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Cover: Aquadi by Symphony is the latest extensive collection of bathroom furniture to join the Symphony portfolio. Shown here is the San Marco gloss white door with integrated handle, from the Lindo Collection. Read more on page 10. www.aquadibathrooms.co.uk

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BJ AUGUST 2012 CONTENTS

2 COMPLETE BATHROOMS 9 FURNITURE 12 BRASSWARE 16 ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS 19 SHOWERING 22 HEATING AND ACCESSORIES 24 STOP PRESS

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oca is a leading global bathroom brand that is renowned for cutting edge design and technology and for its commitment to the environment. The company is currently active in over 135 different countries and has 76 production plants spread across five continents.

Roca’s design ethos is based on creativity and technology, with contemporary ranges that offer inspirational and achievable bathroom solutions. Roca works with leading names such as David Chipperfield, Moneo, Herzog & Meuron and Guigiaro among others, backed by the continual support of research to create a future where design and innovation are united to achieve the user’s wellbeing.

Roca is also committed to sustainability, producing environmentally friendly products that help to reduce water and energy consumption.

Perfect for small bathrooms and cloakrooms, Mini is a compact and stylish combination of furniture, a basin and a mirror or mirrored cabinet. It is available in White, Oak, Wenge or Grey. Both the door unit and the mirror on the cabinet are reversible.

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The Dama-N range includes both standard and compact WCs and basins. The complementary furniture is available in Dark or Light Textured Wood as well as White and Khaki finishes.

There is the added option of a column unit with or without a mirror.

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The unique In-Tank Meridian is a revolutionary WC that incorporates the tank in its interior. It is the first WC to offer wall hung and back to wall options that do not require a concealed cistern - making installation fast and easy and creating an ideal solution for small spaces.

L20 AND L90 BRASSWARE COLLECTIONS

The L20 (left) and L90 (above) brassware collections come packed with useful features such as Roca’s Cold Start system and Eco Click function, which help to save energy and water.

L20’s embellished base ensures a neat finish between the tap and the basin. L90 is also available in a stylish Black Ice finish, which will be launched later in the year.

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t is now 12 years since RAK Ceramics appointed its first bathroom dealer. Since that time an ability to develop - and evolve its record breaking sanitaryware range has seen RAK flourish and expand at an incredible rate.

Whether it is through elegance and sophistication - achieved as shown below by combining RAK’s Reserva sanitaryware and white statuario marble effect White Smoke tiles - or through the contemporary partnership of an entry level Series 600 bathroom with ontrend earth toned Dolomite tiles, RAK offers its customers exceptional value for money.

Very much the brainchild of RAK UK’s MD Rob Jull, the sanitaryware offering provides a welcome - and attractive - profit option for dealers in our recession pressed market. In response to market demand RAK is now set to actively expand its product range to provide a complete bathroom solution. The new collection will include a wide range of shower enclosures, brassware, mirrors and cabinets, all available from August.

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“It is not all about price,” commented Rob, “although that is one of the criteria for success, especially in the current tough economic climate. Good design is equally important, as is the ability to source a complete boxed, quality product and to ensure reliability of supply and performance. Add in our good after sales support and continued product development and you complete the circle. Our aim has always been to offer dealers the best value for money possible. Our new bathroom accessories, along with our existing products, fulfil each of these criteria at a range of price points to suit all pockets. We are confident that this will provide a unique sales opportunity for both our valued, existing partners and for new customers too.”

Established in 1991, RAK Ceramics is the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tiles. Its product portfolio also includes ceramic kitchen sinks, sanitaryware, brassware and acrylic baths, with products currently exported to more than 150 countries.

TOILETS FOR EVERY APPLICATION Just a few in our range Compact Designed with no hidden rim to harbour germs. Gives a more hygienic result.

WAL L HUN G PAN

Compact Deluxe NEW super-hygienic easy-clean rimless Compact Deluxe 45cm comfort height pan with soft close seat.

Compact Extended Projection NEW 70cm wall hung extended rimless WC with ring seat or soft close seat and cover.

Infinity A stylish wall hung pan with soft close seat and cover and hidden fixings.

Series 600 Space-saving Series 600, the smallest 600mm projection CC WC on the market.

Compact

Back to wall WC pan with optional soft close seat and cover.

3 different heights available.

Compact Comfort height close coupled dual flush WC’s with soft close seat and cover.

