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INSTALLATION TIPS
SONAS also gets products independently tested to match the performance standards. And whilst we do what we can to ensure the quality of our products, it is equally as important that the products are installed correctly.
The importance of the installer
When embarking on a bathroom makeover, one of the most important things to consider is who you will get to install your bathroom – make your design a reality. Installation is key to a quality end product, and finding a qualified installer who knows what they are doing is a must, according to Quality and Compliance manager Gavin McGarry.
McGarry oversees the quality and compliance checks on all products introduced to the market by SONAS Bathrooms. The products undergo rigorous testing to guarantee that they meet the necessary CE & UKCA standards.
“Everyone has an expectation that their bathroom will be installed to a standard of quality, and so they should. However, this is not always the case, as some people often take on the project themselves or engage with someone who is not trained and qualified in the area. You’re going to invest a lot of time and money in your design and products. My advice would be to make sure that you invest the same amount in your installation.”
Working with a qualified installer has many benefits. As specialists, installers have plenty of experience with bathroom installs and can quickly identify and fix problems.
They can help you with your design and layout, offering advice on what products will work with your home heating and water systems. They can work to a specific timeline, ensuring your project stays on track, and more importantly within your budget.
“We often see issues that arise out of poor installation. It’s a shame, because consumers have invested so much time, energy and finance into their homes. So, what they thought they were saving initially, ends up costing more retrospectively to fix the issues.”
Design, Product and Installation – the holy trinity of quality bathrooms.
Installers Tip – SEAL It!
Tomas Walsh of Walsh Tiling and Bathrooms has been fitting quality bathrooms for over ten years now. We asked him what advice he would give to homeowners when they are undertaking a bathroom refurb project.
“We’re doing multiple installs every week, and we see so many different designs based on our client’s individuality and personal choice. One thing we always do and would advise any homeowner considering a bathroom refurb, is to ensure that you use a quality seal around wet areas, such as shower trays and baths, assuring protection from leaks, further down the line”.
SONAS launched their own sealing product, the SONAS Safe Seal last year. SONAS Safe Seal is innovative in its design by using a taller membrane that combines two multiaxial polymer layers that are reinforced with a textile woven fleece and an extruded butyl adhesive tape. The added advantage of the two polymer multiaxial layers ensures a dual seal, one at the back and on the top of the shower tray or bathtub. The product is a firm favourite with installers and is available nationwide.
