TL;DR: A bathroom hardware spec sheet lists every wall-mounted piece by name, finish, mounting method and lead time before demolition starts. Lock it before the tile order goes in, because a hook or holder ordered after the walls are finished means drilling into a wall you just paid to tile. ATYP pieces like the METI Bathroom Shelf, KANSO Towel Holder and BLEN Toilet Brush Holder each carry their own finish code, size and mounting choice, so put all three columns on the sheet, not just the product name.
A renovation runs on paper before it runs on tools. Somewhere between the first sketch and the first delivery van, every fixture needs a line on a sheet: product name, finish, size, mounting method, lead time. Skip that step and you end up drilling into a freshly tiled wall because nobody wrote down that the KANSO Towel Holder needed a stud, not an adhesive pad. ATYP makes custom metal furniture in its own workshop in Slovakia, including the METI Bathroom Shelf and BLEN Toilet Brush Holder, both built from 3mm cold-rolled steel and powder-coated to one of five RAL codes. That specificity is exactly what a spec sheet is for: a single document where the finish, the size and the hole pattern get decided once, in writing, before demolition starts.
What a Bathroom Hardware Spec Sheet Should Contain
A spec sheet is not a shopping list. A shopping list has names and quantities. A spec sheet has every variable a contractor or installer needs to execute without asking twice.
- Product and room location, for example the METI Bathroom Shelf in Graphite above the basin
- Finish: Chalk, Linen, Slate, Umber or Graphite, ATYP's five house finishes
- Size: Small, Medium or Large for METI, S, M or L for KANSO
- Mounting method: screw or tape, where the option exists
- Lead time, so the installer's calendar matches the delivery date
Leave a column blank and the gap gets filled on site, usually with whatever is already in the van.
Does a single hook need a spec sheet?
No. One hook doesn't need a sheet. A full bathroom with a shelf, a towel holder, a toilet brush holder and a paper holder, each in a chosen finish, does. The more wall-mounted pieces in a room, the higher the cost of one wrong line after the tile goes down.
Order Hardware Before the Tile Goes In
Tile setters work from a hole pattern. If the bracket for a METI Bathroom Shelf in Graphite isn't chosen before the tiler starts, the wall gets tiled blind and the fixing gets retrofitted, often by drilling through finished tile. Renovation guides that cover full remodels put material decisions before the demolition date for exactly this reason: fixtures routinely carry two to six week fabrication and delivery windows, which means the order has to go in while the bathroom still exists, not after it's gone.
For a made to order ATYP piece, that lead time is 3 to 5 weeks, with a design visualization sent for approval within the first 2 weeks. In-stock standard pieces ship within 5 working days. Put the order-by date on the renovation calendar next to the demolition date, not the installation date. For more on how that process works end to end, read how made-to-order furniture actually ships.
Choosing a Finish Before the Tile Order Goes In
How many finish options does ATYP offer?
Five: Chalk (RAL 9016, matte), Linen (RAL 1019, matte), Slate (RAL 7016, structure), Umber (RAL 8022, structure) and Graphite (RAL 9005, structure). Each is a fixed RAL code applied as a powder coat, not a custom paint match, so the sample you hold against your tile sample is the finish you'll actually receive. ATYP's five finishes, explained covers the full breakdown.
Put the finish name on the spec sheet next to each product, not once at the top of the page. A KANSO Towel Holder in Linen and a BLEN Toilet Brush Holder in Chalk in the same bathroom is a deliberate mixed-finish decision. The same two pieces both marked light on a sheet with no RAL reference is a guess waiting to go wrong at delivery. A NYVE Toilet Paper Holder in Umber reads differently next to pale tile than the same piece in Slate, decide which before the grout sets.
Every finish carries ATYP's two-year guarantee against flaking, peeling and colour fade, so the choice you make on the sheet doesn't need revisiting once the bathroom is finished. Browse the full range in the bathroom accessories collection.
Mounting and Placement
Several ATYP bathroom pieces come in screw or tape mount. Tape works on finished tile or drywall where you don't want a hole. Screw mounting is the stronger choice behind a toilet brush holder or a towel holder that takes daily load. Decide per piece, not per bathroom. An AIKI Wall Hook might sit on tape near a mirror, while a toilet brush holder on a tiled wall goes on screws.
Record the mounting method on the spec sheet before the tiler sets the wall. Tape mount needs a flat, cured surface. Screw mount needs the installer to know where the stud or anchor point sits, ideally before grout goes down over it. See how ATYP pieces are made for the finishing steps each piece goes through before it ships.
A Sample Spec Line
Here is what three rows of a real spec sheet can look like:
- METI Bathroom Shelf, Medium, Graphite, screw mount, above basin, made to order 3 to 5 weeks
- KANSO Towel Holder, M (60 cm), Linen, screw mount, beside shower, made to order 3 to 5 weeks
- BLEN Toilet Brush Holder, M (14 cm), Chalk, screw mount, floor beside toilet, made to order 3 to 5 weeks
Every column is a decision made once, before the walls close up. Configure each piece on its own product page on the Customization page and the finish, size and mounting choice carry straight onto the sheet.
FAQ
What should be on a bathroom hardware spec sheet?
Every wall-mounted piece gets its own line: product name, finish, size, mounting method and lead time, confirmed before demolition starts.
When should I order bathroom hardware in a renovation?
Before the tile order goes in. A made to order ATYP piece needs 3 to 5 weeks, with a design visualization sent for approval within the first 2 weeks, so the order has to go in while the bathroom is still being planned, not after the walls are finished.
How many finish options does ATYP offer for bathroom hardware?
Five: Chalk, Linen, Slate, Umber and Graphite, each a fixed RAL code applied as a powder coat.
Should I choose screw or tape mounting for bathroom hardware?
Screw mounting suits pieces that take daily load, like a towel holder or a toilet brush holder. Tape mounting works on finished tile or drywall where drilling isn't wanted. Decide per piece and record it on the spec sheet before the wall is finished.
Can I mix finishes within one bathroom spec sheet?
Yes. ATYP's five house finishes, Chalk, Linen, Slate, Umber and Graphite, are meant to be specified per piece, so a Graphite shelf and a Chalk towel holder in the same room is a valid line, not an error.
ATYP is a Slovak design studio making custom metal furniture in its own workshop in Slovakia. Every piece is configured to order, hand-finished, and backed by our two-year guarantee.
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