The Surface: An Industry-Specific Blog

Grout commonly poses a challenge for institutional and commercial showers. It can trap bacteria and moisture that turn into mold. Grout also requires a level of upkeep that is time-consuming. Switching to grout-free shower walls helps to improve hygiene while reducing maintenance needs for commercial buildings.  

Tower Industries manufactures grout-free shower walls in both solid and tile patterns, as well as several color options, to match any bathroom aesthetic. Grout-free shower walls maintain their appearance without the common issues of deterioration seen with traditional grout. Now is the perfect time to replace your traditional tiled shower walls and enjoy the benefits of a grout-free design.

Topics: Showers, Showers, Commercial, Showers - Hospitals, Showers - Universities

During the ASHE PDC Conference in Nashville, TN, we announced the launch of the first anti-ligature drain cover made exclusively for solid surface showers.  When planning the construction of a bathroom for patients suffering from mental illness, it is essential in the design process to eliminate points where a cord, rope, or bed sheet can be looped or tied to a fixture to create a point of ligature, which may result in self-harm or in extreme cases, loss of life.  Tower Industries’ patent-pending design accomplishes these goals and more.

Topics: Hospitals, Healthcare, Architect, Showers, Commercial, Showers - Hospitals

When it comes to choosing a college, students have many factors to consider. While academics, campus location and extracurricular activities are often at the top of the list, there’s one surprising aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked: community bathrooms in residence halls. This 2019 study, published in the Family and Consumer Science Journal,states that the quality of community bathrooms can greatly impactstudent retention. Let’s explore more about how the quality of Meridian® Solid Surface materials can impact college choices in general.

Topics: shower bases, Universities, Architect, Showers, University, Showers - Universities

When designing a university shower, there are a lot of things to keep in mind. Showers in residence halls receive constant use, so they need to look good, stay clean, and last. Here are a few key things to consider when designing university showers.

Topics: Universities, Showers, Commercial, Showers - Universities

When a university or other institution begins work on a residence hall showers project, there are a lot of decisions to make. From which contractors to hire, to the style of doors and lights, you’ll need to lay out all your options and analyze each in order to make the best decisions.

Topics: Universities, Showers, Showers - Universities

Innovative teamwork between Messer Construction Company and Tower Industries on a large, multi-phase residence hall project in Columbus, Ohio proved favorable after an unsettling start. The strategic actions of Messer and Tower generated a savings of nearly 30 percent on sleek solid surface showers and durable quartz vanity countertops throughout all phases of the project. Understanding their story and the degree of success will inspire a second look when contractors are faced with unfavorable outcomes.

Topics: Hospitals, Custom Fabrication, Universities, Showers, Commercial, Countertops - Resellers

When the time arrives to select a shower base for a project in a hospital or university bathroom, or even in a person’s own home, there are a few things to consider: shape, size, material, and color. When selecting material, in particular, there are several factors in the decision-making process, mostly involving quality and price.
One question that might come to mind when considering items on the quality checklist is whether a heavier shower base has any impact on the quality. In the case of shower bases, is heavier better?

Topics: Hospitals, Healthcare, Universities, Builders/Remodelers, Homeowner, Hospitality, Showers, Commercial, Showers - Hospitals, Showers - Universities