Frequently Asked Questions

AlinO Drain

  • Are there any weep holes built into your drain?

    Yes, AlinO Square and Linear Drains both have weep channel built in all around the drain, which allow any excess water to drain through the drain body to main drain outlet.

AlinO Gard

  • What is the thickness of AlinO-Gard?

    Avg. thickness 19.7 mils

  • What is the Perm rate of AlinO-Gard?

    Perm rate: 0.051 as per ASTM E96 (procedure E)

  • What is the width of AlinO-Gard?

    1 mtr.

  • What are the available lengths of AlinO-Gard?

    5 mtr.; 10 mtr. and 25 mtr.

  • Can AlinO-Gard product be used under exterior deck tiles to protect wood deck?

    You can use it because it's not expose under the sun, but warranty is not applicabe. It's mainly designed to use for interior.

  • What type of mortar is required to install AlinO-Gard waterproof membrane?

    Modified thin set mortar as per ANSI 118.4 or 118.15.

Backer Board

  • Would this AlinO-Board work for a shower wall?

    Yes

  • Is AlinO-Board designed to be ready to apply tile?

    Yes

DamPro

  • Is it okay to put celotex on top to help keep the cold off the floor?

    You can use any additional subfloor on top of Osb as per manufacturer guidelines. However there are not any additional advantage because Dampro dimples only make the contact with concrete and 80% of the Dampro creates air gap and then OSB on the top should be good enough to keep your floor warm.

  • How do you overlap and join DamPro?

    You don't need to overlap for horizantal use as floor underlyament. It should be join side by side with tuck tape.

  • Can laminate and hardwood floor be installed directly on top of the DamPro?

    Yes, laminate or hardwood floor can be directly installed on top of the DamPro. However, we recommens OSB subfloor on top of DamPro for better result.

  • Can Vinyl floor be installed directly on top of the DamPro?

    It depends on the plank thickness and stability. We advice to install OSB subfloor on top of DamPro before installing Vinyl floor.

  • Can Carpet be installed directly on top of the DamPro?

    No, only after installing OSB subfloor on top of the DamPro.

  • Can tile be installed directly on top of the DamPro?

    No, we recommend to use AlinO DeCup Tile uncoupling membrane.

  • Can this be considered a vapor barrier?

    Yes

  • Can this be used on exterior basement walls as fundation wrap as water barrier?

    Yes, you can. Pl's ensure flat tab against the wall and overlap 12" for any joint.

  • Can this be used on interior basement walls to form a water barrier prior to finishing?

    Yes, you can. Pl's ensure flat tab against the wall and overlap 12" for any joint.

  • Can basement non load bearing walls be built on top of damPro?

    Yes, you should be installed OSB on top of Dampro before making partition wall.

  • What is thickness of this Dampro / Dampro XL?

    8.83 mm

  • What are width available of Dampro / DamPro XL?

    48-in and 60-in

  • What are lengths available of Dampro / DamPro XL?

    50-ft and 66.7-ft.

  • Does DamPro / DamPro XL comes with flat tab?

    DamPro doesn't come with flat tab, however DamPro XL does for vertical application.

DeCup

  • What type of mortar is required to install AlinO-DeCup tile decoupling underlayment

    Modified thin set mortar as per ANSI 118.4 or 118.15.

  • How do I join DeCup?

    Two DeCup should be join with AlinO-Band waterproof membrane for waterproof application?

  • Does DeCup has noise reduction capacity?

    Partially, it helps noise reduction.

Linear Drain

  • What mortar should I use to install the linear drain with shower pan ?

    Modified thin set mortar as per ANSI 118.4 or 118.15.

  • How do I install the linear drain with with drain outlet?

    Linear drain comes with No-Hub Coupling to attach with PVC/ABS pipe outlet.

  • Is the linear drain hole already set in the center or it can be off-center?

    All our linear drain outlet at the center of the drain.

Linear Shower Kit

  • What are all the components include in the Linear Shower kit?

    "Linear Drain - 1, Shower Tray- 1, 1mx10m Waterproog membrane -1, 5in x 41ft. Waterproof band, Preformed inside corners - 2, Preformed outside corners-2, Preformed pipe seals - 2.

Linear Shower Tray

  • What is the thickness (height) of this tray at the edges?

