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Wash troughs for commercial and residential use — generous basins built to last.
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DLX101 Single Wash Trough
Regular priceR2,547.64
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Luxtub LDL Single Bowl Wall Mounted Wash Trough 600x500x257mm Stainless Steel
Regular priceR3,200.44
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Luxtub DLT 600x500x257 with waste
Regular priceR3,581.71
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Mini Washtrough ET103 540x370x388
Regular priceR1,605.99
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ET101 Econ WashTrough S/Bowl 540x430mm
Regular priceR1,883.29
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Double Washtrough ET102 WH 1030x440
Regular priceR3,275.54
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Luxtub SIRX342 Washtrough 500x450x240mm (Waste Fitting Excluded)
Regular priceR3,275.54

Wash Troughs

A wash trough offers a practical, space-efficient solution for bathrooms that need to serve multiple users simultaneously. Originally a staple of commercial and institutional washrooms, the wash trough has been reimagined for residential and boutique hospitality settings — delivering generous washing space in a single, streamlined unit. At Bella Bathrooms, our wash trough collection features designs that balance robust functionality with the refined aesthetics expected in premium South African interiors.

What Is a Wash Trough

A wash trough is an elongated basin designed to accommodate two or more sets of taps along its length. Unlike individual basins mounted side by side, a trough provides a continuous washing surface without the gaps, joins, and mounting complexity of multiple separate units. This makes installation cleaner and maintenance simpler, while creating a striking visual feature in any bathroom.

Wash troughs are available in wall-mounted and countertop configurations, with materials ranging from solid surface composites to ceramic and natural stone. The choice of material affects both the aesthetic and the practical performance — solid surface options offer seamless construction with no visible joins, while ceramic troughs provide a classic, easy-to-clean finish.

Where Wash Troughs Work Best

In residential settings, wash troughs are ideal for shared family bathrooms and double-vanity configurations where a unified design is preferred over separate basins. They also suit guest bathrooms in homes that frequently entertain, as well as pool houses and outdoor bathroom facilities. In commercial contexts, wash troughs are a natural choice for restaurant washrooms, boutique hotel bathrooms, and office amenity spaces.

Pair your wash trough with coordinating bathroom taps — wall-mounted mixers work particularly well with trough basins — and consider our vanity unit range for under-trough storage solutions. Complete the look with mirrors positioned to match the trough's proportions.

Shop Wash Troughs at Bella Bathrooms

Our Kramerville showroom in Johannesburg is the best place to assess trough dimensions, material quality, and finish options in person. For projects outside Gauteng, we offer nationwide delivery across South Africa, with our team available to assist with specification and sizing to ensure the perfect fit for your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a wash trough work best?
Wash troughs suit any setting where multiple users need basin access simultaneously: shared family bathrooms, school and office washrooms, gym and pool changing rooms, restaurant and bar washrooms and back-of-house staff facilities. They also work beautifully in boutique guest bathrooms where the trough becomes a sculptural statement. The single elongated basin removes the visual clutter of two basins side by side and gives a continuous, gap-free surface that is easier to clean than separate units.
How many taps does a wash trough take?
Most of the wash troughs in this collection are designed for two or three taps spaced along the length, typically wall-mounted spouts or wall-mounted basin mixers above the trough rather than deck-mounted taps on the trough itself. The exact number depends on the trough length: a 540mm to 600mm trough takes one or two taps; longer 1000mm-plus troughs take three. Tap rough-ins must be set out and plumbed before tiling, so plan the layout early with your installer.
What material are wash troughs made from and how durable are they?
The Luxtub and ET ranges in this collection are fabricated from 304-grade stainless steel, which delivers excellent corrosion resistance, dent resistance and a hygienic non-porous surface suited to high-traffic use. The steel is welded with seamless internal joints so there is nowhere for dirt or moisture to collect. With routine cleaning, a stainless wash trough will outlast multiple bathroom refits. Avoid abrasive scourers and chlorine-based cleaners, which can mark the brushed surface.
What waste configuration does a wash trough need?
Stainless wash troughs typically use a standard 40mm bath-style waste outlet rather than a smaller basin waste, because the higher water volume and faster drain-down of a multi-user trough demands more capacity. Your plumber will need to set the waste position in the floor or wall during first-fix, working from the dimensions of your chosen trough. Some models in the range ship with the waste fitting included; others are supplied bare. Confirm with our Kramerville team before ordering.

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