Buying Guides

View and read through our expertly written buying guides here that is filled to the brim with a variety of different tips, advice and insight to help you make an informed decision about the bathroom items you are purchasing for your space.

Our buying guides help to break down the different types of products and features included, making any jargon easy and simple to understand, while giving you the pros and cons alongside this, to hand you the power to choose the right bathroom items for your personal taste and home as a whole. Written and produced by our experienced experts, you can trust the advice we provide - browse and read below.

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Bath Handing: What is the Difference Between Left and Right Handed Baths?

4th April 2024

Certain types of baths comes with what is called 'handing', which is the way it is fitted, installed and the shape to suit certain bathroom layouts. Find out more about left and right handing, what it is, and how it affects you here.

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Choosing Slotted, Unslotted & Types of Basin Waste

3rd January 2024

There are several different types of basin waste that can be paired with a bathroom sink to suit preference and style, including slotted, unslotted & universal options. Learn the types and differences here.

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Understanding The Different Types of Bathroom Sinks & Basins

27th November 2023

What are the different types of bathroom sink, how do you work out which size you need, & what are the pros and cons of each? Our handy guide breaks down everything you need for buying a new basin.

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Walk-In Showers vs Wetrooms

24th March 2023

Which is best for you: walk-in shower or wet room? In this blog we run through the pros, the cons and key the differences between the two

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A Guide to Wet Rooms

23rd March 2023

Thinking of a wet room for your home? Our wet room guide runs you through all the things you need to consider to design and install the perfect wet room

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The Great Bathtub Buying Guide

17th January 2023

Read this detailed bath buying guide, covering everything from bath types to dimensions, to make the best buying decision for your home.

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A Guide To Buying a Shower Bath

16th January 2023

If you are torn over a shower or bath, this guide to shower baths will show you can get the best of both worlds without disappointing anyone.

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Toilet Buying Guide: Which To Buy & How To Choose

17th October 2022

Find out what WC to buy for your home with our toilet buying guide. With everything from types to shapes, rims & flush types, we have you covered. Read here.

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Acrylic Baths: Are they any good and what types can you get?

16th November 2021

Find out the difference between the different types of Acrylic baths with our guide at Sanctuary Bathrooms today.

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What Are Bathroom Electrical Zones?

5th November 2021

Your definitive guide to understanding the different bathroom electrical zones in your bathroom. What are the zones and why are they so important?

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Shower Glass Thickness - Should I Get 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm?

3rd June 2021

Shower glass thickness sizes vary but what is the standard one? Should you get 6, 8 or 10mm & what are the benefits of each? Find out in our guide today.

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Mixer Taps Buying Guide: What Are They & What Types Can You Buy?

17th March 2021

Mixer taps come in many shapes & designs. But what are they & what types can you buy? Learn more before buying yours in our guide.

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