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Kudos introduces SIONA semi frameless walk-in panels

October 21, 2024

Introducing SIONA, the latest Kudos 8mm semi-frameless shower panel and enclosure collection. Made in Britain, the range includes pivot and sliding doors, as well as walk-in panels in both chrome and matt black profile finishes. Each panel proudly stands at 2 metres in height, has Lifeshield protection for easy cleaning and is backed by the Kudos Lifetime Guarantee.

Siona is positioned neatly between the Divera 6mm and Ultimate 8mm ranges as part of the Kudos Core Collection. All the glass panels in the new Siona collection are 8mm toughened glass; the pivot doors feature a quality barrel hinge mechanism, the slider doors a double roller ensuring a smooth sliding action, and all come complete with concealed fittings and crystal-clear seals.

The Siona Walk-In range features 8 popular panel sizes from 700mm to 1400mm in width and they can all be installed on the KStone or Connect2 shower trays from Kudos or on a wetroom floor like Aqua4Ma. Two deflector panels complement the design offering either a foldaway or hinged action and designed to control any overspray. The sliding door can be used to create corner, recess and 3-sided enclosures up to 1500mm wide, and the pivot door comes in sizes ranging from 800mm to 1400mm and is ideal for the larger bathroom.

Kudos is a showering product brand that trades as RONAL Bathrooms UK. The Kudos brand is designed and manufactured in the UK, producing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999. The Kudos portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens, and wet-room solutions that are sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK. Visit their website kudosshowers.co.uk, call them on 01539 564040 or email info@kudosshowers.co.uk

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Saniflo Modulo & Modulo XL – elegant, plug-and-play solutions

September 23, 2024

For over 60 years, Saniflo has excelled at enhancing homes and buildings with its innovative pumps and macerators. The latest offerings, Modulo and Modulo XL, enable the creation of complete bathrooms within bedrooms through two convenient all-in-one solutions. Modulo features a pod-style design with a shower and basin, while Modulo XL incorporates a shower, basin, and wall-hung WC.

These bathroom pods come with various profile and glass options, including white profiles with white glass, black profiles with black glass, and black profiles with white glass. Installation of a new en-suite can be completed in just 2 to 3 days, requiring only basic electrical access and small-bore pipework. Where waste discharge presents challenges, a Saniflo pump can be included as part of the installation package.

Both Modulo models offer a luxurious version with a sliding door shower, a chic vanity unit with a basin, and a modern towel rail, as well as a standard version featuring a curtain rail shower and a washbasin with a mixer tap. Each model is equipped with a contemporary mechanical shower valve and handset.

The bathroom pods can be positioned in a recess or corner, with a pivot door for easy access. In the shower area, a self-supporting Biocryl platform rests on height-adjustable feet, complemented by finishing plinths and opaque white glass back panels. The ceiling is crafted from white honeycomb polypropylene and includes two integrated LED spotlights. Additional features include a mirror, glass shelves, towel hook, ventilation grill, 220 V socket, and a floor mat, with all glass treated for anti-limescale properties for effortless cleaning post-installation.

Modulo and Modulo XL are perfect solutions for boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, modular buildings, or any homeowner looking to expand living space in a basement, garage, barn, or other external structures. They present a new opportunity for installers to deliver swift and efficient bathroom solutions to their clients.

Amanda Mills, marketing manager at Saniflo, states, “The new Modulo and Modulo XL make it easy to add a practical yet stylish en-suite to an existing bedroom. This will be particularly appealing to many small boutique hotels, bed and breakfast owners with shared bathroom facilities for guests, and domestic households needing an additional bathroom. It’s also an excellent opportunity for manufacturers of modular buildings seeking a complete bathroom solution.”

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Frontline Bathrooms unveils new range of products for 2024

April 10, 2024

Leading bathroom distributor Frontline Bathrooms has launched new products in its hero range AQUA. AQUA offers a range of exclusive own-brand sanitaryware, taps, showers, baths, shower enclosures and bathroom furniture.

