Drain Cover Types: A Virginia Beach Guide

2026-12-09

Plumbing Guide

The drain covers come in the strainers, the grates, and the stoppers. The cover type matches the fixture and the use.

Drain Cover Types: A Virginia Beach Guide

The strainer

The strainer catches the hair and the debris in the sink and the tub. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Virginia Beach, the strainer is the guard.

The grate

The grate covers the floor and the shower drains. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Virginia Beach, the grate is the cover.

The stopper

The stopper seals the basin for the filling. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Virginia Beach, the stopper is the seal.

The hair catch

The hair catchers sit in the tub and the shower drains. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Virginia Beach, the catch is the guard.

The tub overflow

The overflow cover seals the tub's overflow opening. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Virginia Beach, the cover is the trim.

The fit

The cover type and the size match the drain. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Virginia Beach, the fit is the install.

The call

Choose the right drain cover. Call 888-217-3585 and Virginia Beach Plumbing Experts will match you with a Virginia Beach pro for the install.

Plumbing in Virginia Beach: what to know

In Virginia Beach, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.

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