Monthly Archives - September 2016

Frameless Fixed panels

Want to really create a design piece in your bathroom? Use pipers standard or custom made frameless panels. Standard panels come in 2100mm heights and custom made can be cut to size! Use either wall Chanel's or fix brackets in chrome, black, gold, copper, white. Check out the online store for standard sizing. Contact a PIPERS International team member for more information!

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Bathroom

Renovating your bathroom

Renovating a beautiful, functional bathroom can be a fun and fulfilling process not only adding value to your house price but enabling a peaceful, private space for you and your family to unwind and wash away all the worries! Once the tiling is complete in your newly renovated bathroom, you can then measure your shower area! Glass isn't flexible, so it's vital to get as close to the exact size required for the screens as possible. Some styles might have...

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Day spa bathroom

Create a day spa feel

Now living in a luxurious day spa like bathroom is possible, with just a few smart design elements! Firstly create an open and inviting ambience in your bathroom. You can achieve this by using neutral colours used which are calming and nature like making a comfortable setting for most. The use of whites and warm neutral materials with clean lines gives this bathroom a hygienic and welcoming environment. This also has great re-sell value. Vertical textures create a feature that draw the...

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Walk-In Showers

Create a place of calm & sophistication in your bathroom by including a walk-in shower screen in your design. Whilst extemely easy to clean Walk In showers will also create a minimalist design feature adding an architectural element to your bathroom. PIPERS walk in shower range available: - Maze Walk In - Linear definition with large scale walls - Frameless Panel 10mm - Easy walk-In available in standard sizes or custom made Once your floor and tiling is complete. When considering design of...

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Frameless shower must knows!

Frameless shower screens are popular for their solid and seamless design. However what you need to remember is that the design of your screens and shower rose are important considerations to prevent future disappointment with your shower screen leaking water all over your tiles! Frameless shower doors are supposed to have a small gap between the glass panel - this enables the door to open. If you simply have your shower rose facing the fixed panel or wall where there...

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Clean bathroom

Cleaning your shower

There are so many caustic cleaners out in the market place. To be on the safe side for your health we recommend using natural cleaners. No need for harsh chemicals or abrasives such as bleach or steel wool, simply use the good old house hold cleaner vinegar, and for a sparkling clean add some baking soda with part water in a spray bottle. Spray on and leave it for a few minutes. This is best done after a shower...

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Easy to maintain showers

Easy to maintain shower design Are you sick of cleaning your old mouldy tiles? Design your shower with splashback glass walls, making it super speedy to wipe down your walls and no need to worry about scrubbing grout! There are endless colour options so you can match to your floor tiles or use the area as a feature by introducing colour. Glass only needs hot soapy water to clean no caustic cleaners are required so there is also a heath benefit when...

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Bathroom Suite

Are you about to renovate your bathroom?

Bathrooms renovations whether they are DIY or using skilled tradesmen need to be well designed and planned. Some people are so motivated by magazine photos and the desired end look it's hard for them to really think about the functionality of their bathroom, longevity, and design within their budget pre-project. I must stress the importance of doing this before you start to buy shower, toilets, tiles, vanities and the like. Simply write a list of all the problems you had...

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Bathrooms of the Future

Did you know that across the globe we spend an average of 70 minutes a day in the bathroom?! To see the latest Bathroom trends from around the world I have travelled abroad to the worlds biggest bathroom trade fair; I have to say the future of bathrooms is exciting. Large scale displays show off new trends and design developments, as well as modern technology designed to meet today's needs; the complete spectrum of high tech and high end design. All market...

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