Replace Bathroom Sink Drain

Install pop up drain 2 more images the pop up drain assembly typically comes with your sink or can be purchased separately as a kit.

Replace bathroom sink drain. Remove them from the drain. Turn off the water and clear the area under the sink to prepare to replace your current drain pipes. Set a bucket under the p trap.

Move a light close to the area to illuminate your work. After years of use bathroom sink drains can rust. Get to know the parts of a bathroom sink drain when assembled a bathroom sink drain is a continuous length of pipe but it has several individual parts that plumbers identify with technical terminology.

Next remove the old pop up assembly if there is one. To ensure a watertight seal i m applying a bead of silicone all around the drain pipe. Another reason to remove and replace the sink drain is to stop a leak from around the drain opening.

Use channel type pliers or a basin wrench to remove the mounting nut from the tailpiece on the old drain assembly then lift the assembly clear of the sink. Brought to you by the makers of plumbcraft plumbing repai. Reach behind your drain and unscrew the cap around the pop up ball and rod.

Replacing a sink drain instructions. Lay out a towel under your sink to catch any drips and to cushion your work area.