Solutions for your next elevator renovation project
Okay, to be totally transparent, we’d gladly welcome helping with a whole-cab elevator interior renovation – just do a total elevator cab makeover in one relatively swift move. We’re talking the whole chalupa – walls, ceiling, lighting, handrails, toe kicks, friezes.
But, what if re-doing the whole cab is a bit of overkill? As in, suppose it’s just some moderate wear-and tear that needs some sprucing up … or maybe you just want to make a design change.
We say: No problem!! And we’ll get to the details in a minute.
Now, first things first … have you taken a good, hard look at your elevator cab interiors lately? It’s easy to sometimes overlook the growing number of scuffs, nicks, gouges and so on as you move about your facility. We’ve advocated at length about doing an interior appearance audit to make sure your building isn’t leaving a bad impression on occupants, customers and visitors.
Now, back to our main theme. If you break down your elevator into its components and inspect each one, you might find only one or two things need replacing to make the cab look “new” again. Things like:
High Impact Wall Panels
Fully wrapped and bonded edges with a finished backing plate make the panels extremely durable. Their construction mean there is no risk of bowing, warping or chipping. Panels can come in solid colors, patterns, woodgrains, or textured high-impact wall coverings. The panels are also easily hung or affixed to the cab frame, which speeds installation. Trims and reveals enhance the overall look.
And since you’re going to be replacing the wall panels, you have options to add branding or full-size graphics. Talk about making a statement!
Handrails and Wall Guards
You may not think much about handrails in your elevators unless you are trying to meet ADA codes or you go to lean on or grab something that is not there. This is another elevator product that comes in different shapes, sizes and finishes. Not only do handrails make an elevator cab look complete, they also provide stability – something to grasp – while the elevator stops and starts, sometimes not as smooth as one desires. Typically this is not a big deal, but if you are elderly or injured and need all the support you can get, it is a welcomed sight, that also helps reduce the risk of a fall.
Numerous profiles are available, including solid flat, round, oval and flat metals. Typical metals and finishes are brushed stainless, brushed brass and brushed bronze.
One additional benefit of handrails is that they add another layer of wall protection elements that reduce the risk of items like carts and luggage from striking the wall. The addition of wall guards – either as stand-alone elements or behind a handrail deliver additional protection against wall damage.