The new products in the AQUA range champion earthy tones, mid-century glamour and the serene ‘Japandi’ aesthetic, which is set to be a key trend for bathroom interiors this year and include:

Loira Mirror, pg 19 of the brochure
Kyoto Units, new colour way ‘Oak’, pg 129
Holborn Isobel Units, pg 181 (pictured top)
Elite Walk-In Shower in Smoked Glass, pg 327
Siena Freestanding Bath, pg 85
Otto Towel Rail in Brushed Brass, pg 211

Visit Frontline Bathrooms’ website www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk for design inspiration and product information or download the latest brochure.

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Flair Showers launches ETO in brushed nickel & bronze

April 2, 2024

Flair Showers has added Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze finishes to its popular ETO range of shower doors; the new colour was previewed at Kbb Birmingham.

ETO by Flair includes infold, hinge and sliding doors in addition to corner entry enclosures and quadrants. Finishes available include Silver, Matte Black, Brushed Brass and the soon-to-be-available (this summer) Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze finishes.

With a wide range of widths available, ETO can be specified in both large family bathrooms and compact spaces.

Designed for long-lasting high performance, the two-metre-high shower doors are constructed with 8 mm toughened safety glass with Clearview hydrophobic coating for an effortless shine. Clearvue also resists the build-up of limescale and grime on the glass surface for easy cleaning.

for a winning aesthetic, ETO enclosures include fully concealed interior fixings and ultra-clear door seals. Suitable for either a shower tray or wetroom installation, the ETO collection panels are available in a variety of door styles. For smaller bathrooms, the unique design of the ETO infold door ensures minimal space is taken up when it opens outwards while still affording generous access to the shower zone.

The ETO infold doors boast a magnetic linkage system, allowing users to move the shower door smoothly and seamlessly. The sliding doors in the range close gently with a controlled cushion close magnetic system. The ETO hinge doors boast countersunk curved hinges for a flush interior finish that is easy to clean. For a simple but secure installation, the ETO collection benefits from Flair’s patented “Click Fit” assembly system. The tapered dovetail joint locks securely into position, giving a flush connection between the vertical and horizontal profiles, providing maximum structural integrity within every door.

Ronan O’Grady, lead product designer of Flair Showers, says: “Consumers with high demands on their shower look for something stylish, that is good quality and built to last. This was our vision when creating our modern, robust, ETO range of framed shower enclosures.

“The addition of our new finishes, Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze, will enhance any space with their soft glow and low maintenance luxury. Designed for long lasting high performance, while offering clever innovations to enhance the user’s showering experience, our ETO range is the perfect combination of elegance and practicality.”

For more information on the Flair ETO collection of shower enclosures, including the brand new Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze finishes, or to become a Flair Showers retail partner, please contact sales@flairshowers.co.uk

Pictured top: The Flair ETO infold shower door in the brand new, muted yet elegant, Brushed Nickel finish (available Summer 2024).

Pictured bottom: Surround yourself with the beauty of Flair’s ETO shower door collection. The ETO enclosure at the Largy waterfall in Brushed Brass

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Brand new ILI shower door collection from Flair

March 11, 2024

Flair Showers launched its ILI collection of shower doors in the UK at kbb Birmingham 2024. The ILI range of 1950mm high shower doors is available in three finishes – silver, matte black and brushed brass.

Designed with young families in mind, door options include bi-fold, slider and hinge doors in addition to sliding and hinged quadrants. Non-standard door widths are also used to cater to any configuration.

ILI is crafted from 6 mm toughened safety glass with a clear hydrophobic coating that resists the build-up of limescale and grime on the surface to maintain a spotless and sparkling clean finish.

The smooth curvature of the handle creates a truly ergonomic and tactile experience for the user while providing the additional benefit of an integrated towel or robe hook. The minimalist profiles and neatly curved hinges present simple, clean lines to the door aesthetic and complement the uniquely crafted handle design.

