I need help choosing a linear drain for a steam shower.

12 years ago

I love the idea of a steam shower but it requires an extreme attention to detail. And the choices are overwhelming!

My GC sent me to Ferguson's to make my plumbing choices. I needed to pick out the drain quickly so he could plumb it in. They only had one manufacturer, "Infinity Drain". I went ahead and ordered the S-AG 38, but I have no idea if this is really the best quality drain I could have purchased. I still have time to change this, but everyday I delay, the whole project gets delayed!

Does anyone know if this is the best drain for the job? We are building a steam shower that is 6'X5'. The drain will be on the 6' side. I am wondering if there is a better manufacturer out there......

Also, I think I need to get the tile-inset frame, (the lower pic), the cost jumps $300 but it's a better look, sort-of. I don't mind the industrial look of the slotted drain, but my bath will be more on the traditional side, not really modern. So although I don't mind it, I don't think it goes with the flow....

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printesa

12 years ago

I am not familiar with this, but you could contact the author of this ideabook https://www.houzz.com/magazine/steam-showers-bring-a-beloved-spa-feature-home-stsetivw-vs~9749023
He has a really nice and informative site and from what I read, he can be contacted for information. Good luck!

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Arley
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, thanks so much. I have seen his work here. I have read some of his ideabooks, and that's where I realized I really need to make sure the drain will work. I have a ? into John, I may contact him directly...
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WMS Decorative Resource
12 years ago
Arley. I know that Infinity is a reputable company. There are only a handful of companies out there, and Infinity is one of the better known. I cant say for sure it's the best, but I know aa lot of showrooms do use their product. They all have different trim & installation benefits, but I think you are safe with your choice.
Arley thanked WMS Decorative Resource
PRO
SteamSaunaBath
12 years ago
SteamSaunaBath offers a beautiful channel drain that might be a good option for you. It's a very high-quality, all stainless piece that is was designed specifically for a home steam shower. http://www.steamsaunabath.com/catalog/bathology-wet-443-channel-drain-bathology-p-301438.html
PRO
World Contracting LLC
12 years ago
i am curious as to how your project is going... any exciting updates?
PRO
Martin Siwy
12 years ago
If you decide to add steam system check out www.thermasol.com . You will get lifetime warranty on the system.
dclostboy
12 years ago
I like my infinity drain...it's nearer to the bench, so you really don't see it.
dclostboy
12 years ago
Also, that's a pretty big steam shower...Make sure appropriate sizing for generator and slant on the ceiling.
PRO
World Contracting LLC
12 years ago
speaking of Infinity drains, did you know Laticrete Hydro Ban shower drains are made by Infinity? It's not advertised information, but it's obvious and is not denied by them...
what's the point?
exactly this... If you like any of the style (and size) laticrete drains you can incorporate them into a Hydro Ban shower build along the guidelines of their lifetime warranty! I have probed and asked them what is covered in a lifetime warranty, and it is both materials and labor for both forensic findings and re-building of assembly should their product have failed!

great selling point
PRO
WMS Decorative Resource
12 years ago
very nice layout
PRO
Focal Point Hardware
12 years ago
Yes, Infinity Drain is a very good manufacturer. They make top quality products and they are sleek too. We offer them in our showroom and always hear good things about them.
PRO
By Any Design Ltd.
11 years ago
I don't care for the infinity drain and only sell the ACO shower drains. If you need help planning a shower drain featuring a linear shower drain visit my blog page at no-curb dot com.
PRO
By Any Design Ltd.
11 years ago
For a steam shower build make sure your setting materials allow for modified thin-sets. The Noble products called NobleSeal TS and NobleSeal CIS our my preferred recommendations for steam shower builds.

Perfect companions for an ACO shower drain install.
PRO
Focal Point Hardware
11 years ago
If Infinity Drain is not for you, Easy Drain is another top quality manufacturer that we carry and hear good things about.
caroline peters
11 years ago
I purchased an Aco Quartz drain. I wanted the longer length. Nice variety of grates. Price comparable
PRO
New England Design & Construction
11 years ago
We have used the infinity drain on a number of projects, and it is great. Here is a great example:
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By Any Design Ltd.
11 years ago
That drain looks more like a Proline than Infinity drain.
PRO
New England Design & Construction
11 years ago
You are correct, thanks for catching that. The spec changed mid-project, and I got confused. We use both though, for purposes of clarity to the original question
mathomson5
11 years ago
Recently installed the Schluter longitudinal drain, with a top matching the stone mosaic in the shower floor-- this takes a professional and attention to detail, especially because my shower floor tile is basketweave mosaic and needed to line up horizontally and vertically. I did not realize that this drain also has just one hole -- in the center --. But the longitudinal drain is a design element that my architect preferred, as do I, and it makes it easier to install a floor that drains in a larger shower -- I like it because I am not standing on a drain, while taking a shower, and the shower floor is tilted in only one direction at first, and the rest of the draining is accomplished by the drain. Better for aging in place. Especially with grab bars.
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World Contracting LLC
11 years ago
This steamer (almost finished) took advantage of 2 Schluter Systems Line drains set in tandem.