What is the purpose of a floor drain grate?

As a component of the floor drain, the grate is installed on the surface of the floor drain with a hole in the cover, which can be said to be the entire floor drain of the facade bear. But the floor drain grate is the most contact with our water parts, if there is a quality problem, it is easy to rust or deformation, so the shape and quality of both the floor drain grate can be perfect.

The thickness of the grate must be up to standard to avoid deformation. The hole diameter of the grate should be 6-8mm, if it is larger than this hole diameter, it is easy for hair, sludge and other things to enter into the drain from the drain, which will cause the drain to be clogged and cause big trouble.

Types of floor grate covers
Floor grates are usually made of two materials: cast iron and PP (polypropylene).
Cast iron floor drain cover is the representative of traditional material, which is characterized by strong load-bearing capacity, not easy to deform and long life. However, due to its greater weight, it requires greater labor when cleaning.
PP floor drain cover, on the other hand, is the mainstream choice in the current market, mainly because of its lightweight, easy to clean, corrosion-resistant and inexpensive advantages. At the same time, PP floor drain covers are often used in wet environments such as bathrooms and gardens because it cannot rust, has a smooth surface that is easy to clean, and is not easy to slip, among other reasons.

Matters to note when choosing a floor drain cover
1. Size: Different floor drain covers have different sizes, so you need to buy the product that meets the size. Generally there are several different sizes of floor drain covers, so you need to pay attention to the purchase.
2. material: choose the right material and specifications, cast iron floor drain cover has strong load-bearing capacity, but its surface will produce corrosion; PP material floor drain cover avoids the risk of corrosion, but the load-bearing capacity is relatively weak.
3. style: floor drain cover has various styles, which should be chosen according to your own needs and decoration style.
4. water purification function: some high-end floor drain covers also provide water purification function, which can additionally provide families with high-quality drinking water.