Tub Overflow Drain Gasket

This seal prevents water from entering behind your bathtub around the overflow drain.

Tub overflow drain gasket. Sponge rubber black construction provides durability. Remove all of the old gasket then clean around the tub hole and the drain pipe flange with a rag and rubbing alcohol to remove all grime and residue. This danco rubber tub drain gasket is easy to install with no tools required. That drain elbow connects to a length of pipe that then connects to the waste and overflow pipe.

Tough flexible rubber construction. Find bathtub shower drain accessories at lowe s today. I used an old wire hanger to dig out the rotted gasket material. Pull out the assembly including the drain plug.

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. The good news is that replacing an overflow drain gasket is a fairly easy fix. An old and dry gasket becomes so compressed that it can no longer maintain a watertight seal. The danco waste and overflow gasket fits between a tub and overflow drain and provides a positive seal to help prevent leaks.

Flathead screwdriver may be needed to remove the stopper. The gasket features rubber construction that is durable for everyday use. Loosen and remove the two screws that hold the cover plate overflowing drain in place. Like other rubber gaskets the overflow gasket can dry out over time.

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. It is not often that your bathtub overflow gasket needs to be replaced. It is designed for use with tip toe style bathtub stoppers. Its lifespan is approximately 10 years.

Used for tub drain assemblies. Designed to withstand harsh chemicals. Drain key or smart dumbell tub drain removal tool. The gasket offers the benefit of being entirely adjustable.

This rubber gasket offers compatibility with most waste and overflow connections. The overflow gasket is a rubber ring that fits in the opening behind your overflow cover. The tub overflow gasket sits behind the overflow plate and provides a seal around the overflow pipe of a bathtub. A rubber gasket underneath the tub seals the drain elbow to the tub.