No one likes to walk over a freezing cold floor when they’ve got bare feet, especially during the winter months so here’s 10 reasons why you should treat yourself to some under-tile heating. Advances in technology and materials in recent years have made it a more viable option for those looking to add comfort and value to their properties. Quality systems can be purchased for as little as £200. Radiant heat’s draught-free heat is evenly distributed throughout the room. As it gently rises from the floor, it warms the air to living level.

Independent tests have shown that when feet are warm, the air temperature can be lower without affecting overall comfort. The thermostat can be set to four degrees lower than conventional heating methods while providing the same comfort levels, reducing energy costs by 10-40%.

Running Costs

Buying and installing the system is one thing, but is it affordable to run? Extensive tests have been conducted to provide customers with accurate running costs, based on individual usage patterns. Tests concluded that is costs as little as 0.6p per meter per hour to run its highly efficient systems.

Quality products with a lifetime warranty

Look for thin, dual-core heating wire that won’t raise floor levels and does not have to return to the thermostat, making installation fast. Avoid cheap, PVC-coated wires with low wattage outputs and poor warranty levels as they are more likely to burn out earlier. Products that carry accreditation’s like BEAB and KEMA and offer a lifetime warranty are a good investment.

Zoning

Electric systems can be set to heat an individual room only where and when it is needed. Tailoring the system’s usage to individual lifestyle needs will maximise savings.

Added value

Little luxuries like underfloor heating will add resale value, setting the home apart from the competition and commanding a higher price.

Better air quality

Other heating methods act like a dust traps, creating draughts that spread dust, pollen, and germs, causing major health problems for asthma and allergy sufferers. Underfloor heating reduces draughts and dries wet floors quickly, reducing the moisture dust mites need to survive, while maintaining a healthy level of humidity.

Space

Floor heating frees up wall space for cupboards, cabinets or to create a minimalist look.

Quiet, maintenance-free warmth

Because there are no moving parts, it is quiet. With no radiators to clean, redecorate or replace, there is nothing to maintain, making the lifetime cost very low.

Sole-source heat

It can be used either as a main source of heat or to simply take the chill off the tiles.

Find out more about Under-Tile Heating

If you’d like to know more about under-tile heating then you can read our information page or alternatively call us on 01305 781709 and we’ll be happy to help.

Not everyone has the luxury of having a large bathroom, and small bathrooms can be more of a challenge to fit in everything you need. Do not despair – with clever storage ideas and the use of a good colour palette even the smallest of bathrooms can have illusions of grandeur.

Here are three small bathroom ideas to help you get the perfect look for your new bathroom.

Free up your floor and wall space

Vanity units come in all shapes and sizes with drawers and cupboards. To make your small bathroom look bigger use wall mounted units- this will reveal more floor area giving the illusion of a bigger space but you will have somewhere to put all the lotions and potions that can make your room look cluttered. The same principle applies to your ‘throne’- once again a wall mounted loo can give the illusion of a bigger floor area and gives a very modern, sleek look with wall mounted flush plate- and of course all the technical stuff is hidden away behind the wall. We have a huge selection of wall hung vanity units and w/c’s available to order next day. Or if you’re looking for a specific size, colour or finish we can make that for you in our Dorset based factory. Free up wall space by using electric underfloor heating under the tiles eliminating the need for radiators. Radiators can act like dust traps, spreading dust, pollen, and germs, causing major health problems for asthma and allergy sufferers. Underfloor heating reduces draughts and dries wet floors quickly, reducing the moisture dust mites need to survive, while maintaining a healthy level of humidity.

Clever storage solutions

Don’t forget there is plenty of storage space above ground level. Use towel radiators, wall mounted cabinets and shelving to create more storage, be creative and use baskets and crates and storage ladders or floating shelves to display glass jars filled with cotton balls and bath bombs and rolled towels and toilet rolls.

Showering is more popular today than ever and if you don’t have room for both bath and shower then think about a combination of them both and have a shower bath; the best of both worlds. Once again you can save on the footprint of your bathroom by not choosing a ‘P’ shaped shower bath and shortening the length from the most common 1700mm long to a 1600mm. For extra storage use the space under and around the bath with new and clever storage bath panels- every square inch counts in a small room, and it keeps the ‘clutter’ out of sight.

At New Image, we have lots of small bathroom ideas. We can supply storage solutions, vanity units and fitted furniture in bespoke sizes which means that you can maximise storage space even in the most awkward of spaces.  We can even supply bespoke bath panels which can be colour coordinated to suit your furniture, tiles or paint choices.

Choose your colour scheme

Small bathroom ideas which involve a complimentary colour scheme from the start are nearly always successful. There are clever tricks with colour and shape to help make a small room look even bigger. So once all the necessary bits have been chosen then the fun part can start- what colour?

