By Brian Zuccaro, Product Manager, QuickDrain & Oatey Co. 

CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 —The demand for freestanding tubs has increased in recent years, with this version of the bathtub becoming one of the most desired fixtures for all types of bath décors. In fact, according to 360 Market Updates, the Global Freestanding Bathtubs Market Size was estimated at USD 3.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2028, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50% during the forecast period. According to the report, the United States is the leading region.

DENVER, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 — QuickDrain, part of L.R. Brands, QuickDrain USA is thrilled to announce that the QuickDrain ShowerLine Linear Drain system was named a winner in the Best in Bath category in Good Housekeeping’s first-ever 2022 Home Renovation Awards. A full list of winners can be found online at https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home-renovation-awards-2022/.

QuickDrain’s innovative WallDrain linear drain system is now made with PET, the same proven, sturdy material that is used throughout QuickDrain’s line of products

CLEVELAND, OCTOBER 19, 2022 — QuickDrain, part of L.R. Brands, an Oatey^® innovation, today announced that it has expanded its use of sustainable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), incorporating the material into its innovative WallDrain linear drain system. All QuickDrain shower systems now include the sustainable material, which is composed of 100%-recycled plastic bottles and is fully recyclable.

Media Kit

 L.R. Brands, An Oatey Innovation

• Press Release: Introducing L.R. Brands, A Curated Collection of Bathroom Accessories and Products That Take Design to the Next Level
• Video: L.R. Brands
• L.R. Brands Brand Book

1916 Collection, Part of Oatey’s Newly Launched L.R. Brands

• Press Release: 1916 Collection, Part of Oatey’s Newly Launched L.R. Brands, Introduces Freestanding Tub Drain
• Video: 1916 Freestanding Tub Drain – Easy, Fast Installation
• 1916 Collection Freestanding Tub Drain Guide
• 1916 Collection Freestanding Tub Drain Submittal

Image Gallery: Downloadable photography via Dropbox.

L.R. Brands is comprised of QuickDrain and the newly launched 1916 Collection

CLEVELAND, JANUARY 19, 2022 — Oatey Co., a leading plumbing manufacturer since 1916, today announced the launch of L.R. Brands, the latest innovation from the brand that has been the top choice of professional plumbers for more than a century. From elegantly engineered total shower and bath solutions to freestanding tub drains, L.R. Brands is the home for design-minded individuals. Built on Oatey’s heritage of quality and named after L.R. Oatey, who founded Oatey Co. in 1916, L.R. Brands is meant to be the one thing that contractors, designers and customers will all agree upon.

Innovative drain provides an easier and faster way to install a freestanding tub

CLEVELAND, JANUARY 19, 2022 — 1916 Collection, part of L.R. Brands, an Oatey^® innovation, today announced the launch of its Freestanding Tub Drain, which makes it easier, faster and simpler to install a free-standing tub. The drain is the first product announced as part of 1916 Collection, a carefully curated portfolio of thoughtfully designed, exceptionally engineered bath accessories.

The new partnership expands QuickDrain’s reach in the showroom space, connecting more showrooms and customers with QuickDrain’s sophisticated, unique shower solutions

DENVER, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 — QuickDrain USA™, a premier manufacturer of curbless and curbed shower solutions and part of the Oatey Co. family of companies, is now an approved vendor partner for Luxury Products Group (LPG), a decorative plumbing and lighting buying group.

Resource-rich website offers intelligent, user-centric product selector tool, allowing installers to customize QuickDrain shower-drain products to their particular specifications.

DENVER, JULY 8, 2021 —QuickDrain USA has unveiled a new and completely reimagined website, quickdrain.com, designed to offer the ultimate user-friendly experience to design professionals and their clients. Providing intuitive design, improved navigation and functionality, the new website allows visitors to immerse themselves in the full QuickDrain portfolio and to customize those products through a new and innovative product selector tool.

The elegant new styles are designed for both linear and recently launched square drains.

DENVER, APRIL 22, 2021 — QuickDrain USA, a premier manufacturer of sustainable curbless and curbed shower solutions, today announced the arrival of new decorative covers and finishes compatible across its linear and square drain (or point drain) collections – offering more design versatility for homeowners, designers and installers with on-trend styles to suit every preference.

