How to Fix a Bathtub Drain in an Old Tub

Older homes offer many appealing features such as unique architecture and oftentimes large, spacious rooms.  Even an antique looking bathtub can be beautiful and add charm to any bathroom, as long as the bathtub drain stopper is clean and functional. Bathtub drains on older tubs may be dingy and outdated as they can be the last thing someone thinks about replacing.

It’s easy to update the look of any old bathtub if you know the best way to fix the bathtub drain stopper.  Innovative, modern products now available make it easy to replace a bathtub drain stopper yourself without calling a plumber. The SimpliQuick® Tub Fix solution by Watco provides a universal fit over nearly any drain, even older tub drains.

Most bathtub drains have a crossbar inside with a threaded hole in either a 3/8-in or 5/16-in size that a tub stopper will screw into.  In older bathtubs, this crossbar may be missing, corroded or broken. With the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix by Watco, installing a new bathtub stopper is quick and easy, even with missing or broken crossbars.

This revolutionary and beautiful new bathtub stopper sits right on top of the existing tub drains with a universal fit.  The push pull stopper provides a high clearance for easy cleaning and draining and also includes a mesh grid drain cover to prevent foreign material or hair from falling into the drain.

How to Install a New Tub Stopper in an Old Tub

The SimpliQuick® Tub Fix solution by Watco is available at FixMyDrain.com, the premier online retailer for quality Watco products.  FixMyDrain.com is dedicated to helping you solve your bathtub drain and stopper problems once and for all, no matter the type of bathtub or condition of your drain. We show you that you absolutely can do it yourself, with no prep work and no need to call a professional plumber.

FixMyDrain.com shows you with easy, step-by-step videos how to remove the most common types of bathtub stoppers and install a beautiful new tub stopper in less than five minutes.  There is no need to remove your existing bathtub drain to replace your tub stopper with this simple and quick solution.
We also show you how to replace the overflow plate, also available in a matching finish to provide brand-new look to any old tub.  Replacing your bathtub stopper at overflow plate is a simple job that you can do yourself when you have the right products and the right support from the helpful folks at FixMyDrain.com.  SimpliQuick® Tub Fix installs in minutes, in three simple steps and comes with a five year limited warranty.


FixMyDrain.com offers quality products and exceptional customer service to show you how to fix your tub drain yourself.  Quickly upgrade the look of any old bathtub with the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix solution by Watco. Contact us for assistance in choosing the right tub repair products and to learn how easy it is to repair your bathtub drain stopper yourself.