Question 1

What Type Of Drain Is Best For A Wet Room?

Accepted Answer

A linear drain is the best solution for a wet room . Linear drains are designed to be integrated into the flooring, making them look great and prevent them from being a tripping hazard. Linear drains are also designed to deal with a great deal of water without having to leave some standing water.

Question 2

How Do Linear Drains Work?

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Linear drains work by guiding water to flow through the drain and into the spacious channel. These linear channels then force water through a waste trap into the regular drainage system.

Question 3

How To Install Linear Shower Drains?

Accepted Answer

There are a few different ways of installing linear shower drains .  It all depends on the type of subfloor you are working with.  First the location of the drain needs to be determined. Then the drain needs to be set at the appropriate depth so that the finished floor will have enough slope to guide the water toward the drain.  Once the drain is set and connected to the plumbing system the floor can be sloped and tanked. Then the floor covering can be installed.

Question 4

Are Linear Drains Better Than Traditional Drains?

Accepted Answer

Linear drains are significantly better than traditional drains, particularly for showers and wet rooms. They are more reliable, allow more water to be drained and are more resistant to blockages. Linear drains also look better, allowing you to enjoy a clean, modern shower or wetroom.

Question 5

How To Clean Linear Drains?

Accepted Answer

Linear drains don't require any special cleaning, beyond the standard cleaning you'd carry out anyway. The cover should be periodically lifted and the channel and waste trap cleaned out. This will ensure that the drainage path remains clear and that your linear drain works as intended.

Question 6

Do I Need To Maintain Linear Drains?

Accepted Answer

Linear drains should be maintained in the same way as traditional drains. You should clean out linear drains at least once every three months, using soap and water. A brush can also be useful to prevent limescale sitting on the drain.

Question 7

Do Linear Drains Ever Clog?

Accepted Answer

Yes, linear drains can become clogged. The presence of hair, dirt or other materials can cause your drains to become blocked at the waste trap. However, they are easy to clean as the cover can be lifted at the waste trap cam be accessed for cleaning.

Question 8

Can I Install Linear Drains In A Concrete Floor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can install a linear drain on a concrete subfloor. However, you will need to chip the floor to fit the drain at the appropriate height in order for the water to drain toward the drain.  In some cases you may need to raise the rest of the floor in the wet room to accomplish the appropriate slope.

Question 9

Can I Install Linear Drains In A Wooden Floor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can install a linear drain in a wooden floor. However you may need to underboard the drain in order for it to sit low enough in the floor so that you can achieve the desired height for the wet room floor to have the proper slope toward the drain.

Question 10

Do Linear Drains Leak?

Accepted Answer

Not if they are installed correctly. A linear drain  is designed to create safe way for water to exit a wet room. Linear drains direct water to flow directly through the waste trap and into the existing drainage system, preventing any water from escaping and any damage.

Question 11

Can I Install A Linear Drain With Tiled Showers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Linear drains are can be paired with shower or bathroom tiles. These drains are specifically designed with tiles in mind and have a edge that you can but the tiles to. This leaves you with a nice clean look. Further more the Cover of our drains can be flipped over and tiled inside of to give you a matching cover to the rest fo the floor covering.

Question 12

What Are The Best Linear Drains?

Accepted Answer

WetroomStop EasyFlow Dual linear drains are the most reliable, affordable linear drains for wet rooms and other showers.The dual drainage system ensures that any potential water penetration through the floor covering has a way to drain away as well. The reversible cover gives you the flexibility to have two deferent looks without having to purchase additional parts. the various size options allow you to find the perfect length drain to fit you wetroom or shower.  They can be easily installed to create a clean, reliable wet room space.

Question 13

Are Linear Drains More Expensive?

Accepted Answer

Linear drains do cost a little more than a traditional drains. However, the cost of purchasing and installing is minor compared to the benefits you can enjoy following their installation.

Question 14

Are Linear Drains Worth It?

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Yes, linear drains are worth it for wet rooms and showers, particularly if you're concerned about safety. Linear drains are safer, look cleaner and are more reliable than traditional drains.

