What is a bath shoe?

The tub drain shoe is an elbow that channels water down the drain pipe, it is the first fitting attached to the bottom of the tub's drain basket. In order to remove and replace the shoe you need to access beneath the bathtub.

What is the bathtub stopper called?

Also known as a foot plug, a push-pull drain stopper opens and closes just as its name describes. You pull up on its small knob to open the drain and push down to close it again. This simple drain stopper is easy to remove and install and has a long lifespan.

What is a bath shoe gasket?

Provides a positive seal to help prevent leaks. Compatible with most bath shoes and tub drains.

Why does my bath plug leak?

Water leaking when stopper is down

Check that the rubber seal around the stopper hasn't deteriorated. If it has, take it to a plumbers' merchant for replacement. Otherwise, it may be that the stopper is not dropping fully into the drain.

What is the circle thing in the bathtub?

That is the tub drain overflow plate, though it's actually above the drain, not the faucet. (The opening in this plate leads to a tube that prevents the tub from overflowing by allowing water to run out even if the drain in the bottom of the tub is stopped.)

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How do bathtub stoppers work?

Toe-touch stoppers can be pushed in place to block the drain of your tub. To release, you simply push them again, and they pop back up. The most important part of this type of stopper is the rubber seal, which holds the water in the tub. The seal can wear out over time, but can be easily replaced.

What are the parts of a bathtub?

What to do if bathtub is leaking through ceiling?

Remove any access hatch or panel you have to expose the tub's plumbing connections. Run water in the tub and look for any water leaking directly below it. If you see water leaking, it is very likely you have loose connections in the drain fitting or the drain trap below the tub. Tighten or repair them as needed.

What are the different types of shower drains?

There are more shower drains available than you can count, but they all really fall into two types – point drains and linear drains. Point drains are most common and are what we are used to seeing in showers.

How do you clean a shower drain that can't be removed?

Use a natural drain cleaner.

Mix together 1 cup of vinegar (distilled white vinegar works best) and 1 cup of baking soda. First, pour boiling water down the drain to loosen; then follow with the baking soda-vinegar mixture and wait 15 minutes. Rinse with more boiling water.

Should shower drain be sealed?

Properly sealing a shower drain is important to ensure your shower doesn't leak around the fixture and into the cavity below when the water drains out of it.

Do you caulk or grout around shower drain?

Instead of caulking between the tile and the drain, use the same grout you mix to use between the tiles. The grout creates a waterproof barrier that helps direct the water into the drain.

What causes yellow stains in bathtub?

Cause: If you're seeing a yellow tint to your water and/or yellow stains on your sink, tub, fixtures and laundry, this is may be caused by natural organic material known as tannins. Tannins are typically a well water problem, but may occur in city water as well.

Can you replace a pop up plug with a normal plug?

Yes, but a waste that's designed for a plug has a grille set down 10mm or so for the plug to sit on. But if you can find a suitable plug then happy days. I replaced the pop up plug with a standard 1.5" plug and chain - leaving the horizontal rod with the threaded can in to stop sink waste water coming out.

Why is my bathroom floor wet?

Always investigate the source

As a longtime plumber, I always try to investigate as many possible causes as I can before leaving a job, even when it seems there's an obvious culprit. Most often, a wet, swollen bathroom floor right under a toilet is caused by a leak or failing seal.