Most if not all bathtub drains both modern and antique were threaded into place.
Removing old bathtub drain.
Impact wrench with a socket wrapped in duct tape tapering as you wrap it.
This video shows you how to remove stuck tub drains.
Cut a notch 1 4 in.
Tub drains are stubborn often due to corrosion gunk or hardened plumber s putty.
How to remove a stubborn corroded old bathtub drain.
If the tub is very cold gently blow warm air from a heat gun or a hair drier over it for a few minutes to soften the putty before removing the drain.
The old tub drain stopper body can also be cut out with a reciprocating saw and metal blade but be very careful because it s easy to cut into and damage the bathtub.
A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key.
Hammer the socket inside the drain hole and remove it with the impact wrench.
Removing a bathtub drain is a straightforward beginner task especially once you identify the type of tub drain and stopper you have.
A long screwdriver plumbers pliers channel locks a properly sized wrench to fit the body of the drain key or really big channel locks vice grips.
Knowing how to remove a bathtub drain is a helpful skill for when you need to deep clean the drain replace the drain entirely or remove the bathtub.
If the tub you re installing is a different size or orientation than your old one re locate the rough in plumbing.
Whether you re replacing it or just cleaning it removing a tub drain is something anyone with a little diy experience can handle once you figure out the type of drain you have start by removing the stopper if there is one.
Cut three 1 x 4s for later use.
Then remove the drain basket with a drain wrench.
Many times when you are trying to remove a tub drain assembly with a pop up drain to install a new tub.
Heat helps to loosen old plumber s putty.
If the drain opening is on the left side look for a left drain tub.
Before tackling how to remove a bathtub shut off the water supply.
Although they were all made of some type of rust resisting.
The new bathtub drain.