Retail Construction & Store Design Directors
Spec It In Once.
Protect Every Location.
One drain screen. One SKU. Every store, every format, every standard drain install. SemperScreen® permanent sink screens eliminate recurring drain service calls across your entire portfolio — with a single line in your construction standard.
"I really appreciate what your product has done for the sites it is installed in — it's impressive work." — Master Plumber, Major Retailer FM Lead (1,900+ stores)
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Case Study Results: Tested with Major Retailer (1,900+ stores and distribution centers) — "saved thousands" per install ↓
Major Retailer — 1,900+ stores
One SKU — Fits All Standard Sink Drains
304 stainless — lifetime warranty
ASME A112.18.2 Certified
Available in National Plumbing Distributors
Fits all standard commercial standard sink drainsOne SKU. Every store format. Every standard sink install.
Stops debris at the inletNothing enters the pipe. No service call. No plumber.
1,900+ store retailer — company renovation standard
One SKU fits all commercial standard sink drains
Zero water use — Zero maintenance
Commercial and Residential — 10,000s of locations protected
Non-removable by staff — permanent
ASME A112.18.2 & CSA B125.2 Certified
CSI Division 22 spec sheet available
1,900+ store retailer — company renovation standard
One SKU fits all commercial standard sink drains
Zero water use — Zero maintenance
Commercial and Residential — 10,000s of locations protected
Non-removable by staff — permanent
ASME A112.18.2 & CSA B125.2 Certified
CSI Division 22 spec sheet available
The Portfolio Math
Drain Calls Are a Predictable,
Controllable Cost.
Most retail portfolios spend $300 — $1200 per instance on drain cleaning. With 3 service calls expected per location, the yearly expense adds up quickly. This cost is entirely preventable with a single spec line.
Why? How?
It's not the drain layout, it's the staff that will use it. Human error — every food scrap or debris is thrown into the sink by employees — every shift, every day, making the sink the largest source for drain service calls. SemperScreen® permanent sink screens give you the power to prevent human error at the sink.
100-location portfolio — illustrative example
100
Store locations
×
3
Drain calls / location / year
×
$300
Each plumber dispatch cost
=
$90,000
Annual preventable drain spend
This excludes ejector pump failure events ($3,000–$15,000+ per incident) and operational downtime during repairs.
Use the calculator below to model your portfolio.
Use the calculator below to model your portfolio.
Portfolio ROI Calculator
Your Numbers. Your Savings.
Store Portfolio Drain Cost Calculator
Enter your portfolio size and average drain call frequency to see annual preventable spend.
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Major Retailer Case Study
A Retailer You'd Recognize
Made It Their Company Standard.
A major retailer with over 1,900 stores and distribution centers was experiencing recurring breakroom drain and sewage ejector pump failures driven by employee food waste and debris entering unprotected sink drains. After piloting SemperScreen® permanent sink screens across 8 store breakrooms and documenting savings of "thousands of dollars" per install, they embedded it as company standard for all standard-sized sinks (breakrooms and maternity rooms) across their renovation program.
"I really appreciate what your product has done for the sites it is installed in — it's impressive work."
— Master Plumber, Major Retailer FM Lead
- Pilot: 8 store breakrooms — result: thousands saved per install
- Now company renovation specification — all standard-sized sink drains
- Covers both breakrooms and maternity rooms across portfolio
- 60+ locations supplied and counting — active rollout through 2027–2028
- Zero post-install drain callbacks at protected locations
1,900+
Store and DC locations in portfolio
$1,000s
Saved per install — documented pilot result
8 → 60+
Stores: pilot to active rollout
2027–28
Planned renovation completion timeline
Applications by Store Format
Every Retail Format.
One Solution.
One solution for all back of the house standard sinks. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen fits all standard commercial sink drains and installs in minutes — making it compatible with every store type in your portfolio, from grocery to luxury flagship.
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Deli & Produce Prep Drains
Highest debris load in any retail format. Food scraps, leafy waste, meat trimmings enter drains with every prep shift. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen stops all of it down to the size of a grain of rice at the inlet — keeps commercial kitchen DWV clear.
