Four major types of toilet partitions are now available on the market. The style of partition used usually depends on how much traffic goes to the restroom. Below you can find some of the most advanced forms of partitions, their benefits, and their disadvantages.
Types of Toilet Partitions
Metal
Metal partitions are by far the most popular and cost-efficient toilet choice. Powder-coated steel is the most common. The pigment is added by powdering the steel and placing it inside an oven.
The powder steel is spread over a plate of metal coating cardboard with honeycomb. Most producers may give the warranty option limited for a year.
It is also the preferred choice as it provides a clean edge, even though there is a very restricted range of colors. Prices range from $230 to $900 depending on the specification type and the number of toilet partitions required.
Plastic laminate
This kind of toilet partition will typically cost around ten percent higher than the preferred type of toilet partition, the powder-coated steel. Just as with the previous type mentioned, several producers will still usually sell this with a limited one-year warranty.
The components of this type of toilet partition are formed by attaching a laminated layer onto a substratum of particleboard. A thin layer of laminate is then spread onto the metal surface. It is so common because it can be purchased in a wide variety of colors and is fully customizable depending on the demand.
On the other hand, a significant issue with this type of toilet partition is that they are not generally advised to be used in indoor environments or indoor places where there is a high chance of getting wet – such as water parks and restrooms in the pool. If this kind of toilet partition is used in the places mentioned above, be cautious to have it mounted away from the shower area.
The costs will range between $230 for a deep 36 “by 60” and $1,100 for a three-36 “x 60”.
Solid plastic
HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is a solid plastic material which can be used in a number of products. It is proving to be high in durability standard and also susceptible to cuts, dents, and damages due to its quality construction. Its homogeneous color, which is a modern scourge with bathroom stalls, makes it resistant to graffiti. In addition, HDPE has many benefits over other components which are widely used in any commercial bathrooms with toilet partitions.
The solid plastic toilet partitions are robust and very strong. They are made from one inch in diameter solid plastic frames, which will cost about 75 percent more than powder-coated steel toilet partition and is about 65 percent more than plastic laminate toilet partition.
These are the perfect answer for a public toilet. Their warranty lasts for almost ten to fifteen years, and they can be used virtually anywhere because of their durability.
These are relatively inexpensive, but they will surely last more than many other forms of toilet partitions. Costs will range from $350 for a 36 “by 60″deep to $1,800 for a three-36″ x 60”.
Stainless steel
If you need a reliable and elegant look toilet partition, then the best choice is to use stainless steel partitions. Usually, you have them in the stainless panel with some form of a pattern embedded.
Stainless steel toilet partitions are by far the most expensive of these options and can often cost double as much as the powder-coated steel partitions. They will last for a very long period of time and are scratch-resistant and can be conveniently cleaned. Stainless steel toilet partitions can also be used in almost any environment, even in the water or humid environments.
The sole downside is its cost and the fact that they can be too bulky and heavy to mount. Prices for a 36″ by 60″ size of stainless partition will typically range between $600 and $2,500.
Compact laminate type
The compact laminate board is suitable to be used both indoors and outdoors. This compact laminate toilet partition is the one that is most commonly used as a partition for toilets. It had been the preferred type of toilet partition used in public restrooms since its availability in the market ten years ago.
Compact laminate means a more lightweight laminate plate. Compact laminate board, also known as HPL board (high-pressure laminate) or solid phenolic board, which is commonly used as a decoration board, offers a varied range of purposes that can be used with many products. Compact laminate is renowned for its thermosetting resins, kraft paper raw material, and is densely reinforced with cellulose fibers and are processed under high temperatures and pressure.
Compact laminate may be designed with different colors as well, just like other plastic laminates. There are hundreds of different wherein one can choose from, which is ideal for those who wants an aesthetically pleasing toilet partition. Compact laminates are also deemed to be stronger than regular wood. In addition, aside from it being ideal for a public toilet partition, it can also be used for different products such as wall paneling, lab benches, desks, office furniture, and lockers.
Compact laminates have a high density and are fire-proof, which has its advantage and disadvantage. The advantage would be that it will not quickly rot out and can be used for a lot of years. On the other hand, the downside is that compact laminates will no decay, which is not suitable for the environment; that is why the compact laminate wastes have to be gathered and sent into the industrial incinerator to the smelting plant, and it will then be burned under an industrial incinerator in high temperature.
The different types of toilet partitions mentioned above are among the market’s preferred wall toilet partition models. Although there are several more choices available, in the end, it will still all depend on what would prefer to be installed. Make sure to compare the prices first and note that the restroom layout will also affect the cost of the toilet partition.