The elevated point drain and shower system features sophisticated design, ease of use and versatility.

DENVER, MARCH 24, 2020 —QuickDrain USA, a premier manufacturer of curbless and curbed shower solutions, today announced the arrival of the SquareDrain point drain – an extension of the QuickDrain total shower solution that reimagines how a drain should look and perform. The new SquareDrain combines fashion and function, helping homeowners, designers and installers create spa-like bathroom experiences with ease.

WallDrain shower system creates a beautiful bathroom experience in the renovation of an 1887 Queen Ann Victorian home

DENVER, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 — WallDrain, the revolutionary shower drain from QuickDrain USA, was featured on the November 12, 2020, episode of THIS OLD HOUSE® as part of the Seaside Victorian Cottage Project. The project documents the renovation of an Queen Ann Victorian home in Narragansett, Rhode Island, focused on preserving the home’s historic details, while updating the interior space for modern living. In Episode 4207, a plumber installs a QuickDrain USA WallDrain shower system in the home’s master bath, demonstrating the installation process and WallDrain’s unique features.

The customizable, ADA-compliant QuickDrain Shower Bench offers ease of installation and multiple configurations, while using up to 400 recycled water bottles per install.

DENVER, OCTOBER 20, 2020 — QuickDrain USA, a premier manufacturer of curbless and curbed shower solutions for showers and wet areas, today announced the launch of the QuickDrain Shower Bench. The ideal complement to QuickDrain’s complete shower solution, the Shower Bench balances the elegant style the company is known for with the universal design and accessibility that is essential to many consumers today.

The customizable, ADA-compliant QuickDrain BenchSeat offers ease of installation and multiple configurations, while using up to 400 recycled water bottles per install.

DENVER, OCTOBER 20, 2020 — QuickDrain USA, a premier manufacturer of curbless and curbed shower solutions for showers and wet areas, today announced the launch of the QuickDrain BenchSeat. The ideal complement to QuickDrain’s complete shower solution, the BenchSeat balances the elegant style the company is known for with the universal design and accessibility that is essential to many consumers today.

CLEVELAND, AUGUST 4, 2020 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Darryl Jones is now serving as Manager, Commercial Sales Training, and Karen Fox has been promoted to National Showroom Sales Manager.

Participants can earn credit hours from ASPE, AIA, IDCEC, AIRA and NKBA

DENVER, JULY 14, 2020 — QuickDrain USA, a premier manufacturer of curbless and curbed shower solutions for showers and wet areas, has launched two online Curbless Shower Design CEU courses to provide ongoing learning opportunities for industry professionals.

Sustainable Manufacturing Saves Hundreds of Pounds of Plastic Waste

DENVER, JANUARY 20, 2020 — More than 19 million plastic bottles have been repurposed into thousands of pre-sloped and tile-ready shower pan systems since 2015 by QuickDrain USA.  Comprised of extruded rigid PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic foam, the lightweight and shatterproof shower pans and panels are constructed from 100% post-consumer plastic water bottles.

Modernize a Shower in Hours, Not Days with Customizable Components

DENVER, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 — Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits from QuickDrain USA help contractors adapt to numerous commercial jobsite irregularities, including unexpected plumbing configurations and structural constraints when converting conventional bathtubs into popular spa-like curbless or curbed shower retreats.

Upcoming episode will air June 20, 2019, on PBS

DENVER, JUNE 20, 2019 — The virtually invisible linear WallDrain from QuickDrain USA will be featured in an upcoming episode of the Emmy Award-winning television show THIS OLD HOUSE^® on PBS. Episode 3825, “Brookline Mid-century Modern House” (Season 40, Episode 12), follows the installation of a concealed linear shower drain in a young family’s split-level mid-century home in Brookline, Mass.

DENVER, JUNE 5, 2019 — QuickDrain USA brings the spa-like luxury and high-end aesthetics to American home and facility owners everywhere with its ShowerLine linear shower drain. The drain’s high-end look and high-quality PVC construction allows designers and contractors to create stunningly beautiful showers without breaking the bank.