1. Floor Drain in the Dry Area of the Bathroom
While installing a drainage system is crucial in bathrooms, many people tend to overthink this aspect. In some cases, they install up to three floor drains: one near the sink, another next to the toilet, and an additional one in the dry area of the bathroom. Although having a floor drain in the bathroom is necessary, installing one in the dry area near the sink and toilet is often unnecessary.
Specifically, if the sink is wall-mounted, having a floor drain underneath can be a sensible solution for checking and managing wastewater. However, constructing an additional third dry floor drain is typically not required. Bathrooms are usually designed with a slight slope to direct water flow, so a dry area drain would serve more of a decorative purpose than a functional one for drainage.
Another issue to consider is that if the dry area floor drain is designed with a water trap, but remains dry for extended periods, it can become a source of unpleasant odors and attract insects such as mosquitoes. This is not only annoying but also a waste of money and effort in installation.
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2. Floor Drain in the Kitchen Area
The primary purpose of installing a floor drain in the kitchen is to quickly manage water in case of pipe bursts or leaks. However, this can also create several problems, such as increasing the risk of odors and bacterial growth in the kitchen.
In reality, the quality of plumbing systems nowadays is quite reliable. From my observations, most households in my vicinity do not have floor drains installed in their kitchens, and it hasn’t impacted their daily routines. Pipe-related incidents are rare, while having a floor drain can make the kitchen less hygienic, with odors and insects as unwelcome guests.
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3. Floor Drain on the Balcony
When considering the placement of a floor drain on the balcony, it’s essential to assess each situation individually. If the windows are sealed, you may not need any additional installations and can simply leave a drain for the washing machine. However, if the balcony is open, installing a drain to manage rainwater should suffice.
If you don’t plan to place the washing machine on the balcony, you can completely enclose the balcony without installing a floor drain for it. This makes sense because balconies typically don’t have the same degree of slope as bathrooms, making water drainage less effective. In case of a water leak, if the leak point is far from the floor drain, not having a drain may be a better option.
Moreover, if you already have a drainage system for your washing machine, the balcony floor drain would serve only as a backup. The cost and effort to prevent mosquitoes and odors may outweigh the actual benefits of this additional drain.
Finally, waterproofing the balcony, especially the area around the washing machine, is a more practical and effective solution than installing an extra floor drain.
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