SlipX Solutions Bottomless Bath Overflow Drain Cover Adds Inches of Water to Tub for Warmer, Deeper Bath (Clear, 4" Diameter)

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An overflow drain cover is a popular and effective way to seal up your overflow drain. These drain covers are usually made of plastic and use suction cups to cover over your overflow drain. Maintaining an overflow drain is fairly straightforward and proper maintenance of it will save you from a good deal of problems down the road. Bathtub overflow drains, while helpful, are not actually a required part of your bathtub. You can get by just fine without an overflow drain, and there are a few reasons that you would not want one. Many of these drain covers include a small hole at the top of your cover, allowing water to still drain while adding inches to your bathtub’s water level. In addition, these drain covers require no removal or modification to your existing overflow drain.

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When the main drain fills, water will begin to reach the overflow stopper instead, allowing it to drain

This is a more permanent solution as the sealant will be harder to remove than a plate or cover. You can reinstall your original drain cover over the sealant to avoid exposing it, giving you a more seamless look.

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While waterproof sealant takes more time, it can be quite effective, inexpensive, and easy to install. Waterproof Tape Whenever possible, fish out hair clumps and obstructions with a snake to prevent your pipes from being clogged or obstructed. While bathtubs without overflow drains are becoming rarer, they do exist and can be bought online and in some hardware stores. While replacing your bathtub is not a direct method to seal an overflow drain, it removes the overflow drain from the equation.Waterproof tape is relatively inexpensive and extremely easy to use but is not as durable or long-lasting as other solutions on this list. Flex Seal An Integral overflow is designed a little differently than the traditional style. Whereas the traditional overflow is made with an exterior pipe and drain system, an integral overflow is similar to a sink overflow. An opening is cut along the interior of the bathtub and the excess water is then diverted between the walls of the tub drain. This style is popular for those that don’t want to deal with exposed piping as the overflow channel is built in the tub’s inner wall. Parts of a overflow drain: An overflow drain works in a very straightforward manner. When your bottom drain is plugged or sealed, your tub will fill with water. The overflow drain usually rests a few inches below the rim of your bathtub. When your bathwater reaches the height of the overflow drain, the water will exit through the overflow drain instead of spilling onto your floor. Chrome plates require some work to install as you need to remove your existing overflow drain. Chrome plates can be installed using a few screws, and while costing a bit more than drain covers, they will definitely not break the bank. Waterproof Sealant