Overflow Tub Drains

Overflow tub drains add an important layer of function while carrying finish and material continuity through the bath. CopperSmith® overflow tub drains are selected to coordinate with the tub, filler and surrounding fixtures, with configurations designed to manage drainage and overflow performance as part of the larger bathing system.

Overflow Tub Drains

Extended Overflow Drain - Polished Chrome

Starting at: $467 467 USD

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Extended Overflow Drain - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Starting at: $578 578 USD

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Extended Overflow Drain - Polished Brass

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Extended Overflow Drain - Brushed Nickel

Starting at: $544 544 USD

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Overflow Drain - Polished Chrome

Starting at: $242 242 USD

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Overflow Drain - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Starting at: $309 309 USD

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Overflow Drain - Polished Brass

Starting at: $271 271 USD

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Overflow Drain - Brushed Nickel

Starting at: $283 283 USD

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Overflow Tub Drains

Having an overflow tub drain installed in your bathtub is a great way to avoid an accidental overflow when filling the tub. If you were to forget that the water was on in the tub, and you didn’t have a functioning overflow drain in place, the water would spill over the sides and you’d have a big mess on your hands. Not only would it be a challenge to clean up, but escaping water could do damage to your bathroom. 

The overflow tub drains available at CopperSmith will not only help you avoid that issue, but they look great at the same time. By going with a quality name that has been trusted by many other customers, you can be sure your overflow drain will work properly when you need it most. Pick your favorite model from our collection or get in touch with our team for help. 

Picking the Right Overflow Tub Drain

Adding an overflow tub drain to your bathroom is a smart decision, but you need to shop carefully to make sure you get the right product for your needs. This includes taking both practical and aesthetic concerns into the equation. In the end, you’ll want the overflow drain to look great and work perfectly when it needs to take water out of the tub. Let’s look at some of the factors to consider as you shop. 

Start with Size

One of the easiest things to check on while shopping is the size of the overflow tub drain so you can determine if it will work properly in your space. Be sure to check the lengths of both the drain pipe and the overflow pipe, to ensure that they are long enough to reach the respective openings on your tub. This shouldn’t be much of an issue if you shop with an experienced brand like CopperSmith, but it’s worth investigating just to be sure. 

Consider Performance Features

On a basic level, all overflow drains are going to do the same thing – they’ll allow water to escape safely if the faucet is left on and the level rises to reach the overflow opening on the side of the tub. But you can also look for additional features that will make this fixture even more useful. Specifically, the overflow drains we offer at CopperSmith have a soft touch overflow cover to enable you to bypass the drain and fill the tub as deep as you would like. This is a handy feature to have for certain occasions and it won’t come standard on all overflow drains. 

Looks Are Important

The appearance of an overflow drain matters even more than the look of a standard drain, simply because there is more of the drain showing the bathroom after installation. When you add this drain next to your freestanding tub, the body of the fixture will be out in the open – so you want it to look good and coordinate with the rest of the space. Our metal drains bring a high-end appearance to the bathroom and will work well with any other elements you may have selected with the same finish.  

A Word on Shape

As you know, bathtubs come in all shapes and sizes. We already talked about how you need to consider the size of your bathtub and the location of the drain openings when picking an overflow drain, but the shape of the tub’s body needs to be factored into this process, as well. Depending on the slope of the side of the tub, a certain drain may or may not be able to be installed properly. At CopperSmith, we get around this issue by designing our drains with a swivel head so they can be adapted to match up with the angle of the tub wall for a perfect fit. 

Why CopperSmith?

Overflow tub drains are available from many suppliers, but the experience you get when working with CopperSmith is second to none. We prioritize the satisfaction of our customers above all else, and you are sure to be thrilled with the quality and look of the drain you receive. Don’t settle for anything less when you can work with CopperSmith to make sure this order exceeded expectations. 

 

Want to know more about overflow tub drains and why they are so important in a bathtub? The questions below will help add to your knowledge of this topic. 

How does overflow drain in tub work?

The mechanism of an overflow drain in your bathtub is actually quite simple. The drain – or overflow hole – is located high up on the side of the bathtub wall. If the water reaches this level in the tub, it will flow into the overflow drain, which is connected to the regular drain and the water can be carried away. This way, if you forget to turn off the water while filling the tub, you won’t wind up with a mess all over the floor and potential water damage to your home. 

Do bathtubs need an overflow drain?

Not all tubs need to have an overflow drain installed, but this is a nice feature to have in place, especially on larger tubs that hold a lot of water. The overflow drain is basically a backup plan – if you forget to turn the water off, the overflow drain will protect you and avoid a flood in your bathroom. Even if you don’t think you would make that kind of mistake, it’s worth adding this feature to a large soaking tub just as insurance. 

How do you stop an overflow bathtub drain?

The overflow drain is a nice safety feature to have in a bathtub, but you might not always want to use it. For example, if you want to set up a particularly deep soak and you need to get the level of the water above the position of the overflow drain, you’ll need to stop that drain temporarily. While you can get a cover to put over the drain, it’s better to pick a drain model that comes with that capability built into its design. For instance, at CopperSmith, we have overflow bathtub drains that feature a soft-touch push button drain cover. This way, you’ll always have the option to stop the overflow drain and make the water as deep as you’d like. 

Where does the overflow drain go?

If you use an overflow drain in your bathtub, that drain will be connected to the main drain at the bottom of the tub. This way, no matter which drain the water uses to escape the tub, it will be carried away in the same pipe. It’s important to buy a quality overflow drain, like those offered here at CopperSmith, so you don’t have to worry about leaks developing in a low-end drain that isn’t built to demanding specifications. 

Do bathtub overflow drains work?

Yes – overflow drains work to stop the level of water from flowing over the top of the tub. If you forget to turn the water off in time, having an open overflow drain waiting near the top of the tub will divert the water down the drain and help you avoid a bathroom flood. With that said, the water will just continue to flow until you turn off the faucet, so you don’t want to wander away for long. Instead of relying on your overflow drain to control the level of the water, do your best to monitor it and consider the overflow drain as a nice backup plan. 

How do you fix a rusty overflow tub drain?

If the overflow drain on your current tub has developed visible rust, that rust might be coming off into your bathwater – which is less than ideal. Also, the rust may degrade the performance of the drain and lead to leaks down the line. While you might be able to fix this issue by cleaning up the corrosion and reinstalling the drain, it’s also worth considering buying a new overflow drain to start fresh. Buying from CopperSmith will allow you to pick up a quality metal drain at a competitive price, and you won’t have to worry about any rust issues moving forward. 

Does homeowners insurance cover bathtub overflow?

An overflowing bathtub can do significant damage to not only the bathroom, but to other parts of the home, as well. If this happens in your house, there is a good chance that the damage will be covered by your homeowners insurance policy, but check the specifics of your coverage to be sure. To avoid needing to make a claim for such an unwanted event, add a reliable overflow drain to your bathtub to prevent this from happening in the first place. 

Resources

Bathtub Drain Overflow Installation Instructions
Bathtub Drain Overflow Specifications