Wetroom Conversion in Dulwich (for 'disabled' use)

"before"

We were asked to convert a redundant room into a ground floor wet room. As specialists in creating safe environments for disabled and elderly customers, this was well within our capabilities.

To prepare the room, an external door that was not in use was panelled over. Access to the room would be via an existing door from the hall. The floor was fitted with coved and welded non slip vinyl, making a waterproof, safe and hygienic environment. All the walls were fitted with waterproof laminated panels.

The wash-hand basin was relocated to the wall where the door used to be, allowing ample space to install a new tall toilet and a shower area. We added a thermostatically controlled shower valve, folding shower seat and half-height doors around the shower area.

There was no heating nor ventilation in the room. We added an extractor, a panel radiator and a warm air blower to provide comfort as well as practicality to the family wetroom.

The final result - a bright, functional, easy to clean wetroom, making excellent use of a redundant room.


Contact Practical Bathing on 01753 842944 to discuss your bathroom or wetroom installation requirements.

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Comfort-Lift Belt Bath Lift – the very latest in belt lift technology, with a TWO YEAR warranty

Brand new for 2013, Practical Bathing announces the Comfort-Lift for easier and safer bathing.

Are you having problems lowering yourself into the bath or raising yourself after bathing? Then our latest bath lift may be the solution. Featuring the latest belt lift technology, the Comfort-Lift is practical and easy to use. The ultra light weight battery is a real benefit to those with weak hands or arthritic fingers.

German engineered using stainless steel for durability and strength, the Comfort-Lift bath lift is robust and shower proof. It even comes with a TWO YEAR warranty as standard for your peace of mind.

Practical Bathing is pleased to offer the Comfort Bath Lift on a supply only or fully installed basis: 01753 842944.
(Note: Installation only available in southern England.)

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Sapphire Spa Baths on Special!

The Sapphire Spa walk in baths have some unique design features, including smooth interior surfaces for relaxed bathing, twin waste outlets for rapid emptying of bath water, a self-purging pipe-drying system (avoiding damp smells) and a warm air hydrotherapy action.

Sapphire Walk-In Baths can be purchased without the Spa option. However, the hydrotherapy spa uses streaming warm air bubbles for a relaxing massage while you bathe, leaving your skin feeling invigorated and refreshed. The Sapphire provides an extremely gentle air-driven spa bath with no high pressure points.

The Sapphire 2's additional feature is a specially shaped door enabling the bather to be seated before closing the door over the knees. It as also cleverly designed to use less water to fill the bath. The Sapphire Spa Baths are perfect for relaxing and once you've tried our hydrotherapy bath, please tell your friends where to come for theirs!

The Sapphire Spa Walk-in Baths are now on Special Offer, EXCLUSIVELY from Practical Bathing

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Easy Access Showers make life so much easier!

One of customers had difficulty high-stepping into her shower and balancing during bathing.

Practical Bathing replaced the high shower tray with an easy access shower tray from the Mendip range.

In addition, the shower was replaced with an efficient, modern pump, we added grab rails and a sturdy wall-mounted shower seat.

To complete the installation, old wall tiles were replaced with hygienic panelling and an anti-slip flooring.

Practical Bathing has years of experience in helping customers with their decisions as well as advising of the most suitable bathing equipment. Browse our bathing solutions website. Contact us! Like our FaceBook Page for interesting news and special offers. We look forward to hearing from you.

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"Power Bath" your superhero assistant

If lowering or raising yourself to bathe is difficult, a walk-in bath with a powered seat could help you to maintain your independence and dignity.

If your movements are more limited, a power lifting bath will suit you better. It can assist your access into the bathwater from outside the bath, transferring to the power seat directly from a walking aid or wheelchair for  independent bathing.

If you are unable lift your legs and need a helping hand, a seat with a 'leg lift' model is available to assist with raising your legs over the side of the bath.

Practical Bathing provides a full range of hydraulic / power baths to suit. We also supply a range of bath lifts.

Installing Power Baths, whether for individuals, care homes or medical centres, requires careful consideration and planning. Contact Practical Bathing today and take advantage of our experience.

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Special Offers at Practical Bathing

Brrr. A cold start to 2013 so...
Practical Bathing has some Special Offers for a nice warm and relaxing soak:

• The Relaxa Bath Lift is £100 off!
• Call us for our special deal on Walk-in Baths Sapphire1 and Sapphire2

Call Practical Bathing on 01753 842944 for a personal service.

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Conversion from Cloakroom to Bathroom to Shower room

In Autumn 2012, a customer from 2006 approached us regarding the installation of a shower in place of a bath.

Originally, we had successfully installed a compact walk-in bath into a downstairs cloakroom and were now requested to replace it with an easy access shower. Easy? Not quite as straightforward as it seems but we love to challenge our expertise and resourcefulness to deliver 100% customer satisfaction.

There were certainly challenges! There was no shower tray available with the required dimensions, the toilet soil pipe ran across into the shower area and could not be moved and, finally, the warm air heating system was also below the bath, within the intended shower area.

Starting with the soil pipe, special boxing was constructed to cover the pipe, strong enough to stand on and, in the shower area, topped with anti-slip vinyl. To allow the warm air heating to function from under the proposed shower tray, battens were laid to raise the shower tray floor. As for the tray itself, we used a suitably long shower tray of the correct width, trimmed the length and capped and sealed it in our workshop. The front of the raised shower tray was faced with a specially perforated PVC strip for the warm air heating to flow. We also installed smart blue grab rails to complement the bathroom. Images show the previously installed bath and the newly installed shower tray.

A satisfying outcome, using our experience, imagination and a range of skills, the final result is a practical and pleasing solution to a complex problem and a 'thumbs-up' from our customer. We welcome your challenge - please view the Practical Bathing website and contact us / call us on 01753 842944 or 0800 0195570.

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