Bathtub Drain Leaking and How to Fix It

Step 3: Unscrew the Drain to the Drain Pipe

Check the drain and look for signs of damage. You may find cracks. For any noticeable damage, you need to replace the old unit.

Step 4: Remove Traces of Old Putty

Clean the edges and focus on the pipe threads. Use the putty knife to do this. You can also use a stiff brush. Both are effective depending on which parts of the drain pipe you are cleaning. Turn on the water and clean the drain’s surface for a minute. You should use hot water as it works better for cleansing. Let the drain dry naturally.

Step 5: Add New Putty

As the drain dries naturally, take a small ball of putty, ideally a one-inch ball. String it out to be about five inches in length. After the drain has dried, wrap the pipe threads with this putty string. Gently push the putty so it adheres to the drain walls. Take another putty ball and this time makes a similar string of about five inches in length but it should be a quarter of an inch thick. Place it at the drain lip and wrap the string. The drain lip is located at the tub surface where the drain gets connected.

Step 6: Reinstall the Drain

Get rid of additional putty from the drain lip. Turn the water on and check for a minute if there is any more signs of bathtub drain leaking.

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