We have just added all of the Outasight spares to our shopping cart system.
Click here if you need to order a replacement shower curtain or any of the components that make up the Outasight.
We hope to add an exploded view of the Outasight so that you can see which bits are which - this should make product selection a bit easier. In the meantime if you have any problems please give us a ring.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Magic Black
The UK importers of Decos wall panels, Consortias, are currently out of stock of Magic Black panels. Decos in Belgium are running more of this profile next week and stock should be available in the UK for delivery week commencing 27th November.
Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.
UPDATE 24.11.06 - now back in stock
Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.
UPDATE 24.11.06 - now back in stock
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Outasight Offer
We have a special free delivery offer running until Christmas on the Outasight cocealed shower curtain system.
This offer applies to deliveries to the UK mainland only - see the following page for more details or click the image above FREE DELIVERY
This offer applies to deliveries to the UK mainland only - see the following page for more details or click the image above FREE DELIVERY
We're Only Human!
A customer has just pointed out that our website is out of date. We asked what she meant and it turns out that we have put the wrong graphic on our site for our November special offers - we had the April graphic showing.
This has now been ammended to show the correct image highlighting our extended offer on our Mosaic wall panels.
Sorry for any confusion caused - this only applied to the graphic, any orders placed during November have been charged at the correct sale price of £9.99
This has now been ammended to show the correct image highlighting our extended offer on our Mosaic wall panels.
Sorry for any confusion caused - this only applied to the graphic, any orders placed during November have been charged at the correct sale price of £9.99
Friday, November 10, 2006
Cold Weather Conditions
As the temperatures are starting to drop we thought we'd remind you about keeping your panels inside to get to room temperature before attempting to cut them. This makes them less brittle than cutting them when they freezing cold.
Also, keep any panel adhesive at room temperature as it can start to get very thick when cold making it difficult to squeeze out and putting extra strain on your skeleton gun.
Also, keep any panel adhesive at room temperature as it can start to get very thick when cold making it difficult to squeeze out and putting extra strain on your skeleton gun.
Christmas Closing
We're not too keen on mentioning Christmas in November but we've already been asked by our suppliers if we have decided on our Christmas shutdown period.
We haven't finalised the exact dates yet but we will more than likely be closing at 3.00pm on Wed 20th Dec and will re-open on Wed 3rd Jan (I believe Mon 1st & Tues 2nd are Bank Holidays).
If these dates change we wil post notification.
We haven't finalised the exact dates yet but we will more than likely be closing at 3.00pm on Wed 20th Dec and will re-open on Wed 3rd Jan (I believe Mon 1st & Tues 2nd are Bank Holidays).
If these dates change we wil post notification.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Gallery Update
We have added quite afew new images to our customer gallery including a very nice shower refurbishment by Mr Cave of Reading.
Mineral Beige Tile Marble was used from our Grosfillex range of waterproof panelling and it has transformed the room - see the gallery for more before and after shots.
Mineral Beige Tile Marble was used from our Grosfillex range of waterproof panelling and it has transformed the room - see the gallery for more before and after shots.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Mould Free Grout and Sealant
We recently came across two products that looked interesting in that they both have been manufacturered to incorporate Microban, an antibacterial material that can be added to products to make them mould free.
The products in question were grout and silicone sealant - both products that can be adversely affected by mould growth (although faulty application/installation can also be a major cause of these types of products failing).
The grout is made by BAL - details can be found on their website at www.building-adhesives.com (look under rthe catalogue section of the BAL pages)
The silicone is Forever White by Everbuild - details on www.everbuild.co.uk
The products in question were grout and silicone sealant - both products that can be adversely affected by mould growth (although faulty application/installation can also be a major cause of these types of products failing).
The grout is made by BAL - details can be found on their website at www.building-adhesives.com (look under rthe catalogue section of the BAL pages)
The silicone is Forever White by Everbuild - details on www.everbuild.co.uk
Discontinued Lines
There is still some product left with the UK importers of a few of the recently deleted Grosfillex wall panels.
Evol 3000 Satin White is still available at the time of posting as is Ambiance Natural Wood.
There are also some panels availble that we have never sold via the web site namely Evol 2000 in Grey Marble, Beige Marble, Peach Marble and Gren Marble. These are 250mm wide boards, 2.7m long and come in at £12.99 per panel. A flush effect version of Ambiance Pink Marble is also available.
Baltic Blue, Evol 2000 Dark Blue and Mineral Turquoise are now depleted and we will alter the web site to refelct this.
Evol 3000 Satin White is still available at the time of posting as is Ambiance Natural Wood.
There are also some panels availble that we have never sold via the web site namely Evol 2000 in Grey Marble, Beige Marble, Peach Marble and Gren Marble. These are 250mm wide boards, 2.7m long and come in at £12.99 per panel. A flush effect version of Ambiance Pink Marble is also available.
