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We've all experienced poorly designed commercial restrooms—from partition gaps that compromise privacy to cheap materials that warp and fail within years. On this Friday the 13th, we're sharing cautionary tales from the commercial bathroom world. Discover the most common (and costly) design mistakes, from treating ADA compliance as an afterthought to chasing Instagram trends over functionality. Learn how to avoid privacy disasters, material failures, lighting nightmares, and the "one-size-fits-all" fallacy. Whether you're an architect, contractor, or building owner, these insights will help you create commercial restrooms that balance durability, compliance, aesthetics, and long-term value—without the horror stories.

This comprehensive guide explains the critical differences between standard ADA bathroom stalls and ambulatory stalls, detailing specific dimensional requirements, hardware specifications, and common compliance mistakes. The article provides practical advice for architects, contractors, and facility managers looking to implement fully accessible bathroom partitions that meet legal requirements while ensuring dignity for all users.

Discover why adult changing stations are becoming essential components of ADA-compliant commercial spaces. Prestige Distribution explores the rapid adoption of adult changing stations in public facilities, current state accessibility requirements, and pending federal legislation that may soon incorporate these features into standard ADA compliance. Learn about top manufacturers, installation considerations, and why forward-thinking building professionals should implement these accessibility features now to future-proof against evolving ADA requirements. Comprehensive guidance for architects, contractors, and facility managers seeking to enhance commercial bathroom accessibility beyond basic compliance.

At Prestige Distribution, we've embarked on an AI transformation journey that's revolutionizing how we serve our clients across the commercial building landscape. Our partnership with SoftSnow and Cassidy has enhanced our operations while maintaining our commitment to exceptional service and expertise.

From contract review to prequalifications, pricing updates to marketing, our AI integration has transformed multiple facets of our business—reducing response times, streamlining processes, and empowering our team to focus on what truly matters: delivering superior service to our clients.

This blog explores our evolution from manual processes to AI-enhanced operations, and how we're balancing cutting-edge technology with the human expertise that has always defined Prestige Distribution.

[Read the full article to discover how our AI journey is reshaping commercial specialty distribution while maintaining our core values of service, expertise, and integrity.]

Meeting Back-to-School Deadlines: How Prestige Distribution Tackles Summer School Construction Challenges School renovations and upgrades have a non-negotiable deadline – the first day of class. When the bell rings for the new academic year, everything must be ready for returning...

Window Treatments for Summer Heat: Why Roller Shades Outperform Blinds During High UV Days As temperatures climb and the summer sun intensifies, selecting the right window treatments becomes crucial for maintaining comfortable interior environments while managing energy costs. While blinds...

The Touchless Revolution: Navigating the Future of Bathroom Partitions The Evolution of Hands-Free Technology in Commercial Restrooms In today's hygiene-conscious world, touchless technology has moved beyond just faucets and soap dispensers to transform every aspect of the commercial restroom experience....

How Humidity Affects Your Commercial Bathroom Partitions and What to Do About It As summer begins, we can’t help but think of how the heat and humidity, in particular, impact your toilet partitions.  When designing commercial restrooms for humid environments,...

By: Joey Bleiman, General Manager, Prestige Distribution Inc. When designing a restroom, choosing the right bathroom partitions is essential for durability, aesthetics, and long-term maintenance. The material you select impacts everything from resistance to wear and tear to hygiene and...