Solid Surface Washtroughs

Q) How easy are solid surface washtrough to clean and maintain?

A) The smooth, non-porous surface of solid surface washtroughs requires only routine cleaning with mild detergent and water. Minor scratches or marks can be polished out, helping maintain appearance and hygiene throughout the product’s lifespan.

Q) Are solid surface washtroughs resistant to wear and damage?

A) Yes. Solid surface material offers excellent resistance to impact, moisture and everyday wear, ensuring reliable performance and reduced maintenance costs in high-use commercial washrooms.

Q) Can commercial trough sinks support multiple users at the same time?

A) Yes, solid surface washtrough designs allow multiple users to wash hands simultaneously, making it ideal for environments with peak usage such as offices, public buildings, education washrooms and leisure changing room facilities.

Q) Are solid surface washtroughs suitable for high-traffic commercial washrooms?

A) Yes. Solid Surface washtroughs are designed to withstand frequent daily use. The solid surface material is impact-resistant, hard-wearing and also capable of being repaired, making it a long-lasting solution for demanding commercial washrooms.

Q) What are the benefits of Solid Surface material for washtroughs?

A) Solid surface washtroughs are durable, non-porous, and resistant to stains, scratches, and impact, making them ideal for high-traffic commercial washrooms. Their seamless design and smooth surfaces prevent dirt and bacteria buildup, supporting easy cleaning and hygiene. TBS Amwell commercial trough sinks can also be custom-designed to your specific dimensions to perfectly suit your washroom space.

Q) What is Approved Document M?

A) The Approved Document M, also known as Doc M, is a set of standards commercial buildings and dwellings need to follow to ensure suitable access to and use of buildings. 

Q) How does Approved Doc M apply to washrooms?

A) Approved Document M Volume 2: "Buildings other than Dwellings", provides guidelines for contractors and facility managers to follow, in order to meet the accessibility and inclusivity requirements for washrooms in new and refurbished buildings. 

Q) How big do I need to make my wheelchair accessible washroom, in order to be Doc M compliant?

The minimum requirement for a wheelchair accessible washroom is 2200mm x 1500mm to allow enough space for the user to manoeuvre. 

Q) What is Approved Document M accessibility requirements for commercial trough sinks?

A) Any washbasin is either controlled automatically via sensors, or is capable of being operated using a closed fist.

Q) What height should my washtrough be in a superloo or in an wheelchair accessible toilet?

A) The wash basin should be set at a height of 720 - 740mm from the floor, and positioned to allow the user to wash and dry their hands whilst seated on the WC.

Q) What is the Riviera Solid Surface Washtrough designed for?

A) The Riviera Solid Surface Washtrough is designed for busy commercial washrooms where durability, hygiene and versatility are essential. Its clean, contemporary sloping bed design makes it suitable for a wide range of environments, including offices, education facilities, leisure centres and public washrooms.

Q) What are the key design features of the Riviera washtrough?

A) The Riviera washtrough features a sleek, seamless solid surface design with smooth internal profiles, a sloping bed and minimal joints. This supports efficient drainage, easy cleaning and a modern aesthetic that integrates well into contemporary commercial washroom designs.

Q) What installation options are available for the Riviera washtrough?

A) The solid surface washtrough can be wall-mounted or incorporated onto a vanity unit panels, depending on project requirements. Multiple length options are available to suit different washroom layouts and user capacities.

Q) How does the Riviera washtrough support hygiene in commercial washrooms?

A) Manufactured from non-porous solid surface material, the Riviera washtrough prevents water absorption and inhibits bacteria growth. Our advanced thermoforming technique heats the material and moulds it into shape to reduce dirt traps, helping facilities maintain high hygiene standards in busy washrooms.

Q) Do you supply an accessible option for the Riviera Washtrough?

A) Our Riviera washtrough is available in 4 height options: 600mm / 675mm / 750mm / 800mm – an ideal range to choose from depending on your users abilities and requirements.

Q) Can I customise my Riviera Washtrough?

A) Absolutely! When it comes to the dimensions, we offer slim and standard profiles with bespoke lengths up to 3000mm, you can also set the height of your washtrough to suit the accessibility of your users. When it comes to the material you can choose between Standard Solid Surface or Premium Solid Surface, if you prefer underpanels rather than cantilever brackets you can choose: HPL, SGL, Real Wood Veneer or ColourCoat.

Q) What colours does the Riviera Washtrough come in?

A) The solid surface washtrough is available in 12 Standard Solid Surface finishes and 10 Premium Solid Surface finishes. The underpanels are available in 34 laminate colours and 11 Real Wood Veneer finishes.

Q) What is the Lago Solid Surface Washtrough designed for?

A) The Lago Solid Surface Washtrough is designed for modern commercial washrooms where hygiene, durability and a clean, minimalist appearance are required. Its flat-bed design makes it particularly suitable for high-traffic environments such as offices, leisure facilities, education buildings and public washrooms.

Q) What are the key design features of the Lago washtrough?

A) The Lago washtrough features a flat-bed solid surface design with smooth internal profiles and minimal joints. This provides a contemporary aesthetic while supporting efficient drainage and easy day-to-day cleaning.

Q) How does the Lago washtrough support hygiene in commercial washrooms?

