combines the clean good looks ofScandinavian design with traditional hand finished oak inNatural, Dark and White finishes. The range includes singleand double basin vanity units with brassware with either fullcover ceramic basins in black or white, or a choice ofSwedish granite or Italian marble worktops with sit onbasins. Soft close is standard. The range includes wall unitsin four sizes, mirror cabinets and illuminated mirrors.Ideal for smaller bathrooms is the 60cm vanity with a singlesoft close drawer that can be fitted with a divider. Theceramic full cover basin has one tap hole and Miller offers aselection of suitable mixers. To complete the look, there’s achoice of a mirror or two door cabinet with double mirrordoors. Both choices have IP44 rated lighting. 01844 264800www.millerbathrooms.co.uk

Artiqua @wall is an exciting new concept thatallows various options for refurbishing. Aluminium

profiles are used to restructure walls so thatmirrors and lighting panels can be surroundedwith wood or gloss decor panels. The system is

available in structured laminate with five grainedwood effects and in seven high gloss lacquers plus

numerous lighting and storage options. Thesystem is available in the UK through InHouse

Inspired Design.01661 842304

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Encurva is Utopia’s new collection of modular bathroom furniture and is available in sizes from 250 to1250mm. Encurva units have a dedicated curved handle along the top edge. Door and drawer optionsare available and there is a choice of basins including the Quantum Square Elegant sit on and the new

curved Encurva basin in Gelcast or ceramic. There is a choice of eight door finishes and seven carcasscolours, including Cordoba Olive and Black Linear. New 50mm laminate worktops for the larger units

come in the same seven carcass colours. Curved mirror units complete the range. 01902 406400

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Wetrooms started out as an alternative option for smaller bathrooms, en suites or

shower rooms and were very popular in Europe and Scandinavia long before we

adopted the idea here. The open aspect makes the wetroom an ideal product for

family members who simply want to wash and go in a hurry, the less able and for children.

In a true wet room the shower area is completely level with the existing floor and is usually

tiled (with a waterproof tanking beneath), has a drain and offers a fashionable and minimalist

alternative to the usual standard shower enclosure or shower over a bath arrangement.

Converting a small bathroom into a wetroom transforms a cramped and possibly cluttered

space into a more luxurious feature that can add value to the home. A wetroom is also a sensible

way to add a second bathroom either in an extension or by converting a small space.

Saniflo, a world leader in macerating pumping systems, has recognised the growth of

interest in wetrooms and has introduced a sophisticated new drainage pump that allows the

installation of a wetroom almost anywhere in the home – regardless of drainage fall. The

Showermatic is a unique level access shower waste pump that moves water from wet rooms and

shower trays using a gully waste sensor. The pump is available in either low or level access

options and removes water at a rate of 12 litres per minute so is suitable for either power or

mixer showers.

Most importantly for Bathroom Journal readers, Showermatic is easy to install and can be

integrated seamlessly into the floor of a wetroom. There are no filters to clean so maintenance

is minimal.

The pump (which is quiet running) and the control box can be sited anywhere out of the

bathing area – i.e. in bathroom furniture, a recess or even in a neighbouring room - and can be

concealed behind an access panel if wished. Both come with covers for exposed installations.

020 8842 0033

www.saniflo.co.uk

saniflo solves wetroomdrainage issues

If there is insufficient fall, alevel floor wet room won’t

drain properly. Saniflo’sShowermatic level access

shower waste pump solvesthe problem.

Showermatic is easy to install and quiet running.

The Showermatic drainage pump fromSaniflo effectively removes water from levelaccess wet rooms and shower trays - even

where there is insufficient drainage fall.

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SHOWER WASTE PUMPFor wet rooms as well as conventional showers where gravity drainage is not possible.

Showermatic sucks the waste water from the shower and pumps it to the drain.

Plug and go

No flow switches

Ideal for most showers

Very quiet in operation

Suitable for level access

Compact and easy to conceal

Innovative peristaltic design – no non-return valves

Can be used with conventional showers or wet room applications (tiled or sheet flooring).

Gully sensor

Peristaltic Pump Control box

Aqualigneshower columnavailablefrom theKinedo range

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check out the website for details: www.saniflo.co.uk

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success with showersWith so many

showering productsavailable, it is possibleto provide something

to suit every customer.

Easy Fit OutfitThe Outfit range of shower enclosures from Twyford can be fitted from the outside – a feature that isclaimed to be a market first. Designed to revolutionise the job of the installer, the range providesample space to carry out the work with no risk of damaging the tray or the bath. Outfit is the latestrange to carry the Total Install label, which identifies products as being aimed specifically at the needsof the installer.

When fitting an enclosure from the Outfit range, the installer can work from the outside so thewhole area of the bathroom becomes the work area rather than just the inside of the enclosure.

