In response to the increasing trend toward concealed shower systems, which poses a challenge to installers as installing solutions of this kind can be complex and time-consuming, Grohe has launched a new shower frame specially designed for concealed shower systems.
The Grohe Rapido Shower Frame features pre-assembled components such as mixed water pipes and concealed elements as well as a leak test performed before delivery allow installation in just a few steps, thus saving up to 3 hours of working time as well as training expenditures for new installers. Plus, the Rapido Shower Frame comes with a 10-year warranty, so installers can be confident in Grohe behind the wall fittings and peace of mind in quality assurance.
With an installation depth of just 77mm, the Grohe Rapido Shower Frame fits into almost any wall. The installation method makes the shower frame well-suited not only for new construction, but also for bathroom upgrades with the Grohe wall brackets enabling on-the-wall installation without difficulty.
“We see it as our job as a manufacturer to respond to current challenges in the industry and thus support our professional partners in their daily work as effectively as possible,” says Lewis Neathey, leader, senior product management, Lixil EMENA. “The Grohe Rapido Shower Frame is an impressive example of this motivation. With this compact solution, more concealed shower systems can be installed in the same amount of time – a gain in every respect.”
As with the popular Grohe Rapid SL installation system, all parts and components of the steel frame are prefabricated, mounted and tested, including the sealing of the water pipes. Through the integrated Grohe Rapido SmartBox, the mono version of the shower frame supports up to 2 shower functions of various Grohe single-lever mixers, thermostats and Grohe SmartControl. For shower heads with 2 different spray patterns, such as Grohe Rainshower SmartActive 310, the duo version offers the ideal pre-assembled solution thanks to the additional Grohe Rainshower rough-in box. This allows convenient control of the spray settings for the hand shower and the 2 sprays of the shower head via the thermostat.