Available as open back or fully back to wall.

HTM64 Compliant

www.rakceramics.co.uk

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WA Bathrooms Ltd is an established and trusted distributor of major branded bathrooms, plumbing equipment and associated products.

AWA takes pride in offering first class service and distribution to the bathroom industry, providing a valuable route to market for suppliers from all over the world. With our head office in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, we are ideally located to service the South, East and Central UK. We are one of the largest stockists of bathroom and plumbing products in the UK, with many brands in stock and the capability to source products to match customers’ exact specification.

Our Area Sales Managers work closely with their clients to ensure the best products, offers and promotions are available to them at all times no matter what their requirements. Call our head office today for contact details of your representative, or to arrange a personal visit.

If you’re struggling to find what you are looking for then the new look AWA Bathrooms Today price list will give you details of a wide range of the products that we distribute. Alternatively give us a call to discuss your needs.

Furthermore, our Trade Solutions and Red Hot Offers promotional books provide details of all our latest incredible promotions and offers. All of our publications are available for download from our website www.awabathroomstoday.co.uk or you can call us for your copy.

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Exclusive from Italy Elegant, innovative Nero Amica Italian sanitaryware and bathroom products new to the UK.

AWA Bat National

Easy to fit electric underfloor heating has become a popular choice in bathrooms.

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The Origins Collection - Modular Displays Now Available.

athrooms – Your Independent al Bathroom Distributor

AWA Wetrooms Now Available.

Choose from an extensive selection of shower enclosures and bath screens by Showerlux.

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complete bathrooms Impulse Bathrooms’ Radius deluxe suite displays its British manufacture.

Radius is an upmarket suite with contemporary rounded styling and back-to-wall hi-line WC.

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he Impulse Bathrooms range offers high quality and distinctive styling at competitive prices. Having operated for over 16 years in the UK market, the Group recently acquired the former Ideal Standard production facility in Middlewich and is now proud to be a British bathroom company.

Impulse Bathrooms offers a wide choice of ceramic suites styled for the British market with looks that range from contemporary to nostalgic, all with excellent margins and with a 25-year guarantee. The company offers a full marketing support package that includes an informative bathroom book, display deals and a showroom design service.

The European style Constance suite has a square shape with subtly rounded corners and edges that add an appealing softness. It features a short projection WC with P or S trap options and a 4.5/3-litre dual flush water saving cistern.

Pedigree Eco is an extremely economical suite perfect for social housing and the contract market and features water saving 4.5/3-litre flush. Although an entry level suite, its neat and compact WC and washbasin have a fashionable rounded style and clean lines.

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A higher level WC from Impulse Bathrooms’ Comfort range which offers a selection of products at higher levels for easier use by those with limited movement.

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C Space saving has never been so exciting with sassy new Vogue collection in breathtaking Zebra, Snake and Crocodile finishes. A foil wrapped flat slab door, Vogue Zebra bring something brave and invigorating into a bathroom design.

Living Life the Mereway means exercising taste and judgement, but more than that it means taking the time to make choices that enhance your life. A typical Mereway Bathrooms customer would take the time to select a bathroom on the basis of inspirational design and quality, creating the perfect bathroom space that is an individual sanctuary.

ontinuing to inspire by design, leading British furniture manufacturer Mereway Bathrooms offers one of the broadest collections of premium quality cabinets currently available to retailers.

Mereway Bathrooms offer a range of 34 doors with finishes that span over eight ranges with 50 laminate, composite and solid surface worktops plus basins, sanitaryware, brassware and a broad selection of handles and accessories. The complete collection includes fabulous satin, gloss, woodgrain, textured and glass door styles with 11 carcase options to contrast or complement finishes. There’s an extensive choice of both fitted and modular style cabinets ranging from the stunning Linea double basin units and midi unit options through to 12 tall unit configurations in a choice of 220, 320 or 520mm depths. The range offers absolute flexibility with floor standing, fitted or wall hung options.

Mereway Bathrooms take pride in their manufacturing processes, with doors and cabinets being created to order onsite. Within their factory Mereway Bathrooms employ a dedicated team that carefully manages individual orders through processes such as cutting, drilling, edging, gluing, sanding, machining, routering and trimming. Each order is then carefully packaged and delivered fully rigid and ready for fitting.