Flair Showers ILI shower door Enclosures

The new range is easy to fit thanks to Flair’s patented “Click Fit” screw-free assembly system. The tapered dovetail joint locks securely into position, connecting the vertical and horizontal profiles seamlessly. Furthermore, every ILI door style is fully reversible for either a left or right-hand configuration and ideal for wetroom and shower tray installation.

Ronan O’Grady, lead product designer at Flair Showers, says: “Key to every Flair product design are the stages of the family lifecycle. The ILI range is designed with young families in mind, its minimalist but robust frames are contrasted by gentle curvature and pillow shaped forms. It’s a range that celebrates functionality, colour and carefully considered features.”

“At Flair, we aim to create joy for our customers. We have introduced our ILI collection of shower doors that boasts aesthetically pleasing designs with clever functional innovations to ensure our retail partners can offer a showering solution that enhances both the bathroom space, and the consumers’ experience too. Consumers can embrace everyday adventures with ILI.”

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Kaldewei’s Invisible Grip prevents slipping on shower surfaces

February 19, 2024

Whatever your age, standing safely in the bathtub or shower is important; Invisible Grip is the new super anti-slip surface finish from Kaldewei. It works on the glossiest of their steel enamel surfaces, and the feeling when your skin meets the shining, plastic-free Kaldewei surface is pleasant. The grip does not diminish when using soap, shower gel, shampoo or simply when there is contact with water as the invisible micro-structuring of the enamel continues to provide a particularly strong grip underfoot.

Glamour and safety in the bathroom

LGA Bautechnik confirms the anti-slip properties according to quality class C for wet barefoot areas according to DIN EN 16165. This is particularly relevant for the planning of barrier-free bathrooms.

Even when dry, the Invisible Grip finish does not alter the brilliant gleam of the Kaldewei steel enamel surface and is available in Alpine White for shower areas and bathtubs. This means it provides safety and introduces a touch of modern glamour to the bathroom. The micro structure can be cleaned just as easily as a normal enamel surface. An explanatory video can be seen at https://www.kaldewei.de/produkte/invisible-grip/, which demonstrates how the new surface treatment works.

“With Invisible Grip, Kaldewei offers an innovative solution for the modern bathroom that increases the feeling of safety without compromising on the visual appearance, feeling underfoot and hygiene. Carefree showering and bathing with aesthetic aspirations become everyday normality”, says Yvonne Piu, head of global marketing at Kaldewei.

Like all the products in the Luxstainability®World from Kaldewei, Invisible Grip stands for uncompromising safety and trust combined with a highly aesthetic surface finish. Invisible Grip demonstrates Kaldewei’s special innovative competence, for which the premium manufacturer has been awarded the seal of the Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage (BSFZ) (Certification body for research grants).

Even when using soap, shower gel and shampoo or simply when there is contact with water, the invisible microstructuring of the enamel provides a particularly strong grip.

Tested standing safety: LGA Bautechnik confirms the anti-slip properties according to quality class C for wet barefoot areas according to DIN EN 16165

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Kinedo unveils new Alpha Solo walk-in shower enclosure

October 25, 2023

The new Alpha Solo walk-in shower enclosure from shower brand Kinedo is a single glass panel without a reinforcement bar to create a classic minimalist walk-in shower area, which is simple and stylish in design.

Alpha Solo features a chrome aluminium profile, 10mm transparent glass 2 metres high, and a chrome cover strip at the bottom of the panel. Anti-limescale treatment comes as standard. Alpha Solo is available in sizes 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm, 1200mm and 1400mm and is ideal for corner and recess installations.

The range is available now to retailers, house builders, hoteliers and other accommodation providers who seek a high-end product at an accessible price point.

Offering the freedom of an open shower and suitable for small and large spaces, with Kinedo, it’s possible to create a designer wetroom look no matter the budget or the space size.

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Kudos expands Pinnacle8 with new corner quadrant models

October 25, 2023

Kudos Shower Products has expanded its collection of Pinnacle8 level access shower enclosures and introduced new corner quadrant models.

