Designers and renovators love using linear drains. There are no limitations to the size of tile or slab material used and eliminates the need for additional cuts to tiles. The same floor tile can be used in the bathroom as well as the shower recess so the surface is uninterrupted by visual distraction. Tile inserts are one of the most popular options.

Linear drains are easy to install and can be customised to any desired length on site. They do however require the shower floor to be sloped in only one direction toward the drain, unlike the centre drain, which requires the floor to slope in four different ways.

Lauxes Grates products are certified under the WaterMark Scheme. 

The Australian Business Codes Board released a final and updated version of the WMTS-040-2021 Waste pipe outlets & gratings. Waste pipe connection outlets and gratings, separate or integral.’ This new specification now includes aluminium in the materials list of the code. Aluminium has always been a superior metal and its place in the code is more than suitable. Lauxes Grates products remain WM-022370 Certificate of Conformity, compliant with all specifications. We are committed to safe, affordable grating products and excellent customer service. 

When in doubt, always check the Australian Business Codes Board official website to make sure you only use certified products in your projects.

The fall of the tiled area should fall towards the drain, the flow of the water will continue to push the water down the waste. As the water is turned off there’s a syphon like effect of the water pulling itself down the waste, leaving a maximum of 0.5mm of water in bottom of the tray, which is far less than what gets spilt on the  floor when hopping out of the shower. 

We put together a simple instructional guide covering most common installation scenarios. Find the PDF installation guide here.

No, the grate has a lifetime rustproof guarantee.

When you buy our grates in full lengths you will notice some markings (like scratches) at each end. This is completely normal; they are just marks from the clamps necessary for the anodising process. These marks can take up to 100mm (usually much less) on each end of the grate and are ADDITIONAL to the product. To clarify: 

When you buy a 5.6m grate you actually receive 5.8m of grate to account for markings. 

When you buy a 3m grate you actually receive 3.2m of grate to account for markings. 

Absolutely, this is where aluminum is in its element (do you see any tinnies in the ocean rusting?) and due to our triple bath anodising process our grate is protected from any corrosion and will last a lifetime provided it is cleaned and maintained regularly.