Need a great but reasonably priced linear shower drain
Ben H
6 years ago
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Is a linear drain for a curbless shower every really necessary?
Comments (8)Thanks so much. I now understand so much better. Our foundation is "pier and beam" but as you indicate, that is still probably not or may not be a simple task to lower. But now I see that if there is a linear drain and you luck out with the door to the shower in the right place relative to the joists, the linear drain can very likely simplify the task (in addition to making things look sleeker). Our shower will be 5 X 5 which means the slope would be even easier to implement without obvious detection. Though I now see why some documentation I've read indicates a "secondary drain" outside the shower is nice to have. If the water in the shower overflows past the linear drain into the room, the secondary drain can cover that but then with the secondary drain, you are faced with needing to slope the floor in the main part - i.e. lowering joists or maybe finding a place between joists - another engineering task. I also now see why what shower fixtures are chosen and how to implement makes a difference here. If your fixtures (i.e. running hand held plus standard shower head plus rain shower simultaneously) allow for a LOT of water simultaneously, then the likelihood of linear drain not being able to handle it all increases, thus likelihood of water going into main part of bathroom increases (if there is no curb or door that will stop it). If you have a recessed center (regular) drain) in your curbless shower, then the recess can be like a shallow bowl that can hold some of that water before it runs out of shower. Hmmm - lots to think about....See MoreBest location for linear drain in shower?
Comments (8)Here's a video of Kerdi-Line linear drain, it's the one I'm getting for my 2'x2' tile shower. They recessed the shower pan area but no joist cutting or floor raising is required. This has been out over a decade and is tried and tested IF installed properly it will last the life of the home. Things to consider though. With the entry linear drain option you really should water proof all the walls out a few feet past the shower as well as the entire bathroom floor. With the linear drain on the far wall from the entrance on a LARGE shower area (mines 5' by 5') you need to recess the shower pan 2 inches ore more which means cutting the joists or raising the bathroom floor 1 inch or more. For a small shower it's perfect and is the best option in my opinion for an unbroken large tile look. Linear drains under the controls are awkward for the tile guy so he needs to be good. I've seen repairs made on linear curbless failures so the install needs to be done right (no air bubbles in thin sets and continuous water proofing installed correctly with no kinks or air pockets....See MoreRecommendations for good quality linear shower drain
Comments (6)For a shower that size, I'd much prefer you go with a "topical" or surface applied membrane. It'll afford you much better control of moisture in the shower. For this application, I'd recommend you take a look at the Hydroban Linear Drain. Laticrete (the parent company of Hydroban) has an entire package so you know the surface applied membrane will work well with the linear drain. The drains are also a fraction of the price you quoted for the Waterworks drain. A tile-in, stainless steel linear drain from Laticrete will probably run you $400-$600 depending on the length of drain you choose....See MoreLinear shower drain systems
Comments (2)there is a lot to linear drains and their compatability to the shower pan build. 3/4" tile the least of concerns. There are a couple pros on theae forums that have left behind a wealth of linear drain knowledge search the threads out and be careful in HIRING the proper tile crew. That last sentence should be your number 1 focus....See MoreBen H
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