Floor drains handle water outside the shower zone — bathrooms, laundries, plant rooms, balconies and commercial wet areas. Specification depends on the load the grate must carry, how often the area is washed down, and how much debris is expected.
Where Floor Drains Are Used
- Bathrooms and wet rooms, in addition to or instead of a shower drain
- Laundries and utility rooms
- Plant rooms, mechanical and service areas
- Commercial kitchens and back-of-house areas
- Balconies and covered external areas
Specification Options
| Specification | Options |
|---|---|
| Size | From 100×100 mm upward |
| Grate type | Slotted, perforated, tile-insert |
| Material | Stainless steel 201 / 304 (brass available as a custom option) |
| Load class | Domestic through commercial and vehicular (dependent on model) |
| Odour seal | Water trap; dry trap for low-depth or intermittent-use areas |
| Outlet | Vertical, horizontal, with adjustable options |
| Access | Removable grate and debris basket options |
What Determines the Specification
Load — will the area take foot traffic only, trolley traffic, or vehicles? Load class drives the grate and body specification.
Flow — how much water arrives, and how fast. Wash-down areas and plant rooms can deliver far more water than a bathroom floor.
Debris — commercial kitchens and laundries generate solids that need a basket or larger grate openings; bathrooms mainly generate hair.
Odour control — areas used intermittently need a trap that does not rely on a water seal that will evaporate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tell us the application load and flow and we will confirm the right drain. Request a Quote