DIY Solutions for Your Problematic Bathtub Overflow Plate

Your bathtub is made up of many important components that allow it to hold and drain water effectively and efficiently. The overflow plate and tub drain are equally important, but sometimes the overflow plate is overlooked. The overflow plate is meant to protect water from overflowing and spilling out of the tub. If the tub overflows, it could damage the floor, the walls, or rooms underneath the bathroom floor. 

What Does the Overflow Plate Do?

The overflow plate is designed so if tub water gets high enough that it will start to overflow, the overflow plate redirects the water down a pipe that is connected to the tub’s main drain. This allows homeowners the opportunity to stop a disaster before it happens. If your tub’s overflow plate is not in good condition, it is a good idea to replace it immediately. 

Clogged drains or a deteriorated rubber gasket that sits behind the overflow plate could cause it to work improperly and cause a mess on your bathroom floor. 

DIY Bathtub Overflow Plate Replacement

While the task may sound daunting, it is not. It is so simple that anyone can do this themselves, regardless of their skill level. Watco makes bathtub trim kits that come with a new tub stopper and drain, and a bathtub overflow plate that you can install yourself and have a shiny, updated bathtub in just minutes. 

The Watco Innovator® Snap-On White Finish Overflow Plate Kit is adaptable to retrofit a double or single-hole trip lever overflow plate. You can choose from a wide selection of stunning finishes that include oil-rubbed bronze, chrome, and brushed nickel that will match the aesthetic of any bathroom décor. 

FixMyDrain.com is the premier online retailer for Watco’s Innovator® Snap-On Overflow Plate and SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish, both with a limited five-year warranty so you can have peace of mind. We offer a full library of video tutorials that walk you through the steps of changing your overflow plate, making it simple for even a novice DIYer. 

FixMyDrain.com is your one-stop online destination for a full line of Watco products designed to make upgrading your bathtub fixtures easy and fast. You can quickly update the look of your entire bathroom with Watco’s line of bathtub replacement and repair products. Contact our team with any questions and learn how replacing your tub’s overflow plate is a DIY project without needing a professional plumber.