When it
comes to washroom facilities, material choice is always a vital part of the
design process.
Innovative new materials, which offer exceptional
durability together with design versatility, are ideal for projects demanding
exacting aesthetic and performance standards as Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom explains.
Creating the perfect finish with high tech
laminates
As a
company, we’re always looking for new materials we can manufacture with to
create products that not only look attractive, but are hardwearing and
practical in equal measure.
FENIX NTM®, which is an acrylic resin surface material
manufactured by Italian manufacturer Arpa Industriale using the latest
nanotechnology, is one of the latest laminates to hit the market and has fast
become a popular choice with designers and specifiers alike. Offering very low
light reflectivity which results in an extremely opaque super matt surface,
FENIX is also soft to the touch, offering an extra luxury feel to installations
and with its impressive array of practical benefits – it provides the ideal solution
for high specification washrooms from commercial to residential.
Washroom’s range of full height flush front AltoFENIX toilet and shower cubicles are finished
using FENIX laminate to make the most of its high performance attributes
including being anti-fingerprint, hydro repellent, thermally self-healing and
resistant to scratches and abrasion. As well as being lightfast, so it won’t
fade over time, it is also easy to clean, mould resistant and boasts enhanced
anti-bacterial properties. Washroom’s range of Alto FENIX cubicles are
available in 15 colours – so the design and installation can be tailored to
suit any colour scheme to make sure it’s in keeping with the client’s vision
for their washroom space too.
Solid surfacing – a solid choice
Solid surface materials such as Corian®, which lend themselves to being cut, bent
and joined to produce a seamless smooth finish are perfect for washroom vanities and duct panelling. Solid surface materials are easy to clean and durable enough to
withstand the rigours of a high traffic environment, while the seamless joins
create a hygienic surface that prevents bacteria and mould from getting a
foothold.
Corian is
available in an extensive choice of attractive colours and textures, from
bright, eye-catching colours to subtler tones intended to mimic the look of
natural stone.
By their
nature, the colour and pattern runs all the way through solid surface materials
meaning that they can be cut to any size and be moulded into virtually any
shape for a smooth seamless finish. On a recent washroom refurbishment project
for a shopping centre in Watford, we created unique trough-style Corian
vanities with a seamless wave design running down the entire length of the
unit.
Our designers are always looking for new ways to use
traditional and new materials. We’ve recently developed an additional option on
our popular Alto toiletcubicle range which combines the traditional high
pressure laminate cubicle construction with solid surfacing edging on the
cubicle door. This can be specified in the same colour as the toilet cubicle
door and panels or different to create a contrast. The hard-wearing solid
surfacing material ensures that the toilet cubicles will last, even in high
traffic areas.
For more information on the range of services and products
offered by Washroom Washroom, please visit www.washroom.co.uk,
call 0800 999 8888 or email sales@washroom.co.uk.