Baltic Blue, Evol 2000 Dark Blue and Mineral Turquoise are now depleted and we will alter the web site to refelct this.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Outasight Spares List
We have now been selling the Outasight concealed bath shower screen for nearly three years. Up until now we have had very little call for spares for the product but obvioulsy nothing lasts forever and we know that customers are going to require spares for their Outasights at some point.
Following a meeting with Outasight last week we have now been given a price list for spares - we will be completely re-vamping the web site in the next few weeks and will be adding the spares to our shopping cart system. In the meantime just give us a ring if you require any spares.
Retail price incl. V.A.T.
Strut £25.00
Curtain £39.99
End cap £4.99
Strut bit £4.99
Hinge £7.99
Curtain clip £4.99
Magnet £5.99
Curtain pole £9.99
Plastic strip £5.99
(for end of replacement curtain if not saved out of original curtain)
Following a meeting with Outasight last week we have now been given a price list for spares - we will be completely re-vamping the web site in the next few weeks and will be adding the spares to our shopping cart system. In the meantime just give us a ring if you require any spares.
Retail price incl. V.A.T.
Strut £25.00
Curtain £39.99
End cap £4.99
Strut bit £4.99
Hinge £7.99
Curtain clip £4.99
Magnet £5.99
Curtain pole £9.99
Plastic strip £5.99
(for end of replacement curtain if not saved out of original curtain)
Monday, September 04, 2006
Gallery Revamp
We've had a large number of Outasight customers that have sent in photos for our Customer Gallery so we have had to completely revamp it to fit in all the images and tidy up the appearance.
Some of the customers have done a superb job of remodelling their bathrooms as can be seen by the following examples.
The neat, minimal appearance of many of the rooms has not been spolied by installing a shower curtain or bath shower screen - the Outasight is certainly the right choice to maintain a clean, uncluttered look.
Some of the customers have done a superb job of remodelling their bathrooms as can be seen by the following examples.
The neat, minimal appearance of many of the rooms has not been spolied by installing a shower curtain or bath shower screen - the Outasight is certainly the right choice to maintain a clean, uncluttered look.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Tinto Wall Panelling Range Extended
We have just added two more colours to the Tinto range of decorative wall panelling.
This versatile panel is suitable for use in a variety of different rooms around the house. Its matt finish means it will not look out of place in the bedroom, living room or dining room while its waterproof structure means that it is still perfectly suitable for use in bathrooms and showers.
As well as adding two more colours we have introduced a special offer across the Tinto range with the panels now available at just £9.49 per panel (plus carriage).
This versatile panel is suitable for use in a variety of different rooms around the house. Its matt finish means it will not look out of place in the bedroom, living room or dining room while its waterproof structure means that it is still perfectly suitable for use in bathrooms and showers.
As well as adding two more colours we have introduced a special offer across the Tinto range with the panels now available at just £9.49 per panel (plus carriage).
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Cork Tiles
A customer has just asked us if it is possible to fix the panels over cork tiles - I've never tried this so I'm not exactly sure.
The panels will go up over anything - the only thing you have to be concerned about in this instance is that you are relying on the adhesive sticking to the cork tile, and the the cork tile sticking to the wall. If they are still fixed solidly then there should be no problem. Also, each panel holds the next panel in place so it's not so much of an issue as it would be with other forms of wall covering.
You could also mechanically secret-fix some of the panels (staple gun on plasterboard, screws on masonry) to back-up the adhesive. Any bathroom accessories fitted throught the panels will also act as mechanical fixings.
The panels will go up over anything - the only thing you have to be concerned about in this instance is that you are relying on the adhesive sticking to the cork tile, and the the cork tile sticking to the wall. If they are still fixed solidly then there should be no problem. Also, each panel holds the next panel in place so it's not so much of an issue as it would be with other forms of wall covering.
You could also mechanically secret-fix some of the panels (staple gun on plasterboard, screws on masonry) to back-up the adhesive. Any bathroom accessories fitted throught the panels will also act as mechanical fixings.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Clearance Line
Decos have produced two versions of their Spaceline range of panelling: a 250mm wide flush fit board and a 333mm wide v-groove board.
The smaller board has proved to be much more popular than the larger panel and so decos have taken the decision to stop producing the larger size. We have therefore started a promotion on the Spaceline 333 range which will run until the current stocks are exhausted.
The 250mm wide panels will continue to be made (which is a relief as it is our most popular panel!)
