Once you’re sure it’s all there, start on your new system by connecting your plastic pipe to your new bath wastes at both ends. Ready to get started? Our step-by-step guide will help you remove your old bath waste and get your new one installed in no time. If you are replacing an old bath waste, the first thing you need to do is get access to underneath the bath. Then, you can start removing the old bath waste.

Using a silicone sealant is advised when fitting a pop-up bath waste to avoid overtightening it and hindering the pop-up feature. Does a bath waste need a trap?We have also answered some of your frequently asked questions below to ensure your project runs smoothly. Bath waste FAQs How do you hook up a flexible bath waste pipe? To finish fitting the bath waste, you need to attach the bath waste to a waste trap and the wastewater pipe underneath the bath. You can either use push-fit pipes or solvent and solvent-weld pipes.

If you have a bath waste ready, lay out all the pieces from the box, ensuring you have all the necessary components and read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Step 3: Attach the overflow pipe and waste Bath wastes come in various makes, models and sizes, depending on the type of bath design you have. Our guide takes you through replacing a simple design that you can adapt for all types of bath waste components. Should you use silicone when fitting a bath waste? Locate the sealing rings for the bath waste and overflow plates. Then, attach them to the bath drain and overflow hole opening with sealant or plumber’s gold and wipe any access with a wonder wipe. You can now fix the bath and overflow waste to the bath drain holes. Step 6: Attach the bath waste Top tip: As you tighten these components, the plumber’s gold will ooze out around the flange. Simply wipe the excess with a wonder wipe.

How to fit a bath pop up waste and overflow

If your bath has an overflow, then you want to make sure that the waste you choose has a built in overflow. This way, your waste, plug and overflow will all be coordinated, giving your bathroom a more finished and sophisticated look. A bath waste is typically divided into two parts. The first is the part of your bath where the plug sits – used to drain the water away once you’re finished. The second part is the overflow, which is a pipe that – as the name suggests – gets rid of excess water if the bath fills up too much, stopping it from spilling over the top. From the outside, push one end of your waste pipe so it’s flat with your bath plug and connect it to the tailpiece underneath. Once it’s connected, you can put the new waste cover on from the inside of the bath. Your bathtub’s plug isn’t the only place that has screws to remove – your waste overflow pipe will too. Twist off the plate on top, remove any screws and pull the cover plate off. With that gone, you can start taking out your overflow pipe, which runs from your bottom plug up to the overflow behind the bath.