Wall or floor linear drain - what's the difference and which one to choose?
The vast majority of modern bathrooms are moving away from traditional shower stalls with a shower tray. They are being replaced by modern, extremely stylish, yet very practical walk-in cabins. They require that, instead of a shower tray, a shower with a linear drain be installed. Linear wall drain and - slightly more popular - floor drain are innovative drainage systems that undoubtedly improve the aesthetics of this area, as well as the entire room. They also affect the higher comfort of the bathroom. What is the best linear drain for the bathroom and what are the characteristics of each type?
Shower without a shower tray - linear wall drain
Today's manufacturers of bathroom fixtures, in addition to standard shower trays, also offer linear and spot drains. The much more popular linear drains are divided into wall and floor drains. Which one is better and what determines it? It is certainly worth bearing in mind that wall-mounted linear drain, unlike a floor shower drain, does not require interference with the structure of the floor. Admittedly, it is necessary to make a small slope, so that the water flows freely into the linear drainage located in the wall, but no additional installation elements appear on the floor. Floor tiles can therefore be laid evenly all the way to the wall, thus avoiding the need to cut them. With modern models such as. w-Drain wall drains, the shower area with the drain located on the wall just off the floor looks very elegant. If so, is it worth installing a shower drain in your bathroom wall? Or perhaps, despite its many advantages, a floor shower drain is still a more favorable option?
Underfloor linear drain - shower without a shower tray
Although the popularity of linear wall drains is growing, floor shower drains are still the most commonly purchased and installed in modern bathrooms. As the name suggests, this type of drainage is installed directly in the floor, usually along the wall. It is necessary to make a proper slope and cut the tiles in the place of the drain, which may slightly disrupt the structure of the floor. In addition, the place for installing the drain must be deep enough for the drain to fit under the floor surface. Fortunately, today's manufacturers offer a wealth of different types of models and so-called grates, thanks to which shower drain installed in the floor looks very stylish.
Which shower drain to choose?
Both the wall in-wall drain and the floor shower drain are state-of-the-art drainage systems that impress not only with excellent efficiency, but also with modern, tasteful design. Therefore, no matter what kind of linear drain for the shower you install in your bathroom - wall or floor, you will certainly appreciate its advantages. Nevertheless, it is certainly worthwhile to advise an experienced professional on this issue, who will carry out the renovation of the bathroom. It should also be borne in mind that in apartments in blocks of apartments, where it is often impossible to make a suitable recess in the floor for a floor shower drain, a better option is a w-Drain wall drains. Similarly, the situation is similar when underfloor heating is laid in the bathroom.
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