Don’t renovate – retrofit: refurbish and modernise existing bathrooms quickly and easily with SCHELL

Time is money. No more so than in building refurbishments and renovations. This is where tradespeople often face the challenge of completing modernisations without major conversion work or lengthy downtime. Not every modernisation project needs to be complex, however: many SCHELL products can be installed quickly and easily. In no time at all, this allows sanitary facilities to be brought up to date both visually and in technical terms, and adapted to meet current requirements.

From fitting replacements and anti-scalding protection retrofits to quick solutions for shower and WC areas: with the right approach, measurable improvements can be achieved in a short space of time. Read on to find out which options SCHELL offers for such projects and how these can best be implemented.

Why retrofits make sense for existing facilities
Suitable solutions from SCHELL
Automated processes from SCHELL
Quick, practical retrofits

Minimal effort: great results Why retrofits make sense for existing facilities

A forward-looking yet cost-effective modernisation project for sanitary facilities has complex requirements that need a unified approach from the tradespeople responsible. Upgrading a facility need not mean full-scale modernisation, including time-consuming chasing work. Targeted measures often achieve significant improvements in terms of efficiency, user comfort and drinking water hygiene. Yet renovation projects also pay their way in terms of sustainability, accessibility and – naturally – profitability. SCHELL has the answer: its varied product line and comprehensive range of services make light work of even the most demanding modernisation project.

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Quick solutions from SCHELL for modernisation projects

SCHELL accelerates modernisation projects with its well thought-out range of high-quality and resource-friendly products that are easy to install. Even complex installation scenarios can be handled easily and without requiring any alterations to the building fabric.

With their clean, contemporary design and timeless elegance, SCHELL fittings add a stylish finishing touch to any sanitary facility. Numerous accolades for design and function underline the suitability of these fittings for designer-focused renovation and modernisation projects that also improve user comfortand property value.

Hygienic aspects also play a key role in this kind of modernisation work. Contactless or low-contact fittings help to reduce the risk of disease transmission via contaminated surfaces, while also offering straightforward integration with existing sanitary facilities.

Accessible sanitary solutions are also becoming increasingly important in healthcare and for assisted-care bathrooms in the home. SCHELL’s Healthcare Portfolio supports standards-compliant renovations, often avoiding the need for complex structural conversions, as existing fitting connections can continue to be used.

Fitting replacements made easy

Replacing existing taps with electronic wash basin faucets is one of the simplest options for quickly cutting water consumption while also improving hygiene. The XERIS E²-T wash basin faucet is a real renovation highlight: contactless triggering, economical water flow, app-based parameter setting, an appealing design and an integrated ThermoProtect thermostat for precise anti-scalding protection.

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Anti-scalding protection as a simple retrofit

Facilities used by young or frail users – in daycare centres, sports venues or nursing homes, for example – need to be especially safe. SCHELL fittings with the ThermoProtect thermostat provide reliable anti-scalding protection and are easily installed in place of existing fittings. Another simple and inexpensive option is to install an angle valve thermostat equipped with ThermoProtect technology as an anti-scalding retrofit.

Angle valves and appliance connection fittings

As a global leader in angle valves, SCHELL has over 200 models on offer and the right solution for almost any installation scenario. Angle valves offer much more than their traditional shut-off function. From the precise control of water throughflow to support for maintaining reliable and comfortable use of fittings, angle valves also play a key part in ensuring resource efficiency in buildings. All SCHELL angle valves are designed for reliable operation over a long period of time and offer an impressively long service life. Within a protective grease chamber, a maintenance-free, double O-ring seal protects the brass spindle from water, deposits and limescale. This ensures that the angle valves retain their low-friction, maintenance-free operation even after many years of use.

The STILE designer angle valve from SCHELL combines concealed actuation with clean and minimal visual language, and is especially suited to visible installations in bathrooms. The premium, all-metal design with a large rosette provides a tidy wall connection while ensuring a long service life. Ideal for projects that need technical systems to remain visually unobtrusive without compromising on expected functionality.

Quick, simple and reliable installations

These angle valves are also designed for efficiency in day-to-day installation work. The patented, self-sealing ASAG easy connection thread enables reliable assembly without requiring an additional sealant. The angle valves are alternatively available with factory beading: this makes it easier to apply a traditional sealant material and avoids any time-consuming, manual roughening of the thread surface. Both variants help to make installation quick, simple and reliable.

