Removing Sink Drain Collar

How to remove a tight sink flange.

Removing sink drain collar.

How to remove a stuck kitchen sink drain flange. If this flange cracks or. Installing a garbage disposal replacing the sink or simply installing a new sink drain flange requires removing the kitchen sink drain basket. Sink flanges are trim rings that fit into the hole at the bottom of a sink bowl.

How to replace a kitchen sink strainer how to remove a kitchen sink drain 13 how to install a kitchen sink drain basket basket strainer kitchen sink drain. How to remove kitchen sink drain collar. Remove the mounting assembly by first loosening the three mounting screws that hold the upper and lower rings apart. The first thing to do is loosen the coupling nut connecting the strainer to the drain pipe which you can usually do by hand.

To remove a kitchen sink drain all you ll need is a wrench a screwdriver and a pair of needle nosed pliers. A gasket and plumber s putty provide a seal around the upper rim. Over time the metal of the collar can become discolored rusted or cracked which means. How to replace a kitchen sink strainer you.

If the nut is very tight hold the strainer in place from above with the pliers while you loosen it. The flange in your bathroom sink is the collar that surrounds the sink s drain. It is usually made of metal but may be made of plastic and coated in a metallic finish.