Tub Overflow Drain Gasket

Its lifespan is approximately 10 years.

Tub overflow drain gasket.

Pull out the assembly including the drain plug. This danco rubber tub drain gasket is easy to install with no tools required. The danco waste and overflow gasket fits between a tub and overflow drain and provides a positive seal to help prevent leaks. It s too easy to lose or turn one of the screws in the drain.

Shown here is the old deteriorated gasket that must be removed. Tough flexible rubber construction. That drain elbow connects to a length of pipe that then connects to the waste and overflow pipe. Designed to withstand harsh chemicals.

This seal prevents water from entering behind your bathtub around the overflow drain. The good news is that replacing an overflow drain gasket is a fairly easy fix. 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.

I used an old wire hanger to dig out the rotted gasket material. Drain key or smart dumbell tub drain removal tool. The overflow gasket is a rubber ring that fits in the opening behind your overflow cover. Like other rubber gaskets the overflow gasket can dry out over time.

Used for tub drain assemblies. 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. This rubber gasket offers compatibility with most waste and overflow connections. Sponge rubber black construction provides durability.

The first step is to remove the screws that mount the cover plate. The gasket offers the benefit of being entirely adjustable. Flathead screwdriver may be needed to remove the stopper. 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.

The tub overflow gasket sits behind the overflow plate and provides a seal around the overflow pipe of a bathtub. 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 designed for use with tip toe style bathtub stoppers. A rubber gasket underneath the tub seals the drain elbow to the tub.