TOILET PARTITIONS
American Building Specialties Corp (ABS) offers a variety of restroom partition styles made from different materials and by various manufacturers, including options for enhanced privacy.
**Toilet Partition Terminology:**
- **Door:** Sizes range from 22" to 37", with standard heights 58" or 55" H.
- **Panel:** These pieces fit between toilets to block views, typically at heights of 58" or 55" H.
- **Pilaster:** The support structure for the entire toilet partition system, holding both panels and doors, available in multiple styles.
- **Urinal Screens:** Used to separate urinals from one another or from sinks/counters.
- **Privacy Screens:** Barriers to obstruct sightlines from doors.
- **Hinges:** Allow the door to swing open and in various styles.
- **Latches:** Lock doors in place, available in different designs.
- **Stop and Keeper:** Prevents the door from swinging too far and provides a point for latching.
- **Door Bumper:** Protects the door from swinging too far and hitting other objects.
- **Brackets:** Anchor stalls to walls, pilasters, and panels, offered in several styles.
- **Headrail:** Mounted on top of overhead braced pilasters for additional support.
- **Shoe:** Conceals the mounting at either top or bottom of a pilaster.
TOILET PARTITION MATERIALS
POWDER COATED
Least Expensive Option
Baked enamel or powder-coated galvanized bonderized steel is offered in all styles for toilet partitions, showers, and dressing compartments. Its affordability and durability make it a favored option for both new constructions and renovations. Regular cleaning with mild soap and occasional waxing with quality automobile wax will maintain the finish's fresh appearance for years to come.
PLASTIC LAMINATE
Middle Level Option
Plastic laminates come in various styles for toilet partitions and dressing compartments, but they should be avoided in shower areas. This material is easy to clean and won't rust. Its durable plastic surface is highly resistant to scratches and does not allow dirt, grease, or cosmetics to penetrate, making it an excellent option for bathroom partitions.
SOLID PLASTIC
Sturdy Option
H.D.P. toilet partitions, showers, and dressing compartments are crafted from high-density polymer resin, ensuring a consistent solid color. These compartments are resistant to rust, rot, delamination, and odor absorption. The surface features an attractive orange peel finish that helps minimize scratches. Fully water-resistant, they are ideal for use in any moisture-prone environment, making them perfect for shower and dressing areas, as well as toilet partitions.
SOLID PHENOLIC
High End Option
S.P.C. toilet partitions, showers, and dressing compartments are constructed from a solid phenolic core, featuring a matte finish high-pressure melamine that is fusion welded to the core's surface, creating a seamless unit that will not delaminate. The edges are reinforced with dark brown phenolic resin. These units are fully water-resistant impervious to steam, soaps, and detergents, ensuring they will not mildew.
STAINLESS STEEL
Popular Option
Stainless steel bathroom are available in a wide array of styles, perfectly designed for toilet stalls, shower areas, and dressing rooms. As a top-tier material, stainless steel boasts exceptional cleanliness and rust resistance. You can effortlessly remove dirt, grease, and cosmetics, and scratches can be easily polished away, restoring the surface to its original luster.
SOLID SURFACE
Highest End Option
Solid surface compartment systems are ideal for where practicality, elegance, durability, and low maintenance are essential. The luxurious colors and patterns that run through the material provide the benefit of easy on-site repairs. They are resistant to water, moisture, and heat, and boast a Class A fire rating. Solid Surface toilet partitions come in various styles and offer a selection of hardware options.
TOILET PARTITION STYLES
OVERHEAD BRACED
Most Popular
The floor-mounted overhead-braced toilet partitions are among the most popular affordable styles. They offer significantly stronger support compared to those that are only floor-mounted. Commonly, this type of bathroom partition is used in settings such as pool houses, restaurants, retail stores, and office buildings.
FLOOR MOUNTED
Ideal for Low Ceiling
Floor-mounted bathroom partitions are commonly favored in various settings because they create a seamless look across the top, aligning pilasters, doors, and panels at the same height. These restroom partitions necessitate 3/8" to 5/8" bolts anchored to the floor for added stability. However, they are not advisable for toilet stalls that are 31 wide or smaller, as larger pilasters are needed at the ends of wider panels.
FLOOR TO CEILING
Sturdiest
Floor-to-ceiling bathroom partitions offer superior durability, but they at a higher cost due to the increased material and the need for ceiling blocking to secure the pilasters. These partitions are ideal for high-traffic areas. In problematic zones, we suggest utilizing full-height brackets and hinges for added support.
CEILING HUNG
Sleek Design
Ceiling-mounted bathroom partitions are favored in various settings due to their easy floor maintenance. These partitions also create a seamless appearance at the base of the stalls. Ceiling-hung installations require 3/8" to 5/8" bolts in the ceiling and tend to be more costly than other styles, as they necessitate the attachment of pilasters to struts or iron in the ceiling. Additionally, they share the same width limitations as floor-mounted toilet partitions.