SHOWER ENCLOSURES Biava Wet Floor System
BIAVA WET FLOOR
This product enables you to have a bathroom with a showering area at the same level as the rest of the room giving the benefit of complete level access. It is especially helpful for wheelchair users, the elderly and children. This affordable system incorporates the optimum gradient, drainage and waterproofing all in one package.
The product is able to incorporate benefits such as stylish and elegant designs, flexibility, ease of cleaning, level access, low maintenance with an amazing wow factor and rarely takes more than half a day to install. This proven system comes from a manufacturer with over 300,000 installations, available now through the Eastbrook Biava Brand, with its excellent backup and customer service. It will complement the eastbrook range of walk-in panels.
Frequently asked questions about the floor former:
What is a floor former?
properly if it is level around its perimeter.
into timber floors. Please refer to the full installation instructions.
How is the floor drain fitted?
A floor former is often mistaken for a shower tray but it is not, in fact it is a preformed floor base with a built in gradient. Its purpose is to offer a simple means of forming the gradient within the construction of either existing or new floors. On completion the floor former will be completely covered with tiles, with only the Stainless Steel Grate visible.
Can it be fitted in screeded or concrete floors?
The gully flange fits into the rebate making the top of the gully flange a flush fit with the surface of the floor former.
Yes, the floor former can be installed into screeded or concrete floors. Please refer to the separate installation instructions available on request. Special care should be taken in this instance to avoid any obstructions such as cables or pipe work installed under the floor.
Is the gully cleanable from the top?
Yes, the gully is accessible from above meaning it can be cleaned without removing the entire drain. This is achieved by the removal of the grating or covers, followed by the dip tube, allowing easy access to the sump of the trap for cleaning.
Does it have to be sunk into the floor?
Can it be used with underfloor heating?
The floor former has been designed to be recessed to a flush finish with the prepared floor. In circumstances where the floor cannot be breached the entire floor can be raised to accommodate the floor former.
Yes, it is suitable for all types of underfloor heating.
What about different thicknesses of tiles?
How thick is it?
To compensate for different thicknesses of tile the gully has a height adjustable ring which can take a tile thickness of between 6mm-16mm. Also included is a 10mm extension ring to increase the height up to 26mm if required.
The floor former is 30mm thick.
Is it available in different sizes?
There are 4 different sizes: 1000mm x 1000mm 1200mm x 900mm 1400mm x 933mm 1600mm x 1067mm
What if there is a joist in the way of the gully?
The former has been designed with the waste off centre so that if a joist is in the way of the gully the floor former can be rotated either 90 or 180 degrees, which in most cases will reposition the gully away from the joist. A joist must never be notched or cut to allow installation of the trap.
Does it need to be fitted level?
It is extremely important that the floor former is fitted level. This is easily checked by placing a spirit level on the perimeter of both sides of the former. Because the gradient is built into the floor former it will only function
Can it be fitted in timber floors?
Yes, the floor former is designed to be installed
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