How Do You Remove A Metal Bath Tub Stopper?
Whether you need to treat a stubborn clog, make a repair or make a replacement for cosmetic reasons, changing a bathtub stopper is a fairly simple process. You first need to identify the stopper type to determine how to remove it. Identify Stopper Type Step 1 Examine your stopper. If the stopper doesn’t have a handle and pops when you push it, it’s a foot-lock drain. If it does have a handle that you push down and pull up to open, it’s a roller-ball drain. And if it has a handle in the center and involves twisting the handle to open, it’s a lift-and-turn drain. Step 2 Examine your tub wall. If your tub has a trip lever on the wall of your tub, it’s a pop-up drain. Step 3 Examine your tub base. If your tub has a drain with a flat stopper plate that you can’t manipulate, it’s a plunger drain. Removing a Roller-Ball, Foot-Lock or Lift-and-Turn Stopper Step 1 Put the stopper in the open position. Lift the stopper up and turn the stopper counterclockwise. It should lift off. If it doesn’t,
