Specifile Spotlight March 2021: Sanitaryware Feature

SPOTLIGHT

MARCH 2021

SANITARYWARE:

Kitchens & Bathrooms

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While the landscape of digital publishing is forever evolving, we often find ourselves nostalgic for the days of print.

Specifile’s Specifier magazine had a great following in its day, and even after its print-run ended in favour of our successful digital publishing platform, our readers kept asking for a revival.

Our preference, and that of many of our readers, have shifted to a digital-first experience. So any revival needed to merge what we loved about the Specifier magazine, with the interactivity and ease-of-use of a web experience.

Thus Specifile Spotlight was born.

This short e-magazine is a quick read for construction industry professionals. In this issue, we focus on sanitaryware for kitchens and bathrooms.

A personal favourite is the HydroTap Touch Free Wave, a must-have for any office environment, especially in these times where businesses need to take extra care of their employees’ wellbeing.

Franke South Africa also gives us a quick rundown on choosing the perfect sink with illustrations and a downloadable PDF brochure of their Kitchen Systems Product Guide.

KESSEL’s stainless steel shower drains and channels with their sophisticated functions and numerous combinations guarantee style for almost any application.

And finally, Candid Baby reminds us that sanitary care for kids in public establishments must complement every restroom for the comfort of both baby and parent.

Read on for more.

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IDEAL WASHROOMS

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BABY CHANGING STATIONS

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Choosing your perfect sink As the kitchen sink is seen as the heart of the kitchen, it’s the perfect starting point for creating your dream kitchen. Let your imagination run free with a range of fabulous options to help you maximise space and accentuate the look of the entire room. There are however certain functional considerations to take into account and the following information will help to ensure that your ideal sink is the perfect fit for your ideal kitchen.

INSET Inset sinks are installed from above into a pre-prepared hole in your worktop. It gives you the widest range of sink shapes, sizes and styles to choose from.

SLIMTOP Slimtop is similar to an inset installation where the sink sits very slightly raised above the worktop.

FLUSHMOUNT Flushmount is similar to an inset installation where the sink sits flush with the worktop. A CNC machine is used to prepare the worktop.

UNDERMOUNT Undermount sinks are installed underneath the worksurface and therefore require a soild surface worktop such as granite, stone or treated wood. They are not compatible with laminate worksurfaces.

DOWNLOAD PDF Kitchen Systems Product Guide

DROP ON With a drop-on sink, the sink unit itself replaces the counter top.

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Showroom DRAINS & SHOWER CHANNELS KESSEL:

Shower drainage with style

As far as classical drainage is concerned, KESSEL’s varied range of bathroom drains leaves nothing to be desired. No matter whether the bathroom project is in a new building, involves conversion or refurbishment work: the sophisticated functions and numerous combination options made possible by the modular principle make our bathroom drains suitable for almost all applications – and the different design covers made of stainless steel guarantee their stylish appearance.

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Ideal washroom solutions for the health of your employees Modern employees pretty much take the provision of clean, hygienic and comfortable washrooms for granted. And they are right to do so since total commitment and conscientious work must be rewarded.

Inviting while also durable and hard-wearing sanitary facilities should be as much a part of a modern company as leading-edge technologies in production.

IDEAL WASHROOM SOLUTIONS FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR EMPLOYEES

Decision making parameters Parameters such as low maintenance and service costs, energy-saving fittings and comfort define the basis of our product range. We can support you with all central decision-making criteria. Washrooms in office buildings project company values to visitors while also constituting an elementary feel-good factor to employees, that can have a motivating impact on them.

Defined shapes and easy to clean surfaces based on contemporary designs support a friendly atmosphere in a hygienic environment and help to reduce costs. Take charge of your own image and provide a level of personal

flair and exclusivity. We can support you with unique products, high-quality details and instantly identifiable concepts.

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MIRANIT These sanitary equipment products, made of a shatter-proof mineralbased and synthetic resin-bonded material MIRANIT are ideally suited to the modern and at the same time aesthetically pleasing interior appointment of sanitary facilities. MIRANIT products are quite literally cast in one piece, with no adhesive seams and joints and deliver convincing properties such as great stability and an elegant appearance.

The smooth, pore-free, hygienic and easily cleanable gel-coated surface also provides exceptional durability and resistance.

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Single-glazed safety glass is a material that, like stainless steel, impresses by virtue of its timeless character and its ability to combine with other materials.

Glass and stainless steel represent outstanding quality and timeless elegance. Both materials now form essential components of contemporary interior design. This is why a deliberate combination of these two materials is particularly appealing to the eye.

EXOS. the new Franke system line, opens up new horizons with its accessories for public and semi-public areas. One line. One system. Once consistent design language, clear-cut shapes, a high quality standard, modular options for customised solutions.

Sustainability is the key concept here. Franke’s modular EXOS. system with its range of high quality materials is perfect for any situation. Customised. Modular.

In existing or new architectural settings.

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DIsCLAIMER The information and dates supplied in this brochure are based on the information believed to be reliable, however are not binding and inaccuracies may occur. Franke reserves the right to change specification and design at any time without notice.

© 2016 by Franke Kitchen systems (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved under the Copyright Act of 1987 with the amendments. Reproduction of any of the content, full or partial, is allowed only with prior written approval of Franke Kitchen systems (Pty) Ltd. No reasonable requests will be refused provided the conditions as laid out are met.

