Glass

2019 Building Material Trends

Pipers is predicting personalised, comfort styles designed to nurture a highly entangled work/life world for 2019! In the bathroom we expect to see matte black shower screens to remain trending for 2019. For higher spec designs we are seeing sophisticated frameless enclosures using floor to ceiling space; providing a clear cacoon like escape in the bathroom. New industrial style Matte black tapware and hardware will continue to enter the market with newly designed towel rails and toilet accessories. Rimless toilets and...

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showerscreens

Shower Screen Trends

Pipers latest international shower screen collection takes the shower screen industry to a whole new level. With Frameless panels coated in eco protection & matte black hardware your designer screen is achievable! Bringing nature indoors You will find a popular bathroom configuration is to create an open double screen with a centre entrance, leading out into a lush courtyard. Your health will be enhanced with a balance of natural light and oxygen from your garden! Your design can extend beyond the four...

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Black and gold

Maximize space in your bathroom

Dreaming of that perfect bathroom but only have a small space? Improving the layout of your bathroom and making it functional is a dream worth realizing! Life's too short to be frustrated every time you walk into your bathroom and trip over baskets or bang an elbow into your shower! Follow these steps to maximize space in your bathroom! Step 1: Work out what you value most in your bathroom. Do you like a large bath or large shower. Do you value...

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Glass Breaking

A Grade Toughened Glass – it can break but it is also the safest type for Showerscreens   As a third generation manufacturer in the glass business, I have seen many incidents of glass breaking throughout glass manufacturing & occasionally the installation process which is both spectacular and a little frightening. However this is infrequently seen or experienced by the public and can come to particular surprise.   Over the years I have come across rare incidents of glass breaking ‘without explanation’...

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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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