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Breakroom & Back-of-House
High-traffic employee sinks with no enforcement on food disposal behavior. Non-removable stainless screen protects the drain regardless of employee practices — every shift, every employee.
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Below-Grade Storage & Pump Rooms
Grocery basements and sub-level receiving areas may need to use sewage ejector systems. Drain debris from upper-level kitchen and prep sinks concentrates directly on pump impellers. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen stops debris upstream before it reaches the wet well.
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Sub-Level Boutique & Fitting Rooms
Luxury flagship locations often have below-grade boutiques, VIP fitting suites, and event spaces — all served by ejector pump systems. A pump failure in these spaces is a major brand-risk event, not just a maintenance issue.
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In-Store Wine & Hospitality Areas
Wine rooms and in-store hospitality sinks create debris load in enclosed drain systems. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen captures debris before it enters the line — protecting drains from corks and broken glass.
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Staff Facilities & VIP Lounges
High-end staff and client facilities are subject to the same drain physics as any other sink. A non-functional sink or drain odor in a luxury retail environment has an outsized brand cost. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen ensures these spaces perform without food waste creating odor.
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Back-of-House Utility Sinks
Apparel back-of-house utility sinks receive lint, fabric remnants, and cleaning product residue that accumulate in drain lines. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen captures fibrous and solid debris at the drain surface — keeps utility drains flowing between service visits.
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Alterations & Cleaning Station Drains
Alterations areas and fabric cleaning stations generate specific debris types — threads, balled lint, fabric softener residue — that are highly clog-prone in standard drain lines. Permanent sink screens capture all of it down to the size of a grain of rice.
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Breakroom & Stockroom Sinks
Apparel store breakrooms have the same employee food debris problem as any high-occupancy environment. With a non-removable drain screen, the drain is protected regardless of employee behavior or cleaning crew practices.
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Wine Bar & Tasting Room Drains
Tasting and pouring stations generate wine residue, sediment, and cork particles that accumulate in drain lines. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen captures solids down to the size of a grain of rice at the drain surface while allowing liquid to pass freely — protects drains without impeding flow.
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Ice and Beverage Prep Sinks
Beverage preparation and ice stations create high-frequency drain use with particulate load from garnishes, fruit remnants, and carbonation residue. Permanent stainless steel drain protection keeps these high-use drains clear indefinitely.
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Cellar & Below-Grade Storage
Wine cellars and below-grade storage areas may need to use ejector pump systems. Debris and residue reaching ejector wet wells creates pump failure risk. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen provides upstream protection for these high-value storage environments.
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Beauty Bar & Demo Sink Drains
Cosmetic demonstration sinks receive debris that accumulate and create drain clogs at high frequency. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen captures solid particles at the drain surface — keeps beauty bar drains clear and odor-free between cleaning visits.
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Product Testing & Application Areas
Testing and application areas have low-traffic drains that receive concentrated product residue. Standard drain maintenance often misses these locations until a visible backup occurs. Permanent drain protection prevents the problem entirely.
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Back-of-House & Staff Facilities
Beauty retail back-of-house sinks receive cleaning products, brushes, and equipment rinse residue. Non-removable stainless screen protects these drains from staff disposal practices — no enforcement required.
Downstream Risk — The Cost No One Anticipates
Retail Is All About Location, but...
One Non-Ideal Drain Placement.
One Ejector Pump Lift Station.
One Drain Failure Away.
In any store location with below-grade plumbing — basements, sub-level boutiques, below-grade wine cellars — a drain failure at the sink becomes a pump failure at the worst possible moment.
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Unprotected Drain (Removable Doesn't Get Replaced)
Food and debris enter the DWV stack with every use
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Ejector Wet Well Accumulates
Solids concentrate on pump impeller — failure is weeks away
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Pump Failure
Sewage backup in sub-level boutique or basement — $3K–$15K+ remediation
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SemperScreen® Permanent Sink Screen Stops It
Debris captured at drain inlet — pipe clear, pump protected, store operational
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For luxury flagship and below-grade locations, the ejector pump risk is a brand risk.
