LINEAR SHOWER DRAINS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our linear drain bodies are made from an ABS 1 piece injection mold.

KBRS has over 50 different style and size linear drain combinations available for our linear drain kits. Our linear drains range from 24 inch all the way up to 60 inch in length.

KBRS has several different style options for linear shower drains. We have stainless steel linear drains, polished stainless steel linear drains, oil rubbed bronze linear drains, ready to tile in linear drains, and matte black linear drains available in several different style options for our linear drain kits. KBRS has many different linear drain styles including oval, square, mission, and ready to tile available with our linear drain kits, and linear slope kits.

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Yes! When you order a KBRS linear shower installation kit, you will be prompted to choose your linear drain style and finish that will fit with the provided slope in the kit.

Any quality "polymer modified" thin-set will do just fine. Do not use a premixed thin-set (i.e.... water already added). A premixed thin-set that comes in a bucket with water already added will not cure properly. Remember: No premix! Always add your own water! Different terms for modified thin-set include: modified thin-set, modified thin set with a latex additive, fortified thin-set, polymer modified thin-set, polymer fortified blended thin-set. The thin-set must meet or exceed ANSI A118.4 and ANSI Al18.11 requirements when mixed with water.

Three of the most recognized brands:
1. Custom Building Products: usually found at The Home Depot. (Product Names: Versa Bond, Fortified, FlexBond Fortified and their elastic membrane is called RedGard)
2. Laticrete: usually found at The Home Depot, Lowe's and other tile suppliers. (Product Names: Laticrete 254 Platinum and their elastic membrane is called Hydro Ban).
3. Mapei: usually found at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Daltile and other tile suppliers (Name of product: Ultra Flex 2 and their elastic membrane is called Aqua Defense)

For our KBRS shower drains, we recommend a 1/2" square notched trowel. In most cases, KBRS shower pan products include a 1/2" Square Notched Trowel. Deciding on a trowel will depend on how high your drain is set "above" the sub-floor. If you are using a different drain than one purchased from KBRS, please call usto discuss your project needs.

Yes, our linear shower drains can be installed with mortar beds. See below for things to keep in mind for mortar bed linear drain installations.

General Installation Considerations:

• Linear drains are best placed against the end or side wall or shower threshold.
• Any waterproofing layer should be supported by a pitched slope of 1/4” per foot towards the drain whether the waterproof membrane coat is under thick bed mortar or on top.
• Reinforcing Fabric should always be used with Liquid Applied Membranes for gaps of more than 1/8”. It is recommended to use reinforcing fabric where the drain flange and mortar bed meet as well as for any floor to wall transitions for added durability.
• If installing a curbless shower, position drain parallel to entry (front, middle or back of shower) so plank pitch doesn’t compromise an even/level entry.
• If placing drain flush to walls - back and/or sides of flange should be set against the studs or sill plate (center of waste pipe needs to be 2 1/4” out) and backer board should be installed directly on top of flange.
• Consider tile thickness and thin-set to make any needed adjustments. Finished wall tile should sit approximately 1/16” from the inside of the drain cavity wall to allow for proper grate placement.
• Set floor tile 1/16” from the edge of the grate to allow for smooth installation and removal of grate.
• Linear Drain Grate Risers (included with stainless steel grates) should be used to install the grate at the proper height, slightly below level of surface tile (approx. 1/16”) to ensure proper drainage.

The linear drain kit includes a linear drain body, a linear grate (style of your choice), linear drain grate risers (with metal grates only), and a linear drain hair strainer.

Standard or stock items may be returned within 30 days of purchase if purchased directly from KBRS, Inc - by internet, phone or fax. Standard or stock item(s) may be returned for credit or refund of the purchase price paid, less a 15% restocking fee. Custom product(s) or special orders are NOT eligible for return, credit or refund at any time; unless the product is received defective or the return is a direct result of a KBRS, Inc. error. To return an item you must first contact us via phone (866) 912-3211, or email returns@kbrsinc.com to obtain an RMA number. Item(s) must be returned in original packaging and return shipping must be paid by you, it is strongly recommended you insure your return package as KBRS will not be able to refund an item that arrives damaged and is not in re-stockable condition.
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Currently we do not provide shipping labels to have our products returned to us. Customers are required to return their products with the shipper of their choice. It is also recommended you insure your returned items, to protect form damages that may occur from shipping. KBRS will not be able to offer refunds on products that are returned damaged. All returns must be sent back to the warehouse in re-stockable conditions.

Since all of your products are packaged separately, it is common for items to get separated in the shipping process. Usually the missing product will arrive the next business day. If the product does not arrive by the end of the next business day, please contact us for a complete resolution.