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3 Ideas for Versatile and Lasting Public Restrooms and Showers

The public bathroom and locker room areas of your property need to stand up to the demands of your customers, as well as conserve water. Learn how to select faucets and shower systems that will meet your customers' needs, while also lowering water usage and maintenance costs.

Commercial and hospitality public spaces provide guests with an area to freshen up after enjoying the entertainment and amenities without having to return back to their hotel room. Yet public washrooms, shower rooms, and other facilities can go through a lot of daily abuse. High traffic bathroom environments require durable and simple fixture designs that can withstand constant use while still looking attractive. Consider the following fixtures to cut down on repair and maintenance costs.

Metering Faucets for Washrooms

Washrooms are a source of constant headaches for commercial establishments. The amount of water that is wasted can increase utility and heating costs significantly due to faucets being left on, handles becoming broken, or guests running the water as they try to adjust the temperature. To prevent vandalism and save on water, you can install metering faucets in all of your public washrooms.

Metering faucets have a simple design by eliminating separate faucet handles. Instead, the temperature control feature in on the top of the spout. With an adjustable flow rate and temperature limit stop, guests can get the right amount of water to wash up without unnecessary waste.

The SCOT/Metering faucet has a low profile to provide more counter space while its simple design can be incorporated into different interior design styles.

Shower Arms for Locker Room Spaces

Locker room spaces, as well as sand/chlorine washing stations, are another high traffic area that needs to withstand the demands of your guests.

The Showeroff Metering Shower System dispenses just the right amount of water for guests to wash up before running off to their next activity.

If there will be exposed water pipes leading to the showerhead, you can enclose the pipes with a surface-mounted shower system to prevent vandalism and abuse.

The Hydapipe 800 Series Shower Unit is perfect for locker room spaces that have exposed piping. There is an adjustable stop screw to limit the handle’s turn to prevent it from becoming broken.

Simplified Diverters for Tubs and Showers

Diverter systems provide a way for guests to fill up the tub, take a quick shower, or use the hand shower system to massage shoulder and back muscles. Consider selecting push button diverters for commercial spa and sauna areas where you have lots of people who will be taking quick showers or soaking in tubs throughout the day. The Push-Button diverter is perfect for a busy shower and tub space, as it is easy to use.

For hotel guest room spaces, dual and triple outlet diverters with simplistic handle designs can help guests of all ages – from children to older people with physical disabilities – use the tub and shower systems effortlessly. With a simple turn, the guest can divert water between the tub, shower, and hand shower systems. The Identity Triple Outlet diverter has a sleek and functional design for bathroom spaces, as it is also ADA-compliant.

Commercial restroom, washroom, and shower facilities that are open to guests and the general public require more than just beautiful fixtures that match the architectural and interior design theme of the space. You also need fixtures that are durable and simple to use. Consider using metering systems to save on water usage. For additional public space improvement solutions, be sure to check out Symmons Commercial plumbing fixture capabilities.

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