What materials are toilet cubicles made from?

What materials are toilet cubicles made from?

The modern toilet cubicle is functional and easy to maintain, however, there are choices to be made on the material used in manufacture. This is often dependant on budget and washroom environment. In this blog, we discuss your options:

Melamine Faced Chipboard cubicles (MFC)

Should you choose MCF for your toilet cubicles? 

+ Most budget friendly option 
- Not recommended for high-traffic areas 
- Only suitable for dry areas 

Melamine faced chipboard toilet cubicles, such as our Executive range, are popular due to their low cost. However, they are only suitable for dry environments; if there is likely to be any prolonged exposure to moisture, other materials will prove more durable. 

MFC is a chipboard core coated with decorative papers and impregnated with thermosetting resins on both sides of the board. It is recommended for low to moderate-use washrooms such as small offices. 

Our MFC cubicles are provided with matching PVC edging which ensures the chipboard core is sealed and not visible.  MFC typically has a smaller choice of colours compared with either High Pressure Laminate or Solid Grade Laminate. Our MFC Executive range of cubicles are available in a square-edged finish. 

 

Melamine Faced Chipboard

 

High-Pressure Laminate cubicles (HPL)

Should you choose MCF for your toilet cubicles? 

+ Highly durable 
+ Moisture resistant 
+ Suitable for high-traffic areas 
- Not suitable for high moisture areas 

HPL is a chipboard core coated with decorative high-pressure laminate on both sides. This is bonded onto VR313 moisture-resistant chipboard. Toilet cubicles manufactured using HPL are usually priced at the top end of the market, which is due to the labour-intensity costs of the material. However, you get excellent durability in return. 

HPL is the only material with which you can achieve the rounded edges you see on ranges such as our Colossal Toilet Cubicles. Because of this, it achieves a much more up-market and uniform appearance which looks particularly impactful in office suites and executive spaces. 

Our Future Range of toilet cubicles are also manufactured from High-Pressure Laminate (HPL). Their durability means that they are excellently suited for high-traffic dry locations, such as schools and shopping centres.

 

High Pressure Laminate

 

Solid Grade Laminate cubicles (SGL)

Should you choose SGL for your toilet cubicles? 

+ The best choice for wet areas 
+ Excellent durability 
+ Decorative on both sides 
+ Antibacterial properties

Solid Grade Laminate is the only choice for toilet cubicles in wet environments, such as changing rooms that contain showers. Toilet cubicles made of SGL are completely resistant to water, which also makes this material the only viable option for shower cubicles. 

SGL is composed of several compounded layers of Kraft papers and has two decorative sides, impregnated with thermosetting. Our Ultra Range of toilet cubicles are manufactured from Solid Grade Laminate (SGL). Its excellent impact resistance makes it ideal for heavy-duty applications. 

SGL also has antibacterial qualities which makes it ideal for use in hospitals and food preparation areas.

 

Solid Grade Laminate

 

As always, our team is at the end of the phone for all your queries and questions. We have a wealth of knowledge that we’re happy to share with you! If you require guidance or would like to talk over your toilet cubicle options, give us a call at 01202 650900.

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