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Pedestals and semi-pedestals
A pedestal stands on the floor and supports the weight of the washbasin. A washbasin with a semi-pedestal is wall mounted and the semi-pedestal conceals the pipework.
Semi-recessed washbasin
A fitted basin which is partly inset into a piece of bathroom furniture with the front of the basin protruding. May be more comfortable to use than a fully inset vanity basin.
Undercounter washbasin
The basin is fixed to the underside of the worktop. The worktop cutout should have a waterproof finish.
Vanity / countertop washbasin
A fitted basin which is completely surrounded by a worktop.
Vanity top
Combines both basin and worktop in a single ceramic piece. Can be either wall hung or may sit on bathroom furniture.
Vessel
Vessel washbasins can be fitted to sit on a countertop or partly inset into it. They may also be wall mounted using a special bracket.
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Back-to-wall WC
The cistern is concealed behind a wall or inside bathroom furniture.
Close coupled WC
The cistern sits onto the back of the WC bowl creating a compact unit with low overall height. Some Kohler designs appear almost like a single item.
Dual flush
The cistern offers the option of a water saving or full volume flush. KOHLER cisterns flush 3 or 6 litres of water.
Wall hung
The WC cistern is concealed behind a wall or inside bathroom furniture and the pan protrudes from the wall, above the floor. Basins and bidets can also be wall hung. The height can be fixed to suit the comfort of the users.
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Centre tap deck bath
The bath has a ledge on one side for the taps, making it more comfortable for two people to bathe.
Freestanding / island
The bath is fitted away from the wall, or even in the middle of the room. The water supply and waste may need to run through the floor.
Offset corner bath
One side of the bath is longer than the other. Useful when a standard corner bath would be too large for the space available.
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Bath screen
Allows a bath to double as a shower enclosure.
Corner entry enclosure
Twin opening door enclosure designed for corner installations. Allows wide access whilst offering a space saving solution.
Floor standing
Tray sits on the floor, but need some space below to allow for plumbing.
Inset tray
For a more stylish look low profile trays can be installed into or onto the floor. Some low profile trays are available in an extra slim style, offering the advantage of easy access. Make sure that there is sufficient space for the pipework beneath the tray and consider access for maintenance.
Quadrant enclosure
A quarter circle design which suits corner installations.
Raised / riser tray
Trays are raised up on legs to allow space for pipework beneath.
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Built-in (shower valve)
The supply pipes are concealed behind the wall, with only the valve control visible.
Ceramic discs / cartridges
Taps which can be turned on or off with just a quarter turn. Ceramic discs inside the tap allow extreme controllability of water flow rate.
Deck mount tap
Sit on the rim of a washbasin or bath (as opposed to being wall mounted).
Laminar
Wall or ceiling mounted water flow, controlled by remote tap handles.
Monobloc mixer
A one-piece fitting with two handles. Hot and cold water are mixed and delivered through a single spout.
Quarter turn taps
Taps which can be turned fully on by turning the handle through 90 degrees.
Single lever
Monobloc mixer taps with an easy-to-use lever handle that controls both flow rate and temperature.
Thermostatic shower
Gives precise and regulated control of the water temperature as well as flow. Sudden temperature changes are prevented, making the showering experience consistent and enjoyable at all times.
Three hole mixer tap
Separate hot and cold handles blend water through a central spout.
Wall mount tap
Used with washbasins or baths that have no tapholes. Handles and spout protrude from the wall above the basin or bath and the pipework is hidden behind the wall. Be careful to select a spout that reaches over the basin or bath.
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