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.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Sealing Around A Shower Tray
Ensuring there are no leaks from a shower cubicle is vitally important as any water egress can cause damage to the property in the long term.
The first step to elliminate leaks is to ensure that the shower tray is installed solidly. The tray then needs to be sealed to the existing wall with a good quality silicone sealant (we recommend Dow Corning). Smear the silicone up the wall slightly so that there is a skirt of silicone running around the tray.
The panels should then be run down over this seal and another seal applied where the panels meet the tray.
Silicone usually turns mouldy from the back and grows through the seal to appear on the front. For this to occur there must be permanent moisture behind the silicone which can occur due to faulty grouting or movement of the shower tray breaking seals. The surfaces needs to be bone dry and free from dust, soap residue etc before application of the silicone sealant which, together with a solidly installed tray, will ensure it does not peel away.
The first step to elliminate leaks is to ensure that the shower tray is installed solidly. The tray then needs to be sealed to the existing wall with a good quality silicone sealant (we recommend Dow Corning). Smear the silicone up the wall slightly so that there is a skirt of silicone running around the tray.
The panels should then be run down over this seal and another seal applied where the panels meet the tray.
Silicone usually turns mouldy from the back and grows through the seal to appear on the front. For this to occur there must be permanent moisture behind the silicone which can occur due to faulty grouting or movement of the shower tray breaking seals. The surfaces needs to be bone dry and free from dust, soap residue etc before application of the silicone sealant which, together with a solidly installed tray, will ensure it does not peel away.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Summer Shutdown
The Bathroom Marquee will be closing at 3.00pm on on Friday 18th July and will re-open on Monday 4th August 2008.
We would recommend Monday 14th as the last day for ordering amy of our panelling products. You can still place orders via our shopping cart system while we are closed - any orders placed over the holiday period will be processed and despatched on our return on 4th Aug.
Outasights can be ordered while we are closed. If you order and pay online we have arranged for the order delivery details to be forwarded to the manufacturers who will then despatch the Outasight directly to our customers. This also applies to any Outasight spares ordered online.
We would recommend Monday 14th as the last day for ordering amy of our panelling products. You can still place orders via our shopping cart system while we are closed - any orders placed over the holiday period will be processed and despatched on our return on 4th Aug.
Outasights can be ordered while we are closed. If you order and pay online we have arranged for the order delivery details to be forwarded to the manufacturers who will then despatch the Outasight directly to our customers. This also applies to any Outasight spares ordered online.
Outasight Due Back In Stock
The Outasight looks like it will be back in stock very shortly. A recent batch of Outasights were rejected on quality grounds by Lee Brown (the manufacturer and inventor of the Outasight) which has resulted in production being returned to the UK.
This has taken a while to undertake but the final components are now in stock and production can re-commence. We have a large backlog of orders to process and aim get orders despatched as soon as possible. The backlog should be cleared in the next two weeks so and any new orders will be available for delivery week commencing 14th July.
This has taken a while to undertake but the final components are now in stock and production can re-commence. We have a large backlog of orders to process and aim get orders despatched as soon as possible. The backlog should be cleared in the next two weeks so and any new orders will be available for delivery week commencing 14th July.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Textured Panels
Although we try our best to ensure the images and descriptions on the web site are accurate and comprehensive as possible there are some things that are not easily portrayed on the internet.
One area that we get asked about quite regularly is whether the mosaic effect panels and tile effect panels are smooth or actually have grout line moulded into them.
Both panels are moulded with a smooth finish - there is no "relief" to the pattern. As the panels are extruded it would be possible to mould the vertical grout lines into the surface but not the horizontal lines. The effect of these 2 panels is therefore just printed onto the surface.
There are however some textured panels within our range - Ambiance White Wood and The Ligno Range of panels all have a woodgrain patern moulded into the surface. Velvet Slate in our Spabord range also has a very realistic slate effect moulded into the laminate surface.
There is also the possibility of using panels from the ambiance range to give a brickwork effect - see the following page for more information: Ambiance . Please note that this brickwork method of installation is not waterproof.
One area that we get asked about quite regularly is whether the mosaic effect panels and tile effect panels are smooth or actually have grout line moulded into them.
Both panels are moulded with a smooth finish - there is no "relief" to the pattern. As the panels are extruded it would be possible to mould the vertical grout lines into the surface but not the horizontal lines. The effect of these 2 panels is therefore just printed onto the surface.
There are however some textured panels within our range - Ambiance White Wood and The Ligno Range of panels all have a woodgrain patern moulded into the surface. Velvet Slate in our Spabord range also has a very realistic slate effect moulded into the laminate surface.
