Collection: Floor Waste

Which floor waste suits your bathroom?

The right floor waste depends on the look you want and the tiling. A tile-insert floor waste takes a piece of your floor tile in the grate, so it nearly disappears into the floor — the choice for a smooth, near-invisible look. A tile insert waste or a floor grate shows the option — a grate floor waste shows a decorative metal grate, matching your tapware finish. A linear or channel drain is a long slot, suiting a modern curbless shower and draining a wide area. And a standard round waste is the simplest and cheapest. Decide how visible you want it, and the type follows.

How do you choose the right floor waste?

Match it to the tiling, the flow and the certification. The waste outlet size must match your drainage — commonly 80 mm or 100 mm — so check before buying. A tile-insert waste needs to suit your tile thickness. A linear drain must be long enough to handle the shower's water flow. And the waste must carry WaterMark certification for legal installation. The finish should match your tapware if it's a visible grate. A plumber and tiler install it as part of the waterproofing. Match the outlet size and certification first, then the style.

Tile insert, grate or linear — which suits you?

Each gives a different look. A tile-insert floor waste hides in the floor by taking a piece of your tile in the grate, nearly invisible. A grate floor waste shows a decorative metal pattern that matches your tapware, making a small feature. A linear or channel drain is a long, slim slot for a modern curbless shower, draining efficiently across its length. A round waste is the simple, budget standard. Match the type to whether you want it hidden, a design feature or a modern linear line.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a floor waste

Here's the technical bit. The outlet size must match your existing drainage — an 80 mm waste won't fit a 100 mm outlet, so confirm it before ordering. The waste needs WaterMark certification for legal install and to keep the waterproofing warranty valid. A tile-insert waste has to suit your tile thickness, and it's set during tiling, so plan it before the tiler starts. Match the finish to your tapware if it's visible. Buy on the outlet size and certification, and coordinate with your tiler.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What's a tile-insert floor waste?
A tile-insert floor waste has a tray in the grate that takes a piece of your floor tile, so the drain nearly disappears into the floor for a smooth, near-invisible look.

What outlet size do I need?
Commonly 80 mm or 100 mm — it must match your existing drainage. Check your outlet size before buying, since the wrong size won't fit.

What's a linear drain?
A linear or channel drain is a long, slim slot that drains a wide area, suiting a modern curbless shower. It handles high flow across its length.

Does a floor waste need certification?
Yes. It needs WaterMark certification for legal installation and to keep the bathroom waterproofing warranty valid. A plumber and tiler install it.

When is a floor waste installed?
During tiling and waterproofing, since it's set into the floor. A tile-insert waste especially must be planned before the tiler starts, to suit the tile.

Complete the bathroom

A floor waste pairs with the shower fittings. Add a shower head, a shower screen, and a mixer in a matching finish.

Paying over time is easy — a $49 floor waste is four fortnightly payments of $12.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.