The Outfit range includes a full selection of showering solutions featuring quadrants and offsetquadrants, bi-fold, pivot and sliding doors and bath screens. Glass thickness is 6mm across the entirerange and conforms to BS6206 Class A. Polished silver handles and invisible fixings create a sleek andstylish finish. There is 25mm adjustment for uneven walls – giving 50mm in a wall to wall installation.Enclosures are 1900mm high and bath screens 1500mm. Side panels come with towel rails asstandard and all sliding doors have an easy clean swing back feature as well as spring loaded buffersfor soft close. An integral seal provides watertight performance.

Sabine Tawfik, Product Manager Showering at Twyford, said that following the success of Geo6and Hydr8 Outfit adds another excellent element to the Twyford Bathrooms showering portfolio.“Before Outfit was launched installer friendly enclosures were only available on a limited number ofproducts. What makes Outfit totally unique is that the installer benefit is across the entire range. Weare delighted that we can guarantee Outfit will make working in tricky spaces easier and genuinelymake life better for the installer.”0870 020 0099www.twyfordbathrooms.com

On the levelThere is a growing demand for level access showering andKaldewei’s remodelled Superplan Plus provides an elegantand versatile solution to completely flush watercontainment. This latest addition to the Superplan range hasa round waste cover finished in steel enamel to blendseamlessly with the rest of the tray. The KA 125 waste fittinggives an impressive drainage rate with a minimum structuralheight of just 109mm.

Superplan Plus is available in 12 sizes from 90 by 90cmup to 120 by 120cm. Absolutely level with the floor on theflattest side it is barrier free so ideal for less able people.Optional extras include an easy clean surface finish orKaldewei’s unique anti slip enamelling. 0800 840 9770

Intatec has introduced a new range ofshowers featuring Safe Touch technologywhich means that the body of the valve isnever more than one degree warmer thanthe water coming out of the shower. VueSafe Touch has a sleeve of hot water atoutlet temperature around the outside ofthe shower body. This keeps very hot wateraway from the body of the valve - so it isalways safe and comfortable to touch. Thevalve also uses Inta’s standard anti-scaldcartridge technology and is easy to install.Although burns from the body of athermostatic shower valve are unlikely to beserious, they are a concern for vulnerablepeople such as the elderly and children.01889 272 180www.intatec.co.uk

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The Organic Walk-in from Aquaspace has bathing and drying areas and an attractive bamboofootboard, The enclosure can be fitted to a pre-tanked floor with an easy fit wet floor conversionkit. It measures 1400 by 1000mm and is 1900mm high. Easy clean Aquagleam coating preventsthe build up of limescale and scum on the 6mm glass. The enclosure comes with a lifetimeguarantee. 0870 241 6131www.aqualux.co.uk

One for AllNexus Integrated is part of the Nexus range of luxury enclosures from Showerlux. NexusIntegrated features the Odyssey valve and flush to the floor Trendline tray. Featuring a fixedhead and separate adjustable handset, the shower has a diverter to switch between the twooutlets and a thermostatic valve. The riser rail and support bars also supply the water. All Nexuspanels feature Glass Shield easy clean glass protection as standard and are held in place by aninnovative chrome plated bracket and hairline aluminium join. 02476 639400www.showerlux.co.uk

According to the latest AMA report, the shower equipment

market had a forecast value of around £435 million at

Manufacturers Selling Prices (MSP) in 2010. This represents

an increase of around 1 percent when compared to the

market size in 2009 and reflects the expected continued

impact of the UK economic downturn on the building and

home improvement markets.

● The shower equipment market had a forecast value of

around £435 million at Manufacturers Selling Prices (MSP) in

2010.

● The UK shower equipment market had been growing in

volume and value until the impact of the recent economic

recession, but like other higher value consumer goods, has

been under considerable pressure more recently, both from

the housebuilding industry and the home improvement

sector.

● Shower controls continue to account for the greatest

proportion of the market with 45% of the overall shower

equipment market. Enclosures, screens and trays have grown

their share of the market in recent years and now account for

only a fraction less than the shower controls sector at 44

percent. Shower accessories account for the remaining 11

percent.

● Shower products for the domestic and commercial sectors

are distributed through a wide range of channels. The main

distribution channel continues to be builders and plumbers

merchants with the DIY multiples also holding a substantial

share. Other retail channels include bathroom specialists,

grocery multiples, mail order retailers and department stores.

Online retailers are also becoming more important as

consumers increasingly use the Internet to source the best

deals.

● Sustainability and water efficiency have become major

concerns with UK householders. Government initiatives have

raised awareness of the issues and according to the Bathroom

Manufacturers Association (BMA), water efficiency now ranks

fourth place on the consumer’s wish list when buying new

products for the bathroom. The amendments to Part G of the

Building Regulations in October 2009 mean there will be

further growth in demand for water efficient shower

products. In the changes, potential potable water

consumption must not exceed 125 litres per person per day.

