Most bathtubs come equipped with a standard metal stopper.
Bath plugs come in a variety of fun and whimsical designs, as well as traditional finishes and styles. Relatively inexpensive, any type you like should be within your budget. A bathtub stopper basically has one purpose: to prevent water from leaking out of the bathtub. So there aren’t many different features for bath plugs except a float. The float floats on top of the water, allowing the person to pull out the stopper without reaching the bottom of the tub.
Buying online is sometimes easier as the item description often lists the measurements of the stopper so you can be sure it will fit your drain.
There are some variations in the size of drains, so measure your shower drain before purchasing a stopper. Most shower stoppers have a graduated rubber stopper so you can accommodate a variety of sizes, usually within 1 inch (2.54 cm), but it’s still helpful to know the size of your drain to make the best purchase. .
Then decide what style of plug you want. If you want a bath stopper that looks sophisticated, choose a traditional-style metal stopper that matches the finish of your bathtub plumbing fixtures. Likewise, a simple white rubber stopper is also sufficient, but its design is purely functional. This style has very little visual appeal, although it is probably the least expensive.
You can also choose a bathroom outlet based on a theme. For example, there are bathroom basins in bright colors, shapes of animals, boats and flowers. They come in regular and float style plugs.
There are also many fun bath plugs. For example, a plug that looks like a fish that got stuck in the drain, or a buoy shaped like a polar bear sitting on a piece of floating ice. There are also many add-ons for kids, based on popular TV or movie characters, the alphabet and numbers, or other themes.
Once you’ve determined your preferred drain size and style, you can find a bathroom stopper at home improvement stores, home improvement stores, and online and catalog retailers. Buying online is sometimes easier as the item description often lists the measurements of the stopper so you can be sure it will fit your drain. Many sites also provide customer reviews of an item, allowing you to find out if other people are satisfied with the product.
Whether you buy online or in a physical store, check the return policy. If the plug does not fit or leaks water, you will need to return it. Some companies charge a restocking fee, which deducts a percentage from the total refund. Others have a very short time frame for returns, some as little as three days. Find a store that allows plenty of time for a return and doesn’t charge extra fees.