Business Details
36 Years
experience
Premium Bathroom Products & Supplies in Kent & Nottinghamshire
Established in 1990, Qualitex Supplies has grown from a family-run business into a leading wholesaler of premium bathroom products. Our expertise spans over three decades, offering a curated selection of sanitaryware, baths, taps, and accessories sourced from global manufacturers. With two UK distribution centres and a fleet of 25 vehicles, we ensure next-day delivery across the country, supported by a team of over 80 professionals, including 25% with more than a decade of tenure. Our family ethos drives our commitment to quality, with rigorous product testing ensuring every item meets our exacting standards. We exclusively partner with professional bathroom showrooms and merchants to maintain high service levels, backed by comprehensive technical specifications and dedicated after-sales support.Our QX brand represents innovation and affordability, featuring award-winning designs like the Genesis Deluxe Shower Enclosures and Aveiro Suite. Sustainability is central to our operations, with energy-efficient distribution practices and partnerships with environmentally conscious suppliers. Our technical team provides detailed product guidance, while our online tools simplify specification and ordering. With annual sales exceeding 330 million, we combine industry leadership with personalised service, ensuring clients receive both expertise and value. Our long-term staff retention guarantees continuity, while our investment in new product development keeps us at the forefront of bathroom design trends.
Services
Bathroom Suites
Sanitaryware
Baths
Taps
Towel Rails
Shower Enclosures
Bathroom Accessories
Mirrored Cabinets
Technical Specifications
Nationwide Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 35+ years' experience in bathroom product supply
- Exclusive QX brand featuring award-winning, globally sourced designs
- Nationwide next-day delivery from two UK distribution centres
- Dedicated technical team providing expert product specifications
- 25% of staff with over a decade of industry experience
What people say
Excellent product quality
Reliable next-day delivery
Detailed technical support
Innovative designs
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Bathroom Suites
We offer comprehensive 4-piece bathroom suites combining functionality with contemporary design. Our collections include coordinated basins, WC units, baths, and shower enclosures in various styles from traditional to modern. Each suite undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure durability and performance, with options available in different sizes to suit both standard and bespoke installations. Our technical team provides detailed specifications and installation guidance for every suite.
Sanitaryware
Our sanitaryware range includes wall-hung and floorstanding basins, close-coupled and concealed cisterns, and luxury WC units. Products feature precision engineering with easy-clean surfaces and water-efficient designs. We offer multiple finish options including gloss white, wood-effect, and painted finishes to complement any bathroom decor. All items comply with British standards for performance and safety, supported by comprehensive technical documentation.
Shower Enclosures
We supply premium shower enclosures including frameless glass screens, quadrant units, and custom configurations. Our Genesis Deluxe and Ascent Premier ranges feature thermostatic controls, safety glass, and minimalist designs. Installation accessories like waste systems, skirting profiles, and sealing components are available to ensure complete solutions. Technical support includes water flow calculations and space optimisation advice for each installation.
Bathroom Accessories
Our comprehensive accessory range includes towel rails, robe hooks, glass shelves, and toilet roll holders in various finishes. Products combine practical functionality with design aesthetics, available in chrome, brushed brass, and matt black finishes. We offer both standard and designer collections, with options for accessible installations including grab bars and swivel towel rails. All accessories meet British safety standards for durability and load capacity.
Technical Specifications
We provide detailed technical specifications for all products including dimensional drawings, material certifications, and installation guidelines. Our team offers product selection assistance, compliance documentation, and project-specific recommendations. We supply CAD drawings, performance data sheets, and compatibility information to ensure seamless integration with existing systems. This service supports architects, builders, and merchants in achieving optimal installation outcomes.
People
Duncan Andrews
Founder
Co-founded Qualitex Supplies in 1990 with his wife Carolyn. Previously worked in bathroom product distribution for 15 years. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in product development.
Carolyn Andrews
Co-Founder
Established the business with Duncan after 12 years in bathroom design consultancy. Focuses on customer relations and quality control. Ensures family values remain central to business operations while mentoring new staff.
Graeme Andrews
Director
Joined the company in 2005 after completing construction management studies. Oversees logistics and distribution operations. Implemented the current next-day delivery system serving 98% of UK postcodes from two regional centres.
Scott Andrews
Director
Technical director since 2008 with responsibility for product development. Previously worked as a bathroom designer for 10 years. Leads the team that selects and tests all QX brand products before market release.
Olivia Andrews
Director
Marketing director since 2010. Transformed digital presence and introduced new product ranges. Holds an MBA in digital commerce and manages the company's technical specification services for architects.
Questions
What bathroom product ranges do you offer?
We provide comprehensive bathroom solutions including sanitaryware, baths, taps, shower enclosures, towel rails, and accessories under our QX brand. Our ranges include the Genesis Deluxe Shower Enclosures, Aveiro Suite, and Kansas Collection.
Can I purchase products directly from you?
We operate through professional bathroom showrooms and plumbing merchants. Use our online showroom locator to find your nearest stockist who can assist with purchases and expert installation advice.
Do you offer technical support for architects?
Yes, we provide detailed technical specifications, CAD drawings, and product compliance documentation. Our technical team offers project-specific guidance and performance data for all bathroom products.
What delivery options are available?
We offer next-day delivery across the UK from two regional distribution centres. Our fleet of 25 vehicles ensures 98% of orders reach customers within 24 hours of dispatch, with delivery tracking available.
How do you ensure product quality?
All QX products undergo rigorous testing before release. We maintain quality control through partnerships with established manufacturers and regular product audits. Our technical team inspects samples from every production batch.
Are installation guides available?
Comprehensive installation instructions accompany every product. We also provide online technical resources and direct support from our experienced team for complex installations or specification queries.
Reviews (5)
Mark Simpson
May 04, 2021
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Avoid this company. I Used some of their shower panelling only to find that the tile effect print was not fit for purpose as the print tile effect is not symmetrical or straight. The chrome trims also had manufacturing defects. The product is supposedly discontinued now and my client is stuck with nearly 600 pounds worth of shower panelling because the supplier and manufacturer (qualitex) wont have it back. Go elsewhere and save yourself time and money.
Meena Patel
Mar 29, 2021
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The shower screen fittings are disappointing as wheels just came of one day and now new wheels are getting damaged every few months as something is not right with the ground track. It's so difficult getting anyone to help..what value is 10 year guarantee.
Anthony Faulkner
Oct 10, 2019
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Qualitex is our best rated supplier out of all the firms we deal with on service, sales and very helpfull and happy. Keep up the good work QX 5 star all day long....... From SNH team
Philip Bramall
Jul 18, 2019
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What great service from Qualitex today. Called this morning to ask if we could possibly pick up items which had only just been ordered. All was ready for when we arrived 2 hrs later with a smile in the wind and rain. Nothing too much trouble. Good job team.
Tom Johnson
Aug 13, 2018
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Very poor shower door, no bottom fixings. it just relies on silicone to keep the door on the shower tray.