These new regulations may also affect existing homes when

there is a material change of use of a building.

● Forecasts suggest that 2010 and 2011 are expected to be

two years of consolidation as consumer confidence and

housebuilding levels improve. In the medium to longer term,

the shower equipment market is expected to experience a

return to growth, and by 2014, the market value is forecast

to be around £499 million at MSP, which would represent an

increase of around 15 percent compared to the market size

in 2010.

AMA Research’s report “Shower Market – UK 2010-

2014” is available in hard copy or electronic format

for £650 and can be ordered online at

www.amaresearch.co.uk or by calling 01242 235724.

The Showering Market

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Ideal Standard has launched a comprehensive range of shower enclosures. Designedby Artefakt, Tonic is aimed at the luxury market and is frameless with 8mm glass. Therange is extensive and includes alcove and corner doors, side panels, quadrants (left),corner entry enclosures (above) and bath screens in a range of sizes. Tonic iscompatible with Ideal Standard’s range of Idealite trays and can be installed with flattop or upstand trays, or direct to the floor in a wet room.01482 346461

Matki offers a clever solution to accessible showering with theWalk-In Curved enclosure complete with two way thermostaticcontrols that can be turned on from the outside. The enclosure

can be positioned into the floor for level access and is available forrecess or corner configuration. The shower has an integrated twoway control mixer so users can access temperature controls from

both inside and outside the enclosure. The crosshead designmeans that the controls are easy to turn, even when wet.

01454 322888

Lakes Bathrooms has announced that the new Coastline Collection has broken all sales forecasts. “We were optimisticthat the Coastline Collection would sit well in the upper mid market because it offers a high quality style and finish atan affordable price,” said Sales and Marketing Director Clive Organ, “but we have been completely overwhelmed bythe demand for this 8mm collection.”

The most popular product so far has been the single 1200mm Cannes which is designed to replace a bath whenused with a 1600 by 800mm tray. Coastline products are treated with AllClear stay clean coating as standard on bothsides of the glass. 01684 853870www.lakesbathroons.co.uk

success with showers

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Email: [email protected]: 0870 241 6131

www.aqualux.co.uk

Good looking, installer friendly and great value.That’s what installers told us in recent research.

Slot & locks securely together, ready for plumbing,creating a watertight shower enclosure with no tilingnecessary. The perfect solution for any residential or

commercial application.

� 900 x 900 Quadrant Shower Tray � Two OpaqueGlass Back Walls � 6mm “Lift Out” Toughened Glass Doors

� 4 Body Jets � Multi Function Mixer Shower� Chrome Storage Rack

Slot & Lock; exclusively from Aqualux.Available from all reputable merchants

and bathroom outlets.

Easier, fasterand very stylish.

Simply better.

Get Ahead with AqualisaWater saving Harmony showerheads from Aqualisa are now available with the company’sbest selling digital, thermostatic and electric showers. The showerheads which werelaunched as part of Aqualisa’s Dream, Aspire, Siren and Colt thermostatic shower rangehave been received so enthusiastically by installers that they are now available with QuartzDigital, Quartz Thermo, Aquastream Thermo and Midas 100 and 200 bar valve showers.Harmony showerheads are good news for low pressure systems. The Midas 100, previouslyonly recommended for use on a combi or high pressure system, can be used on lowpressure with the Harmony head. Unlike some eco showerheads, Harmony heads do notuse aeration to save water but have been designed to deliver a concentrated spray pattern.Easy clean nozzles, anti twist hose connection and a choice of spray patterns including aneco setting can reduce water use by up to 25 percent. The best selling Quartz Electric alsonow benefits from a Harmony showerhead without eco spray. 01959 5600010www.aqualisa.co.uk

The Kiri Satinjet Ultra Low Flow shower from Methven has won a medal in the Green GoodDesign Awards from The European Centre for Architecture, Art Design and Urban Studiesand The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Using just 5.7 litres ofwater a minute to deliver thousands of droplets per second (thanks to its Satinjet twin jettechnology), the Kiri is a single function design with smooth bevelled edges and asculptured look.0800 195 1602www.methven.com

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The new Wasteflo range of macerators and lifting stations from Stuart Turner is compact, easy

to install and comes with an innovative, removable watertight cassette system that allows for

easy, clean access without the need to remove either the pipework or the appliance to service

the product.

The low noise level means that Wasteflo products can be located anywhere – even in bedrooms,

loft spaces, stairwells, cellars or within kitchen or bathroom furniture. This flexibility means that a

bathroom, kitchen or utility room can be created anywhere in the house.

Products in the Wasteflo range come with a two year guarantee and are supported by an

excellent customer service team. Pump Assist is a dedicated team of highly trained and experienced

technical experts with a wealth of industry knowledge. The team can help with both technical and

installation advice and offer information on the full range of Stuart Turner products.

