remove shower drain cover assistance

[bw nc]

I have a clog in a shower drain that I am 99% sure is hair and gunk. I'm hesitant to use a drain cleaner (PVC/older pipes), but I can't get this drain cover to remove easily. Anyone have experience with removal of this type drain cover?

 

[Geofd]

Have you tried to gently pry it off, or maybe it threads on put a flathead screw driver in one of the outer holes and tap it left or right to see if it moves

 

[bw nc]

Have you tried to gently pry it off, or maybe it threads on put a flathead screw driver in one of the outer holes and tap it left or right to see if it moves

Thanks. I tried both without any luck. Note a small ding in a few of the drain holes from the screwdriver. Also would not pry out without bending the drain. I was hoping there was some trick. I'll keep checking for suggestions. Thanks again.

 

[bw nc]

Have you tried to gently pry it off, or maybe it threads on put a flathead screw driver in one of the outer holes and tap it left or right to see if it moves

Also I noticed a small hole outside the outer ring of drain holes and wondered if this had any function for removal,

 

[Geofd]

Have you tried just to plug the drain to clear it??????

 

[bw nc]

what do you mean by "just to plug the drain"? thanks

 

[bw nc]

Have you tried just to plug the drain to clear it??????

what do you mean by "just to plug the drain"? thanks

 

[GReynolds929]

I think it's a typo and he meant plunge.

 

[bw nc]

I think it's a typo and he meant plunge.

 

[Geofd]

Yep plunge

 

[TomFOhio]

Theres no screws holding the drain cover down. Tap around easily with a hammer as it should just pop out.