Luckily, the drain is easily accessible from the basement, so the homeowner and Richard get to work. Richard lays out a mockup version of what he’ll be installing and demonstrates what each piece will do. Together they remove the old drain and install the new one.

How to Replace a Tub Drain: Step-by-Step Instructions

Resources

Richard replaced the old bath waste and overflow with an Everbilt Trip Lever Brass Pipe Bath Waste and Overflow in Chrome, though most bath waste and overflow kits would also work. Richard needed other tools and materials to replace the drain, including plumber’s putty, screwdrivers, and the tub drain wrench.

All plumbing items available at The Home Depot

Shopping list

Bath waste and overflow kit Plumber’s putty

Tools

How to Replace a Tub Drain - 95How to Replace a Tub Drain - 53How to Replace a Tub Drain - 29How to Replace a Tub Drain - 55