Meir Wastes & Traps

Meir Wastes & Traps Buying Guide

This collection holds the Meir drainage range: square floor grates with 50mm, 80mm and 100mm outlets, shower wastes with a tile insert, and the universal all-in-one pop-up waste for basins and baths. Meir makes these parts in the same finishes as its tapware, so they suit anyone who wants the drain to match the mixer and shower.

What is the Meir universal all-in-one pop-up waste?

It is a single plug and waste designed to suit both basins and baths. Press the cap to close the drain and press again to release it. Because one design covers both fixtures, you can use the same waste in the basin and the bath and keep the look consistent across the room. Check your basin or bath outlet size and overflow arrangement against the product details before ordering.

What outlet size floor grate do I need?

Match the grate to the outlet pipe in the floor. The Meir square floor grates come with 50mm, 80mm and 100mm outlets. The outlet is set by your plumber when the floor is prepared, so measure or ask before you order. A grate with the wrong outlet will not seat correctly in the floor waste.

What is the difference between a floor grate and a tile insert waste?

A floor grate shows a metal grille over the drain. A tile insert waste has a tray that takes a piece of the floor tile, so the drain almost disappears into the floor and only a thin metal edge shows. Tile insert wastes suit large-format tiles and minimal bathrooms. Floor grates are easier to lift for cleaning and suit any tile size.

What finishes does Meir offer?

The wastes come in chrome, matte black, brushed nickel, Shadow, Tiger Bronze, Champagne and Lustre Bronze. Shadow is Meir's gunmetal tone, with brown-bronze undertones that look warmer under warm white light. The Tiger Bronze floor grates appear as Gold in their titles. Meir uses PVD on many finishes and electroplating on others, so read the finish line on the product you choose.

Is PVD better than electroplating?

PVD bonds a thin, hard coating to the metal in a vacuum, and Meir describes it as durable and resistant to corrosion. Electroplating is the older method used for chrome and some colours. Both last well with gentle care. Meir advises against abrasive or harsh chemical cleaners on electroplated products, and the same care suits PVD.

How do I clean a Meir waste or floor grate?

Lift the grate or tile insert every few weeks and remove hair and soap from the trap below. Wipe the visible metal with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry it to prevent water marks. Do not use bleach, acid-based cleaners or scourers. Pull up the pop-up cap to clear the basin or bath waste.

Completing the room

Match your drains to taps and showers in the Meir range. To compare other designs, see floor wastes and basin wastes at The Blue Space.