There is also the possibility of using panels from the ambiance range to give a brickwork effect - see the following page for more information: Ambiance . Please note that this brickwork method of installation is not waterproof.
Wall Hung Toilet Pans
We get asked quite often if we sell "spacers" for the panels. Spacers are used to pack out the void between the wall and the surface of the panel when fixing heavy objects or items that need to fixed very securely such as grab rails.
We sell two types of panelling - UPVC panels and Spabord. UPVC panels are hollow while Spabord has a foam backing which means that the panels can be crushed if too much force is applied to them when tightening screws. For most items such as toilet roll holders, shower heads etc this is not usually a problem but some items such as grabrails need to be very securely fastened as a lot of force is applied to them in use. This is where spacers come in. A spacer can be anything that cannot be compressed which is a suitable size and shape to do the job. Discs of plywood, plastic blocks (usually used for cabinet making) or even metal tube. These are fine for small items but some larger items need a slightly different approach - such as wall hung toilet pans.
These type of pans can exert very large forces as fixings bare the the full weight of the user so a large spacer is made from a sheet of marine plywood.
Click the link or the image above for more details on this type of wall hung installation.
We sell two types of panelling - UPVC panels and Spabord. UPVC panels are hollow while Spabord has a foam backing which means that the panels can be crushed if too much force is applied to them when tightening screws. For most items such as toilet roll holders, shower heads etc this is not usually a problem but some items such as grabrails need to be very securely fastened as a lot of force is applied to them in use. This is where spacers come in. A spacer can be anything that cannot be compressed which is a suitable size and shape to do the job. Discs of plywood, plastic blocks (usually used for cabinet making) or even metal tube. These are fine for small items but some larger items need a slightly different approach - such as wall hung toilet pans.
These type of pans can exert very large forces as fixings bare the the full weight of the user so a large spacer is made from a sheet of marine plywood.
Click the link or the image above for more details on this type of wall hung installation.
Currently Out Of Stock
The Outasight is currently Out Of Stock.
April saw a huge leap in sales due to the re-vamped website, some national advertising and Outasight taking a stand at the Ideal Home Exhibition.
This resulted in us exhuasting current stocks - a new shipment was hastily arranged but this will take another wee or so before the stock will be available for despatch. We will post any updates we get from the manufacturers as soon as we get them - hopefully we will have a definite delivery date in the next few days.
In the meantime we are advising new customers to order online and choose the "pay Offline" option. We will then contact you when the stock becomes available to arrange payment and delivery.
April saw a huge leap in sales due to the re-vamped website, some national advertising and Outasight taking a stand at the Ideal Home Exhibition.
This resulted in us exhuasting current stocks - a new shipment was hastily arranged but this will take another wee or so before the stock will be available for despatch. We will post any updates we get from the manufacturers as soon as we get them - hopefully we will have a definite delivery date in the next few days.
In the meantime we are advising new customers to order online and choose the "pay Offline" option. We will then contact you when the stock becomes available to arrange payment and delivery.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Outasight Updates
The Outasight section of our website has had some major updates recently.
There are now improved images as well as 4 videos:
as well as more details on shower curtains and the components needed:
There are now improved images as well as 4 videos:
- Outasight Infomercial
- Installing The Outasight
- Fitting A New Curtain
- Cleaning The Curtain
There are expanded sections covering Technical, Pros and Cons, Installation and a new easy to navigate menu structure.
The Technical page has now been split into separate pages covering dimensions, components, limitations and cleaning.
The Outasight is compared with its main rivals, namely the shower curtain and the shower screen, in our revamped Pros and Cons section. There are also more background pages on both shower screens:
- Bath Shower Screen
- Bath Screen
- Shower Screen
- Folding Shower Screen
- Sliding Shower Screen
- 4 Fold Shower Screen
- 5 Fold Shower Screen
as well as more details on shower curtains and the components needed:
- Shower Curtain
- Bathroom Shower Curtain
- Unique Shower Curtain
- Ringless Shower Curtain
- Shower Curtain Idea
- Shower Curtain Rod
- Designer Shower Curtain
There are further improvements scheduled for the website to make it as comprehensive as possible, so watch this space for details.
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 20, 2008
Easter Closing Times
We will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Tuesday inclusive. Any online orders taken during this time will be processed on our return.
Have a good Easter.
Have a good Easter.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Forthcoming Closures
The Bathroom Marquee will be closed on Friday 8th of February and on Monday 11th of February.
