Providing accessible and safe navigation for toilets is an essential component of meeting the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. ADA guidelines specify that clearance around the toilet must be maintained for easy navigation, as well as requirements for seats, grab bars and flush controls. In order to maintain ADA compliance, […]
Sinks and lavatories can present special challenges when designing ADA restrooms. In many cases, sinks are difficult to navigate and reach for people with limited mobility. Builders and designers must consider how the sink height and depth contributes to easy navigation, the amount of floor space around the sink, the accessibility of paper towels and […]
When it comes to designing accessible, ADA-compliant restrooms, the faucet is one of the most important pieces in the puzzle. In order to better serve those with limited mobility, faucets should be easy to reach, free from obstructions and easy to turn on and off with minimal force. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design […]
SanitGrasp’s Hygienic, New-Touch Solution for Public Spaces SanitGrasp has introduced a new-way-to-touch door pull handle, provides a hygienic solution for exiting public spaces. Demand has hit an all-time high as commercial and hospitality businesses prepare for reopening and need to implement safety measures across high-traffic areas that require the most interaction. As companies worldwide seek […]
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Introducing Nature’s Neutrals: Designing Calm in Today’s World TEMPLE, TX – Now, more than ever before, spaces need to be a sanctuary for peace, calm, and serenity. That is the bold promise of Wilsonart’s extraordinary new 2020 Quartz Collection: using the power of design to achieve an instant respite from the daily grind. “Inspired by […]
The right part at the right time! Challenge Recently a plumber, Eddie Bock of Eddie Bock’s Plumbing in Naples, Florida needed 30 OS&B’s side mounted drains immediately to renovate a condominium’s tub shower floors to walk-in showers and to keep an inventory to meet a growing demand. Bock tried a few distributors but could not […]
Kernersville, NC – Grass America is pleased to debut the new Tiomos H Hinge, fully recessed, hidden hinge system. The Tiomos H hinge is a luxury: it is elegantly integrated into the cabinet and virtually disappears to allow the design of the cabinetry to stand out. Tiomos H offers a 105° opening angle and 3-dimensional […]
CARVART Launches New modularBATH Concept CARVART, a leader in architectural solutions, is launching its new modularBATH concept, an all-in-one bathroom system that brings CARVART’s collection of commercial bath products including cubicles, integrated sinks, wall cladding, and lockers, together with its new integrated plumbing system, creating one comprehensive, pre-fabricated solution. There are many benefits to this […]