Whether your goal is to create a functional, comfortable family bathroom or a private retreat, there are always handy tips and hints that can help you get things moving! Bathroom Express have many years of experience in the industry, and is highly regarded for its selection of products that combine quality with style. All items are sourced exclusively from reputable manufacturers. Our team of nationwide bathroomware specialists www.micobathrooms.co.nz can assist you when selecting your bathroom products, as well as introducing you to reliable tradesmen for all your installation requirements.

 

 

There are always a variety of options when it comes to buying a bathroom. Or can go at it alone, sourcing each individual item and hiring a professionl bathroom express.Bathroom Express are a specialist Bathroom renovation company that can help with either option you choose. With strong relationships with the design industry, the bathroom consultants are experienced in working together with clients and designers to accurately specify product according to plans and budgets.

 

 

Contact bathroom express 03 9808755 anytime between Monday and Saturday. To make an appointment with a Bathroom Specialist ring beforehand to make a booking. The Bathroom Express team will work together with your or your designer to ensure you have all the products and installation items to finish the project. They will also provide all the quotes and specification details. We will order goods for you, based on payment of deposit, which will ensure your products cost you exactly as per the stated quotation. Our prices are in $NZD and include GST.

 

 

Baths and Spa Baths – Think about how you are going to use your bath. With such a range of materials, sizes and finishes, the purpose of the bath is now an important consideration. Some baths have features such as massaging jets, whilst others recommend using two bath faucets allowing you to fill the bathtub faster. Check the technical specifications before you buy – features such as drainage systems and supply capacity must comply with the local authorities’ before installation.

 

Showers – When considering what kind of shower you want, think about the space available, the size of the people using the shower, what kind of door or entry system is required. With many technical features like multi-jets and showerheads, showers range from economical efficiency to the all out decadence of a total body spa. Adding a solidly fixed ‘grab rail’ on a wall will give you a handy face towel rail as well as safety standby. Consider carefully the waste-water and splash factor (particularly on open plan bathrooms) as well as cleaning access. New Zealand legislation insists that all showers meet safety and waterproofing minimum standards.

 

Toilets – Toilet systems come with a range of options. Work out which type of trap you need, ‘S’ to take the waste through the floor or ‘P’ to take it through the wall. Wall–hung toilets can be positioned at various heights maximising comfort for all users. Consider functionality and hygiene factors, in many male dominated households, urinals are being installed, and many toilets have a water repellent glaze. Bidets are becoming more and more commonplace especially in new buildings, and environmentally conscious cisterns have flushing options as low as three litres per flush. Clip-on, easy clean toilet seats or hydraulically operated self close seats also improve convenience.

 

Tapware – The design of the bathroom will influence the style of tapware you choose. The layout of the bath and basin may influence where you put the taps, and the water pressure will influence the function of the tap. For creating a long term look, or simply if you are looking to spruce up your bathroom on a budget, tapware is the first place to start. Think about the installation options – wall mounted, rim mounted, or even floor mounted. Position the tapware where it can be easily reached from either inside or outside the Bath/Shower. The  Bathroom Express team will be happy to give advice on tapware options depending on your available water pressure.

 

Shower Tapware – As part of the shower that delivers the water, the tapware must meet the needs of all of its users. Rail length, position, adjustability, spray pattern and water usage are all considerations. There is a range of options available including ‘self cleaning’ showerheads and massaging features. Water pressures also influence what type of showerhead you may use.

 

Lighting – Both functional and design, most bathrooms use a combination of three types. Starting firstly with natural light, you should make the most use of this as possible. Area lighting allows for the illumination of the entire room. Track lighting highlights specific areas such as vanities or mirrors. Accent lighting will highlight specific objects. Using down lights or eyeball lights will help expel water vapour.

 

Basins and Vessels – Need to be practical, attractive and accessible to everyone (including the 5 year old!). The installation and positioning is often how they are identified such as self-rimming, flush mounted, undermounted, inset, integral, wall hung or pedestal. Try to avoid exposing basin PVC supply pipes and waste traps. Try to insist all finishings are in chrome.

 

Bathroom Furniture – Cabinetry with a functional basin and work area is one of the most important investments in a bathroom. With the purpose of washing, cleaning and storage, the unit must be handy for the user, while also fitting with the style of the room. The most useful bathroom storage space should be positioned between hip and shoulder height. Consider also the difference between ‘display’ storage (which requires cleaning Wall hung furniture can be easily mounted to increase function and style. Mirrors are a great accessory to creating space, as well as assisting with make-up! 

 

Ventilation and Heating – Proper ventilation eliminates moisture and mould growth. Consider a ventilation fan even if you have windows, as it allows ventilation should the window be closed. There are a range of ventilation systems available that also combine with lighting and heating. Quiet and efficient systems are now available that help extend the life and health of your bathroom. Heated towel rails are perfect for creating a ‘comfort’ zone, while also keeping your towels light, fluffy and dry! Designed to run continuously, they help bathrooms stay drier reducing the growth of mould, mildew and on set of dampness.

 

Accessories – Will usually complete the look of your bathroom. With an aesthetic focus as much as technical functionality, many accessories are now designed with a bathroom range in mind, fitting in with particular tapware, toilets and shower ranges. Consider what you need the accessories to do, then choose the ones that suit your look. A functional bathroom should provide a least 600mm of towel space for each person using the room. 

 

Safety – 25% of household accidents happen in the bathroom, which is no surprise considering all the water around! Easy safety features such as grab rails mounted on walls around baths and in the shower will help avoid those unexpected slips. Ensure your hot water cylinder is set up against hot water scalding, and all household medicines are in child proof cabinets or out of reach.