Linear Shower Drain Sales & Installation Advice - Product selection, sales and installation specifics tailored to your home.
My very first linear drain install! - Still on of my favourite showers ever
I located John online while doing research for the installation of a linear drain solution in my master bathroom. Acting as my own GC, I was removing a shower/tub combination shower and replacing it with a 30" linear drain system from Quickdrain USA. John was an invaluable resource throughout my master bathroom remodel. He graciously spent time on the phone and via email with me answering questions and providing expert recommendations for my project. It is obvious that John and his company, By Any Design Ltd. are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the technical details of linear drain installations and shower waterproofings systems. I would highly recommend John for any bathroom remodel and would be glad to be a reference for his company. I would whole-heartedly agree that John's motto is one he lives by: "When it's perfect. It's good enough!"
I call sell and ship your drain right to your home. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express or even PayPal. If you live in Vancouver we can do more than just drop off a linear drain we can install it as well, waterproof the shower, build your bathroom and just about anything else related to a shower's construction.
With every drain I sell I offer up a hour's tech support - I meet with my clients online and work by telephone and email to guide their own crew through this new install procedure.
Regardless if you live in BC, Canada or South Carolina - with the internet and digital pictures I can wrap my head around your install requirements and suggest the best drain for your project.
I do not sell just one linear drain line like most retailers so I'm unbiased in my opinion of which drain will work best. I have installed drains from ACO, Noble Company, Laticrete, My Shower Grate Shop, Quick Drain USA and a few European Models.
There are a lot of variables in picking a linear drain and many questions need to be answered. If your having troubles get service in your home town - call me. I think you will be surprised just how fast I can get a new linear drain into your hands and the amount of information that can be shared in an hour's time.
The process of selecting the right drain is more about the type of home you have planned and the skill set of the tile crew and plumber. Although one drain may look nicer to you it might be problematic to install for your team. I ask a lot of questions and in a short time a clear winner will come to mind. Once we know what drains will work in your home we price each and you decide.
The last drains shipped have gone to Texas, Hawaii & Fort Saint John - everyone different. My current project has three shipments from three suppliers to get excatley what he wants.
The process of selecting the right drain is more about the type of home you have planned and the skill set of the tile crew and plumber. Although one drain may look nicer to you it might be problematic to install for your team. I ask a lot of questions and in a short time a clear winner will come to mind. Once we know what drains will work in your home we price each and you decide.
The last drains shipped have gone to Texas, Hawaii & Fort Saint John - everyone different. My current project has three shipments from three suppliers to get excatley what he wants.
If you have purchased your linear drain already and need the same service - I can help regardless of this fact.
Installing a linear drain can be done in many ways and with many different products. I prefer working with Mapei and Laticrete setting materials but there are many other's that we can use to do the job right. These showers can be waterproofed with Kerdi, Nobel, Hydro Ban, Red Guard or Aqua Defense. Understanding the mechanics of the installation and which systems work with which and what tile is very confusing to those not in the business.
What Drain to buy?
How to frame the floor?
What is the process?
How do I remove the curb?
Can I build a low curb?
Where do I drill for the drain?
Does the plumber install it?
Can I install it?
A current project in Texas
These are the sorts of questions we can review in a short time. This picture above was just emailed me this morning and I meet with the home owner for roughly 90 minutes and he is weel underway to competing a perfect install. Over the past three months I have helped with Seven remote builds. I can assist you with your tile layout and plumbing fixture layout as well.
Perhaps you want a smooth transition from the finsihed wall and the tile surface. How to build and tile a shower curb as well is easier with a little direction. I have documented the process and prepared line drawings for the owners and their crew. This information can save you valuable time and costly errors. Let me know if I can help.
Give me a ring. A let's build that dream shower of yours.
Kind Regards,
John Whipple
By Any Design Ltd.
North Vancouver
(604) 506 6792
Shipping coast to coast Canada and the USA.
Recommendations
"We recently rennovated three bathrooms in our home, acting a our own GC, but working closely with an experienced tile contractor (with carpentry and drywall skills). Our master bathroom renovation was significant and included transitioning from a traditionall enclosed shower design with standard center drain to en expanded, curbless, open, shower using a 72" linear drain and tiled in large format (25"x13") ceramic tiles throughout, walls and floors. For this to work we needed expert consultation on the specs and installation of linear drains, and considerations in tying everything together properly into the drainage system. John Whipple spent a great deal of time and care thinking through our situation with us, making many thoughtful and practical recommendations which came from his extensive experience in this field and from his desire and willingness to be forward thinking, yet prudent. We spent several conference phone calls talking through our project with John and still are impressed with his care and concern from the opposit end of No. America (he in Vancouver, we on the east coast of the US). John was tremendously reaassuring to us and also greatly helped our contractor to feel confident proceeding through this adventurous project. We bought our linear drain (we bought ProLine -- Quick Drain USA) and related supplies from John who was competitively priced and who delivered everything promptly and properly. We highly recommend John and thank him for his role in helping to bring our project to a very sucessfull conclusion. We are thrilled with our results and have John to thank for much of this successful project." - EricGold
I located John online while doing research for the installation of a linear drain solution in my master bathroom. Acting as my own GC, I was removing a shower/tub combination shower and replacing it with a 30" linear drain system from Quickdrain USA. John was an invaluable resource throughout my master bathroom remodel. He graciously spent time on the phone and via email with me answering questions and providing expert recommendations for my project. It is obvious that John and his company, By Any Design Ltd. are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the technical details of linear drain installations and shower waterproofings systems. I would highly recommend John for any bathroom remodel and would be glad to be a reference for his company. I would whole-heartedly agree that John's motto is one he lives by: "When it's perfect. It's good enough!"
The drains can even be lit. These West Vancouver Shower features a Red LED light kit - Water activated
* Not all installers have proper tickets but all installers are a good first stop. These men and women I have showcased because of their attention to detail and local and national support online. I would be more than happy to help consult with any of these crews listed on my Certified Linear Shower Drain Installer List