If you are unfamiliar with v-groove or flush fit joints please visit our main website as there are pages highlighting the differences. They can be seen at:
http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/help-flush.php
http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/help-vgroove.php
The smaller board has proved to be much more popular than the larger panel and so decos have taken the decision to stop producing the larger size. We have therefore started a promotion on the Spaceline 333 range which will run until the current stocks are exhausted.
The 250mm wide panels will continue to be made (which is a relief as it is our most popular panel!)
If you are unfamiliar with v-groove or flush fit joints please visit our main website as there are pages highlighting the differences. They can be seen at:
http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/help-flush.php
http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/help-vgroove.php
Spaceline Jade Added
We have added a fifth colour to the Spaceline range of panels - Jade.
This is a green marble effect panel and ties in niceley with the other marble Spaceline colours and will be sold at the same low price as the rest of the range.
We are expecting this to be a very popular choice, at present the only other colour in the Decos range is the Firenze Jad and Orion Lugano.
This is a green marble effect panel and ties in niceley with the other marble Spaceline colours and will be sold at the same low price as the rest of the range.
We are expecting this to be a very popular choice, at present the only other colour in the Decos range is the Firenze Jad and Orion Lugano.
Ceiling Panelling Infill Strips Added
We have just added Silver and Gold effect infill strips for use in conjunction with our Labo ceiling panelling.
These are narrow self adhesive strips designed to fit in-between each panel and give a reflective highlight, breaking up the large expanse of plain white. Being self adhesive they are easy to fit and are available in 2.7m lengths in Silver or Gold effect finish.
These are narrow self adhesive strips designed to fit in-between each panel and give a reflective highlight, breaking up the large expanse of plain white. Being self adhesive they are easy to fit and are available in 2.7m lengths in Silver or Gold effect finish.
More On Fixing Spotlights
Up until this week we had never had a problem with spotlights being fixed through our ceiling panels but one customer has experienced a problem with his particular installation.
He had fitted the panels to an upstairs ceiling but had not allowed any ventilation behind the spotlights. This meant that the heat generated by the spotlights had nowhere to dissipate and as a consequence was starting to degrade the panels. He is in the process of ensuring the lights have adequate ventilation behind them and we are awaiting his report on whether this has cured the problem.
Spotlights can be fitted to our panels providing they do not subject the panels to more than 60deg c. Unfortunately this is not the kind of information that spotlight manufacturers tend to provide so we can only state that apart from the case mentioned above, we have never had a problem reported to us regarding the installation of spotlights (and we have been selling this type of panelling for over 15 years).
He had fitted the panels to an upstairs ceiling but had not allowed any ventilation behind the spotlights. This meant that the heat generated by the spotlights had nowhere to dissipate and as a consequence was starting to degrade the panels. He is in the process of ensuring the lights have adequate ventilation behind them and we are awaiting his report on whether this has cured the problem.
Spotlights can be fitted to our panels providing they do not subject the panels to more than 60deg c. Unfortunately this is not the kind of information that spotlight manufacturers tend to provide so we can only state that apart from the case mentioned above, we have never had a problem reported to us regarding the installation of spotlights (and we have been selling this type of panelling for over 15 years).
Friday, July 14, 2006
More Gallery Photos
The first of several updates of our customer photo gallery has just been undertaken - and there are quite a few more to come...
Mr Walters of broxbourne sent in some photos of his shower cubicle. This particular installation is very typical use for our wall panels and a lot of our sales are to customers using the cladding for this purpose.
The following images show a before and after shot of Mr Walters' shower cubicle highlighting the very neat finish that you can achieve using this form of shower wall panelling.
We have just created a new shower wall panelling page with more details on this particular type of installation.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Outasight Back In Stock
The Outasight is now back in stock - although there is a bit of a delay due the amount of back orders generated while the item was out of stock, due to the shower curtain material delay from Germany.
This situation should be remedied within the next week or so (just in time for our Summer shutdown!)
This situation should be remedied within the next week or so (just in time for our Summer shutdown!)
Monday, June 26, 2006
Fixing Ceiling Panels
When fixing ceiling panels it is usually best to use a combination of adhesive and staples (if the sub-surface if suitable for staples). To make sure the first panel stays in place you can apply Gripfill / No More Nails etc using the "contact adhesive" method using .
Test your panel to make sure it fits, put blobs of adhesive on the back of the panel, fit the panel into place and then remove it. You will then have some adhesive on the ceiling and some on the back of the panel. Leave the adhesive go tacky and the re-fit the panel - you should get an instant "grab" from the adhesive.
Alternatively you can use laths or bamboo sprung into place to hold the panels while the adhesive sets (use a piece of scrap panel or plywood to ensure the wood doesn't mark the panel).
Test your panel to make sure it fits, put blobs of adhesive on the back of the panel, fit the panel into place and then remove it. You will then have some adhesive on the ceiling and some on the back of the panel. Leave the adhesive go tacky and the re-fit the panel - you should get an instant "grab" from the adhesive.
