A shower base assembly, comprising a shower base having a length and a width; a drainage channel disposed in the shower base; a drain outlet disposed in the drainage channel; and a drain cover configured to cover the drainage channel, wherein the drainage channel comprises a first edge and a second edge defining a drainage channel length, the drainage channel comprises a third edge and a fourth edge defining a drainage channel width, and the drain outlet is disposed in the drainage channel off-center along the drainage channel length.

Apparatus and methods for constructing a shower pan. The shower pan is constructed from wedge panels having a foam core and facers on major surfaces of the wedge panels. The wedge panels are cut into portions that fit regions of the shower pan area. The wedge panel portions are placed in the regions such that the sloped upper surfaces of the wedge panel portions collectively form a continuous surface that at all locations slopes downward toward the drain of the shower. Pans for a wide variety of shower shapes and sizes can be constructed. The shower pan may be efficiently constructed on-site, often using common tools and techniques.

Apparatus and methods for constructing a shower pan. The shower pan is constructed from wedge panels having a foam core and facers on major surfaces of the wedge panels. The wedge panels are cut into portions that fit regions of the shower pan area. The wedge panel portions are placed in the regions such that the sloped upper surfaces of the wedge panel portions collectively form a continuous surface that at all locations slopes downward toward the drain of the shower. Pans for a wide variety of shower shapes and sizes can be constructed. The shower pan may be efficiently constructed on-site, often using common tools and techniques.

A drain assembly is installed into the floor of a shower stall or in the floor of a room to allow water or fluids to be drained. The drain assembly is attached to a drain pipe to allow water to drain from the drain assembly. The drain assembly includes a base that receives a tray, wherein the tray is spaced apart from the base by way of at least one venting clip. The venting clip includes a venting channel configured to provide a fluid pathway that extends from a position adjacent to a central opening that is in fluid communication with the drain pipe to the ambient air about the drain assembly. The venting channel is configured to allow air to escape from the drain pipe to normalize the pressure between the drain pipe and the ambient air therewithin to prevent the backup of water within the drain.

A drain assembly is installed into the floor of a shower stall or in the floor of a room to allow water or fluids to be drained. The drain assembly is attached to a drain pipe to allow water to drain from the drain assembly. The drain assembly includes a base that receives a tray, wherein the tray is spaced apart from the base by way of at least one venting clip. The venting clip includes a venting channel configured to provide a fluid pathway that extends from a position adjacent to a central opening that is in fluid communication with the drain pipe to the ambient air about the drain assembly. The venting channel is configured to allow air to escape from the drain pipe to normalize the pressure between the drain pipe and the ambient air therewithin to prevent the backup of water within the drain.

A drainable floor and linear drain, the drainable floor having an integral trench associated therewith, the trench comprising sidewall and a trench floor, and one or more floor covering panels positioned in registry with the drainable floor, where the one or more floor covering panels cover a portion of the projection of the trench floor, while leaving at least one other portion of the trench floor uncovered by such one or more floor covering panels.

A drainable floor and linear drain, the drainable floor having an integral trench associated therewith, the trench comprising sidewall and a trench floor, and one or more floor covering panels positioned in registry with the drainable floor, where the one or more floor covering panels cover a portion of the projection of the trench floor, while leaving at least one other portion of the trench floor uncovered by such one or more floor covering panels.

The present invention relates to a floor panel, a flooring system including the panel and methods of use thereof for forming a graded wet area, floor, pathway or decking. In one form, the present invention provides a floor panel for forming a graded wet area. The panel includes a pair of opposed surfaces including an upper surface and an opposed lower surface interconnected by opposed side edges, a first end edge and an opposed second end edge. The panel further includes a plurality of protrusions protruding from one of the opposed surfaces and extending at least partially across the panel between the opposed side edges, said protrusions protruding at differing heights from the one of the opposed surfaces to define a panel gradient extending between the first end edge and the second end edge.

The present invention relates to a floor panel, a flooring system including the panel and methods of use thereof for forming a graded wet area, floor, pathway or decking. In one form, the present invention provides a floor panel for forming a graded wet area. The panel includes a pair of opposed surfaces including an upper surface and an opposed lower surface interconnected by opposed side edges, a first end edge and an opposed second end edge. The panel further includes a plurality of protrusions protruding from one of the opposed surfaces and extending at least partially across the panel between the opposed side edges, said protrusions protruding at differing heights from the one of the opposed surfaces to define a panel gradient extending between the first end edge and the second end edge.

A shower pan and method of manufacture are described. Embodiments of the shower pan can include, but are not limited to, a solid surface top layer and a PET second layer that can be thermoformed, molded, and laminated in a single step. The solid surface top layer can be approximately ⅛″ to ¼″ thick and the PET second layer can be approximately ⅞″ to 1⅛″ thick. The shower pan may further include a third layer being fiberglass.