0844 98 000 97

www.stuart-turner.co.uk/wasteflo

new wasteflo from stuart turner

Stuart Turner is famous for itspump products but now enters anew product area with theWasteflo brand.

Wasteflo productscome with all theinnovation, qualityand reliability youwould expect fromStuart Turner.

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Rhodes has a functional step out area that can be usedas a drying zone. Minimalist styling makes this apractical and fashionable choice for a contemporarybathroom.

The Coastline 8mm shower enclosure

collection has doubled original targets

set by Lakes Bathrooms. Sales and

Marketing Director Clive Organ says the

company expected the range to be

popular, thanks to its mix of affordability

and high quality but have been completely

overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response

from the market.

The Walk-In range launched the

Coastline Collection and includes seven

frameless enclosures named Cannes,

Riviera, Nice, Palma, Andora, Rhodes and

Marseilles. Retail prices start from £307

including VAT. Delivery is ex stock across

the UK and Eire.

01684 853870

www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk

In the ClearIn common with the Classic

Collection from Lakes

Bathrooms, Coastline products

are treated with AllClear® stay

clean coating as standard on

both sides of the glass. This has

proven exceptionally popular

says Clive Organ. “The Coastline

Collection is minimalist in

design so the 8mm toughened

glass creates the sense of style

and leads the look. Keeping

that glass looking good for

longer is important and

AllClear repels water, limescale

and other deposits that could

detract from that clarity. From

the customer’s point of view,

AllClear protects their

investment and ensures that

the clean, contemporary

Coastline look is maintained.”

AllClear® treatment keeps 8mm glass used for the Coastline Collection clean and clear for longer.

The most popular product so far in the Coastline Collection hasbeen the single 1200mm Cannes screen. This is the ideal choice

for anyone who wants to replace a bath with a shower. Whencombined with the 1500 by 800mm tray, it gives maximum

splash protection while keeping an open wet room feel.

Simple and stylish, Marseilles is a modernclassic. It retails from £687.60 inc VAT.

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Oceans of styleThe Adriatic slab door from the Infinity range has been a big success for

Mereway Bathrooms and has now been boosted with the addition of two

fashionable contemporary gloss finishes. Subtle, elegant Cappuccino and

moody, dramatic Graphite are the new colours, bang on trend with the current

fashion for restrained contemporary good taste. The new finishes join the

popular White Painted Gloss, Oyster Painted Gloss and Walnut Foil Gloss,

offering consumers five best selling colours.

Adriatic is a flat slab door with a sharp radius edge. Carefully foil wrapped

for a smooth, sleek look, this door combines strong design appeal with

practicality. Both new finishes for Adriatic sit in the mid price group.

Classy new Cappuccino benefits from matching gloss plant on end panels

that allow for planning in both modular and fitted unit combinations. The

colour looks fabulous when teamed with white sanitaryware and minimalist

modern brassware also available from Mereway Bathrooms.

A dusting of metallic sparkle adds interest to the new Graphite finish, which

the company predicts will prove a winning alternative to the black predicted to

be big next season.

Elegant new colours for the popular Adriatic slabdoor collection plus clever additions in accessoriesand brassware have strong consumer appeal.

subtle style from merew

Adriatic Cappuccino Gloss.

Matching end panels or contrasting cabinets.

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Boost for brassware and accessoriesRondo is the second collection of accessories

from Mereway Bathrooms and has a soft, curvy

design to complement Levo and Ovale taps.

Items in the range include towel rails and rings,

robe hooks and paper and soap holders.

The elliptical Ovale tap collection combines

soft curves and straight lines and sits halfway

between the ultra contemporary Levo and Piazza

designs. The range includes a full selection of

fittings, all suitable for UK water systems.

Mereway Bathrooms offers consumers one of the broadest ranges of

bathroom furniture and associated products in the industry, says Sales

and Marketing Director Tim Wood. “We continue to bring on board the very

latest products available in our ever changing marketplace. We invest much

time and money researching what our retailers and their customers want and

we endeavour to deliver these products at the best quality and price from a

British manufacturer. Our latest additions strengthen our portfolio and we are

proud to say that we are not only holding our prices until next year, but that

our ranges keep on expanding and developing. We really do offer one of the

broadest ranges of bathroom furniture and associated products in the industry.”

The complete Infinity range includes 27 satin gloss, woodgrain and glass

door styles with 11 carcass options to contrast or complement. The collection includes both fitted and modular style cabinets ranging

from the stunning Linea double basin and midi unit options though to 12 tall unit configurations in 220, 320 or 520mm depths. The

range offers retailers many design possibilities thanks to the choice of floor standing, fitted or wall hung options.

All products are covered by a five year guarantee. Mereway Bathrooms is one of the largest independent bathroom furniture

manufacturers providing fitted and modular furniture to customers including retailers and merchants. The launch of further fitted

furniture, a new freestanding range and complementary sanitaryware and brassware has allowed the company to become a one stop

shop for the supply of bathroom products.

