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Ideal Standard’s Silk Black Ceraplan: A bold finish for premier mixer

Continuously developed over more than two decades, Ideal Standard’s premier Ceraplan tap range combines soft lines and expert engineering.

The sleek collection is now available within the Essentials Collection in a contemporary Silk Black finish. The offering includes a selection of basin, bath and shower mixers, complemented by matching waste fittings.

Designed for the end-user, Ceraplan is available at a range of heights, from 60-250mm, putting comfort front and centre for every-day use. LightMove® smooth cartridge ensures water flow is just right and the built-in temperature limit stop eliminates risks of scalding. Equipped with Ideal Standard’s EasyFix+® system making installation quicker and easier than ever.

Suitable for low pressure, Ceraplan taps also feature a pre-fitted 5L per minute flow regulator as standard, reducing water waste. The durable FirmaFlow® ceramic cartridges also helps to provide a lifespan of 500,000 use cycles, equivalent to 10-15 years of daily use, making Ceraplan a staple in long-lasting bathrooms.

Back to Black

GROHE extends flush plate range to include models available in new Phantom Black finish.

GROHE’s Skate flush plate models are now available in the new Phantom Black finish which has been made with a three-layer lacquer, providing the deepest of matte black finishes. The new flush plates allow for greater choice when it comes to bathroom personalisation, with matte black continuing to be popular.

New Armitage Shanks product guide available for trade

Armitage Shanks are releasing a new edition of the Commercial RMI (Repair, Maintenance & Improvement)product guide. Available in May, it provides an insight on the latest solutions for trade. The Armitage Shanks booklet is designed to help trade counter teams and installers find the information they need to complete their projects. The booklet contains useful data and specs on washroom solutions used within repair, maintenance & improvement in the nondomestic market, including commercial offices, hospitals, entertainment & leisure, schools and more.

The Skate flush plate range provides a sleek finish & pairs with the GROHE Rapid SL frame for a supreme WC system. The Rapid SL installation frame enhances design opportunity in the bathroom as it can be fitted to stud and brick walls. The frames are Quiet Mark Approved® and also provide water-saving functions when paired with dual flush plates. Find out more at idealbathrooms.com

Whether it is upgrading a tap, replacing a toilet or specifying a complete washroom, all the products needed and their related parts can be found in the guide. For more detailed information, QR codes can also be found alongside each product in the booklet. There are also indicators to show the products that are available from stock at Ideal Bathrooms. For more information visit idealspec.co.uk

The modern solution to tiles

Panelstyle PVC wall and ceiling panelling is an attractive, cost effective alternative to tiles, paint or wallpaper. It is 100% waterproof, quick and easy to fit available in a range of thickness’s and panel size to suit every bathroom budget and application. Choose from over 50 décors across three different ranges.

Designed for walls, Splashpanel is a stylish and cost effective alternative to tiles. Panels are 100% waterproof - making them perfect for showers, bathrooms and wetrooms. Choose from exclusive Premium designs and a range of Narrow panels for those smaller spaces. Fast and easy to fit, Proplas panels are ideal for walls and ceilings. Pick the patterns and textures to suit any style and create the bathroom design you’re looking for. Finally, the Proplas Tile range offers 3 tile effect wall products, providing all the great looks of traditional tiling without the mess and maintenance.