Watco Lift and Turn Glue Down Drain Kit

DROP-IN DRAIN TRIM KIT FOR REFINISHED TUBS

Refinishing a bathtub without addressing the original drain flange is like shining one shoe.

Once the masking comes off and the paper is pulled, that old, rusted, pitted drain becomes the only thing in the entire fixture that still looks worn, breaking the illusion of a fully restored tub and undermining the final presentation of your work.

Why Professionals Choose Drop-In Trim Kits:

In many cases, the original drain body in steel tubs is rusted, seized, or fused into place. Over time, repeated use of chemical drain openers and general corrosion can make the waste piping brittle and structurally compromised.

Applying torque with a drain removal tool in these conditions introduces a serious risk:

• Crushing or breaking the drain shoe beneath the tub
• Spinning or collapsing the waste pipe assembly
• Creating hidden leaks that appear days or weeks later
• Forcing full tub removal to access plumbing

Refinishers are not plumbers — and what begins as a cosmetic upgrade can quickly become a full fixture replacement if that pipe gives way.

Field Advantages:

• Installs directly over existing drain bodies
• No removal of original plumbing required
• Adhesive or bonded installation options
• Compatible with newly coated porcelain or fiberglass
• Restores a clean, uniform finished appearance
• Prevents visual contrast after tape removal

Additional Revenue Opportunity:

Drop-in trim kits can typically be installed in minutes after the coating system has cured — providing a fast, professional upgrade that may be billed as an additional service.

Many contractors use these components to generate an additional $100–$150 per unit while improving the final cosmetic outcome and reducing post-installation call-backs.