A) Manufactured from non-porous solid surface material, the Lago washtrough prevents water absorption and inhibits bacteria growth. Our advanced thermoforming technique heats the material and moulds it into shape to reduce dirt traps, helping facilities maintain high hygiene standards in busy washrooms.

Q) Does the Lago Washtrough support wall-mounted installation?

A) The Lago washtrough is available with either underframe support – with the underpanels manufactured in Laminate, Real Wood Veneer or ColourCoat – or it is available with wall-mounted Powder Coated Aluminium cantiever brackets that have been tested to hold a downward force of up to 1000kg.

Q) Can I customise the Lago Solid Surface Washtrough?

A) Absolutely! This commercial trough sink is available in bespoke lengths up to 300mm with deck mounted or wall mounted taps and in a standard or slim profile, ideal for a narrow washroom layout. Both available with either underframe support (underpanels in laminate, real wood veneer or ColourCoat) or wall-mounted Powder Coated Aluminium cantilever brackets.

Q) Do you supply an accessible option for the Lago Washtrough?

A) Our Lago washtrough is available in 4 height options: 600mm / 675mm / 750mm / 800mm – an ideal range to choose from depending on your users abilities and requirements.

Q) What is the Education Solid Surface Washtrough designed for?

A) The Education Solid Surface Washtrough is specifically designed for nurseries, schools, colleges and other educational facilities, where durability, hygiene and ease of maintenance are critical. It supports high-frequency handwashing in line with Department for Education (DfE) washroom design guidance.

Q) How does the Education Washtrough comply with Department for Education regulations?

A) The Education Washtrough is designed in line with the DfE Output Specification for sanitaryware, which sets expectations for hygiene, robustness, safety and lifecycle performance in school washrooms. Its material choice, slim line construction and detailing support these requirements for heavy-use school washroom environments.

Q) Why is solid surface material recommended under Department for Education guidance?

A) DfE guidance prioritises easy-to-clean materials to maintain hygiene in school washrooms. Solid surface is non-porous, seamless and resistant to moisture, helping prevent bacteria build-up and supporting effective daily cleaning regimes.

Q) How does the washtrough design support hygiene in school washrooms?

A) The washtrough features:

• Seamless, joint-free construction using our advanced thermoforming technique
• Smooth internal profiles and rounded corners
• No grout lines or crevices
• Concealed plumbing services

These features align with DfE recommendations for minimising dirt traps and supporting infection control in student washrooms.

Q) Can the Education Washtrough be installed at different heights for age groups?

A) Yes. The commercial trough can be installed at varying heights to suit different age groups, from early years to secondary education, supporting efficient hand washing, inclusive design and accessibility in line with DfE guidance.

Q) How easy is the Education Washtrough to clean and maintain?

A) Routine cleaning with mild detergent and water is sufficient. The solid surface material resists staining and moisture ingress, and minor marks or scratches can be refurbished, helping schools maintain consistent hygiene standards with minimal maintenance effort.

Q) Is the Education Washtrough suitable for high-traffic school washroom environments?

A) Yes. The solid surface construction is impact-resistant and hard-wearing, making it suitable for continuous daily use by pupils. Minor surface damage can be polished out, supporting long service life.

Q) What are the key design features of the Cascata washtrough?

A) The Cascata washtrough features a concealed waste design where water flows into a channel. This provides a contemporary, luxury aesthetic while supporting efficient drainage.

Q) What makes the Cascata washtrough different from standard commercial solid surface washtroughs?

A) The Cascata Solid Surface Washtrough features an integrated concealed waste system, creating a seamless, minimalist appearance. This design reduces visible plumbing and offers a more refined finish compared to traditional commercial washtroughs.

Q) How does the concealed waste system on a solid surface washtrough benefit commercial washrooms?

A) The concealed waste hides drainage components within the washtrough body, reducing exposed fittings that can be tampered with or damaged. This makes the Cascata washtrough ideal for public, high-traffic and unsupervised washrooms, while also simplifying cleaning and maintenance.

Q) Is the Cascata washtrough suitable for high-traffic commercial environments?

A) Yes. Manufactured from non-porous solid surface material, this commercial trough sink is highly durable and designed to withstand frequent daily use. It is well suited to airports, offices, and premium public washrooms.

Q) Can the Cascata washtrough be specified in different lengths?

A) Yes. The Cascata washtrough is available in multiple lengths to accommodate different washroom layouts and user capacities, making it suitable for both compact and large-scale commercial washrooms.

Q) What type of washrooms is the Cascata washtrough best suited for?

A) The Cascata washtrough is ideal for corporate offices, hospitality venues, leisure centres, education buildings and premium public washrooms where both aesthetics and performance are equally important.

Q) How can I customise the Cascata solid surface washtrough?

A) The Cascata washtrough is available in 12 Standard Solid Surface finishes and 11 Premium Solid Surface finishes to choose from for the vanity top. Should you prefer to have an underpanel solution you can choose from MFC / HPL / SGL / Real Wood Veneer / ColourCoat. Further you can customise the underpanel ends with finishes or unfinished options.

Q) Do you supply an accessible option for the Cascata Washtrough?

A) Our Cascata washtrough is available in 4 height options: 600mm / 675mm / 750mm / 800mm – an ideal range to choose from depending on your users abilities and requirements.