There are now seven Quadrant models in the collection. Two are standard quadrants at 900x900mm and 1000x1000mm in size, and there are a further five offset quadrant enclosures from 900x800mm up to 1200x900mm in size. They have all been designed without the need for a bottom rail, providing a level access and making it easier to step in and out of the enclosure.

Eliminating the bottom rail on the door gives it a minimalist appearance and makes it much easier to clean too. These new additions are available in a choice of chrome, matt black or brushed brass profiles. As with all other enclosures in the Kudos Pinnacle8 range these new options stand 2000mm in height and are produced with 8mm toughened safety glass throughout. All glass panels come with LifeShield protection for easy cleaning and all doors with their iconic Finger Pull handle (with optional retro fit handle if required).

Pinnacle8 level access is a frameless design with slimline wall profiles concealing a 20mm wall adjustment for ease of fitting. SmartSeal technology is used on the crystal clear seals and glass-to-glass corner join seals, to ensure a clean uninterupted finish and a water tight bond. Overall this collection includes both hinged and sliding door options, to suit both recessed and corner installations, in sizes ranging from 760mm to 1500mm offering a plethora of design options to suit any bathroom. Kevlar impregnated pins are used in the rise and fall brushed finished hinges for consistent smooth opening and closing of the glass doors. And aircraft grade stainless steel roller bearings are used in the sliding doors for smooth action and longevity.

Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999. Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.

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Visit their website kudosshowers.co.uk, call them on 01539 564040 or email info@kudosshowers.co.uk.

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Energy-saving shower technology from Kaldewei

October 23, 2023

Kaldewei is a brand known for its sustainability; all its products are 100% recyclable, and it is now manufacturing products from BlueMint steel, which reduces carbon emissions by 70%. With shower trays providing such green credentials, the next logical step was to save energy and CO2 when showering, so during ISH, Kaldewei launched the Kaldewei shower channel with heat recovery system, the “FlowLine Heatrecovery” shower channel.

Up to 80 per cent of the hot water a home creates is used for showering, not heating. Recently, the focus has been on developing ways to heat more efficiently and use less energy. A massive quantity of hot water is wasted as it flows unused down the drain; the new Kaldewei “FlowLine Heatrecovery” shower channel uses heat from the shower water to preheat the cold fresh water on its way to the shower fitting. A heat exchanger integrated into the waste ensures efficient heat recovery, so significantly less hot water needs to be added to guarantee a pleasantly warm shower temperature. In the spirit of sustainability, this saves energy, noticeably reduces costs and reduces the carbon footprint.

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Creating a new sense of comfort

October 23, 2023

The new magnetic shower holder from HEWI is designed to improve showering comfort thanks to its user-friendly, safe and easy-to-clean features.

Innovations are usually in the details and mean a significant system or product range improvement. Thus, the international expert for barrier-free sanitary solutions, HEWI, continuously develops products that increase ease of use, contribute more safety and make a difference in terms of hygiene and ease of cleaning. One such product is the new System 900 magnetic shower head holder, which the company has already patented.

Well thought out down to the last detail and timeless in design

In stainless steel, chrome and powder-coated in white, black and grey, the new product follows the minimalist, high-quality and timeless design that characterises all ranges from HEWI and forms another building block in the diverse range of barrier-free solutions.

In terms of handling, the new magnetic shower head holder has been significantly simplified and is, in the sense of universal design, an optimal product for everyone, and especially for users with physical limitations.

Key characteristic features are its straightforward, magnet-function-based height adjustment, which works by sliding the shower head with an intuitive one-handed operation. The shower head holder incorporates a fully rotatable cone bracket and a conscious lack of buttons and knobs that usually feature on such products. Thus, the shower holder can be used without strain and even by those with motor limitations. Wet hands also no longer hinder use as the traditional clamping mechanism has been replaced by the novel magnetic principle, thus eliminating the need to exert pressure when adjusting the shower holder. As virtually no mechanical forces act on the product, wear is minimal.

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