A neutral colour palette will generally be calming and aesthetically pleasing- choosing whites, creams and greys as the base colour will open up the look and feel of the room and will always look clean and fresh and won’t date. Introduce accents of colour, pattern and texture with décor tiles, listellos and mosaics to add depth and creativity. Then comes the fun part where you can inject colour with vibrant towels, bath mats, posh soaps and accessories- these are the least expensive things to change and if you do change them your bathroom will look brand new all over again but keep your knick-knack’s  to a minimum to avoid a cluttered look. Remember that rectangular tiles laid landscape will give the illusion of receding walls and make the room look larger, whereas if tiles are laid portrait the height of the room will be emphasised- so decide which you want enhance.

At New Image, we can offer sample tiles to take away before you make your final choices so you can be 100% confident that your tiles will achieve the look you want.

Tiled bathroom floors are practical and easy to maintain and keep clean and the more of it you can see the larger the room will look. A light floor colour will make the room appear airier but a dark floor would add interest and visual impact.

So, if you use our bathroom ideas, hints and tips and give your small bathroom a makeover you could turn it into a luxurious space with a designer look.

A few words from our manager

Angela joined our team 2 years ago and is an absolute asset to the company. She not only has a great knowledge of plumbing from her years worked at Weymouth College in the plumbing department, but is our very own creative genius and qualified Interior Designer. Angela spends her days designing beautiful bathrooms for our clients, helping them pick bathroom products, tiles and even paint colours and accessories. When she’s not designing bathrooms she’s dressing them with towels and accessories, ensuring our bathroom displays inspire our customers.

If you are in need of help with bathroom ideas or designing your dream bathroom then call or visit our Weymouth showroom. Appointments are available on request for Angela to visit your home to provide a free, no obligation design and quotation.

Kerrie Phillips, General Manager at New Image.

New Image Tiles have been selling tiles for over 27 years in Weymouth and now, from their showroom on the Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth you can view thousands of tiles in a beautiful collection of designed layouts for Kitchen, Bathrooms and Wet rooms.

New Image has tiles for inside and out and they are mostly kept in stock at the warehouse adjacent to the showroom in Weymouth and can be delivered locally the same day. If you are having difficulty selecting the right tiles for your project then New Image can offer clients sample tiles to take away so that customers can check the appearance in their own rooms.  Every order is picked and wrapped by our experienced warehouse team who make sure that each order is from the same batch number, and that the tiles have size and colour consistency. So whether you’re after wood effect tiles, natural stone tiles, Victorian floor tiles or mosaic tiles we have the right selection for you.

The talented design team at New Image will ensure that they help you decide on the right tiles for the look that you want to create in your home. The experienced sales team will then visit your home if required, to take accurate measurements and offer bespoke advice on the best tile layout for your room or project.

Home improvements can be expensive and that is why New Image tiles offer affordable payment options for customers and will sell individual tiles so that you do not have to purchase the whole box if you do not need them. Tiles can also be returned individually so that customers can get a full refund on any leftover tiles. New Image Tiles also have lots of stock clearance events, so it is always worth asking one of the sales team when you are making your selection.

New Image was recently nominated as finalists in the KBB National Kitchen & Bathroom awards for their Customer Service. At New Image you really will get individual advice and guidance, customers can take advantage of the free parking, free tea and coffee whilst you are making your selection and everyone will be welcomed – even children and pets !

In November and December 2016 New Image are offering customers FREE Grout and Adhesive with all qualifying stock tile purchases, simply pop into the showroom and make your selection for your “night or day on the tiles” at New Image Tiles.

Local Weymouth business, New Image, has been nominated as a finalist in the Bathroom Customer Service of the Year category in the 2016 prestigious kbbreview Retail & Design Awards. Entered annually by the very best in the industry for kitchens and bathrooms, the ceremony is organised by kbbreview, the industry’s leading trade magazine for over 30 years.

Steve Cobb, Director of New Image, says: “I feel highly honoured and privileged to have been selected as one of the top four bathroom retailers in the UK for best customer service. Considering that we come from a small town like Weymouth, and are up against many larger and more recognised companies, this is an amazing acknowledgement. With my step daughter Kerrie’s hard work, we are very proud of all of our staff, who have followed our passion.

“In particular, I would like to thank Craig Foskett, one of our sales staff, who was instrumental in us being put forward for this award on the day of the mystery shop. Customer service is the most important element in our industry. We constantly strive to improve on what we do; to try to be the very best, and give our customers an experience above and beyond their expectations from the moment they enter the showroom, to ensure all our customers are as satisfied as we can possibly expect.”