02 September 2022
1. Recessed washstation units
Recessed washroom combination units save space because they are neatly tucked away within the wall and take up no physical room on the washroom floor plate. Whether the wall cavity is narrow or deep, the dimensions of a combination unit can vary to fit the space you have allocated for this fitting and its accessories.
These units align perfectly with the outer surface, creating a consistent, smooth style along the wall. As the combo unit is concealed within the wall cavity, its integral mounting frame provides for secure installation and is the ideal solution for supporting surface mounted washroom fittings.
Looks can be deceiving with the slimline and compact design of the hidden gem because it appears that the unit holds less capacity for the various fittings within. However, the inside hides away suitable sized fittings that can cater to the demand expected for a washroom environment. In other words – the fittings hidden behind the wall (bin, paper towel dispenser, hand dryer, soap dispenser, toilet roll holder) are not necessarily smaller because the design may be slender.
Recessed washroom combination units are the most practical solution for superloo layouts because superloos are typically compact cubicles with a narrow wall cavity that needs creative ways to save space in the design.
2. Under counter combined units
As the name implies, the paper towel dispenser and waste bin combo unit is a fitting that mounts underneath a vanity. This style is ideal for designs with bin chutes in the vanity top because they lead to the bin directly below, where access to the paper towels is also situated.
Integrated with the vanity unit, the composition of the two makes for a flawless and contained design for optimum use of the wash station facilities and maximising space in traditional washrooms or superloos.
With under counter washroom combination units, you can take advantage of the space already available underneath the vanity, saving you from fitting a separate paper towel dispenser and a waste bin on the wall. However, be cautious before installation to ensure the combination unit does not interfere with piping or waste traps within the vanity unit.
By combining the separate fittings (paper towel dispenser and waste bin) within the vanity, the under-counter combos help make the room look larger and improve the overall flow of the washroom area. Damage to these combo units is also avoided, particularly in smaller washrooms where fittings project out and disrupt the movement of people.
This combo unit is the most convenient option for users because they can perform their handwashing and drying routine in one place whilst standing in the same spot at the wash basin. The user experience is fuss-free with this highly functional all-in-one wash station, and because the waste bin sits underneath the counter, the unsightly rubbish is hidden away.
3. Surface mounted combo units
Surface mounted combination units with a bin and paper towels are mounted onto a wall and project outwards, but they add much character to a commercial washroom design. Perhaps it is desirable to highlight this modern and stylish unit to be a standout feature in your washroom, showing off the detail of added special coatings.
Displaying this projected style of a contemporary washroom fitting can boost the charm and add something different compared to installing many separate paper towel dispensers and waste bins on the wall.
They may not have the same practical effect as recessed commercial combination units in a smaller washroom, but they can still achieve that modern look where space is available in larger restrooms.
Other types of surface mounted combos also include soap and paper towel dispenser units. These two fittings combined make for an easy and convenient user experience whilst exhibiting its unique compact design and special coating.
Customise a combo unit to suit your washroom layout
If you have the freedom to customise your washroom design, then you should have the freedom to customise your fittings, right? Of course you can!
