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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When it’s time to renovate an outdated residence hall or construct a new facility, the bathrooms are often the most complex portion of the project — but they also provide the most bang for the buck.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

 

How Quality Community Bathrooms Influence College Choices

Published Nov 7, 2017 7:31:30 PM

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.

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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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