diff --git a/channels/binding/websockets.py b/channels/binding/websockets.py
index 81a7ede..a8fa40d 100644
--- a/channels/binding/websockets.py
+++ b/channels/binding/websockets.py
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ class WebsocketBinding(Binding):
     stream = None
 
     # Outbound
+    @classmethod
+    def encode(cls, stream, payload):
+        return WebsocketDemultiplexer.encode(stream, payload)
+    
 
     def serialize(self, instance, action):
         payload = {