The linear shower drain is a popular element of today’s bathrooms. It’s sleek and stylish shape can create a new perspective on how a linear shower drain should be made. In recent years, this type of drain has grown in popularity and it is predicted that it will remain a trend in the next few years.
A linear shower drain, just like any other type of drain, needs to be regularly maintained to ensure it remains in good working order. Regular maintenance is what keeps your bathroom “sparkling” for as long as possible.
Linear shower drains have advantages in terms of effective water delivery and provide wider options for tile selection. Unlike circular or square shower drains, linear shower drains do not necessarily use small tiles. Why? The installation of any tile is “inevitably” inclined towards the wall. All tiles will inevitably lean against the wall, or in other words in the same direction. Linear shower drains are usually installed along the edge of the bathroom floor so there is no problem with using large tiles.
Linear shower drains are also relatively easier to camouflage with other decorative elements of the bathroom. Instead of your eyes always focusing on the drain in the center of the bathroom floor, you may not focus on the linear shower drain at the edge of your bathroom floor. With “more freedom of vision”, you can apply more decorative elements, such as a unique custom shower.
In terms of safety, linear shower channels are also safer and recommended for those with mobility issues. Seniors will definitely prefer this type of shower drain over others. The same goes for those who use wheelchairs.
Among all types of linear shower drains, those with gold or golden colors are the most beautiful.
This blog post may be helpful for those of you who are craving a beautiful and modern bathroom with golden-colored linear shower drain elements. Maintaining a gold linear shower drain can be a problem for some but don’t worry because this article will solve everything! Basically, a gold linear shower drain is not too different from other colored linear shower drains but since it is gold colored, it may have to get more polishing to keep it shining.
Maintaining Shine of Gold Linear Shower Drain: Tips & Techniques:
1. You need to clean regularly
Of course, the main maintenance element, for anything, is cleaning. By cleaning your gold linear shower drain regularly you are getting rid of most of the problems that may come in the future. Linear shower drains, just like any other type of drains, are prone to clogging.
It can be soap residue, loose hairs, or a certain scale that clogs your drains and if you leave it alone it will cause problems in the future. Gently clean your linear shower drain with a specialized cleaner.
If you can’t access one, you can make your own simple cleaner. Just use white vinegar! How to do it? You have to mix the white vinegar with water. Make sure they are mixed in equal parts. Once completely mixed, use a cloth to absorb the mixture, and use the wet cloth to wipe the inside and outside of your shower drain. Do so slowly and with emphasis.
2. Check for leaks
Leaks, no matter how small, are the start of many problems. It is important to inspect all surface areas of the linear shower drain to check for one or more leaks. If they are micro leaks, it may be difficult to detect them. You may be able to see if there is pooling water pooling around your linear shower drain. Or perhaps a dripping sound if the shower is not in use. If you find one, you should patch it or possibly replace your shower drain with a new one.
3. Clogging is your enemy
Linear shower drains are prone to blockages and anytime you notice a blockage, no matter how small, you should address it right away. There are several methods you can use but the most common is to use a plunger. As much as possible remove the blockage and if at any point you give up, contacting a professional plumber is what you should do.
How to prevent blockages?
You must first understand what the most common causes of blockages are. From our long experience in the field of bathroom design, we can conclude that hair is the number one cause of blockages. By installing a drain cover or hair catcher, you can prevent the risk of hair buildup clogging your linear shower drain. Of course, there’s no real guarantee that your shower drain will be free of blockages forever but by doing so you can ensure there are no serious blockages in the next few years.
4. Protect your linear shower drain from freezing cold temperatures
Freezing cold temperatures can be a problem as it can encourage your shower drain to expand and burst at any moment. If it’s winter time, give your shower drain additional protection by “wrapping” it in a towel. If you think that’s not enough, how about putting a small space heater next to it? At least that will help.
5. Checking for signs of wear and tear
Quality linear shower drains like the ones offered by YZDRAIN are designed to last. However, there is always a chance for wear and tear. Check if there are any signs of wear or cracks along your linear shower drain. If you are not an expert at it, contacting a professional plumber is highly recommended.
Maintaining linear shower drains, especially gold ones, is in most cases much cheaper than purchasing and installing them. If you do regular maintenance it means you minimize the chances of having to repair or even overhaul your shower drain installation to replace it with a new one. Trust me, that can be very expensive. Once again, prevention is better than cure and it seems that phrase still applies to “linear shower drain cases.”
