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Bathroom suites, buying a bathroom suite would seem to be pretty simple thing, but there are many types of suits out there to choose from. Most bathroom suite look very similar, but can be a lot different in quality. If you are planning to but a bathroom suite there are a couple of things to look for.
Baths, the best type of bath in my opinion is a steel bath, metal baths are a lot stronger and ridged than a fibre glass bath and the finish will last a lot longer. Fibre glass baths tend to loose there shine after a number months and can go quite tired and worn looking. The other problem with some of the cheaper fibre glass baths is that they tend to be very flimsy. If you do intend to buy a fibre glass bath buy the thickest that you can buy, 6mm to 8mm.
Toilets, most are very alike, but always make sure that the toilet has a in built over flow, they are easier to fit and there is less pipe work to worry about. Back to wall toilets can be difficult to fit and a lot of people have trouble installing them, as the pan connection is hidden and it is virtually impossible to check for water leaks. But an experienced bathroom fitter should not have a problem with this type of toilet.
Basins, are also very similar, basins with a pedestal are always a good choice as the pedestal offers a bit support for the basin, a good idea if you have small children. If you go for a basin that does not have a pedestal make sure the wall you intend to mount it on is solid brick or block. This type of basin relies on the wall and the securing bolts for support, so make sure the wall is brick or block before to buy.
Shower trays, stone resin are the best as they are strong, don’t buy a fibre glass shower tray they split and feel very flimsy. The traps on some glass fibre trays are concealed and when the tray is installed there is little access to the trap to check for leaks. Some stone resin shower trays come with an easy plumb kit, this makes the installation a lot simpler and the trap is accessible for maintenance.
Shower enclosures, most are very similar, the ones to avoid are the all in one type, if they are not put together properly they leak, the panels and doors are also very flimsy. Try and stick to the standard type of shower cubical as they will outlast the all in one type by a long while. Shower enclosures come in a variety of different shapes, styles and sizes so get the biggest you can afford or your bathroom space will allow.
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