Alternatively you can use laths or bamboo sprung into place to hold the panels while the adhesive sets (use a piece of scrap panel or plywood to ensure the wood doesn't mark the panel).
Monday, June 19, 2006
Bathroom Marquee Summer Shutdown
The Bathroom Marquee wil be closing on 3pm on Friday 21st July for two weeks. We will re-open on Monday 7th August.
Please ensure orders are placed well in advance of this date to ensure any problems that arise can be dealt with before we close.
Our online store will still be up and running while we are closed if you want to place any orders - they will be processed on our return.
Please ensure orders are placed well in advance of this date to ensure any problems that arise can be dealt with before we close.
Our online store will still be up and running while we are closed if you want to place any orders - they will be processed on our return.
Outasight Summer Shutdown
Outasight are now on their Summer shutdown and will reopen in the last week of June.
The outstanding delivery of the curtain material from Geramny is expected during the stop and they will be working flat out on their return to clear the backlog of orders.
The outstanding delivery of the curtain material from Geramny is expected during the stop and they will be working flat out on their return to clear the backlog of orders.
Outasight Summer Shutdown
Outasight are now on thir Summer shutdwon and will reopen in thelast week of June.
The outstanding delivery of the curtain material from Geramny is expected during the stop and they will be working flat out on their return to clear the backlog of orders.
The outstanding delivery of the curtain material from Geramny is expected during the stop and they will be working flat out on their return to clear the backlog of orders.
Photo Gallery
We have been busy with several site updates recently and while concentrating on that a pile of new images has built up from customers sending in their photos for our gallery.
We shall be wading through them later this week and adding the photos as soon as we can.
There some very nice additions to our already large collection includinh some very nice Outasight photos and loads of wall panelling shots.
We shall be wading through them later this week and adding the photos as soon as we can.
There some very nice additions to our already large collection includinh some very nice Outasight photos and loads of wall panelling shots.
Wall Panelling Uses
As well as being used extensively in bathrooms and showers wall panelling can be used in other rooms - and not just in the house.
We regularly get request from people looking to fit it inside caravans, motor homes and boats. Its lightweight construction and ease of installation make it the ideal choice n small confined spaces and the fact that it is maintenance free comes as an added bonus. We shall be adding some photos from a customer who used in in the head (shower room) and galley of his boat.
We have also sold wall panelling for use around swimming pools and one customer used it for the surround of a hot tub. The hot tub was sited indoors - this was important as our panels are designed for interior use only and can suffer from UV damage if used outdoors.
We regularly get request from people looking to fit it inside caravans, motor homes and boats. Its lightweight construction and ease of installation make it the ideal choice n small confined spaces and the fact that it is maintenance free comes as an added bonus. We shall be adding some photos from a customer who used in in the head (shower room) and galley of his boat.
We have also sold wall panelling for use around swimming pools and one customer used it for the surround of a hot tub. The hot tub was sited indoors - this was important as our panels are designed for interior use only and can suffer from UV damage if used outdoors.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Outasight Delivery Delays
Due to delivery delays from the German shower curtain material supplers and huge demand following the Ideal Home Ehxibition the Outasight is currently out of stock.
We have been told that stock will be made available as soon as the material arrives with the manufacturers but the situation is further compounded by the fact that Outasight will be shut themselves 16th June until 3rd July for their Summer shutdown. This could result in orders not getting despatched until week commencing 3rd July.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused by these delays but unfortunately they are outside our control.
We have been told that stock will be made available as soon as the material arrives with the manufacturers but the situation is further compounded by the fact that Outasight will be shut themselves 16th June until 3rd July for their Summer shutdown. This could result in orders not getting despatched until week commencing 3rd July.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused by these delays but unfortunately they are outside our control.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Trade Users
We have completely re-vamped our trade page to account for the different stypes of trade user of our panels - you can see the page at http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/trade.htm
Theere are several different categories of trade customer split into the following sections:
Installers of our wall panelling
General Builder
House Builder
Property Developer
Plumber
Bathroom Installer
Kitchen Fitter
Double Glazing
Decorator
Tiler
Specifiers
Architect
Interior Designer
Bathroom Designer
Kitchen Designer
Housing Association
Drawing Office
Spatial Design
Trade Users
Hotel
Sports Club
Leisure Centre
Swimming Pool
Golf Club
Local Authority
Hospital
Schools
Guest House
Stockists
Bathroom Showroom
Kitchen Showroom
Builders Merchant
DIY Store
Plumbers Merchant
Distributors
Bathroom Disributor
Kitchen Distributor
UPVC Distributor
Flooring Distributor
Laminate Distributor
Theere are several different categories of trade customer split into the following sections:
Installers of our wall panelling
General Builder
House Builder
Property Developer
Plumber
Bathroom Installer
Kitchen Fitter
Double Glazing
Decorator
Tiler
Specifiers
Architect
Interior Designer
Bathroom Designer
Kitchen Designer
Housing Association
Drawing Office
Spatial Design
Trade Users
Hotel
Sports Club
Leisure Centre
Swimming Pool
Golf Club
Local Authority
Hospital
Schools
Guest House
Stockists
Bathroom Showroom
Kitchen Showroom
Builders Merchant
DIY Store
Plumbers Merchant
Distributors
Bathroom Disributor
Kitchen Distributor
UPVC Distributor
Flooring Distributor
Laminate Distributor
Monday, April 10, 2006
The Bathroom Marquee - Easter closing
The Bathroom Marquee will be shut on Good Friday and will re-open on Wednesday 19th April after th Easter Weekend.
