A great bathroom or balcony design is all about clean lines, smart detailing and surfaces that actually work in real life. When you’re working with 20mm-deep tiles, a standard drain often ruins the look and complicates the fall of the floor. That’s where a purpose-built linear strip drain, designed specifically for 20mm tiles, makes all the difference.
The 100mm x 40mm tile insert strip drain with 20mm tray from Strip Drains is engineered to sit perfectly flush with 20mm tiles, delivering a seamless finish and reliable drainage in showers, bathrooms and outdoor areas.
Why Choose a Tile Insert Linear Strip Drain?
A linear strip drain is a long, narrow drainage channel that runs along one edge of a space instead of sitting in the centre like a traditional point drain. This design allows water to flow in a single direction towards the channel, which is ideal when you’re using larger or thicker tiles.
With a tile insert strip drain, the floor tile continues right across the drain tray so the drain almost disappears. Only a slim slot remains visible, giving you a clean, minimalist finish that suits modern outdoor areas, swimming pools, bathrooms, ensuites and balconies.
Designed for 20mm-Deep Tiles
This particular linear strip drain is built around a 20mm-deep tray, which means it has been designed specifically to work with 20mm-thick tiles. The tile sits neatly inside the tray, creating a flush, even floor without any raised edges or awkward steps.
Because the tray depth allows perfectly for the tile thickness and fitting, you avoid issues like uneven lips, trip hazards or grout lines that don’t quite line up. The result is a professional, high-end finish that looks intentional and performs exactly as it should.
Simpler Falls and Easier Tiling
When you use a linear strip drain, you only need to create a single-direction fall towards the drain. This is a big advantage over a traditional centre drain, which usually requires the floor to slope from four directions.
For tilers, that means easier set-out, cleaner cuts and less time on site. For homeowners and designers, it means large-format 20mm tiles can run cleanly across the space without being cut around a central waste.
Stainless Steel Strength and Durability
Like the rest of the Strip Drains range, this tile insert strip drain is manufactured from high quality stainless steel for long-term durability. It’s made to handle everyday use in wet areas while resisting corrosion, staining and wear.
Combined with correct waterproofing and installation, a stainless steel strip drain gives you a drainage solution that not only looks good on day one, but continues to perform for years in demanding bathroom and balcony environments.
Perfect for Showers, Bathrooms and Balconies
A linear strip drain with a 20mm tray is ideal for:
- Hobless and walk-in showers with 20mm floor tiles
- Ensuites using large-format porcelain or stone tiles
- Balconies and outdoor thresholds where a seamless transition is important
- Renovations where you want a minimalist, modern drainage detail
In all of these situations, the combination of a purpose-built tray depth and tile insert design helps you achieve a cleaner, more refined result than a standard off-the-shelf drain.
Why Choose Strip Drains
Strip Drains specialises in custom and standard linear drainage solutions that balance function and aesthetics. The 100mm x 40mm tile insert strip drain with 20mm tray has been designed with installers, designers and homeowners in mind, making it easier to achieve a premium finish with 20mm tiles.
If you’re planning a new bathroom, ensuite or balcony and working with 20mm tiles, choosing a linear strip drain that’s purpose-made for that tile depth is a simple way to improve both performance and presentation. To learn more or to order online, visit the product page: 100mm x 40mm Tile Insert Strip Drain with 20mm Tray.