A sewage backup in a sub-level boutique, VIP fitting suite, or wine cellar is not a maintenance event — it is a facility closure, a brand reputation event, a potential liability, and certainly lost revenue. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen eliminates the root cause with one installation per sink drain.
Store Spec Sheet + Book a Call
One Form. Everything You Need
to Add It to Your Standard.
Tell us about your store design. We'll send you the store spec sheet (CSI Division 22 format, drop-in ready) —
and you can book a call right away using the button below.
Get the Store Spec Sheet and Schedule a Personalized Call
Product Comparison
SemperScreen® permanent sink screen vs. Standard Retail Drain Approaches
| Factor | Removable Strainers | No Protection (Open Drain) | SemperScreen® Permanent Sink Screens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff removes it | Frequent — chance to be left out | N/A | Never — permanently installed |
| Standardizable across all locations | No — inconsistent compliance | No — no protection | Yes — one SKU, all standard drains |
| Ejector pump protection | None when removed | None | Complete — debris stopped upstream |
| Maintenance / replacement cost | Ongoing — every 3–6 months | Reactive repair only | Zero — no replacement, no service |
| Odor from drain | Medium to High | High | Low — food waste and debris not allowed into drain |
| CSI Division 22 spec available | No | N/A | Yes — drop into construction standard |
| Certifications | None standard | N/A | ASME A112.18.2 + CSA B125.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Retail Construction FAQ
How do I add SemperScreen® permanent sink screen to our construction standard or store spec?
Complete the form above and we'll send the CSI Division 22, Section 22 42 23 three-part specification in editable format, ready to drop into your construction standard. Available through many national plumbing distributors. If you need a product data sheet for your MEP engineer or GC, that's included as well. One SKU fits all standard commercial standard sink drains — no model matrix to manage.
Does it work across all our store formats — grocery, apparel, and luxury?
Yes. SemperScreen® permanent sink screens install in any standard commercial sink drain (ASME A112.18.2 / CSA B125.2 standard drain assemblies). The same SKU fits kitchen prep sinks, breakroom sinks, maternity room sinks, and utility sinks. One product, one spec line, all standard sink formats.
How does the ejector pump failure risk connect to a sink drain screen?
In any facility with below-grade plumbing (basements, sub-level mechanical rooms, below-grade commercial kitchens), the DWV stack from upper-floor sinks feeds directly into a sewage ejector wet well. Solid debris that bypasses unprotected sink drains accumulates in that wet well and progressively clogs the pump impeller. The resulting pump failure costs $3,000–$15,000+ in emergency labor and equipment — far beyond what any drain service call would have cost. SemperScreen® permanent sink screen stops debris at the drain inlet, upstream of the entire system. The pipe stays clear. The wet well receives only water. The pump runs indefinitely without intervention.
Why don't removable drain strainers solve this problem?
Removable strainers require staff to actively place them back in the drain after cleaning. In practice, they end up stored under the sink or discarded within weeks. When the screen is out, the drain is unprotected. SemperScreen® permanent drain screens seat permanently into the commercial drain body and cannot be removed by staff or occupants using standard tools. Protection is guaranteed for every user, every time — regardless of behavior.
Is there a sample kit available before committing to a portfolio order?
Yes. Ask during your personalized call and we'll send a sample kit for your team to test within your design. No purchase commitment.
Has this been proven across a real retail rollout?
Yes. A major retailer with over 1,900 stores piloted SemperScreen® permanent sink screens across 8 store breakrooms, documented savings of "thousands of dollars" per install in eliminated drain and ejector pump service calls, and has since embedded it as company-standard specification for all standard-sized sinks across their renovation program. Active rollout is underway through 2027–2028 with 60+ locations and counting supplied to date.
One Drain Screen.
Every Standard Sink. No More Plumber Drain Calls.
One SKU. All commercial sink drains. Proven by a major retailer, supplied to 60+ locations and counting with full rollout by 2028. Spec it in once — it works for the store's lifetime.
ASME A112.18.2 · CSA B125.2 · 304 Stainless Steel — Permanent · One SKU · All Commercial Sink Drains · Available in National Plumbing Distributors