Fixing Wall Panels Over Wallpaper
We regularly get asked if it is possible to install the panels over wallpaper. It is possible - but it depends on the underlying structure of the wall.
If you have plasterboard walls the panels can be attached using a mechanical fixing. The best way would be to use a staple gun and secret-fix the panels through the tongue:
If you stick the panels to the wall you are relying on the adhesive bonding to the paper and the paper bonding to the wall - so effectively you are relying on wallpaper paste! It would be better to try and scrape off some of the paper (you don't have to be very fussy about this) and stick directly to the wall.
If you have plasterboard walls the panels can be attached using a mechanical fixing. The best way would be to use a staple gun and secret-fix the panels through the tongue:
If you stick the panels to the wall you are relying on the adhesive bonding to the paper and the paper bonding to the wall - so effectively you are relying on wallpaper paste! It would be better to try and scrape off some of the paper (you don't have to be very fussy about this) and stick directly to the wall.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Easter Shutdown
The UK importers of Grosfillex wall panels will be closed from Friday 14th April (Good Friday)until Monday 24th April.
Please order in plenty of time to ensure that this shutdown does not affect your delivery.
Please order in plenty of time to ensure that this shutdown does not affect your delivery.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Gallery Update
There have been quite a few additions to our Customer Gallery over the last couple of weeks including this superb shower cubicle photo from Mr Lindsay of Dunfermline.
Mr Lindsay has used Decos Mosiac panels in Azure Blue for his bathroom makeover and has done a splendid job! You can see this image and more shots from Mr Lindsay together with many new images on the gallery.
Mr Lindsay has used Decos Mosiac panels in Azure Blue for his bathroom makeover and has done a splendid job! You can see this image and more shots from Mr Lindsay together with many new images on the gallery.
Grosfillex Trims
As well as a raft of deletions from their range there are also some other changes that have been made by Grosfillex.
One that will make packing the panels ready for despatch a bit easier is the decision to change the length of the trims from 2.7m to 2.6m. This is mainly due to the fact that there will now be no 2.7mt panels left in the range - only 2.6m and 4.0m
At present these shorter trims are not available but start to replace the 2.7m trims over the next few weeks and we will alter the site as and when they are available.
One that will make packing the panels ready for despatch a bit easier is the decision to change the length of the trims from 2.7m to 2.6m. This is mainly due to the fact that there will now be no 2.7mt panels left in the range - only 2.6m and 4.0m
At present these shorter trims are not available but start to replace the 2.7m trims over the next few weeks and we will alter the site as and when they are available.
Coving Trim added to site
We have now added a two-part coving trim to our web site.
This trim is very useful if you are installing ceiling cladding as, being two-part, the front section can be clipped on after the ceiling has been fitted, making installation much easier.
The trim is 2.7mt long and is available in white only. At the time of this post it is priced at £5.29
We will also be adding another coving trim to the site shortly. This one is made by Decos and is a one part trim making it ideal for use with wall panels (it is quite tricky to fit any one-part trim to ceiling panels)
This trim is very useful if you are installing ceiling cladding as, being two-part, the front section can be clipped on after the ceiling has been fitted, making installation much easier.
The trim is 2.7mt long and is available in white only. At the time of this post it is priced at £5.29
We will also be adding another coving trim to the site shortly. This one is made by Decos and is a one part trim making it ideal for use with wall panels (it is quite tricky to fit any one-part trim to ceiling panels)
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Alternative Panels
We've had a quick look through our existing range to come up with some alternatives for the panels that Grosfillex have discontinued.
