Tub Overflow Drain Gasket

Loosen and remove the two screws that hold the cover plate overflowing drain in place.

Tub overflow drain gasket.

Drain key or smart dumbell tub drain removal tool. To repair a bathtub overflow drain gasket you will need flat screwdriver pliers putty knife caulking gun silicone caulking close the drain tub should use the plug or put a towel on it. This danco rubber tub drain gasket is easy to install with no tools required. It is not often that your bathtub overflow gasket needs to be replaced.

Tough flexible rubber construction. I used an old wire hanger to dig out the rotted gasket material. It s too easy to lose or turn one of the screws in the drain. The first step is to remove the screws that mount the cover plate.

Its lifespan is approximately 10 years. Pull out the assembly including the drain plug. A rubber gasket underneath the tub seals the drain elbow to the tub. The overflow drain pipe usually has a little give and you can push it backwards away from the tub gently to gain some space to grab the gasket with your fingers or needlenose pliers.

That drain elbow connects to a length of pipe that then connects to the waste and overflow pipe. The tub overflow gasket sits behind the overflow plate and provides a seal around the overflow pipe of a bathtub. Find bathtub shower drain accessories at lowe s today. The overflow gasket is a rubber ring that fits in the opening behind your overflow cover.

The good news is that replacing an overflow drain gasket is a fairly easy fix. Flathead screwdriver may be needed to remove the stopper. Shown here is the old deteriorated gasket that must be removed. The gasket offers the benefit of being entirely adjustable.

Like other rubber gaskets the overflow gasket can dry out over time. The gasket features rubber construction that is durable for everyday use. An old and dry gasket becomes so compressed that it can no longer maintain a watertight seal. Designed to withstand harsh chemicals.

The danco waste and overflow gasket fits between a tub and overflow drain and provides a positive seal to help prevent leaks. This seal prevents water from entering behind your bathtub around the overflow drain. Sponge rubber black construction provides durability. It is designed for use with tip toe style bathtub stoppers.