How To Convert a Lever Bathtub Drain To a Push-Pull Drain

If your bathtub stopper is operated by a lever sticking out of your overflow plate, you have a trip lever type of bathtub stopper.  The lever is connected to a plunger which falls to the junction of the bathtub drainpipe and overflow pipe to block water flow when you flip the lever up. Consequently, flipping the lever down flips the plunger up and allows water to drain. 

A trip lever bathtub stopper can become less effective over time, allowing water to flow even when it should be in the plugged position. This can be due to the linkage that can become corroded and the plunger itself can accumulate soap scum, hair or debris and may even get stuck or break off and disconnect from the linking rod which will cause serious problems when you cannot drain your tub.

Replacing a trip lever tub drain with a push-pull drain is often a good idea and is easier than you think with modern tub repair products from well-known brands like Watco and a little direction in how to convert your lever bathtub drain to a push-pull drain. 

How to Remove Your Trip Lever Stopper

To remove your trip lever tub stopper, you’ll need a screwdriver to remove your overflow plate, and some old rags or towels handy. Remove the visible screws on the overflow plate which should allow you to lift up and pull the linkage and stopper out of the drain along with the overflow plate. This is what the towels are for as this is likely to be messy, so lay everything on your towel to protect your tub. 

How to Install a New Push Pull Tub Stopper

Watco offers the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix, a revolutionary push-pull stopper with a universal fit to install over nearly any tub drain, even drains that have broken or missing crossbars. The SimpliQuick® Tub Fix installs over broken drains without even having to remove the existing drain, with the silicone adhesive method that provides a permanent, watertight seal and easy, high flow draining. 

No more wasting hot water as it slowly drains out of your tub from a faulty trip lever, plunger style stopper. This Watco tub stopper replacement is the easiest DIY solution on the market and FixMyDrain.com shows you exactly how to install it with easy to follow videos. Consider replacing your overflow plate as well in the same beautiful, matching finish to really upgrade the look of your entire tub. 

FixMyDrain.com offers high-quality Watco bathtub drain repair products along with easy-to-follow video instructions.  We are the premier online retailer for quality Watco tub repair and lavatory drain repair products. Check out the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix today for the easiest way to convert your lever bathtub drain to a push-pull drain. 

Upgrade Your Bathtub with the New Overflow Plate

A bathtub overflow plate covers the overflow drain, which provides the important function of draining water out of an overflowing bathtub. If the water is running in the tub and is accidentally left on, the overflow drain will protect your floor and home from water damage and allow water to drain without exceeding the level above the overflow drain. The overflow plate that covers the drain is often overlooked until it becomes so dingy or corroded that it turns into an eyesore. 

You can upgrade the look of your entire bathtub and protect your overflow drain by installing a new overflow plate along with a matching new bathtub stopper. If you need to replace your overflow plate or tub stopper, you should know that there are innovative tub repair products available that make this an easy project to do by yourself. You can quickly and easily replace your tub stopper and overflow plate with revolutionary tub repair products by Watco.

Innovator® Snap-On Overflow Plate

The Innovator® Snap-On overflow plate by Watco makes it easy to upgrade the look of your tub in just minutes.  Watco offers bathtub repair products that are designed for simple do-it-yourself installation and engineered to last. This sleek and modern looking overflow plate will upgrade the look of your tub in just minutes and is available in many different finish options to match your existing décor. You can also choose to change the finish of your tub fixtures with a matching overflow plate and bathtub stopper.

Watco’s SimpliQuick® Tub Fix push pull stopper is just as easy to install as the Innovator® Snap-On overflow plate and allows you to upgrade the look of your tub in just minutes. With these revolutionary tub repair products by Watco, you can completely upgrade the look of your bathtub by yourself and improve the function of your bathtub drain components.

The SimpliQuick® Tub Fix is a quick and easy solution to replace your bathtub stopper in just minutes, comes with a mesh grid drain cover and high clearance for easy draining. You do not even have to remove your existing bathtub drain to install the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix push pull stopper. 

FixMyDrain.com is the premier online retailer for Watco SimpliQuick® Tub Fix and Innovator® Snap-On overflow plate. You can find instructional videos to show you firsthand how easy it is to upgrade the look and function of your tub. Contact us with any questions and improve your bathtub with a new tub stopper and overflow plate today.

Three Simple Steps to Repair Your Bathtub Drain

If you have been wanting to repair your bathtub drain for some time, here is some good news for you. There are bathtub stopper replacements on the market now that allow you to replace your bathtub stopper without removing your existing tub drain. With innovative bathtub repair products from Watco, the most recognized name for quality tub products on the market, there is no need to feel embarrassed about your bathtub drain any longer.

With the Watco SimpliQuick® Tub Fix, you can repair your bathtub drain yourself in just three simple steps: 

1. Remove your existing tub stopper - the first thing to do is remove your current bathtub stopper, which is a lot easier when you know exactly what to do. FixMyDrain.com offers video instruction to show you exactly how to remove the most common types of bathtub stoppers.

2. Choose your installation method - Watco’s SimpliQuick® Tub Fix is amazingly easy to install with your choice of two different types of installation methods. You can screw in your shiny new tub stopper with the included reversible pin in 3/8-in or 5/16-inch, or if your crossbars are missing or corroded, you can install your new tub stopper right over your existing drain with silicone for a long-lasting, permanent installation.

3. Install SimpliQuick® Tub Fix - once you remove your tub stopper and determine the best installation method for you, it is easy to install your SimpliQuick® Tub Fix with little to no prep work.

FixMyDrain.com offers this revolutionary tub repair product along with exceptional customer service, and easy to follow installation videos. It has never been easier to replace your bathtub stopper. 

FixMyDrain.com and Watco make it easy to replace your bathtub stopper without calling a professional plumber and in just three simple steps. Watco SimpliQuick® Tub Fix comes with a five-year limited warranty and is backed by Watco, the name trusted by professional plumbers. Contact us with any questions and to learn more about the easiest bathtub stopper replacement on the market.