How to add a floor drain in the kitchen

The kitchen is the most likely place in the home to produce oil fume, water vapor, and debris. Therefore, the kitchen must install a floor drain to drain water and dirt in a timely manner and keep the kitchen clean and hygienic. So, what should you pay attention to when installing a floor drain in the kitchen?

1. Choose the location of the floor drain

Before installing the floor drain, determine the location of the floor drain. The location should be as close to the wall, corner or under the cabinet as possible. The choice of the location of the floor drain will affect the convenience of using the kitchen. If installed too close to the workbench, work efficiency may be affected.

2. Choose the appropriate type of floor drain

There are many types of floor drains. Commonly used ones include stainless steel floor drains, copper floor drains, plastic floor drains, etc. When choosing a floor drain, you should determine it based on your own needs and actual conditions, such as budget, drainage capacity of the floor drain, and other factors.

3. Floor drain size

The size of the floor drain should be determined based on actual needs and drainage volume. Generally speaking, the diameter of the kitchen floor drain is larger than that of the bathroom, because there are more grease and other substances in the kitchen.

4. Installation of floor drains

Before installing the floor drain, you must first determine the location, size and length of the drainage pipe, and then cut the ground. After cutting, paint around it. Apply grout to avoid water seepage. The next step is to install the floor drain. Fill the gap between the floor drain and the ground to ensure that the floor drain is fixed to the ground.

5. Cleaning of floor drains

In daily use, floor drains should be cleaned regularly to avoid accumulation of grease, debris and other substances in the floor drain. Regular cleaning of floor drains can maintain good drainage and hygienic conditions.

The above is the installation method of kitchen floor drain. It is necessary to pay attention to the installation and cleaning of floor drain to ensure good drainage effect and hygienic condition.