Looking For Linear Drain Option That's In Your Budget?

Looking For Linear Drain Option That's In Your Budget?

ACO Quartz Plus Linear Shower Drains may be the right solution for your bathroom. These drains are long lasting and more affordable than the Premium ACO Linear Drains, but are just as beautiful and functional. The ACO Quartz Plus linear drain have three different grate designs; Square, Wavy and Tile Insert and are available in three lengths; 27", 34″ and 46″.ACO Quart Plus Linear shower drains have stainless steel grates with a high quality ABS body and leveling feet. These drains allow for …
2018 Feb 7th Re posted Dix Systems first post Marie Seward
Linear Drains What Makes Them Different?

Linear Drains What Makes Them Different?

Linear drains have been attracting attention in shower and bathroom design of late for their low profile and design flexibility. But with new products come new installation practices. Slope – Traditional center drains require the tricky task of sloping the mortar bed in four directions towards the drain. If you are not careful, you may end up with a flat area that will collect water. Linear drains only require a single and slight (2%) slope in one direction for easier i …
2018 Feb 7th Dix Systems
Linear Drain vs Standard Round Center Drain

Linear Drain vs Standard Round Center Drain

What is the difference between the linear drain and standard drain types?Cost? Linear drains can be more expensive. A center drain can be had for a fraction of the priceMaintenance? Both linear and center drains are easy to maintainCurbless? Go with linearThe latest greatest to impress those that are impressionable? LinearAlthough there is a bit of overlap with what can be done with the two types of drains, the "sort of" nutshell opinion-based answer? If you want an …
2018 Feb 7th Dix Systems
Why Not Drywall In A Shower?

Why Not Drywall In A Shower?

We have come across many people that believe they can put drywall up for their shower walls. This is a common misconception. Other companies advertise that it is safe for drywall to be put up because their shower systems will cover the wall (therefore protecting it), but this is not necessarily always right. Depending on the conditions where you live, you may be able to use drywall, but these conditions do not exist in North America. This photo shows what can happen when using dr …
2018 Feb 5th Steve Dix Installer
Prefabricated Liners vs. PVC Liners

Prefabricated Liners vs. PVC Liners

I believe the benefits of a prefabricated liner outweighs a PVC liner commonly used today. A PVC liner will inevitably have folds in the process of assembling your shower bed, which will cause water build up in your shower, and water build up is something you don’t want in your shower. Often, we use a horizontal piece of wood to go behind the studs, this is commonly referred to as ‘backing behind the studs'. This is an unnecessary hassle, and the prefabricated OneLiner d …
2018 Feb 5th re posted by Dix Systems first posted by Marie Seward