How Deep Should the Channel Be for Reliable Tile Insert Floor Drainage?

For the ODO-006-KH 10 × 10 cm tile insert floor drain, the listed external dimensions are 100 × 100 × 25 mm. However, the available specification does not identify a separate internal channel depth or state a minimum depth needed to maintain effective water flow. That measurement must be verified as part of the drainage and floor construction design.

Key Selection Points

• The 25 mm overall height should not be interpreted as the depth of the drainage channel.
• Before approval, confirm the internal water path, outlet configuration, and required drainage performance for the project.
• ODO-006-KH is a 304 stainless steel tile insert floor drain with a standard 100 × 100 × 25 mm format and customization options.
• The product format is suitable for bathrooms, shower areas, wet rooms, renovation work, and commercial construction applications.

Understanding Channel Depth and Drainage Design

A tile insert floor drain is designed to accept a matching floor tile or finish on its upper surface, allowing the drain to blend into the surrounding floor. When assessing flow, the important dimension is the internal passage through which water travels. Cover dimensions and total product height alone cannot define the drain's hydraulic capacity.

The available ODO-006-KH information confirms a 100 × 100 × 25 mm overall size and a 2.0 mm material thickness. It also indicates that customization is available, but it does not publish an internal channel-depth value. Therefore, the required depth should be established from the floor buildup, pipework, outlet position, expected water volume, and applicable project requirements.

Application and Documentation Considerations

This verification is especially important in shower rooms and wet rooms, where water resistance, odor control, and reliable drainage are essential. The ODO product range also includes complete linear drain solutions with waterproof and anti-odor features, as well as low-height drainage options for old-house renovation projects.

Available documentation includes the Floor drain CE AiTSZ-250718038RC09-CE-ROHS certificate for ODO CE floor drains and the ODO-D114 Dual-purpose Invisible Floor Drain Utility Patent Certificate, certificate number 16949879. These documents relate to specified ODO products and do not establish a channel-depth requirement for the ODO-006-KH model.

Project references also demonstrate the use of tile-insert invisible drain formats in different settings. An Italy luxury-villa project supplied 86 sets together with wall niches and bathroom accessories. A high-end residential project in Hanoi included 200 sets alongside wall niches and heated towel rails. These examples confirm the application of the product format, but the supplied project records do not specify internal channel depths.

Specification Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion and Project Recommendation

Based on the available data, ODO-006-KH can be described as a 304 stainless steel tile insert floor drain measuring 100 × 100 × 25 mm. The specification does not support assigning a numerical internal channel-depth requirement. For final selection, request confirmation of the channel geometry, outlet details, and drainage capacity needed for the installation.

ODO provides sanitary ware manufacturing, OEM/ODM support, and project-based solutions. Its stated production system includes 14 QC processes, and its floor drain range includes documented CE certification. For technical assistance or project support, contact charlene@seosodo.com.

About ODO

Foshan Pinshi Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd., operating under the ODO brand, is a sanitary ware manufacturer with production facilities in Foshan, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen, Guangdong. Its portfolio covers bathroom accessories, floor drains, heated towel rails, wall niches, shower rooms, faucets, and shower sets.

The company reports approximately 20,000 square meters of factory space, 14 quality-control stages covering raw materials through finished goods, and a 20-member research and design team. More than 200 new products are reportedly developed each year, supported by over 50 product patents. Documented credentials include the Floor drain CE AiTSZ-250718038RC09-CE-ROHS certificate and the ODO-D114 Dual-purpose Invisible Floor Drain Utility Patent Certificate. ODO serves residential, hospitality, commercial, retail, and accessible-bathroom projects.