Strip Drains Sydney Linear Drain Blog

How Does a Strip Drain Work? Strip drains work similarly to how a point drain works i.e water flows into the drain and flows down using gravity to remove the water into a waste water pipe. What Does A Strip Drain look like? A strip drain is a long narrow drain that can be installed against a wall or centrally...

All our strip drains are manufactured from 316L Grade Marine Stainless Steel. To add the perfect finish to our drains, we use specialist equipment to electropolish the stainless steel to eliminate burrs and uneven surfaces to produce a superior surface finish. What is Electropolishing? Electropolishing¹, also known as  electrochemical polishinganodic polishingor electrolytic polishing, Is a process we use to reduce...

If you’re in the market for a strip drain product, you’ll most likely have found strip drain products fabricated from several materials, including: Stainless SteelBrassConcretePlastic (polymer) Benefits of Stainless Steel In this blog post, we’re covering your key benefits of choosing a drain fabricated from stainless steel. Durability When comparing strip drain materials, Marine Grade Stainless Steel¹ is the most...

Renovating a bathroom is one of the larger investments you’ll make when updating your home. Many stages of the work is required to be completed by registered tradespeople to ensure the work complies with your local rules and regulations. While you can complete some of the labour yourself, such as choosing the tiles, drains and fittings, and demolition work, many...

With myriad names and types, the modern grate drain, or strip drain, is now the #1 choice for bathrooms, balconies and swimming pools across Australia. With so many options to choose from, in today’s blog post, we’re going to cover the most popular types of grate drains. What’s a Grated Drain? Grated drains¹, also known as strip, channel or trench...

A most popular drain choice for modern bathroom, balcony and swimming pool projects is the tile insert strip drain. What are they? Tile insert linear strip drains feature an area above the drain tray that is designed to fit your tile of choice to give the area a minimal aesthetic appearance and conceal the drain. Benefits Strip drains are also...

A Heel guard is a type of grate drain that is commonly used in public spaces where Work Health & Safety non-slip surface regulations apply. Where is a Heel Guard used? A non-slip heel guard is commonly installed in high traffic pedestrian areas such as public walk ways and urban pavements. Heel guards are often used by government organisations that...

What is a Shower Waste? A shower (or bathroom floor waste) is another name for the drain that removes water from the shower or bathroom floor area. The name reflects its purpose, of removing waste water. They come in many varieties including the classic round point drain, to the more modern tile insert square drain. How does it Work? Shower...

With an array of colours, shapes, sizes, patterns and textures to choose from, selecting the right tile for your bathroom can seem overwhelming at first. Read on for our tips and guide to making the right selection for your bathroom, and be satisfied with your choice for years to come. 1. Drain type When choosing a drain, a traditional round...

If you’re just beginning to plan your bathroom renovation, you’re ready to consider your budget and learn how much a bathroom reno actually costs. Bathroom renovations, for the novice, can be an overwhelming task, with regulations, plumbing, electrical and tiling to be considered. We recommend consulting a professional for your bathroom renovation. Depending on the type of renovation, the average...