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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a line beat a point?
Because the floor only falls one way.
A point needs falls from all directions.
Which puts creases across the floor.
A line lets it be a single tilted plane.
That is the whole advantage.
What does that mean for tiles?
Large formats become possible.
Slabs and long planks lie flat on one plane.
No cutting or curving to follow a fall.
Point drains forced small tiles or mosaic.
This is why channels took over.
Where should the channel go?
At the far wall, wherever possible.
The floor then falls away from the room.
Keeping water in the shower zone.
Across the entrance drains towards the room.
Which needs more thought about overflow.
Does length affect performance?
Yes, in two ways.
A longer channel takes more flow.
Which suits a high-output shower.
And debris spreads along it.
Rather than gathering at one spot.
How is it set to the right height?
On adjustable feet, levelled to the finish.
It does not find its own level.
A few millimetres high leaves a puddle.
On a floor built specifically to drain.
Set it against the finished surface.
Can it be fitted against a wall?
Yes, and it is common.
A wall-side channel has one upstand.
Which simplifies the tanking on that side.
A fully recessed one has two edges to detail.
Choose the body to suit the position.
Is a longer channel harder to fit?
It is less forgiving of an uneven floor.
A long body must be dead level.
Over its whole length.
Any twist shows as standing water.
Take more care with the screed under it.