When it comes to business, first impressions count.
Fancy frontage, innovative lighting, and smart design features are all important to make you stand out from the crowd. But so is what goes on behind closed doors – in particular, the door to your toilets.
Many businesses are guilty of letting standards slip when it comes to commercial toilets. Time and money are directed into other more pressing areas, and any plans for refurbishing the toilets have a tendency to drop further and further down the ‘to do’ list.
This could be a costly mistake.
Toilet cubicles are actually a big part of your business. Providing modern, attractive, and clean cubicles can go a long way to positively promoting your company – boosting staff morale and impressing clients. They’re even an effective space for communicating company messages and advertising – who knew?!
If commercial toilet cubicles have this much potential, then getting them right is essential.
Think it could be time for a refit?
Here the toilet cubicle experts at M&P Fittings take a look at how to get the most out of your refurb.
Commercial toilet cubicles – it’s all in the planning
We understand that time is money – and there’s no room for waste!
But the key to any successful commercial toilet cubicle refurb is in the planning. Take your time here and you’ll reap the rewards later on.
Key things to think about include:
Your budget
First things first: you need to be clear about how much money you have available, and are willing to spend, on your improvements.
A smaller budget shouldn’t have to mean compromising on quality though. If finances are tight, look for a budget cubicle range that still offers you a durable and attractive solution with flexibility over colour choice.
Timing
Is summer your busiest time? Do you have a shutdown period?
Think about your business calendar, key events that are programmed in, and peaks and troughs you typically experience throughout the year. Doing this can help you to identify a sensible time to schedule refurbishment work that will help to minimise disruption.
Layout
In the rush to get new commercial toilet cubicles fitted and back in use as soon as possible, businesses often resort to simply ripping one lot of cubicles out and replacing them with another. Better, yes…but not always the best solution.
Instead, consider your layout carefully. Could a few changes here and there mean that you might be able to fit in an additional cubicle, make the setting more comfortable, or include an extra vanity unit?
Don’t get stuck in a rut replacing like for like and if in any doubt, seek expert advice.
How to keep users happy
Customers, staff – whoever is frequenting your commercial toilets – it makes good business sense to keep them all happy.
To do this, you need to think about the look of your toilets and what they offer. Consider things like:
– Disability aids
– Baby changing
– Signage
– Easy-to-use locks
– A ready supply of soap and hand towels
Never miss an opportunity
If you’re going to the trouble of overhauling commercial toilet cubicles, you’ll want to reap back as much as possible from your investment. Important, then, to remember that commercial toilet cubicles actually make prime retail estate.
We’re not kidding! Use the space to represent your company style and branding, using colours and logos.
Don’t forget the back of the cubicle door, either! A survey of 499 people revealed that more than half of the men questioned – a whopping 64% – and 41% of women, confess to being regular toilet readers. So why not give them something worth reading?
Company messages, staff news, safety alerts, targeted selling. Whatever you have to say, you can use your toilets as an effective extension of your advertising space.
Let M&P Fittings help
Planning to update your commercial toilet cubicles? Let us help.
We have years of experience supplying toilet cubicle fittings and can assist you in identifying the best cubicles, complete with all the fixtures and fittings you need, to meet your business’ needs – and budget!
Browse our range of toilet cubicles now or get in touch to discuss your project in more detail with a member of the team.