Removing Bath Overflow Trim

[thomp1983]

Hi all,

The wife has decided we have to have a black overflow trim and plug in the bath

Ive sourced the correct parts, I just wondered if any of the experienced plumbers had any advice on removing the exisiting trim.

Is it likely to just be glued on and should pop off with a slim scraper or is it likely to have been set in during the fibreglassing stage of the bath?

Thanks
Chris

 

[Madrab]

It will be stuck on, how well is anyone's guess - how easily it will pop off again is anyone's guess and it could damage the bath - I'd use a plastic pry tool if going to attempt it- alternatively why not just mask it off and spray it matt/satin black then lacquer it?

 

[thomp1983]

Hi Rob,

To be honest I'd thought about just wrapping it in situ as it should ever really get wet, it just happened that the plug I bought came with the trim so it was a case of why not fit it if it's not too risky

 

[Madrab]

of course - makes sense to at least try if you have the piece - certainly worth a try to see if it'll pop off. I wouldn't go too hard though before stopping, just in case.

 

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Andy

 

[thomp1983]

Stuck on with silicone, popped right off.

I used the pallete knife I use for window beads as it has a really thin edge.