Seamless bathroom aesthetics

Whether in private homes, hotels or the healthcare sector – the trend is increasingly towards surfaces that are as seamless as possible, also in sanitary areas. The homogeneous appearance, the generous impression of space, hygienic aspects and, last but not least, the broad freedom of design mean that architects and planners are increasingly turning to seamless thin-layer floors. Clearly, the design of the drainage channel in the shower area should not be out of the ordinary. With "CeraFrame Liquid", Dallmer offers a functionally sophisticated and visually appealing solution for wet areas with a floor thickness of only a few millimetres. Thanks to the individually coatable surface, the shower channel recedes discreetly into the background and allows the bathroom design to shine with an understated elegance.

Linda Pezzei: What makes "CeraFrame Liquid" so interesting for users and planners?

Ralph Wagner: With our "CeraFrame Liquid" shower channel, the planning team has limitless design freedom. The creative world and modern design are increasingly demanding virtually seamless spaces, especially in bathrooms - this is where "CeraFrame Liquid" comes into play. Specially adapted to the requirements of seamless, thin-layer trowel systems, it allows highly individual and extraordinary bathroom designs to be realised in almost any desired colour. "CeraFrame Liquid" is particularly interesting for the Living sector, i.e. for private houses and flats. But it could also be put to good use in the hospitality sector. Especially in hotel bathrooms with little space, seamless floors convey generosity. Thin-layer floors based on PU are also an interesting and cost-effective option for the hospital and care sector.

What was the need to be met in the course of product development?

Ralph Wagner: We have been seeing tile formats getting bigger and bigger for years. Behind this trend is also the intention to see as few floor joints as possible. In particularly minimalist bathroom solutions, people today even go one step further and realise completely jointless floor coverings. In this context, trowel materials, i.e. thin-layer design floors, are usually used, which are normally only three to four millimetres thick and are applied by hand in several layers by specialist companies. Dallmer has developed "CeraFrame Liquid" for these floors.

How did you approach the aesthetic design, what role did function and materiality play?

Ralph Wagner: In the style of our "CeraFrame" short channel for slab material such as tiles and natural stone, the "CeraFrame Liquid" also fulfils the designers' wish for an absolutely purist drainage point. Ultimately, our aim was to create a drainage opening that blends naturally into the calm, seamless surface. Hence the cover, which can be covered with the material of choice. At Dallmer, sophisticated design goes hand in hand with innovative technology. In addition, architects choose our shower channels primarily because of the high-quality materials, surfaces and workmanship.

Should the series be expanded or added to in the future?

Ralph Wagner: Dallmer's "DallFlex" system family was developed from the idea of separating the shower channel from the drain for the first time in order to achieve flexible installation options for floor-level showers. This means that different shower channels can be installed on one and the same drain body. In addition to the "DallFlex" drain body, the "DallFlex" system family includes ten other channels that cater to very different design and budget ideas. The "CeraFrame Liquid" shower channel is the latest member of our "DallFlex" shower channel family. Now, in addition to tiles and natural stone, thin-layer floors can also be realised in the bathroom. I can well imagine that we will also find solutions for other trends that will also become part of our "DallFlex" family.

A particularly big plus point or USP of "CeraFrame Liquid"?

Ralph Wagner: The solid construction and the completely closed channel contour of the "CeraFrame Liquid" as well as the tight connection to the associated "DallFlex" drainage housing prevent moisture from entering under the covering. The "CeraFrame Liquid" thus offers the best possible safety for both users and planners.