What to consider when selecting a shower
If you enjoy luxurious showers, put the effort in now. There’s more to a shower than running water. You want it to be warm, watertight and easy to clean, as well as being a nice feature in your bathroom. Consider every little detail. It will be worth it.
We really want to help you have a good shower. That’s why we have a great product range. We did say there was a lot to consider! All these things work together to create a perfect showering experience.
Clever choices mean you can have a shower that looks stunning and is hassle free. The right grates can reduce water pooling. Special glass treatments can minimise soap scum. Frameless screens can unclutter your space, and stylish tapware can make your bathroom a place you look forward to visiting every day.
Tips for selecting a shower
If you have kids
You may want a hob – a raised edge – to prevent water flooding the bathroom if kids cover or block the drain.
Check and measure your space
Some bathrooms, particularly in apartments, have a bulkhead, which lowers the ceiling height. Make sure the shower or frame will fit.
Also make sure your shower screen is the correct size to ensure water doesn’t go everywhere. For example, single panel screens may be too short, so you may need an option that incorporates a door.
If you want a dual or twin shower
You may need to run more pipes from the hot water system to the showers, if you plan on using two at the same time without reduced pressure. One thing to consider is whether your hot water unit can service two showers at once.
Incorporate glass protection
Some shower screens have addon glass protection to reduce the build-up of soap scum and to make glass easier to clean. Some glass already has it incorporated. This is a worthwhile investment, especially if you have hard water, because the extra minerals can build up on the screen. We also recommend house filters, which provide filtered water for the whole house.
If you need grab rails or a ledge
Even if you don’t need these now, you might need them later. They’re great for kids and for people who require assisted living.
Make sure there is a good
water seal
Better quality shower screens will provide a better quality water seal. Frameless showers may leak water through the gaps between the glass and tiles unless a drip strip is added. High tile tray lips provide a good water seal.
Involve your tiler for frameless screens
Shower glass can be concealed directly into the wall without brackets, which looks great. The fixtures that are required to do this, must be provided to your tiler before the tiling starts.
Consider storage
An integrated niche or shower shelf is a practical option for shower storage and quick access to your shower products! A shower shelf or niche are built in to your wall, so you’ll need to think about your design and tile type to ensure your storage is the right size for your products and sits in the most practical part of your shower space.
Compact Dual Showers.
Product code 165734 Style Winton
Chrome
Round
Product code 167783
Winton
Black
Product code 202987 Style Winton
Brushed Nickel
Product code 165739 Style Winton
Chrome
Product code 167784
Winton
Black
Product code 202988 Style Winton
Brushed Nickel
Square
Dual Showers.
Hand Showers.
Armada Hand Shower
4 Function Chrome
Product code 133384
Style Armada
Colour Chrome
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S09568
Projix Hand Shower
5 Function Chrome
Product code 166160
Style Projix
Colour Chrome
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S13713
Rail Showers.
code 166161
Wall Showers.
3 Function Chrome Armada Wall Shower Chrome
Product code 082582
Style Armada
Colour Chrome
WELS 3 Star 9L.min Reg. S18336
Product code 275302
Style Armada
Colour Chrome
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S18590
Product code 133344
Style Atlanta
Chrome
3 Star 9L/min Reg. S09842
Product code 133409
Style Malaney
Chrome
Round Rose
3 Star 9L/min Reg. S09538
Product code 133410
Style Malaney
Chrome
Square Rose
3 Star 9L/min Reg. S09535
Projix Wall Shower
3 Function Chrome
Product code 203068
Style Projix
Colour Chrome
Shape Round
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S18330
Projix Wall Shower
3 Function Black
Product code 203069
Style Projix
Colour Black
Shape Round
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S18330
Shower
3
Function Chrome
Product code 203070
Style Alpha
Colour Chrome
Shape Round
Raven Wall Shower
3 Function Black
Product code 203071
Style Raven
Colour Black
Shape Round
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S18332 Alpha Wall
WELS 3 Star 9L/min Reg. S18331
Rose Showers.
Edge II Shower Rose
Chrome Edge II Shower Rose
Shower Arms.
Shower Arm Ceiling
Mount Straight Square
Rail 200mm Chrome
Product code 168629
Colour Chrome
Mount Dropper 200mm
Shape Square Rail, Square Flange
Shower Arm Ceiling
Mount Straight Square
Rail 200mm Black
Product code 168630
Colour Black
Mount Dropper 200mm
Shape Square Rail, Square Flange
Shower Arm Ceiling
Mount Straight Round Rail 300mm Black
Product code 168637
Colour Black
Mount Dropper 300mm
Shape Round Rail, Round Flange
Shower Arm Ceiling Mount Straight Round Rail 300mm Brushed Nickel
Product code 290635
Colour Brushed Nickel
Mount Dropper 300mm
Shape Round Rail, Round Flange
code 168631
code 168632
Shower Arm Ceiling
Mount Straight Round
Rail 450mm Chrome
Product code 168638
Colour Chrome
Mount Dropper 450mm
Shape Round Rail, Round Flange
Shower Arm Ceiling
Mount Straight Round
Rail 450mm Black
Product code 168639
Colour Black
Mount Dropper 450mm
Shape Round Rail, Round Flange
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Written measurements and line drawing measurements vary and should be verified. Variation in measurements exists due to manufacturing process, installation type and product differentiation.