Drain Cover Types: A Springfield, OR Guide

2026-07-10

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 Springfield, OR Guide

The strainer

The strainer catches the hair and the debris in the sink and the tub. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Springfield, the strainer is the guard.

The grate

The grate covers the floor and the shower drains. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Springfield, the grate is the cover.

The stopper

The stopper seals the basin for the filling. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Springfield, the stopper is the seal.

The hair catch

The hair catchers sit in the tub and the shower drains. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Springfield, the catch is the guard.

The tub overflow

The overflow cover seals the tub's overflow opening. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Springfield, the cover is the trim.

The fit

The cover type and the size match the drain. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Springfield, the fit is the install.

The call

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

Plumbing in Springfield: what to know

In Springfield, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.

Across Lane County — from Eugene, Creswell and Junction City to ZIP codes like 97477, 97403, 97401 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.

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