Any advice on shower options?
Ffion Francis
9 years ago
I have just moved into our new flat which has a lovely free-standing bath in the bathroom which stands next to an exposed brick wall. There is just one problem...as much as I love a good bath, currently there is no shower! We have been told that we cannot get a gas connection to the flat (top floor in a Georgian conversion) which means that we would either have to get rid of the bath or have to go down the electric shower route however I'm worried that a plastic shower box will look horrid and will ruin the effect of the exposed brickwork! Does anyone have any ideas or know anything about wireless electric showers and if they are any good?
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Jessica Kerry Mack
9 years agoNot sure if you are renting or bought the place. In many homes with antique clawfoot tubs they just extend the faucet up with a ring for a curtain (see attached photos from the internet). This place has the parts to do this: http://www.plumbingsupply.com/old-fashioned-showers.html
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PRODaman of Witham
9 years agoI would say that at least 50% of our customers have a digital shower of some sort. You are correct about some being unreliable. You have to make sure you go with the best brands, Aqualisas top end ranges such as the HiQu or Ilux are great as are Crosswaters digital showers. The crosswater ranges have back plates to give them a traditional look. Your more than welcome to give us a call on 01376514896 or email me at joe@damans.co.uk for more information.
As for expensive it depends on how many outlets etc you require. They can cost thousands but only if you have the all singing all dancing options. Basic models are similar prices to normal showers.
I hope this helps!
www.damans.co.uk
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bonniemila
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9 years agoWe did @bonniemila! Literally just a few weeks back and I can't tell you how happy I am to finally have a shower! It was a rather costly project in the end because we had to replace the water tank with a bigger one to ensure enough hot water supply. We went for the digital shower option and have a large shower head from the ceiling, with a ring shower curtain hung from above. Now we just need to figure out a way of hooking the shower curtain when not in use as currently it takes away from the main feature of the bathroom which is the open brickwork...any suggestions welcome! I will try to take some better photos.
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