Here are a few bathtub drain schematics and bathtub plumbing diagrams.
Clawfoot bathtub drain installation.
Fairly simple drain system.
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Take this plate and attach it to the overflow pipe with the adjustable wrench.
Before you can install a clawfoot tub you must first make sure you are dealing with a finish material.
There should be a plate that needs to be placed from inside the tub to the drain.
Apply putty under rim.
You can replace just this plate at your hardware store for a few dollars.
Searching for a drain for your clawfoot tub.
Installing a clawfoot tub floor material.
Clawfoot tub installations are not one person tasks.
Align drain before installing it.
Turn off water main then cut plumbing back to general area of new holes.
If you have to hold your drain lever down for the tub to drain it is more than likely the tension spring on the back of the overflow plate.
Remove excess pipe sections.
Once the overflow pipe is properly attached this do it yourself job is complete.
These lovely drains offer you that polished look that really brings the whole installation together and helps add authenticity and style to your vintage or victorian bath.
They are more suited to two or three person.
Add plumbers putty around the strainer.
The best way to align the drain under the clawfoot tub is to position the tub and mark the location on the floor.
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Doing so will help you also see where the best position is for the supply lines and fixtures.
Clawfoot tub drains complete your tub installation with a beautiful exposed drain the exposed look is key to a clawfoot remodel or new construction.
How to install plumbing for a claw foot tub step 1.