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Chapter 9 Sanitation systems

Bidet bolted to the mounting
bracket through the plaster wall
Mounting bracket
bolted to the floor

Mounting bolt head is covered
with a dome to hide it

p Figure 9.41 Wall-hung bidet fixed to the wall mounting bracket

Baths INDUSTRY TIP
Baths are manufactured to BS 4305 (EN 198) and can be supplied
manufactured from the following materials (refer back to Table 9.2). In Europe, pressed steel
baths are more common than
● Reinforced cast acrylic sheet: this is the most common material for baths.
Some acrylic baths require reinforcement in the form of glass-reinforced acrylic.
polyester (GRP), and all types require a steel tubular cradle, a top frame and Other materials are also
a base board. available, such as:
● Porcelain enamelled steel: these tend to be used in commercial situations ● a resin-bonded
cementitious slurry,
such as hotels, hostels, etc., or in housing association and local authority known as resin stone
housing, where durability is important. ● gel-coated reinforced
● Porcelain enamelled cast iron: these are much less common and tend to polyester but this
be used for the more traditional designs, such as roll top freestanding and is generally used in
rectangular shapes. specialist and niche

Each material has its own unique characteristics that influence the bath design. markets.
Baths can be manufactured in a wide variety of styles and designs, including
those described below.
● Standard baths: rectangular shaped with many size and design options.
They are usually fitted with a front panel and/or end panels as required.
● Corner baths: these fit into the corner of the bathroom. They require a
curved bath panel, which is easily cut and trimmed to specific installation
requirements.
● Off-set corner baths: similar to a standard corner bath but they have sides
of unequal length. This design utilises the space available while optimising
the bathing space. They are available left or right handed, depending on the
installation requirements.
● Freestanding baths: these are designed to stand on their own feet and are
not usually fitted against a supporting wall. A range of styles are available,
from traditional roll top and ball-and-claw styles to more contemporary
designs.

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