25.01.2022 | Safety in the bathroom

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Whether caused by moisture, less than ideal structural conditions, or operator error: typical sources of risk in the bathroom include slipping or stumbling hazards and scalding hot water. However, the risk of accidents can be significantly reduced if careful precautions are taken.
Duravit’s range includes a host of elements to enhance safety in the bathroom – while also meeting the highest aesthetic standards.

Preventing falls with a flush-fitting, anti-slip base

All Duravit acrylic shower trays optionally come with an antislip coating to reduce the risk of slipping on a wet surface. The transparent and yet tangible primer guarantees sureness of footing and slip-resistance. TÜV Rheinland has confirmed quality level C for wet barefoot areas (DIN 51097). For example, all Tempano shower trays are available with the anti-slip coating.

Products made from DuroCast meet anti-slip requirements even without an additional coating. DuroCast is a cast mineral material developed by Duravit.

Bathtubs made from DuroCast Plus feature a matt, velvety surface and offer a pleasant feel without visible joints and seams – for example the bathtubs of the ranges Cape Cod by Philippe Starck, DuraSquare or Luv by Cecilie Manz.

Stonetto shower trays with the DuroCast UltraResist surface texture guarantee safety in the bathroom thanks to class B slip-resistance. Users warm to the innovative mineral material on the first touch thanks to its texture that is reminiscent of natural stone.

Structural conditions need to be taken into account in addition to the composition of bathroom elements.
Flush-fitting showers do not have a lip, which helps prevent trips. Tempano offers the option of a straightforward flush-fitting installation: the specially developed support frame is supplied in a preassembled format and can be easily adapted to the height of the floor structure on site using templates and the adjustable feet that are accessible from above. Stonetto also offers the option of flush-fitting installation.

Orientation at night

Bathroom lighting is a further safety factor. Well-lit bathrooms make trip hazards visible – by day and night.
Shower-toilets with LED night-light function, such as SensoWash® Starck f, offer orientation and safety in the dark without interrupting the body’s repose. What is more, all keys on the A2 actuator plate are permanently illuminated in the dark to aid orientation. The night-light function switches on or off automatically, depending on the ambient light.
Some mirrors and mirrored cabinet models also feature washbasin lighting that acts as a night light. For instance, the L-Cube furniture series comes with an optional installation frame including an integrated LED night light and daylight sensor.

Scald protection thanks to thermostats

A thermostat guarantees that the required temperature can quickly be set and is ideal in cases of recurrent fluctuations in pressure and temperature in the supply pipes.
A safety lock at 38 degrees Celsius protects the user from scalding. At the same time, warmer water can be obtained by pressing a safety button and turning the handle further.
The C.1 Duravit faucet series by Kurt Merki Jr. includes shower-head and bathtub thermostats for exposed or concealed installation, as is also the case with B.1 and B.2. Shower systems that are optionally available with a thermostat or single-lever shower mixer are a practical all-in-one solution. Holistic bathroom design is ensured by B.1, B.2, and C.1, which each perfectly match all Duravit series with their soft, striking, or simply unpretentious design language. Polished chrome surfaces ensure a pleasant feel on all models.

The combination of the anti-slip and flush-fitting base, illumination, and a thermostat from the Duravit portfolio not only creates a safe environment, but is also consistent with the design concept of the holistic bathroom.