Half walls vs fully enclosed tanning rooms? - Page 2 - tanTALK

Micha · 05-02-2012, 07:36 PM

If not to help keep the salon/client comfortable then what purpose do the half walls serve?

Matthew24 · 05-02-2012, 10:04 PM

Lower walls will help save in A/C cost. Making the room LOOK like full height and do the same thing as 8' walls...priceless.

Black Sun · 05-07-2012, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micha

If not to help keep the salon/client comfortable then what purpose do the half walls serve?

To Keep the room cool to keep beds from overheating, and at peak performance.

Also, the salons today are going more for an 'open look'; no ceilings, open loft-like spaces, exposed ducts and some form of mod-walls in place..it is all a designed introduced years ago with success by the best European salons/spas.

Mayan Sun · 03-20-2013, 04:13 PM

Micha, I have a very high ceiling with 8 foot open walls. Salons produce a lot of heat and it has to go somewhere. If you trap it your beds will not last as long as they will continually overheat. Also, if I were to do it again I would put movable walls in so if you change out your beds over the years your room size is flexible. There are co's that specialize in this. I have just had to tear out a wall to get a new bed in due to lack of hall space. Not what you want to do!! I have been in business for 10 years so have learned a little along the way! Good luck!

Steve Underhill · 03-20-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Micha

We are planning to build enclosed tanning rooms, but I was told my a Planet Beach Franchisee this would be a huge mistake and needed to go with half walls. Please share your experience and thoughts on this decision.

Not an option, partial walls required, it is best to have 10' walls 11' or 12' ceiling height. At least 1" space under door. Make rooms large enough to allow air to circulate around equipment.

Steve Underhill · 03-20-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Micha

We are planning to build enclosed tanning rooms, but I was told my a Planet Beach Franchisee this would be a huge mistake and needed to go with half walls. Please share your experience and thoughts on this decision.

I hope you are not buying into a Planet Beach franchise. More Planet Beach salons have failed in resent years than any other chain or franchise. Their business model has not shown to be successful, based on closings alone.

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03-20-2013, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mayan Sun Join Date: May 29 2012 Location: Victoria, BC Canada Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Half walls vs fully enclosed tanning rooms? Micha, I have a very high ceiling with 8 foot open walls. Salons produce a lot of heat and it has to go somewhere. If you trap it your beds will not last as long as they will continually overheat. Also, if I were to do it again I would put movable walls in so if you change out your beds over the years your room size is flexible. There are co's that specialize in this. I have just had to tear out a wall to get a new bed in due to lack of hall space. Not what you want to do!! I have been in business for 10 years so have learned a little along the way! Good luck!

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