Bathroom bath product & fitting query

catt_2

Question 1
Based on advice in this forum, we're opting for a Kaldewei steel bath. But which is better value for money:-

Formplus 2.3mm thick steel with 1 year guarantee @ £80-100
or
Saniformplus 3.5mm thick steel with 30 year guarantee @ £180-200

Other manufacturers make to British standard of only 1.6mm thick. Kaldewei claim their 3.5mm bath is virtually chip and scratch proof.

We are on a budget. We intend to move home next year perhaps.

Question 2
Bargain priced floor tiles at B&Q @ £4.99/sq.m. We want a matched floor and wall look and using them on the walls too would mean less wastage. Can floor tiles be used on walls?

Question 3
Looking for a ladder style radiator on ebay. What should we look for in terms of chrome plate quality? If they corrode quickly we'd be inclined to just get a white one.

Question 4
We bought a bath mixer tap with shower attachment but now wonder if we can regulate the temperature with a thermostat. Is that possible or have I bought the wrong product?

All advice gratefully received!;)

weekendwarrior

Question 1


I'd go for the more expensive one as it will last you much longer.

Question 2

Yes of course, but you can't use some wall tiles on floors.

Question 3



They have these on offer in B&Q for about £30, make sure you add inhibitor and it should be fine. Screwfix also have the same one on offer-

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=X238630&ts=61173&id=96788

They also have a couple more in the clearance section.


Question 4

You need a thermostatic one to be able to regulate the temperature!

catt_2

Warrior

Thanks for the very helpful advice. Straight off to B&Q then!

catt_2

Now choosing the basin and wc....we have decided to go with a wall-hung basin to free up floor space and create a modern look.

We are thinking about a wall-hung wc too but what with the metal mounting frame and concealed flush, this would be pricier than a floor-standing wc and once tiled over, might be inaccessible for maintenance/leaks.

What do you think?

Also, how can we ensure a good colour match between our steel Kaldewei bath and our ceramic other brand basin and wc? Not all whites are the same and Kaldewei make 3 sorts ranging from creamy to ultra blueish white.

Thanks for any tips.

shona_2

catt wrote: »

Formplus 2.3mm thick steel with 1 year guarantee @ £80-100
or
Saniformplus 3.5mm thick steel with 30 year guarantee @ £180-200

Where did you find them at this price? Were they 1700 or 1800? Are you pleased with them?
thanks