Hand Dryers

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Choosing a hand dryer comes down to three things: how much wall space you have, how the finish suits the room, and whether it needs to keep up with heavy use. Here is what to check before you buy. Standard vs slimline bodies hand dryers Hand dryers on this page come in two basic shapes. Standard ABS body: a full-depth housing, straightforward to install, built for general washrooms. Slimline body: a shallower, low-profile design that sits closer to the wall. Useful where corridor width or door swing is tight, or where a neater look matters. Both styles run on automatic, sensor-based operation, so hands go under the outlet and the unit starts on its own. No buttons, no touchpoints. Picking a hand dryer finish Finish is mostly about matching the rest of the washroom fittings. White: blends into most tiled or painted washrooms, easiest to keep looking clean. Satin stainless steel: suits commercial and semi-commercial fitouts, resists knocks and marks well. Designer black: works where tapware, basins or fixtures are already dark, gives a more fitted look. If you are matching to existing bathroom tapware or fixtures, pick the dryer finish last so it lines up with what is already on the wall. Mounting and placement All dryers here are wall-mounted. A few things to plan for: Mounting height needs to suit the shortest regular user, usually measured to the underside of the outlet. Leave clear space either side so hands and the airflow are not restricted by adjacent basins, rails or partitions. Check the wall type. Solid masonry, stud walls and tiled surfaces all need different fixings, so confirm what is behind the wall before ordering brackets. Matching the rest of the washroom A hand dryer is normally the last piece of a washroom fit-out. If you are still sorting basins, look at commercial stainless steel hand basins for a durable pairing, or check bathroom hand towel rails if you want a towel option alongside or instead of a dryer. Quick checklist before you order Confirm