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The Surface: An Industry-Specific Blog

Successful Residence Hall Construction and Renovations Start with Solid Surface Showers

Published Nov 22, 2021 8:26:52 AM

When it’s time to renovate an outdated residence hall or construct a new facility, the bathrooms are often the most complex portion of the project — but they also provide the most bang for the buck. This is true especially when outmoded (or even original) surfaces and fixtures need to be replaced.

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Topics: university bathrooms, university showers, Showers - Universities

 

College Dorm Bathrooms Play Important Role in Selection Process

Published Nov 7, 2017 7:31:30 PM

For students looking at prospective schools, campus life is a big deal. Most college students spend their freshman and sophomore years living in residence halls, if not all four years. Naturally, it makes sense that the quality of student housing weighs on the choice of colleges. Prospective students expect to be shown around campus, and it can be somewhat embarrassing to show off the heavily worn residence halls and student housing buildings.

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

 

The Ultimate Solid Surface Shower Cleaning Guide

Published Oct 17, 2017 4:00:20 AM

Solid surface showers are simple to clean and maintain. You don't have to put in any backbreaking work like you would with fiberglass and other less sturdy materials. Here are 3 steps to keeping your solid surface shower clean:

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Topics: Hospitals, Universities, Architect, Homeowner, Hospitality, Commercial, Showers - Hospitals, Showers - Universities

 

4 Keys to Quality University Shower Design

Published Aug 23, 2017 4:55:46 AM

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.

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Topics: Universities, Showers, Commercial, Showers - Universities

 

4 Reasons Universities Choose Solid Surface For Dormitory Showers

Published Mar 1, 2017 11:32:05 AM

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.

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Topics: Universities, Showers, Showers - Universities

 

Is A Heavier Shower Base Really Better?

Published Apr 28, 2016 3:45:55 PM

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?

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

 

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