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Leading UK shower specialist, Aqata, are experts in the design and manufacture of high quality, shower enclosures, plus this leading British company also provides consumers a complete one-stop shop with a wide selection of designer showers, shower trays and bathroom accessories. This all-round experience means Aqata is well-placed to offer valuable planning advice to customers to help them make the most of their space and achieve their perfect shower zone.

Here are some top planning tips from the Aqata team:

1/ Decide what you like about your bathroom and what you would really like to change. Draw a scale plan positioning existing plumbing and services. Consider your priorities for the room, and position fixtures for ease of use and optimum comfort. Allow enough space for each element to work.

2/ Choose quality branded products as opposed to cheaper imports; this will ensure quality and reliable after sales service. For enclosures and screens, glass should be toughened to BS6206A / EN12150-1 and always look for guarantees of quality. At Aqata, the company offers a lifetime guarantee which is unsurpassed in the industry.

3/ When you decide to buy a shower door or shower enclosure there is no substitute for an up close and personal inspection. A quality product should feel solid, and doors should close with a good positive watertight seal. Sliding doors should have a smooth, pleasing action and handles feel sturdy and easy to grip. You can’t get this experience from looking at a brochure or a website.

4/ Consider a low level shower tray. Usually low level is about 40mm or they can be fitted flush with the floor which not only gives a seamless wet room feel to the space, but is also safe for all ages with no step up into the shower.

5/ Make cleaning your shower screen a breeze by specifying easy clean ClearShield glass. This special treatment causes the water to bead and roll off the glass taking with it any dirt and lime scale residue. You may also consider a specially designed Squeegee for quickly wiping down the glass after use. The Aqata branded model with spare blade and hook is one of the company’s best-selling accessories.

6/ Always invest in good ventilation to ensure that humid air can escape and doesn’t steam up the room and mist the mirrors.

7/ Discuss your shower preferences before buying. From fixed drench head showers to hand showers which can be freely positioned and are also more convenient for cleaning. Aqata offer a wide choice of two in one solutions with their Linneal designer showers – perfect for all the family.

8/ Aqata recommend thermostatic shower controls with safety cut off valve, approved to TMV2 Standard, to guard against sudden temperature fluctuations and ensure a safe, comfortable shower. Concealed valves look great hiding all the pipework.

9/ All-over etched glass is an attractive alternative to clear and also provides modesty screening. In addition, Aqata’s in-house glass etching service offers lots of standard patterns to choose from or you can make your own for a completely original design.

10/ Think about all the elements that will make your bathroom a pleasure to use. Does the lighting enhance the atmosphere? Is the room warm and relaxing? Is there a space for special things you like? Shelves for display plus storage for all your hair and body products, otherwise they’ll end up on the floor or balanced on the shower tray. You can create a real statement with modular wall hung, freestanding, or built-in furniture and shelving and there are a wide range of chrome bathroom accessories to choose from including shelves, towel stackers and essentials like towel rails, toilet roll holders or sponge baskets with all those little finishing touches to make your new bathroom a perfect sanctuary.

For more information, visit www.aqata.co.uk or email info@aqata.co.uk.

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