Wet room drains made for vinyl floors
Sheet vinyl needs more than a hole cut around a drain. The Wiper VF linear drain has a stainless steel frame that clamps down onto the vinyl, sealing the edge and holding it in place so it cannot lift.
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The drain on its own
The Wiper VF clamp drain, from 500 to 1200 mm long. Your fitter forms the falls towards it, so it can go wherever the room needs it.
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A tray with the drain built in
The Showerlay VF tray, with a 2% fall cut in from every corner and the clamp drain already fitted. 14 sizes, from 800 × 800 to 900 × 1850 mm.
Why vinyl needs a clamping drain
Vinyl goes down as a continuous sheet, which is what makes it so good in a wet room: there are no grout lines, and far fewer joints than a tiled floor. The weak point is the drain, where the sheet has to be cut. If that cut edge relies on adhesive alone, it can start to lift over time and let water in underneath.
A clamping drain fixes the edge mechanically. The vinyl is bonded to the drain's flange, then a stainless steel frame is screwed down on top of it, so the edge is held flat and sealed. The frame is also shaped to reduce wear on the vinyl where it meets the drain.
Before you choose
Should I choose the drain or the tray?
Choose the drain on its own if your fitter will form the falls in the floor, or if the drain needs to go somewhere a tray will not fit. Choose a Showerlay VF tray if you want the 2% falls made for you, with the clamping drain already built in.
Can it be fitted in a timber floor?
Yes. The drain's fitting instructions show it being fitted into a timber floor, and the Showerlay VF trays are made for timber floors as well as concrete.
Which floor coverings is it for?
Sheet vinyl and vinyl safety flooring used in wet rooms. If you are not sure your flooring will suit the clamp, call the technical team on 0800 368 9956 before ordering.
Choose your drain or tray
See every length, grate and tray size and order online from Wetrooms Design, or call the team for technical advice.