Washroom & Toilet Cubicle News
Commercial washroom news and specification guidance
Total Cubicles News brings together practical guidance for architects, contractors, facilities teams, schools and commercial clients planning washroom projects across the UK. The library covers toilet cubicle specification, IPS duct and access panels, vanity units, school washrooms, changing rooms, lockers, wall finishes and the decisions that connect them into a coordinated scheme.
Use the latest articles to compare materials such as MFC, HPL and solid grade laminate, understand where wet-area or high-traffic performance changes the specification, and prepare better information for quotations. Our regulatory explainers discuss relevant UK guidance, including accessibility, sanitary provision and education washroom considerations; project teams should always check the current official documents and confirm compliance with their designer and Building Control.
You will also find product guidance, colour and finish advice, maintenance considerations, case studies and practical planning articles. If you are moving from research to a live project, continue to the relevant toilet cubicle, IPS panel, vanity unit or shower and changing cubicle page for range-specific details and quotation requirements.
What are the required dimensions for a disabled toilet cubicle in the UK?
what size should a disabled toilet be? Disabled toilets need to be easily accessible by users and should allow for easy transferon to it. All the amenities should be as easily to reach as possible. This guide will help document some of the requirements and considerations when setting up a disabled toilet. what are the…
Toilet Cubicle Maintenance
How to Clean Toilet Cubicles Proper maintenance and cleaning of your toilet cubicles can increase their lifespan and keep them from looking worn and old. We’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’t when it comes to looking after your cubicles. Do’s High Pressure Laminates and Solid Grade Laminates have a hard, durable, non-porous surface, which…
what materials are toilet cubicles made from?
Toilet Cubicles can be constructed in a variety of materials depending on use case and budget. Cubicles in wet or humid environments require a material capable of withstanding water damage and washrooms with a high number of visitors benefit from more hard wearing materials to resist damage or vandalism. Typically cubicles require two choices when…
How many toilet cubicles do i need?
When designing washrooms you need to consider how many toilet cubicles and washbasins are required. For male facilities you may wish to consider whether urinals should be provided and if so, how many. The starting point is understanding the number of people who will use the facilities. There are also a number of regulations and standards…
What’s new in the hand dryer market in 2017?
Probably the most notable new product in the hand dryer market is more of an evolution than a revolution. The highly popular Dyson V has been revamped to improve energy efficiency and reduce noise output. Dyson have listened to their clients and produced a product that is suitable for even more locations than ever. We…
Unique and Functioning Bathroom Sculptures by Clark Sorensen
Inspired by nature (and the call of it), Clark Sorensen creates whimsical, hand-built ceramic urinals and sinks in flower and shell forms. An unusual marriage of beauty and functionality, Sorensen’s sculptures have attracted attention worldwide. Whether in a ‘man cave’, master bathroom, gallery, or business, Sorensen’s urinals and sinks provide a memorable conversation piece in…
Dirty Toilet? Cola Can Help!
If your toilet cubicles get a lot of use – much more than the average bathroom – then you need to make sure that they stay as clean as possible for as long as possible. But, unfortunately, the more they are used the more likely they are to show signs of wear and tear a…
Hand Dryers Vs. Paper Towels
If you’re keen to give your green credentials a serious boost this year, then you need to make sure that you have hand dryers installed in your toilet cubicles rather than providing your members of staff or customers with paper towels to dry their hands with. Not only are these dryers a lot more hygienic…
Toilet Conditions
‘Speak Volumes About A Business’ Making sure that your toilet cubicles are clean, hygienic and as pleasant an environment as possible could make all the difference to the way your business is perceived if one industry expert’s comments are to be believed. IKEA UK’s environmental and sustainable development manager Charlie Browne, speaking at the Chartered…
To Flush Or Not To Flush
Having a beautiful bathroom suite is very important for business owners keen to keep their employees happy and their clients impressed with the way they run their operations, so you need to think about setting out a policy reminding people what they can and cannot flush when in the toilet cubicle. Many people think it’s…