Question for Bathroom Fitters/Plumbers - Which Fittings are Best?

KellyWelly

I'm having my bathroom refitted in three weeks and have to order the fittings by next Wednesday. I'm having built-in furniture with semi recessed basin,a back to the wall toilet, and another base cupboard, plus a thermostatic shower and new bath (not included in the quotes). I've got quotes from City Plumbing for two of their ranges, the Atlanta and the Iflo.

What I want to know is if you have fitted either of those ranges and which one you would recommend. The Atlanta range is slightly more expensive, approximately £200 with identical fittings other than the actual base units, but is it superior quality?

My plumber tells me Iflo is good quality and superior to anything in B&Q or Wickes and the man in City Plumbing did agree but said Atlanta is what he would personally buy and what anyone 'in the trade' would buy.

The Iflo comes with a 2 year guarantee and the Atlanta with a 5 year guarantee.

I do prefer the look of the Atlanta range but an extra £200 is going to be a squeeze (my plumber quoted me on the Iflo and I only found out today as I am a dozy cow) although I have other savings I can use if need be.

Thank you very much for your advice...

plumb1_2

KellyWelly wrote: »

The Iflo comes with a 2 year guarantee and the Atlanta with a 5 year guarantee.

Enough said:rotfl:

andyhop

piermonte units

you can buy from PTS (plumbing trade supplies), branches nationwide and are rigid units

Other options are the new Ideal standard Concept range of units

I fit both on a regular basis and are good valve for money with no come backs yet

KellyWelly

Piermonte are the same as Atlantic as far as I can see - they're both Be Modern brand.

I realise a 5 year guarantee is better than a 2 year guarantee but what I wanted to know was if the more expensive units were really worth the extra money and if any fitters had experience of the Iflo units to know if they were adequate. I don't want it to look shoddy in five years time but equally I don't want to spend money needlessly as it is going to be over my set budget. That being said I would get the extra money together if it was defintely better in the long run.

Thanks.

andyhop

go to PTS and ask for a discount....as a trade customer i get 45% off piermonte

You should get 30-35% if you haggle

Plumbers_Shop_Lee

Good Evening
Having supplied both the Iflo & Atlanta units in a previous job if your only two options are the ones you have mentioned I'd advise you to go for the Atlanta, however if you are prepared to consider other possibilities i'd personally point you in the direction of Shades furniture. The units are rigid with soft close doors and drawers & they also offer a Lifetime guarantee.

HTH
Lee