I’m remodeling a mudroom in northern Minnesota. I thought a commercial type drainage grate would be a good idea to combat snowy boots and dripping raincoats. That way, anything tracked in would drain away into the septic and eliminate puddles. I’ve spent much time on the internet but can’t seem to find anything. I’m looking for plumbing options too, maybe a pre formed sump. I suppose I could use a fiberglass or acrylic shower pan, are any made in the 48″ x 60″ size? Has anybody done anything like this before? What did you use?
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I think it's a great idea! In fact, I would like to do something like this in my northern Minnesota home - so I look forward to hearing what you decide and how it works out!
Here's what I've found in my search:
Aluminum grates at MatsInc
http://www.matsinc.com/ProductPage/Product.aspx?style=103
MatsInc was mentioned in This Old House article on mudrooms:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/adding/article/0,16417,195148-4,00.html
Another This Old House article with good mudroom ideas is:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/interiors/gallery/0,25895,1176551-0,00.html
What about a custom grate?
http://www.theslagworks.com/grates.htm
I wonder if this one would work?
http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?wid=3&cid=36&sid=610&pid=PINE_CONE_MAT
One last grating idea:
http://www.natare.com/equipmentsystems/grating.php
As for the floor drain...
I also found this Kohler sink (but think it is way too expensive!)
http://www.vintagetub.com/asp/product_detail.asp?item_no=k-6606-0
And in the Fine Homebuilding Kitchen and Baths annual issue, Winter 2006, No. 183 on page 89 is a bathroom floor with a wood floor above a floor drain - but it's not recessed as I would want an entryway to be. Is the idea applicable though?
I agree about wanting an entryway that would include a floor drain. It makes a lot of sense to me as a homeowner. I am not at all skilled in constructing one, so I hope you'll complete your project - so I can learn from that!
Michaelene
Thanks for all the leads. I'll keep you posted on what I do.
Try this site:
http://www.abtdrains.com/PolyDrain
or :
http://www.acousa.com
or:
/http://www.sensorflushvalves.com/trench_drains.htm
I have used several different ones in commercial work. Found these on yahoo search under "Trench Drains"
there are a bunch more .
Have you considered radiant heat in the floor instead? It's amazing how quickly water evaporates on heated floors.
Best of luck.
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