Wall mounted taps are very popular in today’s houses as houses are getting smaller but we need to put more into them. The problem with today’s bathrooms is the there is no shower cubical so we have to use the bath as a shower room, this is ok if you have the write adjustable shower or shower mixer tap to suit the bath, making sure you have good flow of water through the taps or shower tap section of the mixer.
All our shower mixer taps are chosen for their reliability and looks with an affordable price to match, we supply all taps and showers with 50% off manufactures rrp so the customer get the best price available online.
 
We supply to trade clients as well as retail clients, with over 70 orders a day being purchased. Most of our trade clients have 30 day trade credit accounts with us, allowing them more flexibility on their purchases. If you feel a trade account would help benefit your business them simply fill in account details section when buying a product and we will let you know when your account is ready for use via email or phone call. Please remember all accounts are subject to terms and conditions, once you have your account opened you can order any bathroom taps or showers ( on your 30 day credit account) of your choice with no later than 48 hours for delivery to you or your customers door.
 
All our clients trade or retail get the best service possible when making a purchase from our Taps & Showers website. Please feel free to contact us at any point to discuss your order or a query on about the website, although we try to keep the website up to date at all times we do like it when a customer lets us know there maybe a problems with one of the items on the site. 
 
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Do you have a loved one or need for handicapped accessories in the bathrooms? There are many different kinds of items in your local pharmacy. If they can't help you, they can redirect you to someone who can.  You can get on the Internet and type in the search engines the keyword handicap equipment; look around there is something for everybody to make his or her life a little easier and safer.

Does your loved one have a hard time using the bathroom stool?  Sometimes getting up and down is hard for them, especially if it is lower than 17 inches. Head to your local pharmacy and ask them to boost your bathroom stool. Making the stool higher will help with back problems, leg problems making is easier for the to sit down and again to get up. You can add handrails to make it easier yet. Some handrails are portable and can be removed when they are no longer needed.  Be sure they are screwed into the floor to keep them from moving when in use.

Bath time can be a chore for your loved one to do on their own if they need to hang onto something. The tub can really cause a problem when your loved one can't get up and down or step high enough to get into it. How about using a lift chair for them? All they have to do is sit in it and hit a button and it will lift them up and into the water. There are also manual lifts to help take them from the wheel chair into the tub. The manual lift takes up a lot of space but very nice because it can be used in others areas as well like lifting from their chair to the bed or another chair. One person can control this manual chair by putting the cloth swing into the wheelchair and setting the patient on it. Than there is a bar on wheels that you wheel over them and hook the mat on, crank the bar up and swing them over into the tub. No lifting and your loved one can relax in the tub.Taking them out is just a simple just reversing the process.

Sometimes showers are easier for you and the loved one to get into. You can also install a walk-in shower to make life easier. There is to stepping in and out just walk in. These come in many sizes to accommodate your needs from small walk in to stand in to large enough to put a wheel chair in them. With the wheel chair size just push or wheel them in and they can shower sitting down.

About Author: David Hueber is an online expert in building industry. He also offers top quality tips like: House Painting, Interior painting, Exterior Paint & House Painters etc.

The shower can be a very scary place when all those soap suds start to accumulate on the floor of your shower. One way to feel safer in the shower is to install a grab bar to the wall. Here are the tools you will need and directions to properly install a grab bar in your tiled bathroom shower.

Once you have acquired a grab bar you need to collect the tools needed to install it. The following are the tools you will need:

• Philips-head screwdriver
• Drill
• 1/8 inch masonry bit or glass and tile bit
• Stud finder or a length of wire
• Tape measure
• Silicone caulk
• Sharp awl or carbide glass and tile drill bit
• Wood bit, 1/16 narrower than the size of mounting screws

The first thing that you will need to do to install your grab bar is to locate a wall stud.  If you have access to a stud finder this will help greatly.  Run the stud finder along the wall until a wall stud is located and mark the spot with a fine point marker.  If you do not have an electronic stud finder, no worries, just take a 1/8 masonry bit or glass and tile bit and simply drill a hole into the grout.Then take your length of wire and make a bend in it.Put the wire in the hole and by spinning it left and right you should hit a stud.  If you do not locate a stud, the hole that you just drilled can be filled with a slight bit of silicone caulk.  Make sure to flatten the dab of silicone caulk so it does not protrude from the grout line, allow the caulk to dry for about three hours.  If you have powdered grout handy, mix up a bit and patch the hole.  Re-drill another hole until you locate a stud.  When you do find a stud, measure 16 inches from that hole and you should be able to drill into another stud.

You will want to mark your stud locations so that you can measure from the base of the tub to determine the placement of your bar.  Place your bar so that each end is over a stud and mark the screw holes that are in the mounting bracket.

About Author: David Hueber is an online expert in building industry. He also offers top quality tips like: House Painting, Interior painting, Exterior Paint & House Painters etc.

A new bathroom is a significant project in the scheme of house renovation and re-designs, so don’t jump into it without ample thought and research.