    "Lowest point of the center tray strat's from 0.60-in and it increases by 1/4-in at every 12-in. Pl's note you can cut to size as per your requirement. If you cut from the edges, then your tray thickness will drop."

  • What type of Linear tray should I use for off-center installation?

    36-in x 87.5-in off center linear shower tray.

  • Linear off-center tray- How many inches off from the wall?

    30-in, however you can cut to make a custom size.

  • What is the largest tile can be installed on AlinO linear shower tray

    There is no limit, as long as installer can safely handle.

  • Can I install marbel on AlinO linear shower tray

    No, we don't recommend to install heavy marbel on the tray.

  • What is the thickness (height) of this tray at the edges?

    "Lowest point of the center tray strat's from 0.60-in (where the drain seat) and it increases by 1/4-in at every 12-in. Pl's note you can cut to size as per your requirement. If you cut from the edges, then your tray thickness will drop."

Niche

  • How is the glass shelf installed on AlinO Niche?

    Between the two tiles, and after tiling you need to use silcon at the top and bottom where glass touches with tile.

  • Is this material paintable instead of applying tile?

    Yes, you might need to apply additional coats to get the proper color.

  • How can I adjust glass shelf on AlinO-Niche

    AlinO niche is bonded with waterproof membrane and tile ready. At the time of tilling glass shelf can be installed between two tiles as per your desire position.

Shower Curb

  • How is the AlinO-Shower curb made?

    AlinO shower curb is made of solid 3lb/cft density EPS and bonded with AlinO Gard waterproof membrane (tile ready). AlinO Curb is pre sloped.

  • Is there a pitch on the AlinO Shower Curb?

    Yes, there is 1/2-in pitch on top of the AlinO-Curb, so that water doesn't stay and flow towrads the shower base.

  • What are the AlinO Shower curb dimensions?

    3 1/2-in x 4-in x 32-in and 3 1/2-in x 4-in x 48-in

Shower Kit

  • What are all the components include in the ABS/PVC Shower kit?

    ABS/PVC Drain - 1, Shower Tray- 1, 1mx10m Waterproog membrane -1, 5in x 41ft. Waterproof band, Shower curb, Preformed inside corners - 4, Preformed outside corners-2, Preformed pipe seals - 2.

Shower Tray

  • What is the smallest tile size can be installed on AlinO Square drain shower tray

    We reconmmend 2-in x 2-in tile

  • Can we install river stone or coin stone on the shower tray.

    If bottom surface of the stones are flat, then answer is yes.

  • What type of tray should I use for off-center installation?

    AlinO offer 36-in x 68-in Off-Center shower tray.

  • Can I use liquid waterproofing with shower base?

    You don't need to, because AlinO tray is already bonded with waterproof membrane (except 60"x60" center).

  • Can AlinO shower tray be cut to make custome size?

    Yes, all our shower tray can be cut to fit custom size.

  • How Can I cut AlinO Shower tray?

    You can cut to size our shower base at job site with a utility knife or jig saw.

  • Is AlinO Shower tray already pre-sloped?

    Yes, 2 degree

  • Can I use this for curbless shower?

    Yes, you may need to raise rest of the bathroom floor to flush with shower floor.

  • Is a shower tray the same as shower pan?

    Yes, Shower pan, shower tray and shower base all are same.

  • Is the AlinO shower tray sloped towards the drain.

    Yes.

  • What is the slope of AlinO shower tray?

    2% or 1/4-in at every 12-in.

  • How AlinO shower tray is made?

    It's made of high density (2.75/lb cft) building grade styrofoam and already bonded with ALinO-Gard waterprrof membrane (except 60-in x 60-in tray).

  • What type of mortar is required to install AlinO shower tray?

    Modified thin set mortar as per ANSI 118.4 or 118.15.

  • What is the thickness (height) of this tray at the edges?

    Lowest point of the center tray strat's from 1/4-in and it increases by 1/4-in at every 12-in. Pl's note you can cut to size as per your requirement. If you cut from the edges, then your tray thickness will drop.

  • Can tile be directly installed over AlinO Shower Tray?

    Yes, AlinO Shower trays are bonded with AlinO-Gard waterproof membrane and tile ready (except 60-in x60-in Center shower tray).