Installation Sheet

An exploded view of a typical shower anged drain assembly is shown on the left
for your reference. This assembly can be made from PVC, cast iron or other
composite materials.
STEP 1: Pre-slope shower pan and install waterproong per manufacturer’s
instructions; any waterproong material or procedure can be utilized
(i.e. vinyl, CPE membrane, roll/paint on, metal pan, hot mop, surface
sheet membrane, etc.). Perform leak test as required.
STEP 2: LUXE Linear Drains standard channel width is 3 3/16” (85mm). Conrm
rough opening is approximately 2” wider than drain length to
accommodate backer board and wall tile thickness (e.g. a 38” rough opening
will close to near 36” nish opening based on thicknesses of materials.)
STEP 3: Cut any 2x4 to length for use as a linear drain placeholder; this allows for
about an 1/8” (3mm) gap around the channel’s perimeter to apply a bead
of exible sealant. Note: Chan nel depths are 1.25” (30mm) for the LUXE
tile insert linear drain and 0.78” (20mm) for all other LUXE Linear Drains.
STEP 4: Build mortar bed and install tile to create a 1-2% grade towards drain.
STEP 5: Install tile into tile insert tray. (Tile Insert Drains only)
STEP 6: Remove 2x4, clean out void and install LUXE Linear Drain channel as you
would any tile building up and supporting as necessary with mortar. Ensure
drain channel is level and just slightly below (1/16” or less) adjacent tile.
STEP 7: Line perimeter of linear drain channel with a color-matched exible wa
terproof sealant; this will allow the stainless steel to expand and contract
without cracking the grout or tiles.
LUXE INSTALLATION ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS:
- LUXE drains install independent of any waterproong method, material or procedure.
- All LUXE drains t atop any standard clampdown oor drains of any construction,
PVC, ABS, cast iron, etc. Remove threaded strainer assembly and replace with
your LUXE Linear Drain. Installs into tile bed just like tile.
- LUXE Linear Drain outlet sets uncoupled into the drain body providing a path for
moisture to pass from the tile bed down and out the drain which will preserve the
quality and longevity of your tile installation. (This serves the same purpose as
the weep holes in the drain body.)
- Tiling installation and daily construction progress is not delayed by waiting for
your standard or custom fabricated LUXE Linear Drain.
- A single slope oor is simpler and provides for use of curbless entry designs and
large format oor tiles.
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Ensure compliance with all local codes and requirements
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Linear Drain Installation Overview
P.O. Box 8064 | Atlanta, GA 31106 | www.lineardrains.com
Optional
Adapter
Included