Evol 2000 Blue Marble - Tinto Sky Blue
Evol 3000 Light Blue Marble - Spaceline Blue
Evol 3000 Satin White - Decos Blanc
Evol 3000 Blue Wood - Ligno 10 Blue
Ambiance Natural Wood - Belmont Maple (coming soon)
Mineral Naugeux Beige - Tinto Desert
Mineral Turquoise Marble - Firenze Blue
Topline Beige Textile - Mineral Natural Patchwork
Evol 2000 Blue Marble - Tinto Sky Blue
Evol 3000 Light Blue Marble - Spaceline Blue
Evol 3000 Satin White - Decos Blanc
Evol 3000 Blue Wood - Ligno 10 Blue
Ambiance Natural Wood - Belmont Maple (coming soon)
Mineral Naugeux Beige - Tinto Desert
Mineral Turquoise Marble - Firenze Blue
Topline Beige Textile - Mineral Natural Patchwork
Waterproof Wall Panel Update
We have finally had a full list of Grosfillex recent changes to their range of waterproof wall apnels and there are quite a few products affected.
The panels that have been discontinued are as follows:
Evol 2000 Blue Marble
Evol 3000 Light Blue Marble
Evol 3000 Satin White
Evol 3000 Blue Wood
Ambiance Natural Wood
Topline Beige Textile
Mineral Naugeux Beige
Mineral Turquoise Marble
There is still some stock available at the time of this post but please check with the sales office for the latest situation.
There several new products added to the Grosfillex range and we will be adding these to the site once we have received samples of these panels.
The panels that have been discontinued are as follows:
Evol 2000 Blue Marble
Evol 3000 Light Blue Marble
Evol 3000 Satin White
Evol 3000 Blue Wood
Ambiance Natural Wood
Topline Beige Textile
Mineral Naugeux Beige
Mineral Turquoise Marble
There is still some stock available at the time of this post but please check with the sales office for the latest situation.
There several new products added to the Grosfillex range and we will be adding these to the site once we have received samples of these panels.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Another panel bites the dust
We have just discovered that Grosfillex have discontinued Evol 3000 Satin White panels. This is a major blow as this was one of their best sellers and an extremely popular choice for those looking for a non-glossy ceiling panel.
We do have an alternative available in the shape of Decos Blanc which has just been added to our web site and is available online.
We do have an alternative available in the shape of Decos Blanc which has just been added to our web site and is available online.
Outasight At The Ideal Home Show
Outasight are displaying once again at the Ideal Home Show at Earls Court.
Lee Brown, above, will be on hand to answer any queries and demonstrate his invention. You can see the Outasight on the World of Water stand (1J31)
Lee Brown, above, will be on hand to answer any queries and demonstrate his invention. You can see the Outasight on the World of Water stand (1J31)
Monday, March 13, 2006
Evol 3000 Blue Marble Panel
We have just been informed that Evol 3000 light Blue Marble is being discontinued by the manufacturer, Grosfillex.
We predicted in an earlier post that there would be more deletions from their list. It is really annoying that they don't give a list of all of the colours they have targetted for deletion - instead they let the UK importer know one-by-one as and when they order more stock.
We have asked them to try to obtain an exhuastive list of panels that are due to be deleted but as yet the manufacturers have not been forthcoming. Obviously if they do let us know we will post a notice here with the details.
We predicted in an earlier post that there would be more deletions from their list. It is really annoying that they don't give a list of all of the colours they have targetted for deletion - instead they let the UK importer know one-by-one as and when they order more stock.
We have asked them to try to obtain an exhuastive list of panels that are due to be deleted but as yet the manufacturers have not been forthcoming. Obviously if they do let us know we will post a notice here with the details.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Blanc Panel
We have added a new panel to our range - the Blanc panel from Decos.
This panel is ideal for use on walls and is perfect for use on ceilings.
The panel size is 375mm wide 8mm thick and 2.6m long. They are available in packs of 4 at £57.96 per pack plus carriage.
This panel is ideal for use on walls and is perfect for use on ceilings.
The panel size is 375mm wide 8mm thick and 2.6m long. They are available in packs of 4 at £57.96 per pack plus carriage.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Magic Grey Wall Panelling
Magic Grey by Decos has been discontinued by the panelling manufacturers.
There is some limited stock still available.
Magic White and Magic Black will continue to be made - it is just Magic Grey that is being discontinued. As noted previously Magic panels are curently on special offer this month.
There is some limited stock still available.
Magic White and Magic Black will continue to be made - it is just Magic Grey that is being discontinued. As noted previously Magic panels are curently on special offer this month.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
March Special Offers
We have some excellent special offers for our customers in March.
Decos Spaceline wall panels are on offer at £7.49 per panel. Also from Decos, the Magic range is also on offer with prices at £9.99 per panel insstead of the list price of £13.39
We are also running a promotion on Beige Tile Marble panels by Grosfillex. Usually £19.49 these are now available at £16.49 . Beige Tile Marble panels are ideal if you want the look of ceramic wall tiles in your bathroom without the hassle of of hard-to-clean grout. See our special offer page for more details.
