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Best style / Style Types

Best Style/ Style Types


4 available styles are described below.

Cost Comparison for powder coated steel. (varies with material type).

Overhead Braced/ Floor Mounted= 100
Floor Mounted= 104
Ceiling Hung= 107
Floor To Ceiling= 107

Standard doors and panels are 58" high and 12" off the floor. However with the new preference for more privacy, 64" doors and panels & 72" doors with 76" panels are now available.

In addition no-sight line solutions are now available with continuous hinges, full height stops and full height channels.

Over Head Braced/ Floor Mounted
Over Head Braced/ Floor Mounted

The most economical yet most desirable installation style. 82" high pilasters mount on the floor and go 12" above the doors and panels. Head rail connects the tops of the pilasters for added strength. Recommended for higher traffic/ vandalism prone areas. Recommended for use with lighter weight concrete and plywood floors.
Floor Mounted
Floor Mounted

Is becoming less popular. 70" high pilasters go from the floor to the tops of the doors and panels. Flush top lines gives modern, contempory appearance. Low height makes it especially suitable for low ceiling areas. Simplified construction permits ease of installation. For concrete floors only: 2" minimum penetration into floor required.
Ceiling Hung
Ceiling Hung

Open design provides unobstructed floor area for clean look and economical maintenance. When used with wall hung fixtures, the entire floor is accessible for efficient cleaning. Structural steel ceiling supports are necessary to assure proper installation.
Floor to Ceiling
Floor to Ceiling

Recommended for busy washrooms where abusive treatment is possible and vandal resistance is critical. This contruction style is very stable and durable since pilasters are anchored into both the concrete floor and structural ceiling support. Doors and panels are normally 12" above the floor.