Tub overflow trouble

[Rod Macneil]

I recently finished up a remodel of a bathroom. Had a plumber do the rough-in for me quite a while back. Now I am trying to complete the finish work to include the tub overflow, but run into this issue where I have threads protruding from the tub overflow hole?im thinking I should be able to unscrew this threaded piece and find the flat surface where I can install the cover, but I don’t want to chew up the threads if I’m wrong? Or crack the pvc if it’s glued in? What do you pros think?

 

[frodo]

can i see the trim piece that snaps on the piece in the picture?


brand name of waste and overflow?

 

[Rod Macneil]

That’s the trouble, the pvc is threaded around the outside. the trim piece is Moen, flat with a screw in the center.

 

[phishfood]

I have seen similar overflow assemblies before. I think you will need to get that same "make & model" overflow trim cover as the rough in assembly, you probably won't be able to make the Moen trim you have work.

 

[frodo]

does the overflow have the thick washer installed between the overflow and the tub?

 

[SHEPLMBR]

Watco and many others make this style. Call the plumber and ask him where your trim is.