Quick turnarounds for shower modernisations

SCHELL solutions – like the LINUS exposed shower panel or an exposed shower fitting from the VITUS series – are often surprisingly straightforward upgrades for shower cubicles. All models are very simple to install – even onto existing connections and thus with no chasing work being needed.

Tip: LINUS shower panels are quick and simple to fit and adjust by just one person, thanks to the installation template and practical wall bracket provided.

Old connections can be reliably concealed – or new connections can be made from above, if required. Universal compatibility and an extensive range of accessories ensure very flexible adaptation to a wide range of circumstances. Sporting a brand-new look, the shower cubicle is ready for use again as soon as possible.

For renovations with the VITUS exposed shower fitting, the exposed piping set for this series offers a simple way to connect the exposed shower head – and therefore a quick, clean retrofit. Thanks to its modular design and wide range of variants, VITUS is also the ideal choice for projects in sports venues or the healthcare sector.

Quick, practical modernisation for WC areas

SCHELL’s WC and urinal fittings are real renovation workhorses and known for their durability. These electronic solutions offer impressive water savings while also helping to maintain good drinking water hygiene. Electronic urinal solutions like the SCHELLTRONIC E² are another simple retrofit: thanks to contactless triggering, they help to improve user hygiene.

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Exposed installations for partial modernisations

With SCHELL’s carefully coordinated range of solutions, even a partial modernisation can achieve visible improvements in terms of functionality and design – such as with exposed installations in WC areas. As SCHELL products for exposed installations require only minimal fitting, no time-consuming chasing work is needed and operational downtime stays manageable. This ensures construction scheduling stays flexible.

Adding automation processes to existing properties

SCHELL SWS Water Management System/SMART.SWS

SWS/SMART.SWS simplifies water management with a unified approach for any building, anywhere in the world. SWS is able to integrate and control all network-ready electronic fittings in a building, accounting for each and every relevant tapping point. This helps to ensure the hygienically safe, economical operation of the drinking water installation. The system can be used autonomously or is easily integrated into any common building control system. Flexible wired and wireless networking options make it ideal for new developments and existing properties alike. The rollout can be completed step by step in line with budgets, and can be extended at any time.

SMART.SWS enables remote water management from anywhere in the world. This ensures building operators can keep an eye on all of their properties while out and about and whenever they want. Facility managers, in turn, can monitor their property around the clock and proactively plan battery replacements for their fittings, for example. This delivers a major efficiency gain for processes in existing buildings.

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Planning made easy: Component selection from the SWS/SMART.SWS Water Management System couldn’t be easier and the system is incredibly versatile. We are also happy to provide tradespeople with personal advice and training specifically for SWS/SMART.SWS.

E² – simply connected

The digital fittings generation from SCHELL sets the standards to follow when it comes to forward-looking technologies and usability. With an intuitive app and simple installation, E² is a great choice for modernisation projects. Parameters can be configured directly at the E² fitting in no time at all with preconfigured settings via Bluetooth^®. Stagnation flushes are also easy to configure. All operating data and fitting statuses can be easily accessed, and are documented in full. The built-in time-of-flight (ToF) sensor technology used ensures accurate operation with no accidental triggering.

The digital E² fittings generation includes wash basin faucets from SCHELL’s popular XERIS, CELIS and PURIS series, plus the electronic SCHELLTRONIC E² series of exposed urinal flush valves.

Retrofits without major chasing work or downtime

SCHELL’s products and system solutions are easy to install, enabling the renovation and modernisation of existing properties without time-consuming chasing work. Many products can be replaced easily, without extensive intervention in the building fabric. Electronic, battery-operated fittings from SCHELL are particularly quick and straightforward to install, as they do not require a fixed power supply. This saves time on the building site while significantly reducing installation effort . This is an especially practical solution for existing properties, as available connections can be reused, avoiding the need for time-consuming electrical work. Nor is there any significant impact on ongoing building operations. This avoids prolonged downtime and the associated additional costs. Maintaining ongoing operations is a key factor for modernisation projects in schools, day nurseries, sports venues or nursing facilities.

Quick installation, sustainable use

SCHELL offers tradespeople a range of practical retrofit solutions, which can be used to modernise existing facilities without major effort. Many products are designed for use on existing connections and therefore ensure quick, uncomplicated installation. In this way, sanitary facilities can be efficiently adapted to meet current requirements while improving hygiene, safety and economic viability into the long term – and without needing large-scale renovations.