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EXOS. Opening Up New Horizons EXOS. the new Franke system line, opens up new horizons with its accessories for public and semi-public areas.

One line. One system.

Once consistent design language, clear-cut shapes, a high quality standard, modular options for customised solutions. Sustainability is the key concept here.

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Sanitary care for kids Koala Kare a brand distributed by Candid Baby, is the world’s most recognised brand of baby changing stations and commercial childcare products.

Helping operators of public establishments equip their operations to accommodate the needs of caregivers and their children. Koala Kare offers the highest level of safety and cleanliness in their products.

The baby changing station compliments every restroom decor with the option of a stainless steel veneer for the upscale restroom facility. The vertically mounted wall options offer a space-saving solution in cramped restrooms. The child protection seat mounts to the wall or

partition to keep children safe while parents use the facilities.

Safety, Sanitation and Strength The baby changing stations contain antimicrobial technology. This substance works to destroy or inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, mould and mildew. Unlike disinfectants, which provides a limited residual activity, integrated antimicrobial technology works to continuously reduce the number of microbes on a treated product throughout its expected lifecycle.

An antimicrobial additive is a substance that contains an appropriately registered antimicrobial agent. The additive is integrated at the manufacturing stage and provides protection from the growth of microbes.

The stations are embedded with antimicrobial technology which inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause stains, odours and product

degradation. Koala Kare works closely with Microban’s experienced team of microbiologists, chemists and engineers to create the perfect antimicrobial product.

After accounting for vital factors such as product-compound interactions and targeted additive loading levels, each product has its own customised antimicrobial additive resulting in exclusive Microban product protection.

Multi-point mounting options for durability; such as horizontal surface mount; oval wall-mounted in grey; vertical wall-mounted or a cream protection seat. The stations have neatly concealed hardware. The steel-on-steel hinge prevents wearing.

Provides smooth concave change surface for maximum comfort for the baby.

No pinch points, soft contours cradle child. The baby changing station is easy to maintain with seamless construction. Constructed of highdensity polypropylene or polyethylene and supports a 90kg weight. Virtually no deflection and a heavy-duty chassis provide peace of mind.

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MARBLE BATH CREAM 180

MARBLE BATH BLACK 1800

MARBLE BATH WAVE BEIGE 1840

MARBLE BATH CREAM ROUND 1500

MARBLE BATH BLACK 1800

STONE BATH DELFI OVAL 1900

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Union Tiles has everything you need to create the bathroom of your dreams.

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GEBERIT SILENT-DB20

Sound insulation for waste water Be it in a residential estate, a hotel or a meeting room: Noisy drainage pipes are a nuisance. This problem does not even occur with the Geberit Silentdb20 drainage system. The sound and hydraulically optimised pipes and fittings are suitable not only for stacks but also for floor connections and ensure quiet and effective drainage in any building.

EFFECTIVE SOUND INSULATION The high inherent weight of Silent-db20 means that its natural vibrations are reduced and the sound is noticeably absorbed. The product design with special sound insulation ribs also reduces the noise on the impact zones.

SPACE-SAVING CONSTRUCTION The hydraulically optimised product geometry of the fittings enables a costeffective dimensioning of the product with a high discharge rate. This creates new free spaces, as a space-saving configuration is also sufficient for the pipe ducts of the stacks.

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Geberit SuperTube Thanks to special-shaped fittings, the water in the pipes are pressed against the wall. This creates a continuous air column.

There is no longer a need for an additional ventilation pipe. This noticeably minimises the space in the installation shaft.

SOUND INSULATION FOR WASTE WATER SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF BUILDING With the Geberit Silent-db20 drainage system, practically any building drainage can be solved perfectly and without compromise. Geberit Silent-db20 is available in all standard pipe diameters between d56 – d160, and the assortment of fittings and accessories caters to virtually any need.

INNOVATIVE FITTINGS Geberit continuously develops its piping systems. For instance, the floor height can be reduced with the combined branch fitting, swept-entry for toilet and shower element.

TIME-SAVING INSTALLATION The drainage system Geberit Silent-db20 enables efficient operation on the building site thanks to a comprehensive assortment of fittings and tools which have undergone practical trials. Furthermore, the Geberit Silent-db20 is also suitable for prefabrication in the plumber’s own workshop.

This pays off for serial production, in particular.

CONNECTIONS FOR ALL CIRCUMSTANCES You have all of the options: The system can be connected in three different ways – regardless of whether using a quick electrofusion welding, a clamping connector or using butt welding if lower sound insulation requirements are sufficient.

SAFE ADATPER CONNECTION For the connection of floor drainages from Geberit HDPE to stacks from Geberit Silent-db20, Geberit offers special adapters that ensure permanent connection thanks to retaining claws made of stainless steel.

SHOCKPROOF AND FLEXIBLE Geberit Silent-db20 pipes are nearly indestructible at normal room temperatures. The tough polyethylene (PE) is even shockproof at icy temperatures of - 20 °C. This robustness provides, most notably, a guarantee during the construction stage that the pipelines will remain intact despite possible mechanical influences.

RESISTANT TO UV RADIATION The polyethylene (PE) used by Geberit contains special additives which effectively protect against UV radiation. The weatherproof Geberit Silent-db20 pipes can therefore be stored outdoors for months.

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Website: www.zipsa.co.za P.O. Box 72395, Mobeni, Durban, 4060, South Africa.

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