Mereway Bathrooms offer exceptionally short lead times at just 5 days or less for most orders and each delivered by their own fleet of trucks and employed drivers. They consistently stay ahead of the game with the breadth of products available and dedication to customer service, meaning retailers will struggle to find a supplier that ticks all these boxes like Mereway do.

Right on trend with the current interest in reptile finishes, Vogue Crocodile has an undoubted wow factor. In a deep brown/burgundy tone with fantastic detail in the textured pattern it is a finish not to be missed.

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quadi by Symphony is the latest extensive collection of bathroom furniture to join the Symphony portfolio. Aquadi brings fitted and modular bathrooms together in a striking combination that reflects the best in European styling at a competitive price point.

The Aquadi brand includes the Venetian Collection of fitted furniture, luxury Ravello freestanding furniture and the all new Lindo collection. The latter has been launched in direct response to retailer demand, offering a new contemporary collection of fitted and modular furniture featuring eight bathroom ranges in finishes that include gloss black and gloss walnut on high specification gloss cabinets with matching interior and exterior finishes.

The Lindo Collection was created with bathroom designers in mind. The range benefits from a wide selection of units, stylish white drawer boxes, glass shelves as standard, base units with internal drawers, bi fold wall units and feature mirror storage units. The Lindo Collection features the latest finishes including the unique San Marco white gloss door with a unique integrated handle, the Larino walnut door and the Serano Black door which works perfectly when mixed with Lanno or a white gloss door such as Orlando with glass effect edging.

The Venetian Collection of fitted furniture has 15 ranges, including the high quality Ashmore timber Shaker and the ever popular Zanzibar Wisconsin walnut doors.

Aquadi also includes freestanding furniture in the form of Ravello - a stunning collection of luxury feature units including a wall hung vanity shelf, tall storage cupboards and lift up vanity mirrors.

The bathroom collections are supported by an extensive range of accessories including illuminated mirrors, a wide range of basins, WCs and taps and the latest LED strip lighting. The entire Aquadi Collection is sourced from the finest environmentally friendly materials and is manufactured using the most efficient design techniques, making it the perfect solution for modern lifestyles.

Aquadi is available to independent retailers and merchants.

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The contemporary Lindo collection is shown here in Serano White. The shimmering gloss white doors are combined with a Taurus black laminate countertop and flush mirrored wall units. The run of modular units includes two drawer modules with handles alongside two door handleless modules using the Touch Concept.

Aquadi offers six impressive illuminated mirrors.

Shown above is Savio which uses energy efficient high definition LED lighting and is IP44 rated for bathroom installation. It comes complete with an on/off sensor switch, shaver socket and a demister pad.

The Larino walnut door is shown here in perfect harmony with the Serano Black and Serano White units.

Gloss white laminate countertops and panels have been used to create the chunky border on the modular units. Floorstanding Larino units are shown in combination with Serano White modular unit storage drawers and bi-fold units, which have been recessed into the wall.

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The Venetian Collection is ideal for modern family living and can be wall hung or floor standing. Seen here is Shaker White, which brings together the classic elegance of a Shaker style door with the light reflecting benefits of a white gloss finish.

leads the way in bathroom furniture design A hero product within the Lindo Collection, the San Marco gloss white 22mm thick door is leading the way in contemporary styling with its clean lines, sensational finish and integrated handle. This door is available on both fitted and modular furniture.

Aquadi accessories have been designed to give a premium look and feel to any bathroom through stylish and innovative finishing touches that are offered at a competitive price point. Shown above is the sit on bowl with a tall tap, illuminated mirror and glass shelf.

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12 - VADO

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SYN-200E-SB VADO's Synergie range of basin, bath and shower mixers have become a real hit with those who desire the very latest in beautiful and stylish tap design. The waterfall design spout combined with sleek minimalist body and handle make for a bold and elegant style statement in any bathroom. Recently added to the Synergie collection is a stunning version with an enclosed spout.

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ADO is a leading bathroom brassware manufacturer providing high quality taps, showers, accessories and fittings to customers across the globe. VADO has over 20 years of experience in creating and distributing innovative, stylish and high quality bathroom products for both the domestic and international markets. Every product is created and produced around the values of quality, innovation, design and service, which explains why VADO products can be found in some of the most prestigious hotel and residential developments throughout the world.

