How to Choose the Right Slope Profile?
Choosing the right slope profile for your shower cabin is a key part of bathroom design, affecting the functionality, durability, and looks of this important part of your home. Let's take a look at a few important things worth considering before you buy.
Material
A shower tray slope profile should be made of a durable material that resists moisture, mechanical damage, and corrosion. In this case, experts unanimously recommend AISI 304 stainless steel. Why? It's a material that's not only hard-wearing, but also performs excellently in the humid conditions of a bathroom. Our profiles are made from exactly this material, ensuring both durability and an elegant look.
Type of profile
Our range includes three types of slope profiles: floor, glass, and wall-mounted. Each of these models has its own unique features and use case.
Floor slope profile
This type of profile is perfect for installation next to a shower cabin when you want to avoid having to cut tiles under the shower. Thanks to its special construction, it allows for a wide range of bathroom layout options. The profile is installed on the floor, and tiles are laid on top of it, so you get rid of the sharp, unattractive edges where tiles meet.
Wall-mounted slope profile
This type stands out for allowing installation of the profile along a wall. It gives an elegant look without the need for complicated construction work. Tile is glued directly onto the wall-mounted profile, which makes installation quick and easy. This is especially useful for smaller reorganizations of the bathing zone.
Glass slope profile
This type has a specially designed spot for mounting a walk-in shower glass panel, making installation easier. It allows the finish to be perfectly sealed with silicone, which improves the room's overall look. It streamlines installation work, creating an elegant, tidy bathing space.
The right slope
Standards indicate that the slope for clean water should be 1%. Our BALNEO® profiles have a 1.5% slope, which means they handle soapy water excellently. This is the ideal solution for effectively draining water from the shower cabin into the drain pipe, while also ensuring user safety.
In summary, when choosing a slope profile for your shower cabin, pay attention to its material, type, and slope, to ensure the bathroom's functionality, durability, and stylish look. Our slope profiles meet these criteria, guaranteeing years of satisfying use.
To make the most of what slope profiles can offer, we recommend pairing them with our linear drains. The high drainage flow rate combined with the 1.5% slope set by the profile gives the most satisfying result for water drainage under the shower and overall comfort of use.