Mereway Bathrooms offers a diverse range of cabinet sizes and configurations from as small as 150mm wide and 200mm deep.

Innovations include drawer basin units with space provided for plumbing services and soft close as standard. Every unit is available in

each of Mereway’s wide range of door finishes alongside a selection of contemporary and traditional sanitaryware, worktops brassware

and accessories.

eway bathrooms

0121 706 5750,www.merewaybathrooms.co.uk

MORE CHOICE, MORE STYLE

The Rondo paper holder.

The new Ovale taphas an appealingelliptical shape.

The Rondo towel rail.

Adriatic Graphite Gloss.

Infinity range offers unlimited design options with modular, fitted and wall hung choices


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Cool, elegant stoneand marble effects

are a luxurybathroom idea thathas migrated from

smart hotelbathrooms into the

home. Lounge,Dolomite and

Nanopix from RAKCeramics reflect this

growing trend.One for all……The Lounge Collection range includes polished and unpolished porcelain wall and floor tiles in 30 by 30cm, 60 by 60cm andslab formats. Colour choices include ivory, beige, light grey, dark grey, brown, black and mixed tones with each shade availablein plain tile and mosaic designs. Shown here in the Radisson Edwardian Mercer St hotel, Lounge slabs can be fabricated for avariety of uses including staircases, vanity units and window sills. As well as providing a stylish and easy to maintain surfaceoption, Lounge has high performance benefits including resistance to abrasion, durability and low water absorption.

The perfect partner for RAK’s newluxury Opulence bathroom collection,the Dolomite range includes mattfinish ceramic wall tiles and porcelainfloor tiles in rectangular formats. Walltiles measure 20 by 50 by 9.2cm andfloor tiles are 30 by 60 by 9.5cm.Colour options include ivory, brown,grey and black.

back to nature for

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Cream of the CropRAK’s Nanopix range features a stunningcollection of marble look surfaces createdusing high density printing to produce anauthentic, random marble effect. The rangeincludes matt finished porcelain floor tilesand gloss ceramic wall tiles, dados andskirtings. Products are available in varioussquare, rectangular and strip formats.Finishes include pale mottled Onyx, silverveined Bianco Vena and creamy New Diano.

The shower solutionIn addition to individual tiles and edgings, RAK alsooffers a cost effective whole bathroom solution that

includes the new Mosaic shower tray. The new traysfeature RAK’s Lounge Beige unpolished mosaic

tile (30 by 30cm), fitted using maxi hygienic grout and incorporating an 800 pivot door. The

subtle cream colour scheme is continued with NanopixBianco Vena 100 by 30cm wall tiles and 44.7 by

44.7cm floor tiles. Trims and ledges fabricated fromLounge Beige slabs provide the perfect finishing touch.

r rakMORE ABOUTRAK CERAMICSEstablished in 1991, RAK

Ceramics is the world’s largest

manufacturer of ceramic and

porcelain tiles. Its range also

includes ceramic sinks,

sanitaryware, brassware and

acrylic baths with products

currently exported to more than

150 countries. For more

information contact Kevin

Jackson, UK National Tile Sales

Manager on 07981 475364 or

email [email protected]

or contact RAK Ceramics on

01730 237850, or visit

www.rakceramics.co.uk

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Toilets that include washing and drying are a newish idea to the UK – but certainly have

appeal. Geberit’s AquaClean range includes both complete solution wall hung WCs and

products that can be retro fitted to an existing pan.

The Geberit AquaClean 8000 and 8000plus are suitable for customers who want to replace or

upgrade a WC. Designed to match modern sanitaryware styles, these wall hung units provide

instant cleanliness and comfort at the touch of a button. A shower spray set at a comfortable

temperature and at the user’s chosen pressure cleanses gently and effectively and is rinsed with fresh

water before and after use. The Geberit AquaClean 8000plus is also equipped with an oscillation

shower that has a forwards and backwards movement and a warm air dryer with adjustable

temperature settings and remote control functions. Up to four user settings can be saved and

stored. The ceramic surface has a dirt repellent coating so the whole unit is very easy to clean.

The Geberit AquaClean 5000 is an useful retro fit option. This easy to fit compact design has a

side activation panel that links to the back and forward oscillating spray. Infrared user detection

means that odour is extracted as soon as the user is seated. The 5000plus has numerous additional

spray functions and an adjustable warm air dryer. It also allows the temperature of the water and

the position of the shower arm to be changed and has one touch operation through the remote

control option.

The entry level Geberit AquaClean 4000 has a gentle spray activated by a side control panel. The

spray can be turned on or off and the shower nozzle is automatically cleaned before and after use.