PHA-1095 Phase is a stylish, single lever range with rounded off cubic lines. This attractive, high quality and comprehensive range helps boost the company’s already strong mid-market offering.

PHO-100 Photon mixes a round stem with a flat handle and spout to give an elegant profile. Photon has been designed to fit a broad range of bathroom designs and features subtle red and blue temperature flashes to the handle, making it ideal for use in commercial premises like hotels.

ATO-184 Matching accessories add the finishing touch. Shown is the 615mm towel rail.

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ZOO-147T-RO Vado offers an impressive selection of shower valves and fittings. Shown is the single lever thermostatic bath shower mixer with diverter.

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The slimline Castaway mono basin mixer.

The Bella extended mono basin mixer.

S The Coast mono basin filler.

ince 1977 Tre Mercati has been offering the highest quality taps, showers and accessories with an emphasis on unique designs and personal customer service. This year the family run company is undergoing a facelift in the form of a rebrand and two exciting new brochures which will include thermostatic shower valves and several new ranges including a waterfall design. The rebrand is extensive and will include a range of display options to brighten up any showroom.

Contact your Area Sales Manager for more information on the details below or by email at sales@tremercati.co.uk

THERMOSTATIC VALVES Thermostatic shower valves are a welcome addition to the new brochures. Available in exposed and concealed models with the option of a two or three way built in diverter, the valves are WRAS approved and complement existing bathroom ranges. The valves are available in packs with a choice of shower kit, overhead arm and rose and auto bath filler waste to provide the complete shower solution. Shown here are the Darwin two function shower head (above) and the Lollipop concealed thermostatic valve (right).

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Additions to the best selling Axor Shower Collection with Philippe Starck include a 241mm wide waterfall bath spout that can also be positioned in the shower to provide an invigorating cascade.

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ansgrohe, the German specialist bathroom manufacturer, celebrates its 111th birthday this year. During its illustrious history, the company has acquired a reputation as one of the most innovative leaders in technology, design and sustainability. This achievement was underlined in 2012 by the International Forum Design (IF) who raised Hansgrohe’s position in the company rankings to sixth place out of the 2,000 companies listed. This puts Hansgrohe alongside brands such as Apple, Sony, Samsung and Phillips and makes them the leader by far within the bathroom sector.

Featured here are some of the latest design innovations.

Additions to the Axor Bouroullec collection

by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec make this clever range even more versatile. There are several new mixer options including different heights and new comfortable lever handles.

The original Corian and oak table that was designed as a concept by the brothers is now available as part of the collection.

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Five new models of the Croma 220 Showerpipe allow everyone to experience the pleasure of showering under a large overhead shower at an attractive price. A ball joint means that the overhead showers can be swung in the direction required, offering maximum freedom of movement.

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Minimalistic Ebro includes eight pieces for the basin, bath, bidet and kitchen and includes a single lever mono basin mixer with flip waste. The mono bath mixer offers exceptional flow rates at low pressure.

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egler Yorkshire is the manufacturer behind the renowned Francis Pegler range of brassware. The collection has recently been increased to satisfy demand. “Our aim is to provide specifiers, installers and consumers with an all round superior and stylish water flow solution for their bathrooms,” says Tap and Mixers Product Manager Mike Dickinson.

The Francis Pegler bathroom tap range has now been classified into three distinct categories – Designer, Modern and Traditional.

Each category includes a comprehensive range of taps that reflect the section they are in.

Manta features straight lines and angled corners. The rectangular spout, square handles and flat levers add a futuristic touch.

Manta is available in polished chrome and there are six pieces in the collection.

Adorn is a symphony of circles, cylinders and curves and has a wide diameter spout with a pencil slim lever control. It is available in polished chrome and the range includes a mono basin tap with click waste, a mono bath tap and a wall mounted mono tap with a click waste.

There is also a kitchen tap.

The Strata Blade has an oval shape handle and a flat spout.

This fresh and modern look has wide appeal. There are ten products in the collection.

Panacea mixers have a European look.

Fittings operate at low to medium pressure. Basin options have adjustable flow straighteners and a click waste.

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Eurocare offers the most extensive range of accessible doors, screens and enclosures in the UK.

accessible bathing made easy the eurocare retailer scheme Leading accessible bathing manufacturer Eurocare Showers is giving retailers the opportunity to tap into accessible bathing without the hassle.

