Once you have decided on a material for your toilet stalls, it is time to start deciding how they will be mounted in your restroom. While it is always ideal to be making these decisions before the restroom is constructed, we'll always have those luxuries. Understanding the type of mounting you need is crucial in the decision-making process. There are many factors that must be considered before you decide on how to mount your toilet stalls.
Here are some of the factors to consider. How you answer these questions can help you to determine what type of mounting options are best for your establishment.
- Is this a newly constructed restroom or a renovated?
- How tall are your ceilings?
- Is this a high-traffic area?
- Could there be a possibility of high vandalism?
- Will I be attaching other fixtures to these partitions?
There are four common mounting options that are used to mount toilet partitions:
- Headrail Braced
- Floor Mounted
- Ceiling-Hung
- Floor-to-Ceiling
Headrail Braced
This type of mounting is often considered for low-cost and easy installation. In many situations, especially for existing or renovated restrooms this could be the best choice to make. This popular type of installation is great because it requires no special for construction. It is ideal for either new or existing build.
These units are most often recommended in areas of heavy use, such as schools, institutions and industrial settings. The anti-grip top rail helps to deter boisterous activity while ensuring a stable and secure installation.
Headrail bracing features a combined floor anchoring system and an anti-grip headrail that helps to secure the partitions and adds to the overall durability. This mounting type makes for an incredibly secure unit while minimizing the difficulty of installation.
Floor Mounted
Floor Mounted is also sometimes referred to as floor supported. This highly versatile style of installation provides a modern periods that can suit almost any architectural decor. The uniformity of the design is accentuated by the flush top, this creates a sense of spaciousness. The absence of a top structure makes this the ideal mounting options for high ceiling areas and it also allows a wide range of complementary architectural and interior decoration possibilities.
The secure installation of this type of partition requires a solid concrete floor which can allow for a minimum of at least 2 inches of penetration anchoring. Since this mounting method is only secured on the floors and walls this depth is crucial.
Ceiling-Hung
The Ceiling-Hung style of installation offers a unique blend of a clean, contemporary appearance with practical appeal. The absence of floor hardware is what makes this mounting option unique. This is a mounting options for your toilet stall that provides both a clean and contemporary design that will suit many styles of the decor.
The unobstructed access to the floor allows easy maintenance which is especially well suited to restrooms that have wall hanging fixtures. Ceiling Hung partitions are recommended for situations where a drop ceiling are open span construction can be used. For proper installation of this partition style, you must have structural steel ceiling supports.
Floor-to-Ceiling
Floor to ceiling units are extremely strong and can handle more abuse than any other type of mounting. This installation type provides the highest degree of protection and resistance to vandalism because it is securely connected to the floor, ceiling and walls.
This mounting option can be the most difficult to install because proper installation of this style of partition requires both structural ceiling supports and concrete floors. If possible this is the preferred mounting method for bathroom stalls that will receive high-traffic.