All of the units have a soft closing lid and are easy to clean as the lid can be removed. For more

information call 0800 032 9629, or visit www.i-love-water.co.uk

Personal WC hygiene is important to

everyone so a fresher,more environmentallyfriendly and hygienic

idea than toilet paperis something that will

be welcomed by all the family.

clean and fresh

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bathroomjou

rnal

Stand out from the crowd.

Let people know about your products.

Call Paul on 01502 517115.

Veracity from Abode is a classiclow pressure mixer with a loopstyle handle. The Veracity rangeincludes a full selection offittings for basins, bidets andbaths plus low pressure showerhandsets with diverters. 01226 283434www.abode.eu

Our favourites fromthe latest brassware

launches.

The Neath monobloc mixer from HiB was designed in house bythe company and is a larger version of the Marek tap. It has a

minimum operating pressure of one bar so is classed as a highpressure fitting. It comes complete with a pop up waste.

020 8441 0352www.hib.co.uk

Galassia has teamed up with tap manufacturer Webert tooffer retailers the best in Italian bathroom design. New fromMassimiliano Sentimelli is the Aria mixer range whichfeatures a basin mixer with a half round waterfall spoutmirrored by the curved operating handle. The Aria rangeincludes both standard and tall basin mixers, a bidet mixer,a bath filler, a bath shower mixer and a full range ofshowering options. 0113 239 4447

pick of thetaps

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Consumers love wall mounted bathroom accessories but unless there’s a resident DIY

genius in the house – or an old fashioned Dad who can be relied on to fix anything –

putting the products in place can be seen as a problem.

Flexi-Fix from Croydex presents a universal solution for both refurb and new installations.

The concept features a unique universal bracket that can be used when replacing the majority of

bathroom accessories by utilising the same fixing holes – irrespective of spacing or alignment -

thanks to its cross shape. The Flexi-Fix bracket suits the majority of hole spacings left by previous

fittings so all the user has to do is align the bracket over the existing holes and screw it to the

wall using the screws provided. The accessory can then be hung from the bracket using the

concealed grub screw and the job, as they say, is a good ‘un.

So what if the tiles are new and there are no screw holes? Simples! Even a Russian meerkat

could do it. All the consumer has to do is fit the accessories using the specially formulated

adhesive that is included in every pack. A small self adhesive locator attaches to the wall or tile,

providing a precise alignment guide for the accessory. Apply the adhesive provided to the wall

bracket, slip it into the locator and wait until the adhesive sets then hang the accessory as

normal. The adhesive can even be removed without damaging the tiles.

Flexi-Fix makes light work of installing new accessories - whichever fitting method is used.

Even when installing towel rails with two wall brackets the job is simple as the brackets have been

designed so wall connections simply slide up and down the accessory to the desired position.

The initial range will include Flexi-Fix accessories in eight styles to suit both contemporary

and traditional bathrooms. As all the accessories can be installed using the same wall bracket,

they can be changed without any trouble. Options within each range include soap holders,

towel rings, robe hooks, tumbler holders, towel rails, roll holders and glass shelves. An attractive

and easy to use display stand is available for retailers. Both the stand and a display board clearly

show how easy the accessories are to fix in place – encouraging impulse buy consumers. Prices

are attractive too – again encouraging the impulse buyer.

Croydex Commercial Director Jon Langford believes that Flexi-Fix will be a big success for

Croydex. “We have all had the issue of how to replace accessories without having to re-tile over

previous drill holes. What used to be a fiddly, time consuming job can now be completed in a

matter of minutes. This will be the most versatile and practical solution to installing wall

mounted accessories ever seen!”

01264 36588, www.croydex.co.uk

We all know there’s a good retro fit and refurb market foraccessories but one of the things that makes consumersthink twice is worry about drilling into tiles. Croydex hastackled the problem head on with an innovative newrange that can be either glued or screwed into place usinga brilliantly foolproof system.

SCREW IT

can we fix it?yes we can!

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The Flexi-Fix display stand has clearillustration to show how the fitting systemworks - a great encouragement to impulsebuyers. It holds stock of the entire rangefor customers to select and go.

The Chester towel rail and the Pendle towelring. Accessories have colour coded

packaging making it easy to select severalitems from the same range.

GLUE IT

A portable display board is also available which can bewall mounted, floor standing or used on counter tops,

another useful encouragement to buyers.

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Wall hung has become an increasingly popular option in UK bathrooms, largely thanks

to the growth in availability of reasonably priced products that meet our regulations

and the general trend towards contemporary, uncluttered design.

Wall hung makes small bathrooms seem larger because the floor space is clear. Suspended

fittings also make the bathroom easier to clean. Available with 2.4/4 litre or 3/5.5 litre dual flush

and a choice of flush plates, WC frames come in a choice of sizes and are made to exacting EN

standards. All products have a ten year guarantee and the frames will support a maximum

weight of 400Kg – an important point to make as some British consumers believe the pan will

fall off the wall if anyone larger than Victoria Beckham sits on it. Offering a wide range of height

options and adjustable fixing centres, frames can be fitted by one man. The inclusion of an easy

access isolation valve is a cracking idea and reassures consumers that the false wall won’t have to

come down should the water to the WC need to be turned off. The one piece cistern delivers

long lasting performance and reliability.

