Although floor drains may not be eye-catching, they can be said to be indispensable in every household during decoration. It should be known that the floor drain is also an important component of the drainage system in a residence. Therefore, its performance directly affects the quality of the indoor air. Below, I will introduce to you the appropriate size of a floor drain and what material is good for it.

What size is appropriate for a floor drain

The sizes of anti-odor floor drains are mainly 3 inches and 4 inches in diameter, which are the most common. There are also other sizes, ranging from small to large, with a wide range of sizes. Ultimately, it is determined by the shape of the anti-odor floor drain. For instance, its shape can be square, round, rectangular, etc. The size of the household square anti-odor floor drain ranges from 90mm*90mm to 150mm*150mm, and the materials generally include brass, white copper, bronze, stainless steel, plastic, alloy, cast iron, etc.

2. The common size of household sewer pipes is 50 according to the national standard, but now some developers also use 40 pipes. The commonly used diameter in engineering is 75*100.

3. The size of the floor drain panel is generally 10 centimeters. The normal diameter of the drain opening is 5 centimeters, and most of the modified ones are 4 centimeters. Commonly used square ones in households are 250px*250px and 300px*300px.

What material is good for floor drains

Stainless steel floor drain

Stainless steel floor drains are relatively more favored by consumers in the market. The reason is that stainless steel floor drains are usually more aesthetically pleasing and give people a sense of class. As they are made of stainless steel, they are also relatively durable. However, their prices vary depending on the specific material and thickness. It should be known that the common stainless steel floor drains in the market include 202 stainless steel floor drains, 304 stainless steel floor drains and 306 stainless steel floor drains. Generally speaking, the 202 stainless steel floor drain has relatively poor corrosion resistance, so its price is also a bit lower. While the 304 and 306 stainless steel floor drains have better corrosion resistance, their prices are also slightly higher.

2. Cast iron floor drain

In China, many old houses use cast iron floor drains. Because cast iron floor drains are relatively inexpensive, they were very popular in our country in the early days. However, "You get what you pay for." While cast iron floor drains are cheap, they also have some drawbacks. They are prone to rust and dirt sticking to them. They are neither aesthetically pleasing nor conducive to installation and transportation. Therefore, cast iron floor drains can be said to have been phased out of the market nowadays.

3. Cast aluminum floor drain

Cast aluminum floor drains are also one of the more common floor drain materials on the market. Their advantages are light weight and low price, but their disadvantages are also quite obvious. Generally, the workmanship of cast aluminum floor drains is relatively rough, especially the surface process, which makes the product appearance not upscale and not beautiful. Moreover, since the material used is cast aluminum, its service life is also relatively short and not durable.