Floor drop strip
In modern bathrooms, walk-in showers with a floor-level tray and a linear drain have for years remained the most popular choice. This solution is favoured for its looks as well as its convenience, keeping the home bathroom barrier-free and very comfortable. It should be noted that the proper finishing of the shower enclosure plays no small role in the final effect, and floor drop strips are among the elements used for this. The task of these specialist mounting profiles, placed directly in the floor, is above all to maintain the correct, gentle slope of the floor towards the drain. Customers of the Balneo shop can be sure that if they are renovating or finishing their own bathroom, a suitable drop strip is available in our range. We invite you to take a look at this product category!
Floor drop strip – the ideal solution for floor-level trays and walk-in enclosures
When finishing a shower enclosure with a floor-level drain, it is really worth choosing floor drop strips. Thanks to them, the correct slope of the floor towards the linear drain can be shaped, so water does not pool in the enclosure or spill beyond it. There is a lower risk of splashing the floor outside the enclosure. The high aesthetics provided by a well-designed floor drop strip are also significant. It can be excellently integrated at the point where the floor meets the drain and effectively conceals any minor unevenness.
In terms of installation, floor drop strips guarantee time savings, simplicity and convenience, since they allow complicated tile cutting to be avoided. The minimal height of such a drain translates into greater safety, and the smooth surface of the strips makes it easier to keep clean. There are no nooks where dirt could accumulate.
Floor drop strips – types depending on position
Due to their position in the shower enclosure, floor drop strips belonging to the same sets or collections are divided into three categories. Of course, all variants are available in the Balneo shop's range.
Right floor drop strip
Before making a purchase, the layout of the shower enclosure should be carefully analysed in order to choose the right floor drop strips. With a moment's inattention, a mistake can easily be made here. As the name suggests, the right floor drop strip is positioned on the right side of the enclosure, which is key when looking towards the drain.
Left floor drop strip
The left floor drop strip, in turn, is the mirror image of the right one. Looking towards the tray's drain, it should be placed on the left side.
Front floor drop strip
The set is completed by the front floor drop strip. It is positioned at the front – facing the entrance – behind the tray's drain, which in practice is most often a linear drain.
Floor drop strips in the most popular colour variants
When putting together floor drop strips for a given shower enclosure, it is worth using a single collection to keep the visual look consistent. Balneo shop customers can, of course, rely on this. Besides the design, which in the case of floor drop strips does not leave much room for manoeuvre, interesting colours matter too. Our designers have chosen universal colours that are among the most popular in bathrooms.
Black floor drop strips combine excellently with white on the basis of contrast, which is in line with contemporary design trends anyway. Shades of silver and grey have likewise remained universal for years – our proposals here are gun metal and inox. Gold drop strips work excellently in bathrooms finished in a rather luxurious style, for example glamour, while copper ones can be recommended to fans of industrial style.
Floor drop strips made to length
The floor drop strips available in our range differ from each other in length. This is because shower enclosures come in a variety of sizes. From the buyer's perspective, the most important information is that the strips can easily be cut to size by hand, so that they fit the enclosure's design precisely.
The main features of Balneo drop strips
Why, among the options available on the market, is it worth choosing floor drop strips from the Balneo shop? Here are a few arguments!
Balneo floor drop strips – advantages:
1. High resistance – our floor drop strips are made of excellent AISI 304 stainless steel, which provides outstanding resistance to abrasion and scratching, while also not being susceptible to corrosion in the humid conditions of a bathroom.
2. Precise workmanship – our strips are made extremely precisely, which allows the shower enclosure project to be carried out with care.
3. Simple installation – even people without much experience can cope with installing our floor drop strips. The ability to cut them without specialist tools is very significant.
Balneo floor drop strips as part of a set with other accessories and fittings
By using our range, Balneo shop customers can achieve an almost complete bathroom finish. The floor drop strips available in our range are compatible in terms of design and colour with other accessories and fittings. A beautiful, visually consistent bathroom is within reach!
FAQ
What slope do floor drop strips provide?
Usually, the optimal slope height, enabling water to drain efficiently while not reducing the household's comfort, is around 1.5–2%.
Can a left floor drop strip replace a right one?
This is not possible, because these two types of strips are symmetrical to each other and are mirror images, and therefore have an opposite slope direction.
Are Balneo floor drop strips covered by a warranty?
Yes, buyers can count on a two-year warranty, but with proper use and cleaning our floor strips serve households for considerably longer.