”Our new concealed systems are a welcome addition to the Francis Pegler portfolio,” says

Taps and Mixers Product Marketing Manager Mike Dickinson. “These luxury bathroom products

are as aesthetically pleasing on the eye as they are easy to install and are in keeping with our

tradition of thinking of everything. We have looked to keep both installers and users happy with

this range.”

Concealed systems are also available for basins and bidets and there is a new brochure to

support the launch. Planned future developments include automated flush and sophisticated

flushplates. For a brochure, email [email protected]

0844 243 4400,

www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

The latest addition to theFrancis Pegler collection is arange of concealed systems

for wall hung fittings.Designed to suit every type

of bathroom wallconstruction from

plasterboard to solid, thesenew products are quick and

easy to install.

Concealed support systems areavailable for wall hung basins.

Frames are available for both WCs and bidets.

Francis Pegler offers a selection ofattractive flush plates.

hidden assets

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VISIO

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Big baths that offer more than justsomewhere to enjoy a luxurious soak have become a must have for consumersat the upper end of the market.

Overflowing with luxuryArima from Glass is the ultimate overflow bath. It is available as a bath only with a waterfall filler or

with a choice of airpool, whirlpool or combined spa systems. Tactile and soft, the Ductal® surround ispatterned with bubbles recessed into the material. These collect the overflowing water, which is

filtered and recirculated.The bath measures 3330 mm by 1335mm and has an integrated heater toensure a constant temperature. Chromatherapy comes as standard. The surround is available in

Charcoal Grey, French Grey, Tortora and White. Matching panels in the same colours can be orderedfor installing the bath as a freestander or for corner installation. A built in model is available for sunken

installation and Arima is available in indoor and outdoor [email protected]

Just chillax……Duravit’s Nahho flotation tub brings a new dimension to bathing. Theuser can actually float in the bath, thanks to the neck rest that keepsthe body above water. The bath also features a sound module, whichwill connect to an MP3 or other music player via Bluetooth. The soundcan be heard above and below water – the ultimate chill out zone.Indirect coloured lighting adds to the soothing effect. Tap fittings etcare concealed behind a furniture flap. 0870 730 7787

bathingbeauties

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Classic ConfortoJacuzzi’s Conforto bath is now available in a non whirlpool

version. Soft feel neck supports and head rests in a choice ofgrey or white plus a choice of soft touch or chrome grips willalso be available. The shaped lumbar and neck supports aid a

comfortable soak. Single and double ended versions areavailable in a selection of sizes. All baths take standard front

and end panels but also feature the option of a seamless singleend floating panel designed to sweep around and under the

bath, creating the illusion that it is suspended above theground. David Tutton, Commercial and Marketing Director at

Jacuzzi UK says that customer feedback has been good.“Whirlpool baths are selling well but they are not for

everyone. This new addition has the same high qualitymodern aesthetics as the Conforto with whirlpool but has

universal appeal. I believe that it is going to be a big hitter.Watch this space for further additions to the Conforto family.”

01274 654 700www.jacuzzi.co.uk

Practical comfortThe Asymmetric Duo from Kaldewei has a wide rim that runs the length of the bath down one side and asculpted, comfortable interior. Aligned against a wall, the rim provides a useful ledge for tap and shower fittingsand for bath products and shampoo. Facing into the room, it makes a handy seat and aids access into the tub(ideal for a less able person) as well as providing storage space.0800 840 9770www.kaldewei.com

Sensuous SymmetryUtopia’s Symmetry bath echoes the curved profile of the furniturecollection of the same name and is available in a variety of options. Astorage unit can be added on the end and there is a curved panelavailable in all the Symmetry furniture finishes. 01902 406402www.utopiagroup.com

bathingbeauties

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business matters

`Ideal Bathrooms has secured exclusive national distribution for Villeroy &Boch Bathrooms. V&B is a prestigious company and offers extensive

collections of sanitaryware, furniture, accessories and more. Graham Bayleyof V&B UK says the company needed a good national distributor as a

partner to continue to be a strong force in the UK. “Ideal Bathrooms iscommitted to its premium brands and as one such brand we need to ensure

our retailers will receive a premium service. We have been keen to broadenour showroom presence to a wider audience and Ideal Bathrooms offers us

this opportunity with its extensive customer database, excellent customerservice record and total professionalism at all levels.” Ideal Bathrooms is

doubling its warehouse capacity at Milton Keynes. The V&B range is in stockand available now.

