Dad Replaces a Tub’s Overflow Cover Plate

Ever wondered what that weird circular metal piece is between your tub’s drain and faucet? It’s an overflow cover. It hides the overflow pipe behind it. It allows water to flow through it to a drain, which prevents your tub from overflowing.
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[@RB-gt8bf]

thanks I was looking for a clear concise video on how to change myself. My current overflow plate is looking a bit tired needs to be refreshed....

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh. Those things get gross. And they aren’t terribly difficult to change. Appreciate the feedback. Thank you for watching!

[@74betty]

My plumber said he needs to cut the wall (there's no access panel) is he just trying rip me off. I watched a few of these and everyone does it from the front only

[@daddoesvideos]

Huh. Seems odd to me. Replacing the overflow plate shouldn’t require cutting a hole in the wall. But I’m certainly not a plumber. Maybe there’s a reason they need to do that?

[@mastermindachiever4381]

Very helpful👍

[@daddoesvideos]

Excellent! Great to hear. Thank you for watching!

[@jason-rv5sp]

how can the water flow out because the opening is facing down？

[@daddoesvideos]

It won’t matter. When the water gets that high, it will drain.

[@lina_chats]

What did u use to clean the gunk around the overflow opening on the tub?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there! I just used some Lysol household spray cleaner and a warm rag. Goo gone would be another good option or some dish soap mixed with hot water.