• A Golden Opportunity The majority of the domestic retail market is made up of the over 65s, a group that is growing year on year. Affectionately coined ‘the grey market’, it is an established, fast growing multi-million pound industry, providing more scope than ever before for accessible bathing to be integrated into mainstream bathing.

• A fitting solution Current trends indicate that when it comes to accessible bathing consumers look for a supplier that can provide a complete service, from design through to installation. Installation can be notoriously difficult and an area many retailers wish to avoid, particularly with new or unfamiliar products.

Only a small percentage of the domestic retail market requires a specialist solution. The majority is made up of those over 65.

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• How the scheme works The scheme is simple. Those entering into the scheme will be provided with a menu of ‘installed’ product prices. These prices (subject to survey) will enable you to provide a realistic idea of cost in order for a sale to be made. You generate, control and handle your own sale at all times. All our work is fully guaranteed, and the majority of our products are now backed by a lifetime guarantee. All our approved contractors are CRB checked for additional peace of mind.

• Why Eurocare?

Eurocare is an established brand synonymous with quality. Accessible and stylish our products are at the forefront of the latest innovations and set new standards in design and ease of use. So when it comes to accessible bathing, we offer the complete package!

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There is a huge range of walk-in baths on the market which vary in terms of quality and design. All Eurocare walk-in baths come with a lifetime guarantee.

Eurocare manufactures all its baths and shower solutions right here in the UK.

Products from Eurocare are inclusively designed to be practical and stylish.

It is important to ensure that products are fitted correctly first time.

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or AKW, the specialist in independent living solutions, delivering style as well as performance is key. Adapted bathrooms have to be functional, but they can also be beautiful - as you can see from the products shown here.

AKW’s message to bathroom designers looking to create an adapted bathroom is that modern bathrooms are perfectly capable of encompassing the needs of every generation. As a manufacturer who specialises in bathrooms for the elderly and less able, they are fully in tune with modern interiors - and fully understand the importance of inclusive design. AKW strive to combine the practicalities essential to meet special needs with aesthetically pleasing styles that move away from the clinical stereotype of an adapted bathroom.

A simple solution for creating an easily accessible bathroom that will still appeal to the whole family is to replace the bath with a low-level or level access shower. This creates more space and ensures accessibility. If the bathroom is suitable, you can go for the full wet-room look - right on trend with current bathroom design - or install a level access shower tray. With time, various assistive aids may need to be incorporated into the design, but these are easily integrated into a wet-room design or level access bathroom. Additionally the inclusion of a stylish but practical shower is key to the completed bathroom, AKW have not only created a modern range but have used their expertise with the Luda® and Arka® showers to provide products which exceed the standard.

The AKW name is synonymous with innovative design, easy installation, quality and safety. The company’s products and services offer everything needed to create an adapted bathroom to ensure and enhance an independent lifestyle - and clearly demonstrate that adapted bathrooms can be beautiful.

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Specifically designed for users with sensory impairment, the Luda® S comes in a fashionable and premium silver design. Key to the consistency in performance of the Luda® S is the new IQ Smart Technology, developed by AKW to offer an extra level of temperaturecontrolling intelligence. For additional safety, it includes automatic and phased shut-down, plus safety and low pressure cut-out.

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ALL ABOUT AKW

AKW’s new mixer shower features a contemporary design, complete with an integral grab riser rail support, easy-to-use push button shower head and showering accessory shelf slider. The 1m grab riser rail can support up to 150kg. A 2m long shower hose offers extra flexibility for different ages and abilities.

AKW is a market leader in the provision of high quality showering, daily living and kitchen solutions for inclusive living.

Located in Worcestershire, AKW has 25 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing products particularly for the special needs market. The AKW name has become synonymous with innovative design, easy installation, quality and safety, providing customers with products and services that ensure and enhance an independent lifestyle.

The extensive range of specialist products includes shower trays and enclosures, shower screens, care showers, waste pumps, sanitary ware, bathroom products and mobility support products.

There are also modern kitchen ranges and accessories for people with special needs and less motor skills.

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Endless design options are available with Aqata’s flexible Spectra range. Shower screens, hinged panels, walk ins, hinged doors, recess and corner options, or three sided options. This frameless glass walk in with hinged panel creates the perfect combination of design and function, a seamless contemporary look with clear seals and Aqata’s unique waterproof bonding system which facilitates easy installation.

