Linear Shower Drain Knowledge

Posted January 29, 2013 By: Site Manager

With linear bathroom drainage system being a fairly new concept in the US, there are some believers and some skeptics. No one has embraced the product category quite as much as John Whipple. John is a highly regarded plumbing contractor in Vancouver, Canada and within the plumbing community is considered an expert when it comes to linear shower drainage. He has installed all manufacturers and I would like to share an expert from is most recent posting on John’s http://no-curb.blogspot.com/ website.

“I sell many different types of linear drains and one of my favorites is the linear drain from ACO.  I love the fact that the ACO drains are made in Germany – Electro-polished in Germany and work with any kind of shower waterproofing systems.
You do not need to use Kerdi.  You don't have to use a rubber liner.  Noble Seal TS is not mandatory.  The choice in waterproofing products is endless. You could hot mop the shower floor if you live in California

If you look closely in this picture you will get a glimpse as to the main feature I love about these ACO drains.  The drains are sold in metric sizes not imperial.  Why is this so great?
Look at the picture.  The ACO drain is a 1200mm version.  Notice how the drain is the exact size of the large tiles in the wall and floor!  The tiles are 600mm wide.  2 x 600mm = 1200mm the exact size of the ACO drain.”

This is great insight from the horse’s mouth.

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Visit us at the IBS!

Posted January 21, 2013 By: Site Manager

With IBS taking place the week of January 21st, ACO are excited to be a part of the busy event. This show gives us the opportunity to show a variety of our product lines within our booth. This year ACO will focus on residential products we manufacture and will display the QuARTz and Markant (www.acomarkant.com) brands. This year’s show is also the first time we will be showing a new product within the QuARTz brand. QuARTz Plus is the newest addition to the successful shower drainage brand. Simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to QuARTz Plus; it is designed with the Home Builder, DIY customer, and Remodeler in mind. The product is available in either 3ft or 4ft length and two different designs. Early signs say this will be a very successful price conscious option within the QuARTz brand.

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Photo Contest

Posted July 2, 2012 By: Cody Haren

One of the goals with a new product is to generate a buzz and interest, in a decorative business what better way than photography. QuARTz by ACO ran a Photography Contest for our customers with the winning prize of an Ipad. Through the help of our Sales Representatives we received an incredible amount of entries.

The winner was Jason Adams from European Sink in Pompano Beach, Florida and designed by Spazio Di Casa. The project has multiple bathroom installations, different sizes, different grate designs and of course the lights.

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Cool to be Square

Posted July 2, 2012 By: Cody Haren

QuARTz by ACO are excited to announce a 6” square drain, ShowerPoint, to its already successful range of linear shower channels. Products were launched at this year’s KBIS expo in Chicago in April.

ShowerPoint incorporates 5 grate designs consistent with the linear designs, the option for locking and non-locking grates, and of course water activated LED lights in blue, green, red or white. Plumbing connections are easy with a number of options, including standard 2” NPS thread, 2” no-hub adjustable coupling or solvent weld connection.

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