The hand-wash area of any washroom is a network of taps, mains water feeds, and waste pipes. While vanity units and runs of free-standing sinks have been used in the commercial washroom environment for many years, the move to wash troughs has been hugely advantageous.
By improving usability and simplifying plumbing, this type of hand wash solution has risen in popularity for its striking open design and clean, modern aesthetic.
What is a trough sink?
Trough sinks, also known as wash troughs, are large-format sinks that can be used by multiple users simultaneously. As the name suggests, they look very much like a trough and make for a striking design element in the commercial wash space. Most often, these units are wall-mounted and made from either stainless steel or Corian solid surface. However, some wash troughs can also be mounted onto an underframe, while others are designed to accept a deck-mounted tap such as the Box Solid Surface Wash Trough.
What are the benefits of a wash trough?
One of the main benefits of using a wash trough instead of traditional washbasins is that it is much easier to clean. They also require only one waste outlet, rather than a row of individual sinks that would each require their own waste and trap.
Where can wash troughs be used?
Wash troughs are ideally suited to commercial wash spaces that require a strong design aesthetic. Restaurants and hotels are a perfect case in point, though due to their simplicity and easy maintenance, wash troughs are also being installed everywhere from shopping malls and airports to motorway services, events venues and beyond. Both offices and schools have also begun adopting the sleek design of wash troughs, making them among the most popular hand-washing options on the market. In short, wash troughs are ideally suited for areas that require two or more sinks in a row.
What kind of taps should I use with a wash trough?
Sensor taps are most commonly used with commercial wash troughs, as they maintain the easy-clean nature and intuitive usability. However, you will also often see wall-mounted and counter-mounted push taps.
If you would like more advice on wash troughs, and to explore how they might fit into your washrooms, please get in touch with one of the team on 01202 650900.
