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Mar 16 2010

How a Retro Shower Curtain Can Jazz Up Your Bathroom in 2010

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Do you want something fancy for your bathroom in 2010? Want a unique piece of decor that will make shower time fun once again? Well then, read on and find out why the the retro shower curtain is the ideal designer decor for you string up in your bathroom today!

So why would someone want to add such decor to their bathroom? Everyone has different tastes and while many people like the look of a prim and proper bathroom, there are those of us who like to add a little bit of fun and excitement to our homes. But what exactly is retro?

Let’s think about the word retro? What does it mean generally speaking and to the individual person. Retro refers to anything that is considered old. It doesn’t necessarily need to be 50 years old either, in fact many items that were popular during the 1990′s are now considered retro items. Whether it’s clothing, electronics or decor, provided it has aged a little, it can be deemed a retro item. For the individual, if it’s something you grew up with and you’re now an adult, consider it retro.

That’s the great thing about retro shower curtains, if there was a specific cartoon you loved as a child, you’re bound to find a shower curtain that uses it as the basis for a theme. For example, perhaps you loved The Jetsons or The Flintstones growing up. We all have a favorite cartoon show or cartoon character. Imagine the joy of seeing their colorful face every morning when you rise to shower. Don’t be embarrassed either! There’s nothing wrong with being young at heart.

If cartoon characters aren’t your thing, there are a myriad of other themes and designs you can choose from. Think about the things you loved as a child and go from there. Perhaps abstract designs are your thing? There are hundreds if not thousands of designs available similar to this. If you grew up during the 60′s, floral scenarios or a psychedelic design that is bound to set you tripping might be more suitable for you. If you grew up during the 80′s, perhaps Care Bears, ALF or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would be more to your likely.

If you loved it as a child then it’s likely you can find it in a retro shower curtain. Just remember, you can always swap them around to give your bathroom a new look whenever you feel the need!

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Mar 14 2010

The Frameless Shower Screens and the Beauty Inherent

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We always have known that someday we are going to be building our own house the way we have always fantasized about. For most of us, the house that we build is a labor of love and that is why we want everything that’s related to it to be absolutely perfect and just the way we like it. Hence, there is no question of compromising anywhere and that’s why we take time to do up everything inside it. One of the most integral parts of our house is of course, the bathroom.

The bathroom is a place where most people start their day and it is also a part that we use when we want some solitude and we want some quality time to reflect on everything that’s happening in our lives. One of the ways to add décor to your bathroom is by using shower screens. They have been a rage with most people across the world who take interest in interiors and that’s why shower screens have been in such demand over the last decade or so. People have woken up to the fact that shower screens not only add purpose to your bathroom, but are also objects of tremendous pleasure to the eyes, as they look supremely elegant.

The frameless shower screen is possibly the latest invention into the world of indulgence and luxury and that’s why an increasing number of people have been queuing up to get one for their bathroom. Basically, a frameless shower screen is a transparent glass partition that separates the shower area from the rest of the bathroom space. It is an innovative concept which adds a lot of class to the overall look of your bathroom and an increasing number of interior designers also recommend it for the better look that it adds to your home.

Another plus of having a frameless shower screen in your bathroom is that it adds a feeling of space to your bathroom and yet doesn’t let water from the shower spill over into the remaining area of the bathroom. That is why it is such a benefit to have one frameless shower screen at your bathroom. It not only adds to the décor, but also lets natural light stream in through the ventilations that are present in your bathroom and lets natural sunlight filter through the windows, which makes the atmosphere inside the whole space very serene and very calm.

We only get to build a home once, and we have to make the most of that opportunity. So the best thing to do when you are doing up your bathroom is to actually go for a frameless shower screens to your bathrooms it not only will allow you to have a good breathing space, but also add to the overall beauty that your house and especially your bathroom deserves.

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Sep 11 2009

Showers – Available Types

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Manual Mixer Showers:

Mixer showers are essentially valves which mix hot water and cold water to obtain a suitable mixed temperature. This mixed temperature is achieved using a manual control of some form. Mixer showers have a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet. They do not heat the water directly. Depending upon the temperature decided by the user (using a lever or knob), the mixer valve will blend the necessary amounts of hot and cold water to achieve the desired mixed temperature.

Advantage

Manual mixer showers are available as part of wall mounted units, meaning the physical height of the temperature adjustment is convenient for everyday use, and the spray may be mounted in a shower cubicle or over a bath.

Disadvantage

This type of shower is more expensive than some of the other solutions and requires hot and cold water feeds. This may prove expensive if the shower is to be installed in part of the bathroom which does not already have water supplies.

Push-on Mixer Shower:

The push on mixer shower is essentially a hose complete with a spray head. It could be likened to a large and clumsy stethoscope. The hose has rubber or threaded feet and can be connected to taps as and when required. The water temperature is manually altered using the taps, which may belong to a sink or bath. This approach is cheap, but the hose is not normally very long and hence cannot be wall mounted. This means one hand is used to hold the spray above the head and the other is used to wash. This can prove inconvenient, but a cheap and satisfactory temporary solution nonetheless.

Bath Mixer Shower:

With this type of shower, the hose and spray parts have an integrated mixer with tap(s). The tap(s) and shower flex are all one unit and whether the shower is used or the taps are used can be decided manually using a lever. The spray head may be screwed on and off the flex.

Advantage

A bath mixer tap is a good choice because it is cheap, more presentable than a temporary rubber hose, generally more robust and attractive than it’s temporary counterpart, and no extra plumbing is involved.

Disadvantage

Temperature control is very basic and this can prove inconvenient. Turning the tap a “micro turn” can dramatically increase or decrease the temperature, as can flushing a toilet sharing the same cold water feed. Trying to mount the shower head at high level will provide a very poor flow rate in most cases.

Thermostatic Mixer:

The hose and spray of the shower are parts of a wall unit and the hot and cold water supplies are connected to a single valve. It is complete with a built in stabilizer to automatically adjust the water temperature, thus preventing it from becoming too hot. They are effectively a manual mixer shower with an in-built thermostatic mixing valve, suitable for all installations. They are most often installed in hospitals, schools and other facilities open to the public or individuals who would otherwise be at high risk of scalding.

If a thermostatic mixer shower is being installed, then hot and cold water supplies can be taken from the same supplies as other appliances/outlets. Although reductions in pressure may occur when water is drawn off elsewhere, the in-built thermostatic mixing valve controls the temperature.

Advantage

The controlled temperature makes them extremely convenient. The automatic adjustment means that the flow temperature is not affected by the use of water elsewhere on the premises.

Disadvantage

The disadvantage is cost. They are the most expensive of the mixer showers, but as already discussed, in some cases safety is paramount.

Power Showers:

Power showers are single units that contain an electric pump. They are capable of altering both water pressure and water temperature. This type of shower can be fitted provided a supply from a cold water tank and a static hot water source (e.g. A cylinder) are available.

Advantage

They are convenient to use, because they are capable of altering both pressure and temperature, and for those who prefer to feel the water lashing down with force, the in-built pump will make this type of shower a pleasure to use.

Disadvantage

This type of shower is not suitable for installations where it is intended for the water to be heated directly by the shower itself, or where water may only be supplied under above-normal pressures. Pressurized supplies include most pumped sources such as the mains or a combination boiler.

Due to the pressure the flow rate will increase. The drainage system may need to be re-considered. The higher flow rate means the shower tray or bath will fill up quicker and if there is no means of removing the waste water at the same rate at which it is supplied, then this type of shower will prove impractical.

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