Floor drain is a water filter that is generally used on bathroom floors. The function of this small object is to cover the drainage hole. Another function of the floor drain is to filter dirt, preventing unpleasant odors and insects from rising to the surface of the bathroom.
Floor drains have holes or small cavities that function as filters. Floor drains sold on the market have quite a variety of filter hole sizes. It's best to choose a floor drain with lots of filter holes and a small size so that the filtering process works optimally.
Apart from that, for the filter to function optimally, it requires regular maintenance. This treatment aims to avoid getting caught in dirt, hair, plastic and the like that is thrown away in the bathroom. Read in full to find out tips for choosing the correct and appropriate floor drain !
After knowing the tips for choosing the correct and appropriate floor drain, you also need to know which floor drain your building needs. The following is the explanation.
Types of Floor Drain Based on Shape and Size
- Square shape
Square-shaped floor drains are the most commonly found in bathrooms. Generally, the size of a square floor drain is 10 cm x 10 cm and 11.5 cm x 11.5 cm. This floor drain model can be a sweetener for your bathroom because its shape matches the square bathroom floor. Apart from that, the floor drain filter hole is not visible because there is a cover on the top. That way, the bathroom will look neater, cleaner and more comfortable when used.
VR01-W floor drain GB Sanitaryware. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
Don't forget, choose a floor drain whose cover can be filled with ceramic or granite that matches the bathroom floor to add aesthetic value.
GBS115RG floor drain GB Sanitaryware. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
- Rectangular shape
This model is recommended for use in shower areas. Ideally, the dimensions of a rectangular floor drain are 20 cm x 11.8 cm and 60 cm x 9.2 cm. Just like the square shape, the filter holes in this floor drain model are not visible because there is a cover on the top.
GBS200SS floor drain GB Sanitaryware. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
GBS600SS floor drain GB Sanitaryware. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
- Circle shape
Apart from rectangular, circular showers are also recommended for use in shower areas. Generally, this type of floor drain has a diameter of 11 to 11.5 cm. Like other types, the filter hole for this floor drain is not visible because there is a cover on the top and can be filled with ceramic or granite that matches the bathroom floor.
GBS08 floor drain GB Sanitaryware. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
Types of Floor Drain Based on Basic Material
The basic materials for floor drains are quite varied. Starting from brass, stainless steel, and ABS. However, usually floor drains do not only consist of one basic material, but rather a mixture. For example, brass and ABS, or stainless steel and ABS. However, there are also floor drains that are only made from ABS to make them lighter.
Generally, brass and stainless steel materials are used in the floor drain body, while ABS is used in the pop up magnet and top cover.
GB Sanitaryware details floor drain. (Doc/GB Sanitaryware)
Written by : Nathasya Elvira
