There exists a wide range of products within the bathroom lock series. Therefore, you can't miss to find one that is perfectly suited to your bathing space.
However, you first need the perfect "excuse" to purchase a brand new lock for your bathroom. Here are some good reasons to spur you into buying a new lock:
(i) If you have an outdated lock, it definitely must go. Perhaps, you had an antique design and want to update it to a modern and classy look. Or maybe it could be the other way around. Whatever works for you, just do it.
(ii) Are you remodeling your entire bathroom? Make sure not to leave out the locks when doing this. Don't try to skimp on this small extra cost, juts for a few savings. Having a uniform and matching look is critically important, which would be ruined even with inappropriate, tiny and seemingly invisible door locks.
(iii) Locks, just like every other fixture in the bathroom will get damaged or spoilt, once in a while. When that happens, you should replace them as soon as possible to avoid inconveniencing everyone who uses the bathing space. In certain cases, it might just be a chipped lock which you cannot live with simply because it looks horrible. By all means, do replace it.
(iv) No one can ever predict accidents. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and that can leave you physically incapacitated. Just imagine having to live on a wheel chair for the rest of your life. As terrible as that may sound, it's necessary to anticipate/ prepare for such things. At such a time, you must modify every aspect of your bathroom to help you live with the temporary or permanent condition. This might necessitate changing the bathroom lock. For instance, you may opt for the easy-to-use passage locks instead of privacy locks.
In your state of physical incapacity, correct installation of the door lock is just as important as replacing it. According to the Design guidelines by Housing SA, placement of door hardware should be at a height of 900 mm. to 1,100 mm. above the floor to cater for easy access by people with disability.
(v) Having kids around the house may be exciting, but it does carry a great deal of responsibilities. One such responsibility is fitting the right lock in your bathroom so that they can access it conveniently. Apart from the directions on correct placement, the Housing SA Design Guidelines recommends installing lever handles which are easier for children to handle. That should make it easier for them to get to the toilet fast before soiling their pants.
This also applies if you have elderly people within your premises or guests with physical disabilities.
(vi) Perhaps you have some money to spend and cannot think of any other way to use it. Then, why not splurge on the most ornately designed door locks. It may be pricey, but this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Why not make the best of it.
Once you have a water-tight "excuse" to buy that bathroom lock, the next step is selecting a good retailer. All you have to do is scout around for reputable suppliers of bathroom fixtures. You can do this online while sitting comfortably in your living room.
ACS offers useful advice on selecting the best fixtures for your bathroom. You can get such high quality and superbly designed bathroom fixtures from ACS. ACS is a leading supplier of bathroom fixtures such as bathroom lock series. Visit us at http://www.acsbathrooms.com.au/door-hardware/bathroom-lock-series.html to know more about bathroom lock series.
