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Selection guide

How to choose a linear shower drain

Nine series, one system: the right drain for position, look and screed height.

Three questions decide the choice: where the drain sits (against the wall or in the floor), how the grate should look (stainless steel, solid or tiled in) and how much screed height is available. The comparison below uses the values from the Evimetal · GRUEN 2027–2028 catalogue; prices are list prices excluding VAT.

Which series for which situation?

Against the wall, single-fall floorWallline · Wallline Nomina ›
Drain fully hidden under the floor tileTileline ›
Slim grate, cut to size on siteSlimline ›
Solid, premium stainless steel lookHighline ›
Self-sloping grate, cut to sizeTrendline ›
One-piece, weld-free bodyZetline ›
Projects and professional installersProline ›
Budget-focused projectsCityline ›
Terraces, balconies, pool edges (100–600 cm)Slimline Multi · Fixline ›

Series compared.

Catalogue 2027–2028 · dimensions mm/cm · prices € (excl. VAT)

SeriesDescriptionLengthScreed heightDrain capacityPrice
WalllineCan be cut to any length.30–100 cm60–125 mm0.80 l/sfrom 198 €
Wallline NominaFor a single fall on the long side of walk-in showers (available up to 160 cm) Can be cut to…40–160 cm60–125 mm0.80 l/sfrom 182 €
Slimline2.4 cm: Slim cover Made in Austria: quality channel body manufactured in Austria.60–300 cm62–100 mmfrom 177 €
TilelineA fully concealed shower channel whose grate is finished with the floor tile.60–160 cm60–100 mm0.80 l/sfrom 121 €
Highline3 mm solid stainless steel grate with a wide frame – a statement line in the floor.60–100 mm0.80 l/sfrom 142 €
Trendline3D grate design with integral fall Can be cut to any required size.60–100 cm60–100 mm0.80 l/sfrom 138 €
ProlineEngineering in every detail, perfection in every line.65–90 mm0.80 l/sfrom 95 €
Zetline1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel channel body and grate40–90 cm60–100 mm0.80 l/sfrom 83 €
CitylineEconomical basic set, upgradeable later with an optional stainless steel channel body.40 – 60 cmfrom 29 €
Slimline MultiThe ideal solution for balconies, terraces and pool edges.100–600 cm62–100 mmfrom 145 €

Frequently asked questions.

What is the difference between a linear drain and a floor drain?

A linear drain collects water along a long, narrow line, so the floor slopes in one direction and large-format tiles can be laid without cuts. A floor drain is a point drain; the floor slopes towards it from four sides.

How much screed height does a linear drain need?

Evimetal · GRUEN linear drains start from 60 mm screed height: Tileline, Highline, Trendline and Zetline 60–100 mm, Wallline 60–125 mm, Slimline 62–100 mm, Proline 65–90 mm.

Can a linear drain be cut to length on site?

Yes. Wallline can be cut between 30 and 100 cm, Tileline down to 40 cm, Slimline with Techna grate down to 35 cm, and Trendline can be cut to any required size.

Which linear drain can be tiled in?

Tileline: the grate is finished with the floor tile, so the drain is completely hidden. Slimline and Slimline Multi can also be tiled in with the Techna grate.

What is the drain capacity?

Wallline, Tileline, Highline, Trendline, Proline and Zetline have a drain capacity of 0.80 l/s (48 l/min).