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Frequently Asked Questions 

 

Examples of FAQ's from our customers.
What are electric showers?
An electric shower uses a mains cold water supply and heats the water via an element. As a consequence of this, the hotter you have the shower the less water it delivers.

What are gravity showers?
Gravity showers work from 1m head from the shower head to the base of the cold water tank in the roof space. The shower valve mixes stored hot and cold water, thermostatic valves can be used to balance temperature fluctuations.

So what are power showers?
This is where the fun comes in. Power showers work on the same principle as gravity showers, but a pump is used to boost the pressure of the hot and cold water supply. Body jets can also be included to add to the experience.

Can ceramic tiles be fixed to wooden floors?
Yes, we can provide you with a special flexible adhesive that will absorb movements in the wood base. This particularly usefull in bathroom situations where a ceramic floor is prefered.

Are ceramic floor tiles cold to walk on?
Ceramic floor tiles take on the ambient temperature of their surroundings. So if you have heating or a heat source in that room, you wont be walking on tip toes. Under floor heating is available if you are still concerned.

What constriants do I have when designing a bathroom?
The most costly and challenging item to move is often the WC. Every other aspect of your bathroom can be relocated easily. By using offset baths, and innovative sanitary ware even the smallest of bathrooms can be transformed into a stylish luxury room.