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Linear drain: Everything you need to know

Linear Drain

Linear drain: Everything you need to know

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Often used to drain water quickly, the linear drain is a type of drain made up of a drainage channel and a grate-like top.

It also drains between the gaps around it, allowing it to be covered with a finishing coat without compromising its functionality.

As well as avoiding cut-outs in the floor, the linear drain also has greater resistance and allows for a better finish.

What is a linear drain used for?

Just like other drains, the linear drain is used for water drainage, connecting the collection points, water flow and sewage. This prevents puddles and other problems, as the water is directed into the pipes.

What types of drains are there?

You can find linear drains with stainless steel, chrome or PVC grates, as well as other materials such as plastic, cast iron or bronze.

In addition, they can be produced in different sizes for customized areas in each project.

At Tecnoperfil, for example, you can find Linear Drains in 3 dimensions:

WidthHeightLength
1,5cm2,8cm50cm
1,5cm2,8cm80cm
1,5cm2,8cm130cm

Advantages of Linear Drains

The product helps to avoid several common problems and difficulties faced with conventional drains, as well as bringing benefits such as:

  • Aesthetics

Whether internally or externally, the linear drain brings a more modern, pleasant and sophisticated design to your environment. As well as being able to be cut to the right length for your installation site, its rectangular shape, which follows the line of the wall, brings perfect symmetry to your project.

  • Flow

With its high drainage capacity, the linear drain prevents water from accumulating and clogging pipes. It is ideal for use in areas with a high volume of water and/or frequent washing.

  • Installation

It is easy to install and avoids wasting materials, as its rectangular shape was designed for this purpose.

  • Cleaning

Maintenance and cleaning of the product is super simple, just remove the cover or top rail and sanitize the area. The one-way slope of the floor also helps water to drain away, making cleaning easier.

  • Versatility

With a wide variety of sizes and models, linear drains can adapt to the needs and aesthetics of your space, allowing for greater versatility.

Frequently asked questions

Difference between linear and concealed drains

Both drain models have the same function: to drain water. The main difference between them is aesthetics.

While the linear drain has a grid-shaped top, the concealed drain has only a few gaps for the water to flow through, making it practically imperceptible in the room.

Another difference that can be mentioned is that the linear drain comes in different sizes, allowing for greater versatility.

Distance of the linear drain from the wall

A very common question is how far the drain should be from the wall. Drains are usually installed close to the wall, but the ideal is to leave a few centimeters between them.

Lack of space makes waterproofing and laying the floor and wall tiles more difficult.

Where to use it

The product can be used indoors, such as

  • Bathrooms
  • Washrooms
  • Changing rooms
  • Kitchens
  • Laundry rooms
  • Balconies sheltered from the sun
  • Balconies
  • Barbecues
  • Garages.

How to install

In order to take advantage of all the features of the linear drain, you need a perfect installation. Visit our blog and learn step by step how to install a linear drain in your home.

Linear drain from Tecnoperfil

The new generation of drains for your environment: compact, sophisticated and efficient

Tecnoperfil’s Linear drain was developed for modern, sophisticated environments with distinctive designs.

Designed to facilitate fast and efficient drainage, the Linear drain can be used in bathrooms, toilets, changing rooms, kitchens, balconies and other areas.

Guaranteed benefits

Tecnoperfil linear drain: modernity and elegance in the smallest detail

  • Variety of finishes
  • Adjustable length
  • Perfect drainage
  • Compact
  • Easy to clean
  • Easy to install

Features:

The tapered nozzle design offers the best drainage conditions on the market, allowing for highly efficient water collection.

With a variety of finishes, the Linear Drain has a choice of PVC, chrome-plated ABS and stainless steel grates, with different models, colors and sizes.

  • Capri Line
    PVC (Available in White, Beige and Grey)
  • Capri Line
    Plus – Chrome-plated ABS
  • Capri Line
    Max – Stainless steel with holes
  • Jurerê Line
    Plain stainless steel

Installation:

The PVC system is versatile and allows you to fit the drain to the exact size of your shower stall. The drain nozzle can be installed at any point. It reduces the need for cut-outs in the cladding, simplifying it to a single slope of the floor.

Technical information:

The Linear Drain system includes: 1 profile, 1 nozzle, 2 terminals, 1 external grate and 1 internal grate.