Decos Spaceline wall panels are on offer at £7.49 per panel. Also from Decos, the Magic range is also on offer with prices at £9.99 per panel insstead of the list price of £13.39
We are also running a promotion on Beige Tile Marble panels by Grosfillex. Usually £19.49 these are now available at £16.49 . Beige Tile Marble panels are ideal if you want the look of ceramic wall tiles in your bathroom without the hassle of of hard-to-clean grout. See our special offer page for more details.
Satin White Panels
The UK importers of Grosfillex bathroom wall panels have just informed us that they are running very low on Satin White panels.
There is still some stock available but it will be two weeks before the new stock arrives from France.
In the meantime we will be adding a new satin finish panel from decos suitable for walls and ceilings.
There is still some stock available but it will be two weeks before the new stock arrives from France.
In the meantime we will be adding a new satin finish panel from decos suitable for walls and ceilings.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Turquoise Marble Panels
We have just had notification from the UK importers of Grosfilex products that Mineral Turquoise Marble and Ambiance Natural Wood are being discontinued.
There is some stock of Natural Wood available but this is strictly limited and once it's gone that's it - so buy with caution.
Grosfillex do have a "cull" of their range from time to time so we will let you know as soon as we can of any further deletions (or additions).
There is some stock of Natural Wood available but this is strictly limited and once it's gone that's it - so buy with caution.
Grosfillex do have a "cull" of their range from time to time so we will let you know as soon as we can of any further deletions (or additions).
Monday, January 23, 2006
Outasight Customer Gallery
We are in the process of adding a customers' gallery to the Outasight section of our web site.
We have uploaded the first batch of images, sent in by customers who have fitted one of the concealed shower curtain systems, and we will be adding more in the near future.
Go to the Outasight Gallery to see the current images.
We have uploaded the first batch of images, sent in by customers who have fitted one of the concealed shower curtain systems, and we will be adding more in the near future.
Go to the Outasight Gallery to see the current images.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Sealing wall panels to a bath or shower tray
We get asked quite regularly if there is a trim available to seal the panels to the top of a bath or shower tray.
There are some trims available on the market for use with baths/showers and wall panelling but they are quite bulky and rely totally on silicone sealant to form the seal - you will get a much neater finish by just using a good quality silicone sealant instead (we recommend Dow Corning).
Seal the bath or shower tray to the existing wall and smear the silicone up the wall slightly to form a "skirt" of silicone. Fit the panels over this and then run a neat bead of silicone where the panels meet the bath/shower. Should this front seal ever fail the seal behind the panels will prevent any leaks.
The bigget cause of seals failing and causing leaks or water damage is movement - either through poor installation or expansion and contraction. You must always ensure that fixtures such as baths and shower trays or rock solid as any movement in these items can cause silicone seals to fail (or cause grout to crumble if you are using tiles)
There are some trims available on the market for use with baths/showers and wall panelling but they are quite bulky and rely totally on silicone sealant to form the seal - you will get a much neater finish by just using a good quality silicone sealant instead (we recommend Dow Corning).
Seal the bath or shower tray to the existing wall and smear the silicone up the wall slightly to form a "skirt" of silicone. Fit the panels over this and then run a neat bead of silicone where the panels meet the bath/shower. Should this front seal ever fail the seal behind the panels will prevent any leaks.
The bigget cause of seals failing and causing leaks or water damage is movement - either through poor installation or expansion and contraction. You must always ensure that fixtures such as baths and shower trays or rock solid as any movement in these items can cause silicone seals to fail (or cause grout to crumble if you are using tiles)
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Wall Panelling Brochures
As well as providing samples of our bathroom cladding, and our picture gallery CD we now have brochures available for potential customers.
The brochure has some large glossy images of the panels in room settings and can be ordered via the web site.
The brochure has some large glossy images of the panels in room settings and can be ordered via the web site.
Back in Stock
The delivery date for Beige Gloss Marble wall panelling has been confimed for Friday 20th January 06.
Deliveries should be despatched the same day depending on the time the shipment lands at the warehouse.
Deliveries should be despatched the same day depending on the time the shipment lands at the warehouse.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Beige Gloss Marble
There is no Evol 3000 Beige Gloss Marble wall panelling in stock at present.
The importers are waiting for the arival of a delivery from the panelling manufactuers in France - as soon as we get a confirmed delivery date we will post it up.