You can still place orders via the website during this period - orders will be processed on our return on Tues 12th.
You can still place orders via the website during this period - orders will be processed on our return on Tues 12th.
Outasight Promotion
We have just been informed by Outasight that the promotional price of £149* for the concealed shower curtain system will run for another month until 29th Feb 2008. This price applied to both polished silver and white finishes.
*plus £10 carriage.
*plus £10 carriage.
Bathroom Marquee Closed 1st Feb
The Bathroom Marquee will be closed on Friday 1st February 2008 as we will be attending a family funeral.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Christmas Opening Times
We will be closing at 3pm on Friday 21st of Dec and will re-open on Wed 2nd January 2008.
The last order date for delivery before Christmas is Monday 17th Dec.
We will only have a partial service available on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Jan as some of our suppliers are not back until Monday 7th Jan - the following items will not be available until that time:
All Grosfillex Products
Outasight Spares
The last order date for delivery before Christmas is Monday 17th Dec.
We will only have a partial service available on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Jan as some of our suppliers are not back until Monday 7th Jan - the following items will not be available until that time:
All Grosfillex Products
Outasight Spares
Outasight Special Offer
We have just had details through from Outasight that there is to be a special offer on until 31st Dec 2007.
Usually the Outasight retails for £189.00 plus £10 carriage but during the offer period the price will be just £149.00 plus £10 carriage.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Spabord Shower Panels Stock Availability
As well as UPVC bathroom cladding The Bathroom Marquee also supply a new range of large sheet shower panels called Spabord.
Sales have been growing steadily but stock availability has become a bit of a problem in the last week as the manufacturers are in the process of changing one of their production processes and as a consequence stocks of some of the more popular colours are depleted until the new stsyem if up and running As of 14th November the colours currently out of stock are:
Dazzling White
High Force
Mosaic Beige
We have been advised that stock of the shower wall panels will hopefully be back to normal at the end of the month (Nov).
In the meantime if you wish to order the panels we would advise contacting the sales office first on 029 2056 0949 or if ordering online choosing the "Pay Offline" option.
Sales have been growing steadily but stock availability has become a bit of a problem in the last week as the manufacturers are in the process of changing one of their production processes and as a consequence stocks of some of the more popular colours are depleted until the new stsyem if up and running As of 14th November the colours currently out of stock are:
Dazzling White
High Force
Mosaic Beige
We have been advised that stock of the shower wall panels will hopefully be back to normal at the end of the month (Nov).
In the meantime if you wish to order the panels we would advise contacting the sales office first on 029 2056 0949 or if ordering online choosing the "Pay Offline" option.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Outasight Delivery
Outasights are now being despatched directly from the carriers warehouse which means next working day delivery if you order before 12.00pm*
Any orders placed between 12.00pm and 3.00pm will also usually arrive next day but this subject to confirmation by the warehouse.
* some areas of the UK are excluded from next day service (Scottish Highlands for example)
Any orders placed between 12.00pm and 3.00pm will also usually arrive next day but this subject to confirmation by the warehouse.
* some areas of the UK are excluded from next day service (Scottish Highlands for example)
Postal Strike
The majority of our products are sent around the country via carriers so most deliveries have been un-affected by the postal strike. We do however send some items by Royal Mail:
Hopefully everything will be back to normal once the backlog has been processed at the Royal Mail.
- Outasight spares
- UPVC Panel Sample Packs
- Spabord Samples
- Invoices & Receipts
Hopefully everything will be back to normal once the backlog has been processed at the Royal Mail.
Spaceline 333 Panels
The Spaceline 333 wall panels that were being sold off as they have been discontinued are now sold out. This was a v-grooved version of our standard Spaceline Range (which are a flush-fit). If you require V-groove marble effect cladding we have 4 colours available in the Evol 3000 range:
Evol 3000 Grey Marble
Evol 3000 Beige Marble
Evol 3000 Peach Marble
Evol 3000 Green Marble
The standard Spaceline range of waterproof wall panels is still available and is as popular as ever.
Evol 3000 Grey Marble
Evol 3000 Beige Marble
Evol 3000 Peach Marble
Evol 3000 Green Marble
The standard Spaceline range of waterproof wall panels is still available and is as popular as ever.
Bathroom Marquee Closed Fri 26th Oct
We will be closed on the 26th October and will re-open on Wed 31st October.
Any orders placed during this period will be processed on our return.
Please see our main website for emergency contact details (existing customers only)
Any orders placed during this period will be processed on our return.
Please see our main website for emergency contact details (existing customers only)
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