What size screws are needed for the shower strainers?
#10 x ¼”
When would a Closet Flange Spacer Kit be used?
The Closet Flange Spacer Kit is used when the finished floor of your bathroom is higher than the bottom of the existing toilet flange.
Can I replace a round shower strainer with a square one?
Yes. The Square Snap-Tite strainers can replace round Snap-Tite strainer.
What designer finishes are available for shower strainers?
Polished Brass / Satin Nickel / Satin Chrome / Antique Bronze / Rubbed Bronze / Matte Black
Is there a replacement flange for a PVC or ABS toilet flanges when the existing metal flange has rusted away?
Yes. The Moss Bay Replacement flange is designed specifically for this application.
Is the flat side of the No-Caulk gasket facing up or down when it is put over the drain pipe?
The flat side of the gasket should be at the bottom of No-Caulk drain body, seating onto the inside lip of the body. The beveled side of the gasket will be facing up.
Where do you put the rubber washer and paper ring when installing a shower drain?
The large rubber sealing washer will be placed up against the underside of the shower base, and the friction washer will be placed between the rubber sealing washer and locking nut. Contact our customer service department and they will be happy to send you a copy of the instruction sheet and exploded view drawing.
How do you remove a Snap-Tite strainer?
The easiest way to remove the strainer is to weave a string or small wire through two openings near the edge of the strainer and pull straight up. It is not recommended that you pry the corner up because it could damage the shower base surface. When you are ready to reinstall the strainer, simply line it up over the drain body and press down evenly.
How do I install a No-Caulk Shower Drain (step by step)?
Contact our customer service department and they will be happy to send you a copy of the instruction sheet and exploded view drawing.
Is there a flange that can be used to replace a broken or corroded cast iron flange for a toilet?
Oatey offers three styles of repair flanges for this application.
The first is the No-Caulk cast iron repair flange which comes in two depths. Once the old flange is removed and cast iron pipe is cleaned off, these flanges will slide over the vertical cast iron drain pipe. The flat side of the gasket should be facing down and resting on the inside bottom lip of the flange. Tightening the four bolts in even rotation will compress the gasket against the outside of the pipe, and create a water tight seal. Remember that the bottom of the flange must be set on top of the finished flooring, and then screwed into the subfloor.
The second is our PVC or ABS Twist-N-Set repair flange which inserts into the vertical cast iron drain pipe after the old flange is removed. The gasket tightens as the flange is turned in a clockwise rotation. Remember that the bottom of the flange must be set on top of the finished flooring, and then screwed into the subfloor.
The third option is the PVC or ABS Replacement closet repair flange which also inserts into the vertical cast iron drain pipe after the old flange is removed. This flange is sealed by the tightening of three stainless steel bolts in even rotation. This compresses the gasket between the outside of the flange tail piece, and the inside of the cast iron drain. Remember that the bottom of the flange must be set on top of the finished flooring, and then screwed into the subfloor.
All flanges must be screwed into the subfloor before setting the toilet bowl into place, this sometimes will require drilling pilot holes through the finished flooring.