New brochure fromHudson ReedThe new Hudson Reed brochure for the second half of 2011features 196 pages packed with brassware, showers, screens,trays, furniture and designer radiators. The brochure includes21 different brassware ranges, all with matching showers.

New furniture designs plus mirrors and cabinets arefeatured. New for the second half of 2011 is a range of sixdesigner radiators. Also new, 8mm wetroom shower screensand Pearlstone shower trays. The brochure includes retailprices. For a copy call 01282 418000.

Mark Leggatt, Sales Director atNorthampton based plumber’s

merchant Martin & Partners, wasthe lucky winner of an Aston Martin

drivers’ day after entering a prizedraw run by CME, a Wirquin Group

company. The draw was based oncompletion of a research

questionnaire. Mark, who hadforgotten that he had entered thedraw, said he was greatly looking

forward to the experience.

Ellis Furniture joins forces with FayersEllis Furniture is delighted to announce its partnership with Fayers, the independent plumbing, heating and merchantgroup. Ellis Furniture will be displayed in the three London Just Add Water showrooms. Ken Beney, Marketing Director atFayers, says that the combined strengths of the two businesses will deliver great results and customers will benefit fromsome of the best products available today. Show here is Peter Elson of Ellis in the head office showroom.

Whoops….

In our last issue we mistakenly called

Stuart Turner’s Wasteflo product

Waterflo and missed a digit from the

Pump Assist telephone number which

should be 0844 98 000 97.

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BATHROOM JOURNAL OCTOBER 2011

IDS has been awarded OHSAS18001, the internationallyrecognised health and safetystandard that demonstrates thatthe company has an effectivemanagement system in place tominimise risks to employees andto anyone affected by thecompany’s activities. The awardwas granted following an auditat all 16 IDS locations. IDS alsoholds the Saint Gobain awardfor 1.6 million hours without alost time accident and has twicewon the RoSPA Silver Award.

N&C Phlexicare is now the UK’s largest stockist andstocking partner for the Geberit Aquaclean range of

shower toilets. Coupled with its growing distribution ofPressalit Care multi function washroom systems, this

partnership means that N&C maintains its position asthe complete healthcare solution provider. The

continual expansion and success within the industryhas resulted in their ability to give next day delivery onthese products. They have represented Pressalit in thiscountry for over 30 years and Chairman Ken Forbes was awarded the Danish Exports Association Medal of

Honour by Prince Henrik in recognition of his services to trade relations between Denmark and the UK.

Faces goingplaces

Colin Grey has been appointed byAqualux as Commercial Manager and will

head up the sales function whilecontinuing to be responsible for field

based service engineers. He waspreviously Field Technicians Manager.

Colin says part of his role will be to createan excellent customer service experienceby ensuring that the sales office operates

to consistently high standards.

Phil Edwards has joinedAqualux as National

Accounts Manager. Hehas worked in both the

UK and European marketsand says he is looking

forward to growingbusiness with important

key accounts.

Austin Butcher is the new AqualuxArea Sales Manager for the SouthEast. He has worked in thebathroom industry for eight yearsand says he looks forward tosharing the range of Aqualuxproducts with new and currentcustomers.

Chris Pitts is the new NationalSales Manager at Aqualux. He

will report directly to Sales andMarketing Director Mike Jones.

He was previously NorthernRegional Sales Manager with

Aqualux.

Stuart Anderson is the new GroupManaging Director at Pegler Yorkshire.He previously worked with British Gasand Baxi and has had a number of rolesat Pegler. He will be responsible forPegler Yorkshire and Westco. “I am veryproud to be representing these iconicbrands,” he says. “With the turbulenttimes of late it is companies like PeglerYorkshire and our customers that willhelp the country to reduce its debt,maintain its credit rating and put us backwhere we belong.”

Ideal Bathrooms has announced publication of the 2011 BigBook of Displays which now includes Bette. The book has anew layout with display iterns and workings section added tothe front section and with manufacturers grouped togetheras brands rather than being divided into product sections.Copies of the book are available from Ideal Bathrooms.

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10 year guaranteeacross all products (1 year guarantee on Idealclean coating)

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8mm 25mm

IC

CC

Toughened Safety Glass Thickness(6mm thick on bathscreens)

IdealClean finish. Makes glass

easier to clean and then stay clean

for longer

Click and Clean. The lower wheels

and panels can be released to expose

them for thorough cleaning. Panel

then easily clicks back into position to

ensure water tight seal

Smooth Running Wheels. Smooth and

easy to move doors eliminate jarring

Horizontal Adjustment. The profile

can be adjusted horizontally to

allow for out-of-true walls

Power Shower Tested. Enclosures

have been power shower tested to

ensure the seals are watertight

Horizontal and Vertical

Adjustment. The profile can be

adjusted horizontally and vertically

to allow for fixing to grout lines

rather than onto tiles (wetrooms only)

Synergy showers key features

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