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elebrating over 25 years of business success, Aqata is an innovative manufacturer of superior quality shower enclosures that come with a lifetime guarantee and proudly bear the label made in the UK. Engineering-led design combines with quality workmanship and the finest materials to produce collections that bring luxury to the bathroom. Diversity is Aqata’s strength and the company produces designs from ultra contemporary to timeless classics with options to suit every bathroom. Aqata also provides a one stop shop with outstanding co-ordinating shower trays and a superb collection of polished chrome thermostatic shower valves and bathroom accessories.

The popular Spectra hinged door with inline panel is now available as a corner version as the Spectra SP458 - an eye-catching contemporary frameless enclosure. Available in four sizes, the generously wide door ensures ease of access and the side glass panel is secured with striking chrome corners to create a minimal seamless look.

Perfect for modern bathrooms, the innovative Spectra SP446C is ideal for corner areas. It features a fixed screen with a practical 360mm hinged panel that can be pulled around to offer splash protection or can be pushed back for easy access.

The Spectra SP456 has simple clean lines and stylish chrome accents and transforms a corner into a luxurious shower haven. Featuring clear spans of 8mm toughened glass and minimal detailing, the Spectra SP456 brings a sense of openness and light to maximise space.

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showering The AQUA 8 Hinge is a sleek frameless option with chrome plated zinc alloy fittings and hinges for strength and durability. Enclosures also feature a stylish towel rail.

These enclosures are available as pivot doors, bifold, quadrant or offset quadrant designs. An additional feature that will delight the installer is the unique Axis Dynamic Adjustment of wall channels for easy fitting, and alignment offering 25mm depth, X adjustment and a specially designed Aqualux key to aid fitting.

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legance, high quality and stylish design are all synonymous with the name Aqualux, the UK’s leading manufacturer of shower enclosures and bath screens. In 2012, Aqualux added to its comprehensive product portfolio with the AQUA range of enclosures, trays and screens. The brand new AQUA 8 sees the company stepping up its offer in the high end market. AQUA 8 is being launched alongside the elegant AQUA 6 and these two join the previously launched AQUA 4 entry level collection and the AQUA 30 series of slimline shower trays.

The AQUA 8 collection of enclosures is a truly luxurious option. Modern geometric styling has been applied with high end polished silver fittings that include smart metal handles with soft grip inserts. A selection of models has matching hinges and towel rails that incorporate the same water droplet shape. The fixings have all been concealed within the wall channels of each enclosure to give a striking minimalist look. AQUA 8 models feature 8mm thick 2000mm high glass panels with Aquagleam coating to repel soap scum and limescale deposits.

The AQUA 8 Roller is the second frameless option with clearly visible rollers on the top rail as a striking design feature and sprung glass guides along the bottom of the door to ensure long lasting smooth operation. This eye-catching model has a stainless steel high quality finish and is available as sliding door, quadrant or offset quadrant designs.

The AQUA 8 Glide is a semi frameless alternative. As with the Hinge and Roller designs the majority of panels for the Glide are reversible. Double wheel bearings on both the top and bottom runners deliver a satisfyingly smooth movement. Bifold, pivot, quadrant and offset quadrant options are available for the Glide model.

AQUA - a brand new range from AQUALUX

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Everything about the design and finish of the new AQUA 6 collection of mid range 6mm shower enclosures has been developed to broaden the appeal of the new AQUA range. These shower enclosures exude quality and excellence while offering a superb user experience. There is a configuration in this range to suit every bathroom.

The first Aqualux 1900mm high semi frameless surround creates a luxurious showering space with curvy details. The majority of glass panels are reversible for right hand and left hand installation and doors can be removed for cleaning. The attractive hinge mechanism on a selection of models is appealing and functional and the matching design soft grip handles are pleasantly tactile. The styling of the handles is such that when they are positioned on either side of the Aquagleam treated glass an Aqualux signature teardrop is formed. A design co-ordinated towel rail is the perfect match.

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M Matki New Illusion Quintesse with Integrated Shower Tray.

Matki New Illusion Corner with Integrated Shower Tray.

atki has introduced the New Illusion Collection. The Collection includes three impressive enclosures, a Recess door, Corner enclosure and a Quintesse. The enclosures combine minimal framing with elegant chrome details offering the beautiful illusion of showering behind frameless glass.