Question 15

Does A Linear Drain Have To Go Wall-To-Wall?

Accepted Answer

No, a linear drain doesn't need to go wall-to-wall. If you angle your floor towards the linear drain, then it doesn't need to run along the entire wall. Linear drains can even be installed away from the wall.

Question 16

Where Does a Linear Shower Drain Go?

Accepted Answer

A linear shower drain can be installed anywhere in the floor, so long as the tiles are angled to direct water in their direction. Many people choose to install them running against an entire wall, but installing a linear drain in the centre of your room is also possible.

Question 17

How Often Do I Need To Clean A Linear Drain?

Accepted Answer

You should take the time to clean a linear drain at least once every three months. This will prevent limescale or mold from causing damage to your linear drain. However, if you want to clean the drain more often, particularly as it gets older, it can't hurt.

Question 18

How Long Should A Linear Drain Be?

Accepted Answer

A linear drain c an be anywhere between 50cm and 120cm, depending on the size of your wet room. If you're not certain which is the right size for you, you can consult your builders or give us a call to help you decide what length will be most practical and visually appealing to your application.

Question 19

How do you hook up a linear drain?

Accepted Answer

Hooking up you linear drain is not difficult. Once you have determined the exact location and depth you want your drain to be at. then all you need to do is connect the waste trap to the existing plumbing system. the McAlpine HC26 has an 1.5" outlet and can be connected to any type of pipe that is that size in diameter. There is no solvent welding necessary as it a compression style slip on connection.

Question 20

How do you set a linear drain?

Accepted Answer

to set your linear drain you must first determine the finished floor height, then you need to set the drain at a height that will give you a 1-2% slope so that the water drains toward the drain. Then using the adjustable legs provided set the drain level making sure that it is also square to the shower area. once you are happy with its position you can screed the shower area creating the necessary sloped floor along the way. Then tank the area before installing your floor finishing.

Question 21

What type of drain is best for shower?

Accepted Answer

Linear drains are the best kinds of drain for a shower or wet room. They offer a long-term, reliable service and they are extremely easy to clean. The linear shape of the drain provides not only a stylish look but is also more functional as it cannot be easily blocked by standing on it, reducing the risk of the room flooding.

Question 22

Why have a curbless shower?

Accepted Answer

Curbless showers are easy to clean, reliable and significantly safer than traditional showers, particularly for older people or those with reduced mobility. Slips, trips and falls in the bathroom are extremely common. A curbless shower, supported by non-slip tiles, are extremely safe and convenient.

Question 23

How far should a linear drain be from the wall?

Accepted Answer

We recommend leaving around 15cm of space between the linear drain and the back wall. This will leave enough room for you to fit a tile in-between the drain and the wall. It will also look more visually appealing as it wont have a squished look to it.  However, linear drains can be installed elsewhere in the room, particularly in wetrooms.

Question 24

Should the linear drain be the entire width of shower?

Accepted Answer

Your linear drain doesn't need to be the entire width of the shower. In fact, our drains would be hard to fit wall to wall as the drains have a flange that exceeds the length of the visible drain channel which would mean that the drain flange would be under the walls in a wall to wall application. for visual appeal we recommend leaving at least a similar distance for the ends of the drain as from the side to the wall.

Question 25

Does a channel drain need to be sloped?

Accepted Answer

The drain itself does not need to be sloped. however the floor around it should be. This insure that there is no standing water left on the shower floor and that all the water gets directed toward the drain. This prevents the rest of the room from potential flooding and water damage.

Question 26

Can you put a linear drain in the center of shower?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. However, be aware that your shower will need to slope in the direction of the drain. Additionally you may not want the channel to be directly where a person showering would be standing as it may be uncomfortable to stand bare foot on top of the drain cover.

Question 27

Where does the linear drain go in a curbless shower?

Accepted Answer

A linear drain   should be placed away from the entrance of a curbless shower. This way you can slope the floor from the entrance gradually toward the linear drain on the far end. This will guide all the water away from the entrance as well as keep the difference in floor height to a minimum allowing for a curbless shower to function properly.

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