How to Install a Lift and Turn Stopper Yourself

Bathtub stoppers are a very small part of the overall bathroom, yet it can be a big headache when they are not functioning properly.  If you’re faced with a faulty, broken or corroded bathtub stopper, you should know how easy it is to remove and replace a tub stopper yourself.  With modern products available today, there is no need to call a plumber for this simple bathtub upgrade.

Remove Your Existing Tub Stopper

Removing a bathtub stopper is fairly simple when you first identify the type of stopper you have and know what to look for.  When removing your current bathtub stopper, put it in the closed position, then turn the knob counter clockwise to remove.  Hold the base firmly with your other hand while turning the knob to remove the stopper. 

It should easily come out of the drain, if it does not, there may be a set screw under the stopper that you can just loosen without removing in order to pull the stopper all the way out of the drain.  With the top of the stopper out, grab a flathead screwdriver or a pair of pliers to remove the stem.  If the knob comes off but the stem stays in the drain, a flathead screwdriver should do the trick.

Replace Your Tub Stopper

Watco offers many options for replacing your tub stopper with a high quality lift-and-turn tub stopper that installs in minutes.  You can easily do this yourself with nothing more than a flathead screwdriver.  The Watco lift-and-turn stopper comes with a 3/8” pin for easy installation.

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