Bathtub overflow drains reroute extra water back into drainpipes to prevent the tubs from overflowing. One of the most important parts of these drains is the gasket, which provides a watertight seal. They do not last forever and can loosen, rot or crack. If you see water stains on your ba...
A bathtub drain flange is the finished drain part that's visible in the tub. Some manufacturers refer to the drain flange as a "drain body" or "drain basket". Drain flanges come in many different finishes and have a variety of stopper options for filling the tub. Replacing the flange is...
and if you were talking about the entire drain assembly, it wouldn't be true even if you're a plumber. What makes the statement true is that when referring to the bathtub drain, most people are
First shut off water to the bathtub. From underneath the tub, unscrew pipes from drain. This can be accomplished by either taking apart the p-trap (above) or unscrewing the pipe directly from the tub drain itself. If your tub has an overflow, there will be another pipe going up the bac...
Pop-up stopper assemblies come with or without drain holes just under the flange. You need these holes if your sink is porcelain, ceramic, or a solid surface material and has anoverflow holebecause they allow the overflow to drain. Your stopper shouldn't have these drain holes if you have...