Washroom and toilet cubicle guides
Plain-English answers on cubicle prices, materials, sizes, Approved Document T, workplace toilet numbers, IPS panels, accessibility and refurbishment planning.
How much do toilet cubicles cost in the UK?Supplied and installed, commercial toilet cubicles typically cost £380–£620 each in MFC, £620–£1,050 in compact laminate, £950–£1,650 flush-fronted and…Read the guideHPL vs MFC vs compact laminate: which cubicle material should you choose?Choose compact laminate (solid grade HPL) for most commercial washrooms because it is waterproof all the way through and hard to damage. Choose MFC only for…Read the guideApproved Document T explained: what it means for toilet cubiclesApproved Document T is the Building Regulations guidance on toilet accommodation in England, in force since 1 October 2024. For new non-domestic buildings and…Read the guideToilet cubicle sizes and dimensions in the UKA standard UK toilet cubicle is about 800mm wide and 1500mm deep inside, with a door of around 600mm clear opening. Ambulant cubicles are about 850–900mm wide…Read the guideHow many toilets does a workplace need?Under the Workplace Regulations approved code of practice, a workplace needs one toilet and one washstation for up to 5 people, two for 6–25, three for 26–50,…Read the guideWhat are IPS panels and do you need them?IPS panels are removable panels fixed to a framework behind WCs, urinals and basins that hide cisterns and pipework while keeping them accessible. IPS stands…Read the guideFull-height vs standard-height toilet cubiclesStandard cubicles stand about 2000mm tall with gaps at the floor and ceiling, which keeps cost down and helps cleaning and ventilation. Full-height cubicles…Read the guideCommercial washroom refurbishment: a step-by-step planA commercial washroom refurbishment normally runs in six steps: survey and design, approvals, manufacture, strip-out, first and second fix, then cubicles,…Read the guideSchool toilet cubicles: design, safety and privacySchool toilet cubicles should be compact laminate, sized for the age group, with finger-safe hinges, locks that staff can open from outside, and a layout that…Read the guideAccessible toilets, ambulant cubicles and Doc M packs explainedAn accessible toilet is a room for wheelchair users with transfer space, grab rails, a drop-down rail and an assistance alarm. An ambulant cubicle is a…Read the guideCleaning and maintaining washroom cubiclesClean compact laminate and HPL cubicles daily with warm water and a neutral detergent, rinse and dry. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents on decorative…Read the guideHow long does a toilet cubicle installation take?Fitting a run of four to eight toilet cubicles usually takes one to two days once the room is ready. Allow one to two weeks from enquiry to survey and…Read the guide
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