Showering is most certainly one of the best ways to start the day. However, a shower can be just as invigorating or relaxing at other times, like after a hard day’s work, after exercise or whenever you feel like it, as it is one of life’s few simple pleasures. No matter your tastes, there is a shower out there for you…
Manual and Thermostatic Mixer Showers
The mixing valve blends the hot and cold water together, controlling flow rate and temperature. With a manual model, the user controls the operation, so it is perfectly suitable for adults, who can respond to changes as they occur. For children or the elderly, or when water supplies are erratic, a thermostatic model is a better option.
Power Showers
A power shower overcomes the problem of low water pressure, offering indulgence and satisfaction for water addicts. The boosted flow of water, provided by a pump, can be delivered in a variety of spray formats, such as a soft 'champagne foam' effect or an abundant waterfall shower. You'll need to make sure that your shower enclosure is adequate to retain the increased water pressure.
Power showers are not recommended for use over a bath.
Steam Showers
With a steam shower, you can experience the indulgence of steam that will relax, purify, relieve muscle tension and joint fatigue, reduce stress and cleanse skin impurities. Steam showers come as an addition to your current shower or, if you have the space, can be a stand alone unit.
Steam showers can make a bathroom mouldy, so ensure that you have proper ventilation.
Shower Enclosures and Doors
Whether you want to turn your bath into a bath-come-shower or you’re looking to renovate your existing shower there is a door or enclosure out there that’s for you and most companies will custom make it for you if need be. Shower doors are not only designed to stop water from escaping from your shower, they can also be used to add a touch of style to your bathroom. If you’re looking for a more effective and long lasting alternative to your old shabby shower curtain, installing a glass shower door is the answer. There are various types of glass that can be used for the enclosure; clear glass is perfect for a light and spacious look. Frosted, moulded, coloured glass or etched patterns are options to consider if you’re looking for a unique finish.
Frameless shower doors are gaining popularity in contemporary bathrooms, because of their sleek, modern look. For the more traditional look or if your budget is really tight, select framed shower doors made from various metals, including aluminium and chrome. You may want to consider a curved or round shower enclosure, which can be installed in a corner and will inevitably save you loads of space and has rather a high tech look. Once you have selected the shower door that suites your shower’s size and layout, it should be simple to install and will instantly improve your bathrooms style and function.
Shower trays also come in variety of materials and sizes, the most popular being acrylic trays, aqua slabs and built in plinths, depending on the particular shape and size you could get a custom made plinth for your shower. The shower tray selected should be low maintenance and easy to clean.
Shower heads
Say goodbye to conventional shower heads and welcome to sleek stainless steel designs. These days shower heads come in any shape and size you can think of, from a giant square head to the ingenious round rainmaker.
Showers use about a fifth of the water of a bath.
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