The new flexibility in bathroom design
TECEdrainline shower channels free the bathroom from disturbing separations such as the shower trays and cubicles and allow a uniform floor design. This produces accessible bathrooms with a generous character – real space for living.
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TECEdrainline shower channel
Demands are increasingly being placed on the bathroom to function as a living space. Shower channels create floor-level shower areas – therefore useable space. The technology is perfectly integrated in the floor – in both new and renovated buildings: The intelligent drainage technology, which meets all hygiene requirements, remains invisible.
TECEdrainline
Design covers
Drains
The TECEdrainline modular system includes five drains for different requirements and structural features – from "flat" through the "max" drain with particularly high drainage capacity to a vertical version for ceiling bushing.
Channels
Hygienically clean: The low maintenance stainless steel body is closed and doesn't take screws or threaded parts. This means no hair or dirt can get caught. The internal gradient prevents any deposits building up as a result of standing water.
Accessories
Assembly feet and other accessories, such as hair trap and odour traps, are also included in the range.
TECEdrainline - glass cover
With shower channel covers made of glass, TECE opts for fine materials in the bathroom.
Loadable despite its transparent appearance: The safety glass sits on a particularly robust stainless steel support.
Like the “plate” tileable channel, the glass cover forms an enclosed surface that can be inserted into the bathroom floor. Shower water drains away via a narrow drain opening along the long sides of the cover.
TECE offers the glass cover in standard colours green, black and white. The safety glass with rounded edges is permanently fixed to the underlying stainless steel grid by means of a special adhesive.
The colour of the glass cover matches the glass covers of the TECEloop and TECEsquare flush plates. Available in the colours white, green and black.
Black glass
Green glass
White glass
TECEdrainline stainless steel grates - Make a clear emphasis
Stainless steel is a typical material in the bathroom: authentic, permanent and conveying a sense of value. Stainless steel grates are available in different patterns, bright polished or matt brushed.
The grates are available in polished or brushed stainless steel.
"steel II"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
"basic"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
"lines"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
"drops"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
"royal"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
"quadratum"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
"organic"
polished stainless steel
brushed stainless steel
TECEdrainline "plate" - our most attractive shower channel is almost invisible
Thanks to the "plate" tileable channel, the shower channel can be perfectly fitted into the flooring.
The solid construction of the TECEdrainline shower channel enables especially small drainage slots. The tileable channel is also available for the angled channel in various sizes.
TECEdrainline natural stone - Shower channel type "Invisible"
Fine natural stone floors transform bathrooms into true temples of wellness.
The less the floor is broken up by joints or drainage elements, the more high-quality and roomier the space feels.
Specially for thisrequirement TECE expanded its shower channel modular system by a channel for large, natural stone slabs and tiles of any thickness. When installed and covered, the shower channel is completely invisible. Small stainless steel edges bordered the drain opening before, but now nothing except a slit is visible in the natural stone.
Form & function
With TECEdrainline shower channels, there is no need for shower tubs, or (for the most part) separating walls: As a result, the shower area no longer has to comply to standard dimensions, and individual architectural factors can be taken into account.
A unified floor design thus conveys a feeling of generous spaciousness.
Installation close to the wall
Installation close to the wall of the TECEdrainline in "steel" grate design: A mere 1-2% gradient towards the wall is enough to direct the water into the shower channel.
Standard installation
Standard installation of TECEdrainline at the entrance area to the shower as a transition from the wet area to the dry area with the "quadratum“ grate pattern.
Angled channel
Another option is the use of an angled channel.
Parallel shower channels
Installation of two parallel shower channels, here in the "steel" design.
Special solutions
Do you have special requirements for your individual construction project for which there is no standard solution? Simply let us know your special requirements. We offer you construction drawing together with a suggested solution as fast as possible. As soon as you've approved the construction drawing , your individual product will be produced and shipped in just a few working days.
Drains
The TECEdrainline range includes five drains for different requirements and structural features.
- "Extra-flat" drain as a problem solution for renovation with DN 40 drainage pipe and a minimal assembly height of 68.75 mm up to the top edge of the tiles.
- Drain "flat" with an assembly height of 95 mm at 0.8 l/s drainage capacity
- Drain "max" with especially high drainage capacity of 4 l/s with standardised water trap height as per DIN EN 1253
- vertical drain for ceiling lead-through
Assembly
The special sealing concept employed with the TECEdrainline shower channel ensures installation is reliable and easy. Use of the supplied Seal System sealing tape makes the permanent and safe connection of the shower channel to the composite seal possible.
This has been tested and certified by an independent testing institute. You can find more information on the Seal System as well as the certificates at www.sealsystem.net.
The fitter carries out channel positioning and drain-side installation here. The installation in screed and the formation of the seals are done by the screed layer or tiler.
Hygiene
The channel body is made of stainless steel with no gaps or screws; that means it is easy to clean and particularly hygienic. The dip rod can simply be removed for cleaning purposes.
The drain nozzle has been designed so that its possible to clean with a manual pipe cleaner.
The closed channel body ensures that the water is carried safely to the drain. Dirty shower water cannot be drawn under the tiles.
Accessibility
Demographic changes have led to the increased demand for barrier-free homes. A disability, an accident or ageing: There are numerous reasons for why people can be restricted in their mobility or have the need for a wheelchair. It is important for them that public buildings but especially their own four walls are so equipped that they can move inside them without any issues.
The TECEdrainline makes a life without bumps and steps possible in the shower area. The floor-level shower channel makes it easier to get into the shower area.
Sound insulation
The Drainbase sound insulation mat ensures the effective insulation of sound in the shower area for installation with the TECEdrainline shower channel.The positive sound insulation properties are attested to by a sound insulation certificate. The normal shower setting therefore results in an installation noise level of 22 db(A). The mat is extremely tough, the compression at 15t/m² is thus a maximum of 10 %. This thus prevents the screed from subsequently sinking. The Drainbase consists of sturdy rubber granulate bonded with PUR elastomers using recycled materials.
TECEdrainline is up to the task
A current test by the Fraunhofer IBP confirms that TECEdrainline structures with Drainbase sound insulation mats exceed the requirements of DIN 4109 und VDI 4100. This was tested in a structure using the "plate" tile channel and the "flat" drain. The channel over the Drainbase sound insulation mat on the floor of the structural shell was installed with assembly feet. The drain and the channel were completely underlined with screed grout here. According to the measurements taken by the Fraunhofer IBP, the installation noise level for this structure is just 22 dB(A).
In comparison:
DIN 4109 and VDI 4100 stipulate a minimum requirement for the installation noise level between separate residences of 30 dB(A) and an increased requirement of 25 dB(A). All three sound insulation levels are thus adhered to.In another test, a mineral fibre impact noise insulation layer was laid over the sound insulation mat. The measurements taken by the Fraunhofer IBP resulted in an installation noise level of just 12 dB(A) here. This means TECEdrainline not only qualified for standard residential construction, but also for special high-quality projects in which residents can find a high degree of quiet.
