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Bernieboy May 15th 2012 8:19 am

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 10062499)
Since when?

there's a bit of balance there....I haven't seen carpet in a bathroom in years...

Don't worry mate,he'll be along soon to feed you,don't forget to wag yer tail;)

BadgeIsBack May 15th 2012 9:29 am

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Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 10062544)
Don't worry mate,he'll be along soon to feed you,don't forget to wag yer tail;)

Ok my airborne friend....

keep up those rent payments....etc etc :-)

How does it go again...

Amazulu May 15th 2012 2:44 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 10061238)
So now we have the French and the South Africans having a go at British plumbing... bit rich from two nations who's primary sanitation methods consist of shiting in a bucket.

Where did I have a 'go at British plumbing'? You are reading something that isn't there champ - a not uncommon thing on BE. Anyway, Renth started the topic (yet strangely doesn't get a mention in your post) - therefore the UK's 'primary sanitation methods' also consist of 'shiting in a bucket'!

Doh!

slapphead_otool May 15th 2012 3:06 pm

Re: MY observations.
 
You guys are crapping all over Chris's observations of the UK.

Have you no pity on the guy?

:D

chris955 May 15th 2012 5:26 pm

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I cant remember the last time I saw carpet in a bathroom, sounds like a bogan thing to me.


Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 10062499)

there's a bit of balance there....I haven't seen carpet in a bathroom in years...


slapphead_otool May 15th 2012 5:57 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10063381)
I cant remember the last time I saw carpet in a bathroom, sounds like a bogan thing to me.

Got to agree Chris (there's a first) - I don't ever remember carpet in a UK bathroom. All I can recall is tiles.

rasen78 May 15th 2012 6:23 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10063381)
I cant remember the last time I saw carpet in a bathroom, sounds like a bogan thing to me.

Many homes still have carpet in them, my parents and parents in law included. The downstairs loo in our rental has carpet. Our old house had a lovely purple number :ohmy: until we took it up. Yes, the trend now is for tiled flooring, but even in new build properties there is an option to have carpet and we have even seen it in some show homes

iamthecreaturefromuranus May 15th 2012 6:26 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by rasen78 (Post 10063430)
Many homes still have carpet in them, my parents and parents in law included. The downstairs loo in our rental has carpet. Our old house had a lovely purple number :ohmy: until we took it up. Yes, the trend now is for tiled flooring, but even in new build properties there is an option to have carpet and we have even seen it in some show homes

It might seem a daft thing to have, but it's actually a damn site safer than tiles, particularly if you're getting on and not as steady on your feet as you were.

rasen78 May 15th 2012 6:32 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 10063434)
It might seem a daft thing to have, but it's actually a damn site safer than tiles, particularly if you're getting on and not as steady on your feet as you were.

Indeed, a work colleague slipped in her bathroom and broke her knee:eek:
She's been off work for about 10 wks. Luckily she can work from home. Saw her last week and it's still badly swollen

papilon May 15th 2012 7:53 pm

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My sister put cream coloured carpet down in her lounge. I tried to persuade her to put wooden flooring down as she has 3 young children who love to be outside. Needless to say after a couple of months it didn't look to flash.

ProudVIC May 15th 2012 9:41 pm

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Tiles may be unsafe if you walk on them with wet feet, but that's why bath mats were invented.

Imagine how the carpet would look after several years of soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. getting on it and also constantly getting wet and mouldy.

It's like having carpet in the kitchen or laundry. It just doesn't work.

cresta57 May 15th 2012 9:55 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by ProudVIC (Post 10063781)
Tiles may be unsafe if you walk on them with wet feet, but that's why bath mats were invented.

Imagine how the carpet would look after several years of soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. getting on it and also constantly getting wet and mouldy.

It's like having carpet in the kitchen or laundry. It just doesn't work.

Flotex carpet has been around for over 30 years it's virtually indestructible as a kitchen or bathroom flooring option.

slapphead_otool May 15th 2012 11:53 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 10063815)
Flotex carpet has been around for over 30 years it's virtually indestructible as a kitchen or bathroom flooring option.

I prefer a bathroom that you can hose down after a night on the beer and a dodgy kebab.:D

Dreamy May 16th 2012 12:03 pm

Re: MY observations.
 

Originally Posted by renth (Post 10061060)
Why do they have a washing machine in the kitchen? Bizarre!

And a toilet in the bathroom!!

renth May 16th 2012 12:31 pm

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Originally Posted by slapphead_otool (Post 10064018)
I prefer a bathroom that you can hose down after a night on the beer and a dodgy kebab.:D

We had Flotex on the floor of our halls of residence. I can confirm Flotex is resistant to: Blood, urine, vomit, shit and semen.


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