The importers are waiting for the arival of a delivery from the panelling manufactuers in France - as soon as we get a confirmed delivery date we will post it up.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Shower Walls
Showers can be a problem area for many householders. Although it will look pristine when new a shower cubicle or over bath shower area can start to deteriorate and look shabby after a few years of use. The grout used between ceramic tiles can start to discolour, black spots start to appear in the silicone sealant and damp patches may appear around the outside of the glass enclosure.
What are the causes of these problems?
Grout is one of the main culprits. Although the ceramic tiles are totally waterproof the same cannot be said for all types of grout – especially if it is not correctly applied. One small gap or pinhole can be enough to start letting in moisture, and once this occurs mould can take hold and start to spread behind the tiles. The degree to which it spreads will depend on the level of moisture present.
Grout can also be a problem if the shower wall has been built out of plywood. Plywood expands at a different rate to the tiles and this can lead to the grout cracking and letting in moisture.
If grout is used as a sealant between the bottom of the tiles and the top surface of the rim of the shower tray or bath, this can also cause problems. Acrylic baths or shower trays flex very slightly during use whereas grout will not tolerate any movement, and so cracks instantly. Wooden joists and floorboards will also move slightly under load or due to expansion, which again can lead to grout cracking.
Silicone sealant should remain mould free in a well-ventilated shower area. If black spots start to grow in the seal it indicates the presence of moisture – usually trapped moisture behind the seal. This could mean that the silicone seal has lost adhesion to one or more surfaces due to high levels of movement or poor preparation prior to its application. It could also be a symptom of grout failure further up the wall, rather than any problem with the silicone itself.
Damp patches on the wall or floor outside a shower cubicle can be attributed to one of the above causes, leaking waste or supply pipes, or occasionally by excessive sealant inside the cubicle, causing water to well-up in side the frame itself.
So what are the solutions?
The solution will depend on the severity of the problem – and keep in mind that much of the damage may be hidden.
Ensure that the shower tray or bath is securely anchored in place and does not move when someone stands in it. If you have access to the underside check any supply and waste pipes for leaks.
Cut away old sealant with a sharp blade and replace with a high quality sanitary grade silicone sealant containing a fungicide. We do not recommend the use of cheap sealant as it has less fungicide and a lower silicone content.
Treat mouldy grout with a surface cleaner, initially, to see how deep rooted the problem is. If the problem returns, then you might need to think about raking out the old grout and applying new.
Alternatively you could do away with grout altogether and install shower wall panels in place of ceramic wall tiles. Each shower wall panel slots into the next one using a tongue and groove system, eliminating the need for grout. These are totally waterproof and can be fitted to any surface – including the existing tiles.
What are the causes of these problems?
Grout is one of the main culprits. Although the ceramic tiles are totally waterproof the same cannot be said for all types of grout – especially if it is not correctly applied. One small gap or pinhole can be enough to start letting in moisture, and once this occurs mould can take hold and start to spread behind the tiles. The degree to which it spreads will depend on the level of moisture present.
Grout can also be a problem if the shower wall has been built out of plywood. Plywood expands at a different rate to the tiles and this can lead to the grout cracking and letting in moisture.
If grout is used as a sealant between the bottom of the tiles and the top surface of the rim of the shower tray or bath, this can also cause problems. Acrylic baths or shower trays flex very slightly during use whereas grout will not tolerate any movement, and so cracks instantly. Wooden joists and floorboards will also move slightly under load or due to expansion, which again can lead to grout cracking.
Silicone sealant should remain mould free in a well-ventilated shower area. If black spots start to grow in the seal it indicates the presence of moisture – usually trapped moisture behind the seal. This could mean that the silicone seal has lost adhesion to one or more surfaces due to high levels of movement or poor preparation prior to its application. It could also be a symptom of grout failure further up the wall, rather than any problem with the silicone itself.
Damp patches on the wall or floor outside a shower cubicle can be attributed to one of the above causes, leaking waste or supply pipes, or occasionally by excessive sealant inside the cubicle, causing water to well-up in side the frame itself.
So what are the solutions?
The solution will depend on the severity of the problem – and keep in mind that much of the damage may be hidden.
Ensure that the shower tray or bath is securely anchored in place and does not move when someone stands in it. If you have access to the underside check any supply and waste pipes for leaks.
Cut away old sealant with a sharp blade and replace with a high quality sanitary grade silicone sealant containing a fungicide. We do not recommend the use of cheap sealant as it has less fungicide and a lower silicone content.
Treat mouldy grout with a surface cleaner, initially, to see how deep rooted the problem is. If the problem returns, then you might need to think about raking out the old grout and applying new.
Alternatively you could do away with grout altogether and install shower wall panels in place of ceramic wall tiles. Each shower wall panel slots into the next one using a tongue and groove system, eliminating the need for grout. These are totally waterproof and can be fitted to any surface – including the existing tiles.
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