How To Remove Floor Drain

The wingtite drain simply slips over the drainpipe and an o ring seals it.

How to remove floor drain.

You may be able to use a hammer to break the concrete but a circular saw will work much better. Remove the plug with a wrench. A stainless cover fits over the top although decorator finishes are also available. To start grasp the center stopper and turn it clockwise while pulling up slightly.

Then look for a clean out plug on the side of the drain basin. Use the hammer and wire loop to pull the floor drain cover away from the drain. Wrap 16 gage wire or an unfolded wire hanger through the slots of the drain a few times to make a loop. You can add a small amount of vinegar to help remove any persistent odors.

If you smell a funny stench or odor coming from your floor drain it s very likely your p trap is dry. Set the drain to its open position. Insert the hook end of your hammer through the hole. Simply pour a few gallons of water to re establish the proper water barrier.

Repeatedly pull the drain cover while alternately spraying it with lubricant spray until the cover is removed. Hot or boiling water is good for your drains. Apply 100 percent silicone sealant to underside of the drain flange to seal to the shower base. How to remove a lift and turn drain stopper.

After enough turns the drain stopper should be unscrewed and come free from the drain opening. To remove a foot plug drain you ll need to figure out what kind of drain you have and then remove the stopper and the drain basket with a wrench. Start by removing the strainer that covers the drain hole. Lift up on the drain stopper s knob and turn it counterclockwise.

Set the drain to its open position. The loop should be fairly close within 1 inch or less of the drain so that a hammer claw or prying tool can fit underneath. Simple boiling water can be very powerful against mild smells coming from your drains. Do this about 3 to 4 times every year to keep your drain traps in good shape.

How to remove a push pull drain stopper. You will more than likely have to cut into a concrete slab to get to the old floor drain line and remove the pipes. The toughest part is removing the old drain flange. Video of the day volume 0.

You ll probably have to cut it with a hacksaw blade and pry it loose in sections from the shower pan. Rent a power auger with at least 50 feet of cable. That allows you to bypass the trap and feed the cable directly down the pipe.