How to Replace a Bathtub Overflow Plate

The overflow plate on your bathtub is something that you don’t really notice until it becomes corroded or your tub stopper quits working.  The overflow plate is there as a safety feature to prevent water from overflowing out of the bathtub in case the water is accidentally left on or the tub gets too full. Water flows through the opening at the bottom of the overflow faceplate and into the main drainpipe instead of over the side of the tub.

Some bathtub stoppers are controlled by a lever in the overflow plate such as a plunger style or a pop-up style of bathtub stopper. If you stopper is not controlled through the overflow plate, there is no lever coming out of the faceplate and you’ll see a tub stopper over the drain opening. If you’re overflow faceplate is corroded, or if you need to replace your bathtub stopper, there is an easy way to do both with simple DIY tub repair products.

Watco Innovator Snap-On Overflow Plate
The Watco patented Innovator Snap-On overflow plate is backed by the recognized name of Watco, known for high-quality products with innovative design for easy installation. This easy snap-on design comes with the adapter bar and black retainer nut. Simply remove the bolts from your existing faceplate and use the same bolts to attach the new “H” adapter bar and retainer nut.

After installing the black retainer nut, simply snap on the Watco Innovator Snap-On bathtub overflow plate and make sure that the opening is at the bottom.  It’s so easy to replace your tub overflow plate with a beautiful, brand new one that comes in various finish options. If you are replacing your bathtub stopper at the same time, the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix bathtub stopper is available with a matching overflow plate.

FixMyDrain.com is the premier online retailer for both the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix and the Innovator Snap-On overflow plate by Watco.  We show you how easy it is to remove an existing bathtub stopper or tub overflow plate and replace them with the simple yet reliable products in only minutes. FixMyDrain.com is dedicated to your total satisfaction with personal customer assistance and quality Watco products backed by a 5-year limited warranty.


FixMyDrain.com is committed to offering simple solutions and quality Watco tub repair products.  We provide exceptional customer service and free, online videos for simple to follow instruction. Contact us for the easiest tub repair solution whether replacing a bathtub stopper or a tub stopper and overflow plate.