FloFX X Factor Drain Grate — The Grate That Closes the Sale
The grate is the one part of the drain everybody actually sees — the little piece of jewelry sitting in the middle of your tile work. The X Factor is the one FloFX installers reach for most: a bold, modern X pattern milled from solid plate, with real weight and a fit-and-finish that makes the whole floor look intentional. It's the grate customers point at when they're choosing finishes.
It's CNC milled from solid 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum — solid brass on the polished finishes — with chamfered edges and a screwless design. No visible fasteners means a cleaner look, and it also means the homeowner can pull the grate out with just about anything to clean the drain, with no special tool to hunt down. It's a 4" x 4" grate offered in seven finishes: Matte Black, Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome, Brushed Gold, Satin Bronze, Champagne Bronze, and Satin Gold. It drops into any FloFX bond flange drain — the Universal and Traditional kits — or fits a Schluter Kerdi®/Profilitec® drain with the FloFX Grate Install Kit. Prefer a more understated look? The Classic 2 is the timeless option.
Why Tile Pros Choose It
- Standout design: Bold modern X pattern, the installer favorite
- Solid-plate quality: CNC-milled 6061-T6 aluminum (brass on polished), with real heft
- Screwless: Clean look, and homeowners pull it to clean with no special tool
- Seven finishes: Match it to the room's fixtures
- Wide compatibility: FloFX drains, or Schluter/Profilitec with the Grate Install Kit
- Certified and guaranteed: ICC-ES PMG-1680 / UPC, lifetime warranty
- The upsell that sells itself: Set one in front of a client and watch them pick it
Pro tip: On a FloFX drain, leave the temporary install plate in through tile and grout, then drop the grate in after the floor's finished — it stays pristine and you're not working around it. Match the grate finish to the shower fixtures rather than the tile for the most cohesive look.