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46 | august 2015 Bathtubs & showers Mitic, marketing and communications co-ordinator. "Alcove tubs are the ideal option for small spaces. These compact tubs are relatively easy and inex- pensive to install, provide easy cleaning and a sleek appearance to any bathroom. The thin armrests and deep wells give the bather plenty of room to stretch their legs, recline, and relax." Mitic says freestanding tubs are also popular for smaller areas, particularly for clients who would like to forego the noise of traditional jetted tubs in favour of a deep, quiet soak. "These tubs come in a wide range of materials and finishes, such as cast iron, acrylic, cast marble and copper. Coupling them with a con- temporary, traditional, modern shape and optional tub-mounted fillers, they can become the focal point of any bathroom," she says. "Of course for those who do prefer the jetted option, we have water-jet, air-jet and Jacuzzi-style tubs." Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre staff members are excited to introduce the Kohler Choreograph col- lection – a comprehensive shower wall system that allows customers to design a shower around their needs. "The shower walls come in a range of colours, patterns and textures to match a variety of styles," says Christina Kempinski, showroom manager in Edmonton, Alberta. "The accessories of the collection were designed to be placed anywhere in the shower to better help personalize and organize the user's space, including seating options." Installation is simple and quick with a joint system that allows walls to be trimmed on site for custom cuts and installed over tile. "The joints of the Choreograph collection leave a minimal seam for a finished look that conceals the silicone," says Kempinski. "This makes it easy to clean the shower walls and maintain them over time. The accessories were also designed for easy cleaning – many are adjustable, removable and dishwasher-safe." Each wall is manufactured from durable Serica material, Kohler's proprietary composite material combining the optimal amount of crushed stone with fibre strand reinforcement, engineered to the highest standards of performance for long lasting beauty. Faucet options are increasing as designers and con- sumers look to blend style with functionality for bath- ing. Sustainable Solutions International is showcasing the Fluid faucet and showerhead. "The Fluid dual-pur- pose products can be used either as a wall mounted faucet or a tub filler," says Doug Sproule, COO. "When you have limited space this doesn't mean you have to turn to utilitarian old style products. These faucets take up minimal space and can complement the most contemporary environment. If a customer wishes to use one of these dual-purpose wall mounted faucets as a tub filler, they simply order it with the optional flow straightener instead of the pivot aerator. With basin faucets the goal is to lower water flow to save water, but in the case of a tub filler you want to fill the tub as quickly as possible for ultimate convenience and to retain water temperature." The Fluid showerhead features patented vacuum flow booster technology with a flow rate of 1.5 gal- lons per minute at 50 psig. The brass ball joint has a self-cleaning nozzle and the showerhead is available in polished chrome or brushed nickel. Grohe has introduced its latest technology in a ther- mostat for the shower. Boasting improved technolo- gies for greater safety, sustainability and comfort, a new design for an ergonomic shape and an esthetic water flow as well as a functional tray, the Grohtherm 2000 New is a modern solution for the bathtub and the shower both visually and practically. "The elegant, no- frills product will complement any bathroom," says Maria Bosco, director, marketing and training, Grohe Canada. "It is well thought-out and intuitive and it com- bines all advantages of a thermostat with a perfect water experience." Grohtherm 2000 New is characterised by increased safety, additional comfort and responsible sustainabil- ity. "The solid metal housing of the thermostat features 100 per cent Grohe CoolTouch, which makes sure that the surface of the thermostat does not get hot, thereby ruling out the risk of scalding on a hot chrome surface," says Bosco. "The new Grohe Aquadimmer Eco auto- matically helps the user save water when switching from the bath filler to the hand shower." Easily understandable pictograms show the button positions for reduced shower water consumption and for full flow. Grohe TurboStat technology ensures that the desired water temperature is reached in next to no time and kept constant throughout the shower. A Kohler Choreograph collection. 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