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The Art of the Shower
Practical guides, advice and trends for your bathroom and shower enclosure: how to choose, fit and clean it, and how to give your space real character.
Masonry shower: pros, cons and glass alternatives to consider before you start work
Masonry shower or glass enclosure? Grout, waterproofing, timing and costs compared, plus the hybrid solution with a low wall and glass. A CSA guide.
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How to remove mould from a shower: silicone, grout and seals
How to remove mould from a shower: practical steps for silicone, grout and seals, and the enclosure choices that stop mould from coming back.
Sensory shower: what it is and how to bring it into your bathroom at home
A sensory shower at home: shower head, lighting, aromas and the right enclosure to hold in warmth and steam. What you need and roughly what it costs.
Crystal glass shower enclosures: what it means, finishes and how it compares with acrylic
Crystal glass shower enclosures: what “crystal” really means, how it compares with acrylic, and the finishes from extra-clear to Stopsol and mirror. The CSA guide.
Disabled shower seat: fixed, fold-down or wall-mounted?
Fixed, fold-down or wall-mounted? CSA’s guide to choosing the right disabled shower seat for your space, level of independence and bathroom safety.
Porcelain shower tray: features, benefits and how to choose
A porcelain shower tray won’t chip, stands up to harsh cleaners and matches your bathroom floor. CSA’s guide to when it beats resin and how to choose one.
Motorhome shower tray: how to choose the right size and material
A motorhome shower tray is not a scaled-down home tray. Odd sizes, lightweight materials, road-proof sealing: how to choose or replace the right one.
Bi-fold shower door: how it works, pros and cons
Two panels that fold like the pages of a book, with no need for space in front or a long side wall. How a bi-fold shower door works, its pros and cons.
Heated towel rail: how to choose the right one for your bathroom
How to choose a heated towel rail: sizes, wattage for your bathroom, electric, plumbed-in or dual fuel, safety zones near the shower and finishes that match.
Bathroom renovation quote: what to know before you ask for one
What a good bathroom renovation quote must include, the warning signs to spot, how to compare quotes line by line and why autumn is the best time to book.
Shower lighting: the best ideas for style and function
Shower lighting ideas that look good and work: LED profiles, recessed spotlights, warm colour temperatures, IP ratings near water and styles for every bathroom.
Shower enclosure accessories: shelves, soap dishes and hooks
The complete guide to shower enclosure accessories: how to choose shelves, soap dishes and hooks, drill-free fixings for glass, materials and matching finishes.
Flush-to-floor shower gradient and drain: installation guide
Flush-to-floor shower gradient and drain: correct falls, linear drain or point waste, screed depth and the standards to check before ordering the tray.