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Explore Venesta's collection of vanity unit materials.

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21.10.2024

Discover the extensive collection of materials used for commercial washroom vanities to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions suitable for different budgets, sectors and projects of all sizes.

In this blog we will explore the common vanity unit materials found across all commercial settings, what they are and how their qualities benefit different settings.

From space-saving Solid Surface washtroughs that can withstand the hustle and bustle of everyday school life to practical and budget-friendly vanity solutions that are perfect for wet environments. We’ll be covering it all and giving you some inspiration for ongoing and future commercial washroom projects.

Explore the vanity unit materials: 

High Pressure Laminate (HPL)

Our highly economical, High Pressure Laminate vanity tops deliver a top-performing design and finish, ideal for any dry washroom environment. The moisture-resistant chipboard is prepared to withstand ongoing usage with its impact, heat and scratch-resistant properties.

Benefits include:

Design flexibility: HPL vanity tops, underframes and panels are all available to be specified in a variety of colours to suit your project requirements. We’re proud to offer you 34 on trend laminate colours, to give you maximum design flexibility when specifying. We also offer a wide range of profiles and heights to suit multiple environments and sectors.

Cost effectiveness: HPL vanity units are an economical commercial washroom solution which doesn’t compromise on quality or style.

Versatility: Popular settings where HPL vanity units are specified include primary schools, office buildings, hotels, shopping centres and more.

 

Solid Grade Laminate (SGL)

Durable and hardworking SGL vanities provide the perfect washroom solution to match high-traffic environments. The 13mm nominal thickness SGL is totally impervious to water, with curved aluminium extrusions to provide a smooth, rounded finish with ultimate performance.

Benefits include:

Ideal for wet and dry environments: Suited to high humidity environments, SGL is totally impervious to water, making it the perfect solution for the most demanding wet and dry washroom environments.

Easy maintenance: SGL vanity units are easy to clean and maintain, ensuring excellent hygiene levels at all times.

Versatility: Popular settings that SGL vanity units are specified include secondary schools, colleges, leisure centres, hospitals and more.

 

Solid Surface

Solid Surface is a proven blend of minerals and acrylic polymer that delivers a stone-like appearance that ensures colour consistency and durability. Solid Surface guarantees to add a touch of luxury to any washroom. Solid Surface is a low-maintenance, non-porous material which ensures complete impact and thermal shock resistance. We proudly offer a wide range of Solid Surface vanity units and our much-loved Solid Surface washtroughs to allow you maximum choice at the specification stage.

With 9 Solid Surface washtrough profiles to choose from, there’s something for every setting and design brief. Our sleek and smooth thermoformed washtroughs offer minimal joins for excellent ongoing maintenance and cleaning, while our concealed waste washtroughs give any washroom the real wow factor.

Benefits include:

Aesthetic appeal: Choose from a wide range of vanity unit and washtrough profiles and colours to suit your project’s brief. 

Cost-effectiveness: Solid Surface is a highly durable material that will look great for many years to come, reducing future maintenance or refit costs.

Hygiene: Thanks to its non-porous design and fewer seams, it reduces potential areas for bacteria to harbour.

Versatility: Solid Surface vanity units and washtroughs are becoming more and more popular in a wide range of washroom settings. Some popular environments include, but are not limited to, schools, retail settings, gyms and offices.

 


Granite

Step into the rare and distinctive world of natural stone with granite. The perfect solution for your most exclusive and prestigious design solutions, granite comes with a choice of basins and brassware. The very nature of granite depicts individuality - each vanity unit surface will vary in colour and vein, which reflects the beauty of the natural stone.

Benefits include:

Durable and low maintenance: Its heat, scratch and stain-resistant qualities ensure a low-maintenance surface to be enjoyed for years to come.

Unique design of natural stone: Granite is a naturally sourced material that is available in a variety of colours, each slab produces a unique grain and pattern.

Versatility: Popular settings to specify granite vanity units include spas, hotels, restaurants and offices.

 

Quartz

A contemporary vanity unit surface, combining the stunning visual impact of natural quartz with a resin composite for maximum durability. To create an architectural, engineered appearance, choose from a selection of natural tones with a textured, matt finish.

Benefits include:

Designed for longevity: Quartz is resistant to heat, scratching and chipping for a long-lasting surface in the most demanding of washroom environments.

Environmentally friendly: With proper care, quartz worktops can last for years to come and if you’re looking to replace your worktop they can be recycled.

Versatility: Our Quartz vanity units are commonly specified in hotels, spas, exclusive gyms, golf and country clubs and high-end commercial office spaces.


Where can I find more information on vanity unit materials to specify?

For further information on our commercial washroom vanity materials available for your current or upcoming washroom projects, you can:


We're here to help with your commercial washroom projects.

Our dedicated Specification Managers have a deep understanding of commercial washroom design trends and can provide useful suggestions for your project and budget requirements. For advice and guidance on specifying a solution for your commercial washroom project our knowledgeable team is here to help.

In the meantime, you can visit our Technical Library to access brochures, CAD blocks, datasheets and more to help you plan your project.

Get in touch with a member of the team to discuss your ongoing or future washroom projects by calling 01474 353333, emailing marketing@venesta.co.uk or by completing this contact request form.


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