Which Toilet Partition Material Should I Select? Read Our Ultimate Guide

There’s a lot to consider when deciding which material type of toilet partition will work best in your commercial restroom. We’ve put together the ultimate checklist to ensure you are thinking through all the key elements of your space in order to choose the correct type of toilet partition.

What are the key factors to consider when choosing a toilet partition material?

Budget:

• What is your budget? 
• The different types of toilet partitions range greatly in price, so it’s important to have a general idea of your budget before you begin your search. For context, powder coated toilet partitions are the most cost-efficient whereas stainless steel toilet partitions are the most high-end and expensive.

Appearance:

• Where is your commercial restroom?
• It’s important to consider the appearance you are hoping to achieve in your commercial restroom. For example, if you are choosing toilet partitions for a school, you may be looking for a specific color to match the school’s branding. On the other hand, if you are choosing toilet partitions for an office building, you may be in need of a high-end, sleek and modern look such as stainless steel toilet partitions. Each different material type of toilet partition evokes a different aesthetic, so this is something to carefully consider when making your decision. 

Durability:

• Is your commercial restroom in a high-traffic or a lower-traffic environment?
• It’s important to consider the amount of wear & tear that you expect the toilet partitions to be subjected to. For a high-traffic environment, such as hospitals, schools, airports, etc., you will need a more durable material that has greater impact-resistance, such as solid plastic toilet partitions or phenolic toilet partitions. 

Moisture-Resistance:

• Is your commercial restroom in a full water contact or high humidity environment?
• This factor should be considered thoroughly as some toilet partition materials are moisture-resistant and can withstand exposure to water and humidity, while others cannot and will be easily damaged in these types of environments. If your commercial restroom is in a gym, locker room, spa, at a pool, or is in close proximity to a shower, you should consider solid plastic toilet partitions or phenolic toilet partitions as these are the best water-resistant options that can withstand high levels of exposure to water and humidity.

What are the key elements of each material type of toilet partition?

1. Powder Coated: #1 most popular & the industry standard, lowest cost, high durability
2. Stainless Steel: high-end and elegant appearance, most expensive
3. Solid Plastic: high durability, solid & tough, ideal for high-traffic and vandalism-prone restrooms, water-resistant
4. Plastic Laminate: available in 55 different colors, wood grains & patterns, ideal for lower-traffic restrooms
5. Phenolic: heavy duty, superior strength, high durability, ideal for high-traffic and vandalism-prone restrooms, water-resistant
6. Dur-A-Tex: diamond texture, anti-graffiti solution, high durability, high gloss coat

Once you have considered all of these factors, you can start narrowing down your choices and choose the best toilet partition material for your needs.

If you are unsure about which material you should choose or if you’d like to receive a quote on your project, please email sales@partitionking.com or call 800-685-7541 to speak to an estimator.