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Bathroom fitting recommendations - wall hung

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WeAllHaveWings · 30/07/2017 14:09

After much debate (and some amazing MN insights from many previous bathroom threads!) our new bathroom will look something like this basic picture. Two walls fully tiled in a neutral tile, bath panel also in same tile. A partition wall built out and fully tiled, there will be an alcove with shelf, accent tiles and perhaps lights. The wall will house a concealed cistern and a wall hung vanity unit sink to hopefully make the floor/bathroom appear larger. Mirrored cabinets will be fitted in for storage and include shaver sockets x 2.

There will be a shower above the bath (right of window, which will be properly sealed to prevent leaks) and a frameless folding shower screen. Consideration will be given for pipe/cistern access whether possible, venting options and spare tiles will be bought. Floor, sink unit, alcove shelf will be waterproof wood, laminate or vinyl in dark wood effect to contrast with the neutral tiles.

Ok I admit, it is a boring bathroom, but as we are in a modern house with little character, dh/ds have vetoed patterned tiles, and we are looking for practicality and easy cleaning, it ticks most of our boxes. I can see the MN hive has a wealth of bathroom knowledge and I'm looking to learn from your experience, especially around the big ticket items below -

Vanity unit/Sink - I have struggled to find a dark wood/brown wall mounted vanity with drawers and a ceramic sink at a reasonable price (

Bathroom fitting recommendations - wall hung
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StarCrossdSkys · 12/08/2017 19:26

Our builder also said he wouldn't work with Victoria Plum. The fitting are odd sizes that they don't usually carry and it wastes too much time trying to find the correct bits.

woodhill · 12/08/2017 19:32

The handles on each side you see in normal baths.

GreenTulips · 12/08/2017 19:33

Yes I know what you meant!

They are just drilled into place by the fitters

GreenTulips · 12/08/2017 19:33

They aren't magic

woodhill · 12/08/2017 19:33

In normal baths they are standard. Do some p baths have this option

skinnyamericano · 12/08/2017 19:38

We've used Victoria Plum and have been happy with the finished product. The plumber didn't really comment!

We also have quite a bit from Duravit which is great. eBay is worth a look for Gerberit too. If you buy it all individually, it definitely works out cheaper.

GreenTulips · 12/08/2017 19:54

The grip rails aren't standard at all - you can order and fit green tips to the bath - any bath -
www.bathstore.com/products/bath-grips-pair-chrome-1710.html

See the reviews about the plumbers drilling holes and fitting the rails

woodhill · 12/08/2017 19:58

Thanks

skinnyamericano · 13/08/2017 11:23

Just remembered we have some Tissino (sp?) fittings too. Quite reasonable I think.

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