Sometimes in design, little things can make a big difference. Good cases in point are the latest developments in shower drain technology. At long last there are two exciting alternatives that solve some of the biggest detailing problems in bathroom design. Unlike ubiquitous round shower floor drains, square profile drains can be more seamlessly integrated into the rectilinear geometry of a tiled floor. This eliminates the almost possible to avoid problem of odd tile cuts and excessive areas of grout around the drain. Linear drain systems take this one step further by replacing the single point drain with a trough configuration that runs the length of the shower. The advantage is that the linear system only needs to be sloped in one direction rather than in the four required for a single point drain. The result is that there is no longer a limitation on tile size or slab material. To learn more watch the video of John and Matthew discussing the design advantages of these two systems.
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