Zurn Floor Drains

Zurn floor drains are engineered to deliver dependable performance across commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. The product line includes finish drains, trench systems, shallow-pour designs, ligature-resistant models, and adjustable drains—all created to streamline installation while ensuring long-lasting reliability.The EZ1® series is a contractor favorite, featuring post-pour adjustability, tilt-correction shims, and integrated components that reduce labor and installation time, all while supporting loads up to 3,000 lbs. For lighter-duty areas, the FD2 adjustable drain provides a versatile option with stainless steel or nickel bronze heads, trap primer knockouts, and durable body materials. Zurn’s Z551 area drain is built for medium-duty traffic, combining a Dura-coated cast iron body with multiple top finishes to suit varied environments.From commercial kitchens to mechanical rooms, parking structures, and behavioral health facilities, Zurn floor drains are designed for strength, compliance, and ease of maintenance—delivering solutions trusted by contractors and facility managers alike.

Zurn Stainless Steel Floor Drains

Zurn Area Drains

Zurn Cast Iron Trench Drains

Zurn Finish Floor Drains

Zurn Flushing Rim Drains

Zurn Integral Trap Drains

Zurn Kettle Drains

Zurn Ligature Resistant Drains

Zurn Parking Deck Drains

Zurn Planter Drains

Zurn Shallow Pour Drains

Zurn Floor Drains: An Overview to Selection, Installation & Maintenance

From finish-floor drains for showers and restrooms to heavy-duty area drains, trench drains, parking deck drains, and specialty solutions like kettle, planter, and isolation deck drains—Zurn offers a full system approach for reliable drainage across commercial and institutional facilities.

Technical overview: Zurn’s portfolio covers cast-iron bodies with adjustable strainers, integral-trap configurations for odor control, flushing-rim designs for sanitary rinse, and modular trench systems for continuous run-off capture. Plain English: there’s a Zurn drain for every floor type, every load class, and every maintenance routine.

Zurn floor drain installed in a commercial finish floor — Finish-floor drain with architectural strainer

Common Categories & Use Cases

Finish-Floor Drains — adjustable tops and trim options for showers, restrooms, locker rooms.
Area Drains — medium to extra heavy-duty for back-of-house, warehouses, process spaces.
Integral Trap Drains — built-in water seal for odor control where space is tight.
Flushing-Rim Drains — pressurized rim rinses the bowl; ideal for kitchens, animal care, breweries.
Parking Deck & Trench Drains — continuous capture for decks, plazas, aprons, concourses.
Specialty Drains — kettle drains under tilting kettles, planter drains, isolation deck drains, ligature-resistant tops, and stainless options.

Selection Guide: Matching Drain to Application

Floor Finish: tile, terrazzo, resinous, concrete

Load Class: pedestrian → light-vehicular → heavy

Hydraulics: expected flow, debris profile

Sanitation: need for flushing rim or integral trap

Waterproofing: clamp/weep interface, deck plate

Security: vandal-resistant screws, hinged/secured tops

For showers and amenity spaces, choose finish-floor heads (round/square) that sit flush with tile. For wet process zones or where solids occur, spec area drains with buckets or trench drains to reduce ponding and speed cleanouts.

Assortment of Zurn floor drain tops and strainers — Heads, strainers, and trim to match finish floors

Zurn trench and area drainage in a public concourse — Trench and area drainage for high-traffic concourses

Specifications at a Glance

Bodies: Cast iron (Dura-coated), stainless for specialty

Tops: Round/square; perforated, slotted, tractor, hinged

Adjustability: Elevation and rotation for flush set

Options: Trap primer ports, debris buckets, anchor lugs

Waterproofing: Clamp rings, weep systems, deck plates

Security: Vandal-resistant hardware; ligature-resistant models

Always confirm outlet size/type, top style, finish, load class, and accessories on the project submittal and schedule.

Installation Best Practices (Pro Tips)

1) Rough-In & Elevation

Tie bodies to reinforcement, verify outlet alignment, and set top elevations to finish floor thickness for a true flush finish.

2) Waterproofing Interface

Use clamp rings/weep systems or deck plates where membranes are present. Protect grate ledges during pours.

3) Commissioning

Water test, confirm weep function, secure tops with specified hardware, and record model/options for O&M.

Case Study: Multi-Use Arena Retrofit

An aging arena replaced mixed legacy drains with standardized Zurn floor drains: finish-floor heads in restrooms, area drains with buckets in concessions, and cast-iron trench runs at concourses. The result was a 40% reduction in ponding complaints on event nights and faster end-of-shift cleanouts thanks to uniform tops and secured hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I decide between area drains and trench drains?

Use area drains for point collection in smaller rooms or where flows are modest. Choose trench drains for long thresholds, façade edges, or larger catchment zones that need continuous capture to prevent sheet flow.

When should I specify an integral trap or trap primer?

An integral trap simplifies odor control where space is limited. A trap primer is recommended for infrequently used drains to keep the water seal charged and prevent sewer gas.

What strainer style is best for showers?

Select finish-floor heads that match tile thickness and pattern (round or square). Consider secured perforated or heel-resistant tops for public facilities and uniform cleaning.