Curbless Floors & Linear Drains
One gentle slope, one sleek drain — step in, not over.
Curbless showers are Plainville's fastest-growing floor request: no curb to step over, one clean slope to a linear drain, large tile running wall to wall. Done right they're the safest and best-looking shower floor available; done wrong they're a flood into the bathroom. The difference is all in recessing the subfloor (or ramping correctly), waterproofing past the shower line, and nailing the single-plane slope. We build them to spec and flood-test every one.
Plainville notes
One-bath homes mean the tub-shower takes daily punishment: stained surrounds, cracked soap-dish tiles, grout worn to sand at the tap end. Landlords on the two-family streets re-tile between tenants constantly. Candidacy check is free in Plainville: Plainville landlords are repeat customers: a fresh surround and sealed grout between tenants rents the unit faster than any other upgrade. If your subfloor can't recess, we'll say so and price the low-curb alternative instead of faking it.
- Zero-threshold entry. Walk or roll straight in — no curb, no trip lip.
- Single-plane slope. One fall to the drain; large-format tile friendly.
- Linear drains. Tile-in or designer grates at wall or threshold.
- Extended waterproofing. Membrane runs past the shower into the bath floor.
- Aging-in-place ready. Grab-bar blocking and bench options while we're in.
- Flood-tested. Every curbless floor proven before handoff. Non-negotiable.
Modern floors for Plainville
What goes under Plainville feet: the shortlist we install and warranty.
The workhorse — grippy, cheap, perfect.
Vintage grip, endless joints.
Spa texture, expert grout.
Modern lines that turn slope.
Common questions
Larger tile than standard showers — 4x4 up to 12x24 with rated slip resistance — since one plane needs no mosaic articulation. We verify DCOF ratings.
Down the single slope into the linear drain, with the bathroom floor outside waterproofed as backup. Slope + drain capacity + membrane redundancy — all three, tested.
The best residential option: zero threshold, bench-compatible, grab-bar blocking while open. We coordinate glass and fixtures for full accessibility.
Typically 3–4 days: subfloor, waterproofing + test, tile, grout + detail. Longer than standard floors because structure is involved.