How to replace your bathroom drain
February 24, 2010 // Posted by: Tybren // Category: Bathroom & Tubs, Home Care
Replacing your bathroom drain is not as difficult as it may sound. If required you can do it yourself by simply following these steps mentioned below:
• First, get rid of the old drain by turning off the water.
• Loosen the rubber stopper of the sink with a tool and unscrew the pipe below the drain.
• Now the drain will loosen, and you will have to unscrew the top of it with some tool.
• After removing the drain, you should disinfect the area.
• While installing the new drain, apply plumber putty around the drain whole to avoid leakage.
• Now, detach all the parts from the new drain and mark them serially.
• Finally, set up the components in the right direction and give shape to your new drain.
• Make sure that you have tightened all the screws and then turn on the water to check if there is any leakage that needs to be repaired.
• This will surely help you replace your bathroom drain when required.