Appolgies to any customers who have had to wait for the curtains - this was due to a delay in the supply of curtain material from the German manufacturer.
Showing posts with label shower curtain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shower curtain. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Outasight Shower Curtains Back In Stock
We have just been informed that Outasight shower curtains are back in stock with the manufacturers - a week earlier than initially thought. After working through the back orders normal deliveries should resume week commencing 01.02.10
Appolgies to any customers who have had to wait for the curtains - this was due to a delay in the supply of curtain material from the German manufacturer.
Appolgies to any customers who have had to wait for the curtains - this was due to a delay in the supply of curtain material from the German manufacturer.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wet Or Dry?
We quite often get asked if the curtain of the Outasight needs to be put away wet or dry.
The answer is that it can be stowed wet or dry.
The curtain material is impregnated with acrylic to stop mould growing in the curtain material but mold can still grow on the surface. After a number weeks or months you might start to see the odd small spot of mildew appearing. The curtain is designed to be used in conjunction with the recommended cleaner, Dettol Mould & Midlew Spray which will erradicate the spots and treat the curtain at the same time. The curtain needs a quick spray once or twice a month as shown in the video on the following page: http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/out-vid3.php
I have found that the dryer you put the shower curtain away the longer you go between sprays - the only downside is that it is marginally more difficult to stow when dry (this is not really an issue once you are used to the process).
The answer is that it can be stowed wet or dry.
The curtain material is impregnated with acrylic to stop mould growing in the curtain material but mold can still grow on the surface. After a number weeks or months you might start to see the odd small spot of mildew appearing. The curtain is designed to be used in conjunction with the recommended cleaner, Dettol Mould & Midlew Spray which will erradicate the spots and treat the curtain at the same time. The curtain needs a quick spray once or twice a month as shown in the video on the following page: http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/out-vid3.php
I have found that the dryer you put the shower curtain away the longer you go between sprays - the only downside is that it is marginally more difficult to stow when dry (this is not really an issue once you are used to the process).
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tiled Bath Ends
Some baths are installed in such a way that the end of the bath does not fit against a wall. The "gap" is then taken up by boxwork with the surface covered in ceramic tiles. This can prove reasonably successful if the bath is used purely for bathing but less so if a shower is to be used over this end of the bath.
If a small masonry wall is created to fill the gap then this can work quite successfully but a timber framed box covered with plywood or plasterboard can be problematic. Any slight movement in the bath can caused the grout to crack. This can lead to water ingress and damage to the underlying area. The damage can take place for some time before it becomes aparent as the box effectively covers up what is going on underneath. Also water can remain on the surface without draining away which can mould to grow in the grout which can evetually lead to its failiure.
We were recently asked if an Outasight concealed shower curtain could be used in such a situation. It could, but there are few provisos.
The Outasight should be watertight along the tiled area. If the bath is slightly lower than this level there will be a small gap underneath the curtain where the tiled area ends and the bath begins. You could use a fillet of silicone to prevent water from escaping underneath at this point.
If the tiled is level with the bath the joint between the tiles and the bath will usually mean that there is a slight "trough" which can hold water and cause the grout to turn mouldy. It can also conduct water under the Outasight shower curtain and lead to leaks.
If the tiled area is lower than the bath then showring is not recommended at all as the water landing on this area cannot drain into the bath.
Our overiding advice would be to re-site the bath against the end wall rather than try and fill the gap.
If a small masonry wall is created to fill the gap then this can work quite successfully but a timber framed box covered with plywood or plasterboard can be problematic. Any slight movement in the bath can caused the grout to crack. This can lead to water ingress and damage to the underlying area. The damage can take place for some time before it becomes aparent as the box effectively covers up what is going on underneath. Also water can remain on the surface without draining away which can mould to grow in the grout which can evetually lead to its failiure.
We were recently asked if an Outasight concealed shower curtain could be used in such a situation. It could, but there are few provisos.
The Outasight should be watertight along the tiled area. If the bath is slightly lower than this level there will be a small gap underneath the curtain where the tiled area ends and the bath begins. You could use a fillet of silicone to prevent water from escaping underneath at this point.
If the tiled is level with the bath the joint between the tiles and the bath will usually mean that there is a slight "trough" which can hold water and cause the grout to turn mouldy. It can also conduct water under the Outasight shower curtain and lead to leaks.
If the tiled area is lower than the bath then showring is not recommended at all as the water landing on this area cannot drain into the bath.
Our overiding advice would be to re-site the bath against the end wall rather than try and fill the gap.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
April 08 Special Offers
This months we have a special offer on Mosaic wall panels and also the Outasight concealed shower curtain system.
Mosaic panels are sold in packs of 4 and are usually ££51.96 per pack but they are currently on promotion for just £39.96 per pack. Prices include VAT but carriage is extra (see our carriage page for details)
The above image shows both the mosaic tile effect wall panels together with a chrome Outasight (click to enlarge)
This image is taken from our customer gallery - the customer previously had a bath shower screen but also had to use it in conjunction with a shower curtain as the screen did not stretch far enough along the bath (see the following image)
As can be seen the installation of both wall panelling and the Outasight has made a big difference in the appearance of the bathroom. When not in use the Outasight is extremely neat, consisting of a slim chrome-effect box on the wall which opens out to provide a very large showering area (see the following image)
This shows the curtain only half open but it still offers a greater showering area than was offered by the shower screen alone.
Mosaic panels are sold in packs of 4 and are usually ££51.96 per pack but they are currently on promotion for just £39.96 per pack. Prices include VAT but carriage is extra (see our carriage page for details)
The above image shows both the mosaic tile effect wall panels together with a chrome Outasight (click to enlarge)
This image is taken from our customer gallery - the customer previously had a bath shower screen but also had to use it in conjunction with a shower curtain as the screen did not stretch far enough along the bath (see the following image)
As can be seen the installation of both wall panelling and the Outasight has made a big difference in the appearance of the bathroom. When not in use the Outasight is extremely neat, consisting of a slim chrome-effect box on the wall which opens out to provide a very large showering area (see the following image)
This shows the curtain only half open but it still offers a greater showering area than was offered by the shower screen alone.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Can An Outasight Be Used With A Corner Bath
Outasights can be used with a corner bath but they are not ideal - the Outasight was designed to be used with a straight bath.
If you do fit an Outasight on a corner bath the shower curtain can end up dangling in mid-air - depending on how straight the side on the bath is before it starts to curve.
The above diagram shows the arm in the open position and highlights the problem: if you fit the unit nearer to the outside of the bath it gives you no protection; if you fit the unit inboard (as shown) the curtain end up dangling in mid-air. A power shower would make this type of installation more problematic as the force of water would cause the shower curtain to flap.
There are some folding shower screens available that are suitable for use on corner baths. Their hinge mechanisms allow them to open to more than 180deg so that they can follow the curve of the bath. Most folding shower screens cannot do this but there are some available on the market that can.
If you do fit an Outasight on a corner bath the shower curtain can end up dangling in mid-air - depending on how straight the side on the bath is before it starts to curve.
The above diagram shows the arm in the open position and highlights the problem: if you fit the unit nearer to the outside of the bath it gives you no protection; if you fit the unit inboard (as shown) the curtain end up dangling in mid-air. A power shower would make this type of installation more problematic as the force of water would cause the shower curtain to flap.
There are some folding shower screens available that are suitable for use on corner baths. Their hinge mechanisms allow them to open to more than 180deg so that they can follow the curve of the bath. Most folding shower screens cannot do this but there are some available on the market that can.
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