Update Your Building with Bathroom Stalls
It is a reality that unless a building is newly built, chances are, there are some areas or spaces in old buildings that do not meet the building code guidelines at present. Hence, updating bathroom stalls and the entire building’s comfort rooms is one of the major renovations that must be done to comply with all the new standards and policies for ease of use, disability access, and general safety standards. If the building is residential, the public access toilets are probably not used that much but are still a requirement and have to pass the general guidelines. On the other hand, if the building is commercial or industrial, public access is a given and can be the most frequently used facility in the building, which would require that it be built to last. It is easy to overlook the design and integrity of bathrooms in a multi-level building as more often than not it is done for compliance and not really for use. But this is where it can cost more money if it is not done right, the maintenance costs and repairs would be costlier in the long run rather than doing it properly during the renovation or updating of the stalls. Moreover, a clean and fully functioning bathroom in a building will add integrity to the property and is something that most investors would expect to be structurally sound. With the advancements in technology and manufacturing, bathroom stalls are now made from a range of materials for every budget and design that updating the bathroom stalls will be easy and fast.
Bathroom Stalls Designs
Bathroom stalls come in different designs to suit the kind of space that you have. If you are updating an old bathroom, then the choice for the design would be limited to the kind of space that you have. If the ceilings are high, you can use the ceiling-hung bathroom stall design, this is the most popular since floor cleaning and maintenance will be a lot easier. However, for high traffic areas, the most common design in and around the country would be the overhead bathroom stall design, it does not require any special floor or ceiling requirement and provides enough privacy and coverage. This is the kind of bathroom stalls you see in train stations and stadiums. If the ceiling height is an issue, then your obvious choice would be the floor-mounted bathroom stalls, however, another consideration for this design is the door swing clearance and the height of the stalls. If a particular bathroom is not frequently used, like if it was located on the topmost floor of the building, then this design could probably be used. The best design by far is the floor to ceiling mounted bathroom stalls as it provides the best coverage and privacy, it is also best for bathrooms that you expect will be used frequently throughout the day. Another thing to consider about the design is the costs and how it will figure into your budget, although the difference in pricing for the design of the stalls are not that much different than when you base it on the materials used for the stalls.
Buying Bathroom Stalls
The great thing about doing renovations at this time is that everything you need has already been made by someone else, there is no need to manufacture or build something from scratch as it is much cheaper to buy ready-made materials or components. In the past, if you are building a bathroom, you need to make the stalls, partitions, and doors from what was available in the market. Nowadays, you can just order from the internet a complete bathroom stall that you can easily install in your old bathroom. However you look at it, this is more cost-effective and easier to do, but before ordering there are a few things that you need to determine and check as it is also very easy to commit errors in measurement and you might end up with a bathroom stall of the wrong size or dimensions. Thus, before making your order, check the measurements and dimensions of the existing bathroom stalls, the easiest way would be to just follow the old layout and dimensions. But if you want to change the overall design and improve its appearance, then you need to get a professional carpenter to draw the design plan and then give this to the supplier so that they will be able to provide you with the correct sized bathroom stalls and the price quote. If you decide to replace only the non-functional aspects of your existing bathroom stalls, you can just measure the part that you are replacing and order that from the supplier. Either way, you save money on transportation and costs since you can have it delivered to the area where you are renovating. They come with instructions too so that the installation would not be that complex or difficult to do.
Advantages of Bathroom Stalls
Using a complete set of bathroom stalls is the fastest, easiest and cost-effective way to update any old bathroom in your building to make sure that it is compliant with the new building codes and regulations. If you are working with a limited budget, this is still doable as there are many options that you can choose from in terms of materials, the cheapest would be the coated powder steel bathroom stalls and is the most widely used material. It is however not built to last for thirty years, but it will do the job just as well. Moreover, bathroom stalls are more functional in that you can accommodate several people in a given bathroom than just building a single-use bathroom which may not be that practical. Most importantly, it is your social responsibility to be able to provide facilities to a varied group of people considering their different disabilities and special needs. Thus, updating your building’s bathroom with high-quality bathroom stalls will be the best renovation project that you will undertake. A well-thought-out bathroom will be a great addition to your building and it will keep your tenants happy too.