The 8mm solid safety glass is cleverly held in place by Matki’s Non-Slip Hinge supporting the glass time after time for a flawless closure. The beautiful new handle is the perfect compliment to the large glass panels. The Soft Return handle is not only easy to use and functional, it provides a sense of stunning continuity between hinge and handle.

The glass is innovatively recessed into the tray with a water tight seal, eliminating the need for silicon sealant along the glass and tray junction and providing a seamless look between glass and tray. The New Illusion Corner and Recess comes with integral low level tray or alternatively can be ordered to go directly on to a tiled floor or on a tray such as Matki’s new Preference Shower Tray.

One of the main features of the new Matki Preference Shower Tray is its complete adaptability and flexibility to fit into any space. Rich in ground marble, the premium quality and technologically advanced material make-up of the Matki Preference Shower Tray gives outstanding durability and a tough fully restorable surface. The tactile semi-matt finish is comfortable, luxurious and warm to the touch and blends beautifully into any bathroom design.

Matki New Illusion Recess Shower Door with Matki Preference Shower Tray.

Detail of the Glass Channel in the Tray.

Matki New Preference Bespoke Shower Tray with Cut-Out.

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The towel hanger from the Flexi-Fix Chester range.

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roydex has been a well known name in the bathroom accessories and fittings market since its beginnings in 1919.

Based in Andover, Hampshire, the Croydex headquarters occupy a five-acre site with warehousing and manufacturing facilities as well as a stunning showroom for the stylish Danish brassware brand Damixa.

For nearly a century Croydex has been designing, manufacturing and sourcing high quality fittings and accessories for the UK market.

The company’s product portfolio includes everything from shower curtains, mats, WC seats, rods and rails to sleek storage solutions, bathroom accessories and assistive products.

The new Flexi-Fix wall mounted accessory ranges from Croydex provide a new and efficient system, which is set to revolutionise the bathroom industry. Flexi-Fix is a quick and easy way of replacing wall mounted accessories with the minimum of fuss, time and mess - a great solution for a fast facelift. Simple to fit by even the most novice of DIYers, the system uses a universal bracket that means it can be used to replace the majority of existing wall mounted accessories using the same fixing holes - regardless of any differences in spacing or alignment, so there is no need to use a drill.

With Flexi-Fix there is no need to drill holes when fixing accessories to the wall for the first time. A specially formulated adhesive can be used to stick the accessory firmly in place on walls or tiles. There are eight ranges in the Flexi-Fix collection with styles to suit every bathroom from classic to contemporary.

Sleek, modern Cheadle accessories.

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Chester also includes many other accessories such as the glass shelf and the toothbrush holder shown above.

Flexi-Fix offers three foolproof ways to fit wall mounted bathroom accessories.

The Esher accessories collection.

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There are two types of Vertiline designer radiator with a flat front panel.

H the heating company launches new vasco mid-range There are four types of Bathline bathroom radiators in white, anthracite or chrome.

igh quality products that are always in stock and are backed by efficient service are prime assets for a radiator manufacturer. Vasco’s new midrange of radiators supplied by The Heating Company offer design quality at an advantageous price. They will fit every home and every budget without sacrificing the attractive design and advanced heat technology that is Vasco’s trademark features.

“This is a further upgrade of our service,” says CCO Sjacco van de Sande.

“An attractive mid-range collection combining established top sellers with exciting newcomers makes it easy to choose. The range consists of a limited selection of radiators in standard height and width dimensions, output and colours, all readily available from stock.”

Vasco is the European market leader in bathroom radiators and a top manufacturer of designer radiators. Nearly 78 percent of the total production is shipped to export markets in Europe and other countries.

Vasco uses sophisticated technology and well thought out contemporary - and essentially timeless - design to create innovative radiators that fit seamlessly into any interior.

Vasco is part of The Heating Company that manufactures a wide range of high quality heating products under the brands Vasco, Brugman, Dura, Superia, Thermic and Thor. The company HQ is in Dilsen, Belgium.

There are three types of Decoline radiators with a single or double row of tubes.

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Aqualisa has launched a new dual outlet thermostatic shower. Midas Plus is a bar valve and comes complete with a 200mm fixed drencher head and a height adjustable handset. Simple and straightforward to install, Midas Plus is the perfect choice for designers looking for an affordable, multi tasking shower for family bathrooms - and is ideal for new and replacement installations alike.

