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What Is A Unisex Toilet?
For many businesses, a refurb of their toilet facilities is very much a like-for-like process. Take any sector, from education and care, through to manufacturing and banking, the washrooms layout seldom changes....
What is an accessible toilet?
What exactly is an accessible toilet, and are they the same as disabled washrooms? The term accessible washroom is used widely these days and throws some confusion over what exactly is required. For the uninitia...
Disabled Bathroom Design Ideas
With a little bit of thought, you can bring some impressive design aspects to your accessible washrooms. Here we explore some of them… Disabled washrooms have come a long way and it’s now easier than ever to...
How to maximise space in a small bathroom
Working with restricted space doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the finish of your washroom… Refurbishing washrooms of a smaller size requires careful planning and attention to detail. When space comes ...
bathroom, blog, faq, refurbishment
Hotel Bathroom Ideas
When it comes to refurbishing hotel bathrooms, the devil’s in the detail… The standard of hotel bathrooms has skyrocketed and now incorporates everything from bespoke fittings and mood lighting to sleek mode...
bathroom, blog, hotel, refurbishment
Why lockers are important
From changing rooms to workplaces, lockers instil confidence and maintain cleanliness in even the most left field environments. Lockers are a timeless piece of the changing room suite and are put to work everywh...
blog, faq, lockers
Do Pubs Have To Provide Disabled Toilets?
It’s estimated that more than 20% of the UK population has some form of disability, but alarmingly there are some pubs and restaurants that still don’t have accessible washrooms. There are many forms of disa...
disabled, doc m, faq, hospitality, toilets
How Long Does It Take To Refurbish a Bathroom?
One of the most important aspects of a washroom refurbishment project is timing. Clients big and small need to know exactly how long their facilities will be out of action, and when they can expect to turn the k...
bathroom, blog, faq, refurbishment
Restaurant bathroom ideas
Washrooms in the restaurant setting break away from the conventional commercial mould. It’s in this environment that businesses can be bold, embrace strong design aesthetics and explore unique usability innova...
What Is The Standard Size Of A Shower Cubicle?
Here we look at some of the most important shower considerations in the commercial environment, starting with dimensions… Whether you’re planning for new build showering facilities, or upgrading and refurbis...
cubicles, faq, shower cubicles
How Many Toilets Do I Need?
From new build washrooms to refurbs, it’s important to make sure you’re providing the right number of toilets for all your site users, visitors and staff… Getting the correct washroom provisions for your b...
blog, faq, toilet
How To Improve Accessibility For Disabled Toilets
Disabled washrooms come in many shapes and sizes, but are yours accessible for every user? Here we take a look at the best accessibility improvements you can implement in the washroom. There’s a growing concer...
blog, disability, doc m, faq
How To Improve School Toilets
Here we uncover the installations and upgrades that can make your school washrooms fresher, stronger, easier to clean and more intuitive to use… From configuring the layout to maximise efficiency, to bringing ...
blog, faq, refurbishment, school
Swimming Pool Changing Rooms: Regulations in the Environment
Swimming Pool Changing Rooms Regulations for Refurbishment From the refurbishment and renovation process, right through to ongoing maintenance, swimming pool changing rooms & washroom refurbishments pose a wide ...
Ideal Dimensions of a Disabled Toilet Room
A common question in the industry is what the ideal size of a disabled toilet room should be. The following article sets out to explore these dimensions. The provision of a wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet is...
Hidden Benefits of the Specialist Contractor
Washroom renovations are serious business. Updating your facilities isn’t something you do often, and if the time is approaching for routine refurbishment you might be wondering whether to bring in a specialis...
Configuring Washrooms: Getting It Right The First Time
Washroom layouts have come a long way in recent years. Do you know how to configure yours effectively? The design and layout of a commercial wash space need to be considered carefully. It’s no longer a case of...
Ideal Dimensions of a Disabled Shower Room
Disabled shower room dimensions must be of such a size to comply with modern building regulations (Doc M of the UK building regulations). The following article aims to explore disabled shower room dimensions and...
Design Considerations for Campsite Toilet and Shower Blocks
Over the years Lan Services has carried out complete washroom renovation projects for a number of Camp Sites and Holiday Parks. While each setting has its own demands on aesthetic and function, there are severa...
A Guide to Swimming Pool Changing Rooms
Swimming pool changing rooms can be a wet, congested and hazardous environment, prone to significant wear and tear. Here we take a look at some of the things that need to be considered when refurbishing commerc...
