Remove A Bathtub Drain - Home Bathtub

How to Remove a Bathtub Drain

Is your bathtub drain clogged or damaged? Replacing it is a relatively easy task that you can do yourself with a few basic tools. Here are the steps on how to remove a bathtub drain: ### 1. Gather Your Tools Before you start, make sure you have the following tools and materials: * Adjustable wrench * Pliers * Screwdriver * Bucket * Rags * New bathtub drain (make sure it is the correct size for your bathtub) ### 2. Prepare the Area Start by placing a bucket under the bathtub drain to catch any water or debris that may fall out. Then, use a rag to wipe up any standing water around the drain. ### 3. Remove the Overflow Plate If your bathtub has an overflow plate, you will need to remove it before you can access the drain. To do this, use a screwdriver to pry off the cover plate. Once the cover plate is removed, you will see the overflow tube. ### 4. Loosen the Drain Stopper The next step is to loosen the drain stopper. To do this, use an adjustable wrench to turn the drain stopper counterclockwise until it comes loose. Once the drain stopper is loose, you can remove it by hand. ### 5. Remove the Drain Body Now you can remove the drain body. To do this, use a pair of pliers to grip the drain body and turn it counterclockwise until it comes loose. Once the drain body is loose, you can remove it by hand. ### 6. Clean the Drain Hole Once the drain body is removed, you will need to clean the drain hole. Use a rag to wipe away any debris or gunk that has accumulated. You can also use a toothbrush to scrub the drain hole if necessary. ### 7. Install the New Drain Now you are ready to install the new drain. To do this, simply insert the new drain body into the drain hole. Then, turn the drain body clockwise until it is snug. Finally, replace the drain stopper and overflow plate. ### 8. Test the Drain Once the new drain is installed, test it to make sure it is working properly. Turn on the water and let it run for a few minutes. Check for any leaks around the drain. If there are no leaks, then the new drain is installed correctly. ### 9. Clean Up Once you are finished, clean up any mess that you made. Dispose of the old drain and any debris that you removed from the drain hole. Then, wipe up any water or cleaner that you spilled. ### Additional Tips * If you are having trouble removing the drain stopper, you can use a pair of pliers to grip the stopper and turn it. * If you are replacing a drain that is clogged, you may need to use a drain snake to clear the clog before you can remove the drain body. * If you are installing a new drain in a bathtub that has never had a drain before, you will need to create a drain hole. To do this, use a drill to drill a hole in the bottom of the bathtub. The hole should be large enough to accommodate the new drain body.