The latest addition to Aqualisa’s successful Midas family, Midas Plus has a stylish brass bodied valve that integrates temperature, flow and diverter controls, a temperature override button and the option of six, eight, nine and twelve litres per minute flow regulators.

01959 560010 www.aqualisa.co.uk

The latest product from Elite Ceramics International is the SP580, an unusually compact one piece WC that weighs just 29kg and has a projection of 580mm. It has a pre installed flush mechanism (a real boon to installers), eco friendly 4.5 litre flush option and a soft close seat. The cistern is glazed on the inside, which prevents leaks and the formation of condensation on the outside of the cistern. One piece construction gives a sleek, modern look and eliminates dirt traps between the cistern and the pan.

Everything needed comes in the box and only two connections are required. The WC is WRAS approved and is perfect for small spaces.

07518 858298 email: eliteceramics@aol.com

JIS Europe of Haywards Heath has introduced another heated towel rail into the Sussex range.

Named The Cinder, the rail is manufactured for places where space is restricted and has three horizontal rails. It is ideal for smaller bathrooms, washrooms, cloakrooms and kitchens. The radiator is 370mm by 520mm and can be used in dual fuel format or electric when the heating is off. It is made from stainless steel with a satin finish available to order. It has a 25-year guarantee.

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The Irwell open sided and Roeburn tallboys from Croydex are elegant new additions to the bathroom cabinet collection. These slimline units are 1800mm tall and just 300mm wide.

The mirror front Inwell open sided design has a high gloss finish and features easy to access shelves, Roeburn has a central open storage compartment between two mirrored door sections. Each of these sections has an internal shelf.

Both cabinets are easy to assemble and all fittings are included in the box.

01264 365881 www.croydex.com

Ideal Bathrooms has recognised the growing importance of saving water in the home in its latest issue of Create Your Ideal Bathroom. This 290-page bathroom guide brings together the industry’s leading brands in an easy to use brochure that allows consumers to compare and contrast products. It is now used by over 1,000 bathroom retailers as their showroom literature of choice to help customers to select their dream bathroom.

Water saving products are highlighted and identified by a leaf symbol. They include low volume showers, reduced flush WCs, lower volume contoured baths and flow restricted taps and mixers.

0800 634 2600 www.idealbathrooms.com

Manhattan Showers Ltd has added to its semi frameless range of shower enclosures with the Minimal Hinge door. This new door features an updated square support system. The rotating clasp has been replaced by a magnetic door catch system that gives good, positive closure. A new built in sealing membrane means there is no need to use silicone around the bottom sections, making the product ideal for use on either a tray or direct to a tiled floor.

The Minimal Hinge door is made using 8mm glass with Easi-Clean® coating and flush fit internal hinges for a totally smooth internal finish. It is available in 800, 900, 1000 and 1200mm sizes with matching 760, 800 and 900mm panels.

0845 257 9030 orders@manhattanshowers.co.uk www.manhattanshowers.co.uk

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Salamander's Home Boost has the answer Low water pressure/flow is a daily source of irritation to countless people in the UK, slow bathfill, and dribbling showers, are particularly inconvenient!

Salamander's brand-new Home Boost offers a new low cost solution to the problem. An integral microchip ensures that the 12-litre-per-minute legal limit cannot be breached via the pump. Home Boost is an intelligent pump: the software built into the unit recognizes increases in mains pressure and flow, and adjusts its assistance to the incoming mains accordingly.

Should the mains pressure and flow pick up during off peak times, and provide adequate flow and pressure, Homeboost intelligence recognizes this and switches to standby mode.

The Pioneer twin control thermostatic valve from Ultra has achieved TMV2 accreditation showing that it meets stringent anti scald and temperature control standards. The Ultra Pioneer has a patented valve body which is injection moulded in a WRAS approved material, replacing the cost and weight of traditional metals with a super strong and lightweight high grade engineering polymer. The valve is suitable for up to 25 bar pressure and temperature up to 85ºC. Made in Britain, it is highly resistant to calcium build up and features the Valquest thermostatic cartridge.

Home Boost is inexpensive and easy to install: it's compact, quiet and it's fully compliant with UK water regulations.

01282 418000 www.homeofultra.com

0845 377 9160 www.salamanderpumps.co.uk

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• Heated towel rails

• Wellbeing products

• Baths

• Shower Solutions

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