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Bathroom Suites

What does Back-To-Wall mean?
Back-To-Wall (BTW) describes a bathroom fixture that is fixed tightly to the surface of a supportive wall or item of furniture straight away behind it.

What does Corner-Fitting mean?
Corner-Fitting describes a bathroom suite specially designed to fit a corner space.

What does Close-Coupled mean?
Close-Coupled is used to describe a style of toilet wherein the cistern attaches directly to the pan.

What does Semi-Recessed mean?
Semi-Recessed is used to describe a washbasin that hangs over the edge of the unit on which it sits.

What does Countertop mean?
Countertop is used to describe a washbasin that sits on the surface of a vanity unit

What does Wall-Hung mean?
Wall-Hung is used to describe a bathroom suite that is supported by fixture to a load bearing wall.

What does W.C. mean?
W.C. stands for ‘water closet’, but is more widely known as a toilet.

What is a 4-Piece Bathroom Suite?
A 4-Piece Bathroom Suite is made up of 4 individual ceramic fixtures. These are the toilet cistern, toilet pan, wash basin and a pedestal.

What does Wall-Hung mean?
Wall-Hung is used to describe a bathroom suite that is supported by fixture to a load bearing wall.

What is a 5-Piece Bathroom Suite?
A 5-Piece Bathroom Suite is consists of 5 individual ceramic fixtures. These are the toilet cistern, toilet pan, wash basin, pedestal and a bidet.

What is a Cloakroom Suite?
A Cloakroom Suite is smaller than an average bathroom suite, comprising of a sink and toilet.

What is a Cistern?
A Cistern is the part of a toilet that contains the water needed for flushing.

What is a Concealed Cistern?
A Concealed Cistern is a water chamber hidden from view behind a wall or item of furniture that is used to flush a toilet.

What is a Full-Pedestal ?
A Full-Pedestal is the name given to the stand that supports a washbasin by sitting vertically on the bathroom's floor.

What is a Semi-Pedestal ?
A Semi-Pedestal is the name given to the half-sized stand that supports a washbasin by attaching to a wall.

What is a Push-Button Flush?
A Push-Button Flush is the pushable fitting that controls a toilets flushing mechanism.

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Bathroom Taps, Basin Taps

What is a Bath Shower Mixer?
A Bath Shower Mixer works equally well as a bath mixer and a shower, with water distributed through either the tap or shower outlets.

What is a Bridge?
A Bridge is the horizontal connection between the hot and cold water taps

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Shower Cubicles

What is Safety Glass?
Safety Glass is manufactured to be substantially thicker than standard glass, increasing both stability and user safety.

What is Patterned Glass?
Patterned Glass is manufactured with a repeating shape on the interior that further increases privacy.

What is Frameless Glass?
Frameless Glass describes a cubicle, door, screen or panel that utilises a minimal amount of metal or plastic to keep the glass in place.

What is Framed Glass?
Framed Glass describes a cubicle, door, screen or panel featuring glass mounted inside a metallic or plastic outer frame.

What is an Offset Quadrant Shower Cubicle?
An Offset Quadrant Shower Cubicle is predominantly rectangular in shape, but features an angled corner at one end.

What is an Inset Shower Tray?
An Inset Shower Tray is a thin tray suitable for installation either inside or upon the bathroom floor.

What is an Offset Quadrant Shower Cubicle?
An Offset Quadrant Shower Cubicle is predominantly rectangular in shape, but features an angled corner at one end.

What is an Inset Shower Tray?
An Inset Shower Tray is a thin tray suitable for installation either inside or upon the bathroom floor.

What is an In-Line Shower Panel?
An In-Line Shower Panel attaches to a shower door in order to increase the size of the cubicle.

What is an End Panel?
An End Panel is a supplementary glass panel that contains shower water in the absence of a side wall.

What is an Adjustable Shower Tray?
An Adjustable Shower Tray is supplied with changeable feet, enabling the user to choose the height at which the tray stands and to allow room for plumbing.

What is a Square Shower Cubicle?
A Square Shower Cubicle is an enclosure that fits a square area in the bathroom, generally comprising a door and a minimum of 1 side panel.

What is a Slider Door?
A Slider Door operates by running along a guide track in order to allow access and is generally used in rectangular cubicles.

What is a Side Panel?
A Side Panel is a screen that attaches to a shower door at 90° to prevent leakage wherever a side wall isn't present.

What is a Shower Tray?
A Shower Tray is the standing area at the base of the shower cubicle, featuring a waste to release excess water.

What is a Shower Screen?
A Shower Screen is positioned on the perimeter of a bath in order to prevent shower water escaping.

What is a Rectangular Shower Cubicle?
A Rectangular Shower Cubicle is an enclosure that fits a rectangular area in the bathroom, generally comprising a door and a minimum of 1 side panel.

What is a Quadrant Shower Cubicle?
A Quadrant Shower Cubicle is quarter circular in shape and designed to fit in to a corner space.

What is a Pivot Shower Door?
A Pivot Shower Door revolves on pins that are positioned at the top and bottom of the frame, providing a wider entrance.

What is a Pentagon Shower Cubicle?
A Pentagon Shower Cubicle is triangular in shape with 5 individual glass surfaces and designed specifically to fit inside a corner area.

What is a Neo-Angle Shower Cubicle?
A Neo-Angle Shower Cubicle is constructed from a central door with adjoining panels fitted at angles on both sides.

What is a Hinged Shower Door?
A Hinged Shower Door swings open by utilising metallic side hinges.

What is a Floor-Standing Shower Tray?
A Floor-Standing Shower Tray sits directly on the bathroom floor, but needs space below for plumbing and drainage.

What is a Corner-Entry Shower Cubicle?
A Corner-Entry Shower Cubicle features 2 sliding doors that open from a corner point.

What is a Bi-Fold Shower Door?
A Bi-Fold Shower Door operates by bending in the centre. Whilst one end remains in a fixed position, the other runs along a track allowing access.

What does Reversible mean?
Reversible describes a shower door or panel that is suitable for use when rotated or turned upside down.

What does Adjustment mean?
Adjustment describes the capability of a shower cubicle to fractionally increase or decrease in size to fit a given space.