Choosing the Right Locker Material for Your Space

Not every locker room has the same requirements. We help you select the materials best suited for your project, factoring in moisture exposure, durability needs, and the project bid.

Powder Coated Steel Lockers

Reliable Performance for Everyday Use
Material Ratings

Fire Rating: Class A

Moisture Resistance: Moderate

Durability Rating: Standard

Powder coated steel lockers are the most cost-effective solution for high-volume commercial storage. These lockers are built to withstand daily use while maintaining a clean, consistent look

Best Use Cases: K-12 school hallways, employee break rooms, and commercial office storage.

Phenolic Lockers

Gold Standard for Durability and Privacy
Material Ratings

Fire Rating: Class A

Moisture Resistance: High

Durability Rating: Maximum

Phenolic lockers are incredibly impact-resistant and non-porous. They are the premier choice for high-traffic hubs where the lockers need to be “set and forget” for years of heavy use.

Best Use Cases: Airports, universities, and high-traffic public recreation centers.

Solid Plastic (HDPE) Lockers

Waterproof Solution for High-Moisture and Sanitary Areas
Material Ratings

Fire Rating: Class C

Moisture Resistance: Waterproof

Durability Rating: High

Solid plastic lockers are 100% waterproof and rust-proof. They are a premier choice for healthcare facilities because the non-porous surface does not harbor bacteria and stands up to frequent sanitizing. They are built to withstand the steam and humidity of showers and pool areas without warping or corroding.

Best Use Cases: Gym locker rooms, pool areas, hospital changing areas, and athletic facilities.

Plastic Laminate Lockers

Design-Focused Choice for Professional Interiors
Material Ratings

Fire Rating: Class C (Class B Options Available)

Moisture Resistance: Standard

Durability Rating: Moderate

Laminate lockers offer a wide range of colors and wood-grain finishes to match your interior design. They provide a high-end look for professional spaces without the maintenance of real wood.

Best Use Cases: Boutique fitness studios, corporate offices, and guest locker rooms.

Stainless Steel Lockers

The Industry Standard for Value
Material Ratings

Fire Rating: Class A

Moisture Resistance: Standard

Durability Rating: Moderate

Stainless steel lockers are the most common choice for schools and employee workspaces. They provide a professional, secure storage solution that helps you meet your bid while maintaining long-term reliability.

Best Use Cases: Standard school hallways, office break rooms, and healthcare facilities.

Wood Lockers

Aesthetic Choice for Custom Interiors
Material Ratings

Fire Rating: Class C

Moisture Resistance: Low

Durability Rating: Standard

Wood lockers provide a refined, furniture-grade feel for upscale environments. They are the go-to for luxury spaces that require a seamless, high-aesthetic finish.

Best Use Cases: Country clubs, executive locker rooms, and luxury spa facilities.

Ready to get started on your locker room layout?

Once you’ve selected the right material, the next step is choosing the locker configuration that fits your space. If you already have your measurements or a set of plans, request a quote today for a fast, accurate bid.

Commercial Locker Configurations & Specialty Systems

Once you’ve selected your material, we help you determine the best tier configuration to maximize your footprint and storage capacity.

Single Tier Lockers

The Full-Height Storage Locker

Best For: School locker rooms, athletic locker rooms, and employee locker areas.

Single-tier locker systems provide easy access and maximum storage capacity for larger items or hanging storage. The full-height storage space is the most reliable choice for personal items such as coats, uniforms, or athletic gear.

Common Materials: Metal, Plastic (HDPE), Phenolic, Wood, Laminate.

Multi-Tier Lockers

The Capacity-First Choice

Best For: High-density school lockers, staff rooms in healthcare facilities, and public gyms where users only store small gym bags.

Multi-tier locker systems allow facilities to maximize secure storage in a limited footprint. By using a double-tier or triple-tier locker configuration, you can accommodate twice or three times the number of users without increasing the floor space required.

Common Materials: Metal, Plastic (HDPE), Phenolic, Wood, Laminate.

Z-Tier Lockers

The Hybrid Solution for Premium Spaces

Best For: Spas, wellness centers, boutique fitness studios, and executive country clubs.

Z-tier lockers provide a sophisticated hybrid solution. The angled “Z” design offers the vertical hanging space of a single-tier unit while maintaining the high capacity of a multi-tier system. This allows guests to hang a robe or suit jacket without wrinkling while you still maximize your locker room capacity.

Common Materials: Metal, Plastic (HDPE), Phenolic.

Specialty Storage Systems

Beyond standard tier lockers, we supply and install heavy-duty storage solutions designed for specific commercial, military, and institutional spaces.

Cell Phone Lockers

High-security, wall-mount units for small personal valuables. Ideal for schools, workplaces, and secure environments.

Sports Lockers

Maximize airflow with louvered doors to ventilate athletic gear. Essential for gym locker rooms.

Gun & Tactical Lockers

Heavy-duty steel lockers with specialized compartments for secured weapon and duty-belt storage in law enforcement facilities.

Military Readiness

Extra-wide and deep gear lockers built to hold heavy-gauge equipment in demanding military facilities.

Storage Cages & Cubbies

Larger, secure storage cages for industrial equipment, or open-access cubbies for quick-grab personal items

Complete the Locker Room

Beyond the lockers, we supply and install the high-quality components required to finish the space and pass final inspection. Getting your lockers, benches, and locks from one source keeps your locker room layout coordinated and keeps your project on schedule.

Locks

A locker is only as reliable as its locking system. We supply a full range of secure storage options to fit any locker configuration or facility requirement.

  • Built-in Combination Locks
  • Padlock Systems
  • Digital & Electronic Locks

Benches provide essential seating and convenience for users in school locker rooms, gyms, and healthcare facilities. We offer bench systems in materials that match your lockers, including heavy-duty wood, high-impact plastic, and stainless steel.

Premium Commercial Locker Solutions, Installed To Spec

To ensure your locker room project stays on schedule and code-compliant, we manage every detail of the process. Commercial Bathwares is St. Louis’ premier choice for commercial locker supply and installation.

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Request a Free Quote

Send us your plans, specs, or locker room layout details. We review your project to recommend the right locker configurations and locker materials that fit your specific environment and budget.

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Get Fast Answers

Our team responds quickly with pricing, lead times, and expert guidance. We help you choose the best tier configuration for your project. Whether you need single-tier lockers for maximum storage or multi-tier lockers for maximum capacity, we ensure your selection protects your warranty from future issues.

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Stay On Schedule

We supply and install commercial lockers so your project keeps moving without delays. Serving the St. Louis metro area and surrounding regions with professional, on-site installation teams.

From Selection to Installation, It’s All Handled

We supply and install locker systems so your project keeps moving without delays. Our proper installation process ensures lockers are built to last:

View Our Installation Standards & Capabilities

We ensure every job is installed to spec and ready for inspection.

Keep your project moving. Skip the showroom and get fast answers on lead times and locker material options right from your desk. Whether you need spec-heavy phenolic or durable metal locker solutions, we provide the clear direction you need to hit your bid