Home Improvements Info

Toilet Seats For Safety

If you are striving to create a secure bathroom setting for senior citizens or the physically disabled, one device that cannot be ignored is a toilet seat riser. One obstacle that these individuals deal with is the capacity to utilize a normal toilet. The best thing about these toilet seats is their capability to fit any type of toilet bowls. Elongated Toilet Seat

When shopping for an elongated toilet seat, the most significant thing that you should watch out for is how tough and resilient is your toilet seat. An American Standard Laurel is one instance of an elongated seat riser. These risers fit every type of bowls, work as designated, clean easily and are available in a multitude of colors. Round Toilet Seat

A round toilet seat is the ideal style seat for your bathroom when it comes to feeling cordial and inviting. This is generally is cozy, warm and home-styled in contrast to elongated seat risers which are more organized, efficient and specific.

These seats do come in various colors, styles and designs. You can be assured that the color of your choice will blend with your existing bathroom decors. You can also find plenty of material choices whether you will go for plastic, soft, or wood for a new round toilet seat. A Bemis Premium Soft Round Toilet Seat is one kind of this type of seat. This is available in blue soft round seat which is pillowed for comfort and convenience.

Toilet Paper Holder

Who gives any thought to where the toilet roll holder is going to go when they start out on their redesign project?

There was nowhere to put a toilet roll holder! The opposite wall was out of the question for the toilet roll holder because of the washbasin situated opposite the toilet.

I could have mounted the tissue roll holder on the side of the bathtub, which was within reach of the toilet, but it wasn’t very convenient being so low down and it would have ruined the nice bathtub side that I had picked out.

I could have just given in and kept a toilet roll on the cistern or on the floor but that doesn’t have much style to it and it would have looked like I had forgotten about the toilet roll holder in the bathroom remodel, which I had.

It was a floor standing toilet roll holder. It was made of shiny brass with a wooden shaft and it looked nicer than many toilet roll holders that fix to the wall.

The free standing toilet roll holder turned out to be a very versatile and useful solution to the problem of providing a toilet tissue holder when there is no convenient wall space to screw one to. There is a picture of my bathroom toilet roll holder on my website at Bathroom Remodeling Accessories You will see that it’s is a simple device but it looks nice, performs well and fits in very nicely with the rest of the room.

Towel Holders

Is there one bathroom in your home that is relegated to the kids? Well, have you decorated this room accordingly? Maybe it’s time to have a little bit of fun with that bathroom space and really dress up.

While sure you’re going to want to buy at least one rubber ducky to go in the bathtub, the rest of the items you buy, such as towel holders and toothbrush holders, can be all things that are useful in the bathroom and get them to look cute with the rubber ducky theme.

Let’s take a quick look up around the bathroom to see where all we can bring this theme to life. When it comes to the rubber ducky theme, you may not want to paint the wall with lots of ducks as that can be overkill. We’re talking about the shower. You might be amazed at how easy it is to find different bathroom accessories you need from the soap dish, toothbrush holder, toilet paper holder, Kleenex box covers and everything in between that can have the rubber ducky theme.

If you have made the bathroom a fun place to be, you may be surprised at just how easy it becomes to get your kids to get in the bathroom and decide to take a bath.

Shower Curtains

If your shower is at one end of your bath you may have a shower curtain fitted to prevent the bathroom floor from getting wet. Shower curtains do have their drawbacks however. A shower enclosure or shower screen is a good alternative to a curtain.

Shower Curtains – Disadvantages

Shower curtains are prone to mildew – a fungus which thrives in warm and humid conditions such as bathrooms – as they are not easy to clean.

The Solution – Install a Shower Enclosure!

Unlike shower curtains, a shower enclosure can be fitted either in a bath scenario or on its own. Your bathroom will look so much more attractive if you have a shower door or gleaming free-standing shower enclosure. Unlike a shower curtain which has to be taken down to be cleaned, shower screens and enclosures can be cleaned in their original position with a quick spray of surface cleaner and an easy wipe down. Some shower enclosure doors clip out and can be removed for cleaning. Shower curtains are less reflective and give the appearance of taking up more space.

Bathroom Size and Space

The floor area of a shower tray or enclosure can be under 1 metre which is still plenty of space in which to enjoy your shower. There are a variety of shower doors such as pivot and bi-fold.

Installation

Shower enclosures however, are attached to floor standing shower trays which are normally made from a stone-resin mix or composite plastic. If you are fitting a shower enclosure directly onto a bare wall make sure that the sealant or waterproof adhesive doesn’t hamper tiling. If walls are uneven shower enclosures can be adjusted to hug uneven walls preventing leaks. Some DIY experience is useful if you want to install your shower enclosure yourself, but if in doubt contact a plumber.

Cleaning and Maintenance

After every shower wipe down the wall tiles and enclosure doors with a towel.