When Would You Use Wedi Drainage Systems?

Wedi Drainage Systems are generally used when constructing a tiled shower with compatible Wedi shower elements. They can be considered for new bathrooms, renovations, ensuites, wet rooms, accessible showers and commercial wet areas where the shower floor needs an integrated waterproofing and drainage solution.

In a new build, Wedi Drainage can be incorporated during the bathroom planning stage, allowing the shower dimensions, waste location and floor construction to be designed around the selected system.

During renovations, the decision may depend more heavily on existing conditions. The location of the current waste pipe, available floor depth and surrounding structure can influence which shower element and drainage configuration can be installed.

This is why drainage should be selected before tiling or final floor preparation begins. Choosing the system early allows the installer to coordinate the drain, shower base, waterproofing and finished floor heights rather than trying to adapt these important components later.

Wedi Drainage is used across residential and commercial bathroom construction by tilers, builders, waterproofers, bathroom renovators and other qualified installers who need a coordinated solution for constructing tiled showers.

For professional installers, the attraction is consistency. Instead of manually creating every component of the shower floor and then integrating a separate drainage outlet, compatible Wedi products are designed to work together as a system.

Homeowners can also benefit from understanding the product, even though installation should be completed in accordance with the relevant requirements and Wedi installation instructions. If you are renovating a bathroom, knowing which drainage system has been specified helps you understand what is being installed beneath your finished tiles and why.

Architects and designers may also specify Wedi Drainage Systems when planning contemporary bathrooms, particularly where floor level showers, linear drainage or specific tiled shower layouts form part of the overall design.

Start with the bathroom rather than the drain.

Consider whether you are building a new bathroom or renovating an existing one. Look at the available shower dimensions, floor construction, waste location, finished floor height and the type of tiles you intend to use. You can then decide whether point or linear drainage better suits the project.

For a more conventional tiled shower, point drainage with a compatible Fundo Primo shower element may be appropriate. For a contemporary shower requiring a channel style drain, a Fundo Riolito linear drainage configuration may provide the better solution.

Most importantly, Wedi Drainage Systems should be considered as part of the complete shower construction rather than as an isolated fitting.

WSG Waterproofing Solutions supplies Wedi Drainage products and compatible Wedi shower systems throughout Australia, helping builders, tilers, waterproofers and homeowners understand which components are appropriate for their individual bathroom project.