How do I remove this drain cover?
Seems to be fixed in place. Looks like it might pry up if I force a screwdriver under the edge, but I don't want to force it if I'm wrong.
lanky said:
Does it turn / unscrew?
You probably can't. I'm willing to bet it's integrated into the drain itself.
The drain covers typically unscrew turning to the left.
I will bet they make a tool for this, but you can rig a makeshift wrench by pounding two large nails about 3/4 inch through a ppiece of wood. Place the wood, nail side down, into the grate so that the nails catch through the grate holes. Use that to give you better hold more leverage to twist the cover off.
maybe use 2 screwdrives put them through the holes on opposite sidesand try to turn
jmitw said:
maybe use 2 screwdrives put them through the holes on opposite sidesand try to turn
This is what I would try. Just don't use too much force, in case that's not the answer and you don't want to break it. And remember, it's righty, tighty; lefty loosey.
If it's glued in you may use a heat-gun (hot air) tool to soften up the plastic drain and pry it out.
I would take measurements and get a replacement for $2-3 to allow for a less than graceful removal and save hours of fiddling with it
It doesn't unscrew. It gets pressed down into place and then, as you're finding out, it's a pain in the arse to pry it up again when it gets up there in age. Wiggle it. Just a little bit. See if you can get it out.
You may break it, but don't worry about it. There are aftermarket replacement covers for that crappy drain.
Try heating the sides of the gutter to see if it melts or not, I think if you heat it for a long time then it would definitely melt away.
Appreciate all the suggestions. I will give them a try as soon as I have a moment. Still digging out from moving cartons...
In case anyone's curious as to the outcome: We had a plumber here to discuss replacing various fixtures. While he was here, I asked about the drain. He took out a sharp-bladed tool and pried the cover up in three seconds. We cleaned out the drain (which apparently had never been cleaned in ten years!), then pressed the cover back in place.
This is the drain cover on the floor of the shower. There are no screws and no apparent way to lift it. I don't want to force it or break anything. How do I lift it to remove the hair from the drain?