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Installing a Pop-Up Drain

Project Overview

Unless your faucet can accept a pop-up drain, you will have to replace the fixture to get the convenience of a pop-up stopper.

9 Steps

APPLY PLUMBER'S PUTTY TO BOTTOM OF FLANGE
THREAD THE LOCKNUT ONTO THE DRAIN BODY
INSTALL THE DRAIN BODY
TIGHTEN THE LOCKNUT
TURN THE DRAIN BODY TO THE REAR

INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUNGER
INSERT THE BALL INTO THE OPENING
THREAD THE BALL NUT HAND-TIGHT
SET THE POP-UP ARM

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Step 1

APPLY PLUMBER'S PUTTY TO BOTTOM OF FLANGE

If the sink is not supported with a cabinet, use a 2×4 to support it while you're working. Cover the bottom of the drain flange with a rope of putty and set aside within easy reach.

Step 2

THREAD THE LOCKNUT ONTO THE DRAIN BODY

Add the friction washer and beveled gasket.

Step 3

INSTALL THE DRAIN BODY

Push the drain body up through the lavatory hole from underneath. Insert the drain flange into the hole from above, and screw it onto the drain body.

Step 4

TIGHTEN THE LOCKNUT

Hold the drain body still while you tighten the locknut, first by hand and then with water-pump pliers.

Step 5

TURN THE DRAIN BODY TO THE REAR

This will line it up with the pop-up linkage. Apply silicone caulk at the drain and Teflon tape at the extension piece to seal the drain tube. Inside the sink, remove any excess putty with a plastic putty knife.

Step 6

INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUNGER

Slide the plunger into the drain opening.

Step 7

INSERT THE BALL INTO THE OPENING

The ball should fit snugly into the opening in the drain tailpiece.

Step 8

THREAD THE BALL NUT HAND-TIGHT

Slide the ball nut over the arm and screw it onto the threads of the drain tailpiece.

Step 9

SET THE POP-UP ARM

Slide the arm through the nearest hole in the lever strap and fasten it with a clip. Connect the P-trap. Test the pop-up drain. Adjust the arm if necessary.

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Project Details

Skill Level: Beginner

Time: 1 hour

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