Can you have a shower over a double ended bath?

Single ended baths have the advantage that both the tap and drain is out of the way at the foot end of the bath. If you have a shower over the bath, the tap will also need to align with the shower head. Your choice between single and double ended baths may be due to practicalities or simply aesthetics.

Subsequently, one may also ask, what is a double ended bath?

Double ended baths A double ended bath has the waste and taps fitted in the centre of the tub or fitted to the wall. This means that both ends of the bath have a gentle slope and that there's enough room for two people to bathe together.

Likewise, what is a left hand shower bath? Spin the bath so that the widest end (the short leg of the L or the loop of the P for shower baths) is at the top. If it points right, it's right-handed; if it points left, it's left-handed.

Similarly, you may ask, can you put a shower over any bath?

A shower can be installed above pretty much any bath, but certain bath types lend themselves better to it. Our range of shower baths includes P shaped, L shaped, and freestanding baths.

What is the biggest bath size?

Standard bath size As it is commonly accepted that the standard bath width is 700mm, a wide bath is considered to be any bath with a diameter of 800mm and above. Large baths with dimensions over 1800mm in length and over 800mm wide tend to be freestanding baths.

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What is a straight bath?

Straight baths, or regular baths, are the most common shape of bath available in range of lengths suitable for a bathroom or en-suite of any size. Manufactured from materials that create a strong, sturdy bath, our straight baths retain heat meaning you can enjoy your bath for even longer.

How do I choose a bath?

Choose one if you don't have the space for both bath and shower cubicle but a bath that's wider at one end can be accommodated. If you prefer more sinuous lines in the bathroom, a P-shaped shower bath with a curvaceous showering end will meet your needs. Keen on crisp angles? Go for an L-shaped shower bath instead.

What is a shower bath?

What is a shower bath? A shower bath combines plenty of room for a relaxing soak, with a spacious and practical showering area. Available in a range of sizes, as well as p-shaped and square designs, shower baths feature one end that's wider than the other, which allows you to enjoy a comfortable showering experience.

Are L shaped baths any good?

The L shape is great when using it as a shower but they aren't as good to bath in. The "extra" bit just becomes an extra area to fill with water rather than really adding more space to the bath, if you get what I mean.

Are L shaped baths good?

Unlike the rounded design of the P-shaped bath, the L-shaped promotes a cutting edge contemporary design, that's perfect for modern bathrooms. Straight and shower baths can be excellent space-saving solutions, so they're perfect for smaller or awkwardly shaped bathrooms.

What is a right hand bath?

Stand at the accessible side of the bath, where the side unscrews to give access to faucet and drain fittings. See at which end of the bath the drain is; if on the right, it's a right-hand drain, if on the left, it's a left-hand drain.

How big is a corner bath?

Their advantages are that they can suit a variety of purposes such as saving space in smaller or more awkwardly shaped suites, as well as providing a premium bathing experience in larger installations. Small Corner Baths are available from 1metre (1000mm) up to the large corner bath 2metre ( 2000mm).

How do you build a small bathroom?

12 Design Tips To Make A Small Bathroom Better

Install a corner sink. Sometimes even a pedestal sink can disrupt the only available traffic lane in a bathroom.
Use a shower curtain.
Float the vanity.
Round the vanity.
Extend the counter over the toilet.
Use a large-scale pattern.
Skip the shower door.
Expand the mirror.

How can I hide my shower pipes?

Pipework for a Concealed Shower

Pipes can be notched into the timber studwork in plasterboard walls or holes drilled in the studs and noggins to accommodate the pipework. The walls can then be re-covered with plasterboard before you begin ceramic tiling. The pipes can also be hidden behind shower panels fixed to walls.

How do you hook up a mixer shower?

Decide where to take the hot and water supplies from.
Isolate the supply.
Run the pipework towards the shower.
Flush the pipework through to remove any dirt.
Work out how much outlet pipe is required.
Cut the outlet pipes.
Drill the holes.
Place a collapsible olive into each inlet.

Can I fit an electric shower myself?

If you're replacing an existing electric shower unit like-for-like, you may be able to install it yourself. However, if the new shower unit has a higher wattage than the old one an electrician should replace the unit as the cabling may need changing.

What is a thermostatic shower?

Thermostatic showers store water at a high temperature before mixing it with cold water to a pre-set temperature, rather than having an internal heating system like electric showers do. Thermostatic showers will also instantly shut down if the cold-water supply fails in order to avoid injury.

Why do corner baths have seats?

The placement of corner baths opens up the centre section of the bathroom allowing traffic to move freely throughout the rest of the space. This extra room that is leftover provides more space for standing at sinks, drying off or sitting at dressing tables.

What is left hand drain?

What does that mean? Right handed or left handed tub refers to the drain orientation of your tub. If the drain is to your right you have a right handed tub, and if the drain is on your left you have a left handed tub.

What is the normal length of a bath?

1,700 mm

Do I need a reinforced bath?

Now, most baths tend to make from standard acrylic, but when it comes to a shower bath, we recommend using a reinforced acrylic. The reason for this is simple, your shower bath will be used more regularly than a normal bath, so naturally, it will need to be stronger.

What should I look for when buying a bathtub?

Use our bathtub material comparison to help you choose.

Plastic: Made of either fiberglass or acrylic, plastic bathtubs offer the greatest design flexibility because they can be molded into many shapes.
Enameled steel: Formed steel bathtubs with a porcelain-enamel coating are the least expensive tubs.