3 Best Lockers for Schools and Universities

Lockers are ubiquitous with schools and universities, offering students a safe and secure place to store their possessions. Hallways, changing rooms, and staff spaces can all benefit from secure lockers, but it’s important to choose the right style for the situation – locker designs will vary in suitability depending on their intended use.

In this post, we’ll take a look at the top three locker styles on the market, exploring which design best suits each application.

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Wet Room Lockers

Many wet area changing rooms will benefit from specifically designed wet room lockers. These should be used if the lockers are positioned in areas near showers or pools.

Most commonly, these lockers are made from solid grade laminate which is impervious to water and doesn’t rust. This is ideal for damp and humid environments like wet changing rooms. Keeping stored items protected and dry in changing rooms is crucial for the comfort and security of students.

Air vents are a crucial feature of lockers in wet areas, facilitating airflow that will help to prevent smells, bacteria, and humidity.

For an example of how wet room lockers can be used effectively in an educational setting, take a look at the work we did at Hampton School, Greater London.

Dry Room Lockers

Lockers that are positioned in dry changing rooms do not have to be as watertight as wet room lockers. The main aim of dry room lockers is to keep belongings safe whilst still protecting items from humidity.

Our dry area lockers are ideal for school and university changing rooms, providing plenty of storage for clothes and bags. They are designed with a mild steel carcass and solid laminate door, offering a balance of moisture protection and durability.

Metal Lockers

Metal lockers can also be used in dry changing rooms, offering a budget-friendly option for students looking to store their personal belongings.

They are also suitable for all other areas of a school or university setting, such as hallways and staff rooms.

The affordability and durability of metal lockers make them a viable choice for large-scale storage in educational settings without eating into establishment budgets.

At Commercial Washrooms, our metal lockers are treated with ACTIVECOAT, which is a hygienic antibacterial coating. It helps to reduce the spread of bacteria by 99.9%, helping prevent the transmission of germs in an educational setting.

Choosing the Best Locker Colour and Size

Locker Colour

Locker colours can be chosen to fit in with building themes and colourways, creating a cohesive feel across different areas. Alternatively, brightly coloured lockers can be used to bring a ‘pop’ of colour to hallways or changing rooms with a more muted colour scheme.

At Commercial Washrooms, we offer lockers in a range of colours and designs, allowing educational establishments the option to choose the locker that will work best for their building.

Locker Size

The size of each locker compartment, and how many compartments are featured in each run of lockers, is also important to consider.

A single door locker consists of one large compartment. It can accommodate full-length garments like coats as well as books and bags. At Commercial Washroom, we’ve fitted built-in hooks into our one and two-door lockers to help with hanging clothes.

Our three-door lockers are suitable for students storing a large number of books and bags, whereas lockers with four to six doors are better for storing smaller items.

For more advice on lockers, or to discuss how Commercial Washrooms could provide secure storage to your school or university, give us a call on 01202 650900 or fill out our contact form.

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