Restrooms are often the most used area in a commercial or public building—a mall, a school, an office, an airport, a hospital, etc. While many businesses focus on items such as fixtures or finishes, many overlook a key component— the toilet cubicle partitions.
At Ryka Restroom Cubicles, we assist brands across India to update its restroom facilities into cleaner, aesthetically pleasing for all restroom genders. If your cubicles have been in place for a long time, we advise that you give them a serious upgrade. But when?
Here are 5 signs it is time to replace your old toilet cubicle partitions:
1. Physical deterioration or structural damage
Partitions found in older restrooms frequently have physical issues caused by wear and tear. These issues include rust, dents, peeling laminate, or cracked or broken hinges. When toilet cubicle partitions exhibit any of these physical issues, attractiveness is not the only concern—user safety is also jeopardized.
- Rust can corrode metal and weaken partitions.
- Old cardboard laminated boards can delaminate (they leak!) when exposed to prolonged moisture or usage.
- Old or poorly maintained hinges or locks may loosen/user privacy and safety may be breached
Simply ignoring these wear issues is, at a minimum, a negative user experience—at worst, it may be a liability.
Ryka Restroom Cubicles are manufactured using rust-proof, water-resistant materials that are built to last even in high-traffic restroom environments.
2. Repair Schedule and Caller Complaints
If the maintenance department has come out on numerous occasions to take care of the locks and latches, or even to fix a squeaky door, someone is either spending too much for patchwork repairs, or a facility has arrived at the point of diminishing value of its partitions. If maintenance is constantly dealing with user complaints about jamming cubicle doors or broken latches, then it’s time for an upgrade.
Forget the cost of too frequent repairs to your facility; just think of the expense that is incurred by needing to maintain equipment that doesn’t work properly for your users.
Modern toilet cubicle partitions from Ryka use good-quality hardware in a design that allows for easy maintenance and long-term cost savings.
3. Mold, Odor, and Hygiene Issues
Bathrooms are always a humid place. Old cubicles – older wooden core or lesser quality laminate partitions, particularly – will absorb moisture and can result in:
- Odors
- Mold
- Peeling surfaces
- Hygiene Issues
When they occur, they can cause the user discomfort and possibly breach local health codes.
Ryka’s partitions have anti-bacterial surfaces and moisture-resistant cores – the ideal solution considering India’s vast climate.
4. Old designs & bad brand representation
Let’s face it: a shabby restroom gives a bad impression. If your facility has undergone renovations and your cubicles are still reflecting a design from ten years ago, you are going to leave a bad impression on customers or clients.
Modern businesses, especially those in hospitality, retail, and educational environments, now have:
- Modern minimalist partition systems
- Seamless panels
- Brilliant color combinations
- Branding integrated finishes
Ryka has lots of stylish designs that will enhance the appearance of your restroom while being functional.
5. Not in Compliance with the New Rules
Laws and guidelines take on new formats. What was acceptable five years ago could now be non-compliant. If your toilet cubicle partitions:
- Do not comply with ADA (Accessibility) requirements
- Do not have a privacy height
- Have the wrong spacing or swing direction
…then you are risking legal ramifications and an unsatisfactory user experience.
Ryka makes sure that every partition system we install meets both Indian building codes, governing local municipal standards, and internationally agreed-upon safety standards.
Enhance your upgrades to smarter, safer restrooms with Ryka
It’s not just about the functionality of your restroom partitions. It’s about the overall clean, safe, and modern user experience. Whether you are in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or anywhere in India, Ryka Restroom Cubicles is the preferred name for high-performance toilet cubicle partitions.
We assist facility managers, architects, and developers in selecting the appropriate restroom partition system, based on:
- Volume of traffic and occupants
- Environmental exposure
- Design needs
- Budget and compliance needs
Ready to Upgrade?
Let Ryka help you future-proof your restrooms. Contact us for a free consultation, or visit our website to browse the latest partition designs that blend style, durability, and hygiene.