There are many considerations involved in planning a new bathroom, so don’t underestimate them. When I was renovating our bathroom there were so many considerations I wasn’t able to list them in order of importance, instead I initially focused on the overall look and ambience that I wanted to create; that is a great place to start your research if you haven’t already established your new look. The other important factor is plumbing; it can be expensive if you need to move plumbing from one side of the house to another.

Do you want a sleek ultra-modern shiny look with a lot of chrome and glass?If you have an old house you may want to keep your bathroom to conforming to that era and a Shabby Chic or French Country look would suit. Either way, the points you will need to consider are still the same.

As mentioned, there are many areas to consider when researching bathroom design, below I have listed some that I considering important.

Flooring: A hardwood floor can look great in a bathroom, but consider the implications if the bath overflows, or just the general day to day wet and steam a bathroom produces.  In colder climates some homeowners prefer a bathroom-specific carpet, yet in the warmer climates, usually only floor tiles would be considered.

Lighting: Whilst most bathrooms contain recessed lights, or a combination heat/fan/light system, don’t go past a glorious chandelier.I hung a beautiful crystal chandelier in our newly renovated all white bathroom with great resutls. This dramatic look can work well with alot of decorating styles.

Don’t forget natural light as well.  Perhaps during this bathroom renovation it is the time to install a larger window in the bathroom to allow in more light and ventilation.

Walls: Most homeowners opt for wall tiles either floor to ceiling or half way up. If you are after a more dramatic look why not think about some funky wallpaper, just ensure that you don’t use an uncoated paper as it will not last the distance.  Wall paper is an option if you like to change the look of a room often, as it is relatively easy to remove and hang another style, and it won’t break the budget.

Bath Tub: Do you want a separate bath tub from shower, or do you need to put the shower over the tub?  These days the array of bath tubs available is fantastic, from the vintage look claw foot bath, to the more modern stand alone tubs. Remember all those sunken baths in the 70s, maybe they’ll make a comeback? Whatever you decide make sure you research all that is available before making your decision.

Bath Tub & Basin Faucets: Where do you start to think about this vital component of your new bathroom?  I think the best place is to decide what you want the faucets and taps made from – chrome, brass, aged brass, etc. That will then narrow down your options.Bathroom faucets can cost well up into the hundreds of dollars each, but there are cheaper options so shop around to find one in your budget.  As always do your research as there is good quality, low price options available. Having said that make sure they are made to a quality that will last the distance.

Toilet: Is the toilet going to be in the bathroom, or does space allow you to install it in a separate room?  The most important aspect of this decision is the plumbing.  Will new plumbing have to be laid?

Electrical Outlets: How many do you need and where do you want them?You also don’t want to forget shaver sockets.We know water and electricity don’t mix, so ensure you comply with your local regulations when planning the electricals for your bathrom. Some countries won’t even allow electrical sockets in the bathroom, so ensure you know your local laws.

Storage: Think about what you plan to store in your bathroom.Will your bathroom need to store all your towels? If your bathroom will only be storing toiletries, then you could consider a large vanity with cupboards and draws. If you are one of the lucky ones with a large bathroom space, then consider built-in cupboard to hide everything away, or even an elegant armoire of you have a vintage style bathroom.

I dream of the day I can have a bathroom the size of a large bedroom complete with open fireplace, a large claw foot bath in the middle of the room and a big comfy sofa … ah keep dreaming.

There are many different pieces of hardware that are required in order to make your bathroom function correctly. You need to install a toilet, sink, shower and bath tub. The most vital piece of equipment in everyone’s bathroom is the air extractor fan. Big percentage of people forgets about the bathroom fan when they do remodeling, and that is a big mistake actually. Besides removing the steam from your bathroom and helping in reducing the chance for mold and mildew to build up, fans will also remove unwanted smells from the air. They also protect designer shower curtain from mold. To relax and be comforatable, bathroom fans can be used to drown out the world.

A big number of public restrooms doesn’t use a bathroom fan. Many large public restrooms have an odor spray which goes off every so often to remove unwanted smells from the room. The problem is that in smaller restromms it’s hard to find any smell control! A lot of it actually depends on where exactly you are going for the toilet. It also depends on the type of establishment that you are using, if they want you to feel more comfortable then they should have installed an exhaust fan.

It’s very common for a married couple to have separate bathrooms from the rest of the house. In case you share your bathroom with your children, it is very recommended to install a bathroom exhaust fan in there.

Many couples have come up with the idea of installing two toilets in these shared bathrooms, however even if you do this you will still need a bathroom exhaust fan of some kind. The main bathroom is a no-go zone for many man, just because they are too smelly! They may be forced to go in the powder room.

Since women spend a lot more time in the bathroom then men do, it’s important that they have a good atmosphere in there. Many people are investing in creating separate bathrooms so that the two don’t bother each other. There is a rumor that you can save a marriage if you have a separate bathrooms in home! It is great to see that such a small change can bring a lot of difference in your life.