Bathroom Stall Mounting Styles

You may want to know how much each bathroom stall mounting style costs. We have provided a comprehensive cost comparison between each bathroom stall mounting style. These costs vary due to differences in height of pilaster as well as floor or ceiling mounting hardware.

Overhead Braced: Base cost. Most economical mounting style.

(Major cost reduction benefits resulting from economies of scale production as a result of this being the most popular style produced).

Floor Mounted: + 5% compared to Overhead Braced.

(Less material compared to “Overhead Braced”, but does not benefit from economies of scale of production, compared to Overhead Braced).

Ceiling Hung: + 10% compared to Overhead Braced.

(Premium varies based on floor to ceiling height. The higher the ceiling, the longer the pilasters, the more the cost – vice verse. Additionally, longer pilasters can result in overlength size freight charges added to the project cost).

Floor to Ceiling: +20% compared to Overhead Braced.

(Same comments apply to “Floor to Ceiling” as from the “Ceiling Hung” style above).

View below for a benefits comparison for commercial bathroom stall mounting styles:

Overhead Braced:

• Strength: Very sturdy. Floor, wall, and overhead braced. Frequently used in high vandalism environments, such as schools.
• Ease of Installation: Second most easy installation, just behind Floor Mounted style. Installers put these up very quickly.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance.
• Downsides: Sometimes, kids will hang on the headrail causing it to break.
• Why People Love It: Low cost, quick shipping, highly durable – industry standard.

Floor Mounted:

• Strength: The least stable mounting style. This mounting style is floor and wall supported (no overhead or ceiling support). 
• Ease of Installation: The most easy to install mounting. Installers put these up very quickly.
• Maintenance: Standard maintenance, floor obstruction due to floor bracing.
• Downsides: Not as sturdy, as it has no overhead or ceiling bracing.
• Why People Love It: The flush appearance of the stalls appeals to those seeking clean lines and a minmialist appearance.

Ceiling Hung:

• Strength: Strong, however, this depends on installing properly into the ceiling blocking or beams. If not installed properly can sway, resulting in the doors not closing properly. 
• Ease of Installation: Installation is more difficult resulting from the ceiling mounting, wherby one must navigate varying ceiling types, such as steel beam vs. wood blocking. It is critical to understand the ceiling structure and be sure preparation work is done before installation.
• Maintenance: Most easy maintenance as the floor has no obstructions and can easily be mopped and cleaned.
• Downsides: Higher product cost, more difficult installation, and not as sturdy.
• Why People Love It: Easy to maintain and clean bathroom floors.

Floor to Ceiling:

• Strength: This is the most stable bathroom stall mounting style. This style provides support in three areas – ceiling, floor, and wall.
• Ease of Installation: Installation is more difficult resulting from the ceiling mounting, wherby one must navigate varying ceiling types, such as steel beam vs. wood blocking. It is critical to understand the ceiling structure and be sure preparation work is done before installation.
• Maintenance: Standard maintenance. More sturdy bathroom stall partitions require less maintenance due to higher durability to vandalism. 
• Downsides: More difficult installation plus higher product cost due to longer pilasters and more mounting hardware.
• Why People Love It: Most sturdy and vandalism resistant mounting style.