Questions and Answers for DANCO 5-3/4 in. Shower Drain Strainer in Brushed Nickel

A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products. Danco model number 11085 is packaged as 1 per package.

A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Danco model number 11085 has a slight curve and is not reversible.

A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. It depends on the distance from the drain to the wall of the tub. Danco model number 10895 has too big of a diameter to be used in most tubs.

A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Danco model number 10895 does not require an existing grid cover.

A:  There is no installation. It just rests over the existing floor drain

A:  You just place it over the drain...that is it. The rubber gasket on the bottom holds it over the drain.

A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products. This shower drain strainer just needs to be placed on top of the drain. The rubber on the underneath of the strainer will hold the strainer in place.

A:  Whenever you have questions about installation for any product purchased at Home Depot, the best answer is to stop by your local store and talk to the Pros in Customer Service. They can show you how to do it and also recommend local, licensed contractors for those installation that require more skill or tools than you might have.

A:  I've used it successfully in a shower in which the drain is off to the side. If concerned about slipping, you can attach with a waterproof adhesive.

A:  It has a rubber edge on the bottom that helps it to stay put. It is moveable, if you want it to move, but for the most part, it just stays put. We have had this in our home for 5 years & never had a "slip" problem.

A:  Water and rubber gasket floats and suction

A:  Thank you for contacting Danco. Many people use a waterproof adhesive like Danco model # 80360 to seal the shower strainer to the shower drain.

A:  You just drop it old strainer n that’s it,it prevents hair from going down n clogging the shower drain.

A:  This drain cover lies flat on top of the existing drain.

A:  it just lies flat. Held in place by gravity.

A:  This drain cover just lays on top of the drain hole. To remove simply pick it up. :-)

A:  Thank you for contacting Danco. This shower drain strainer can be removed by lifting off the drain. It simply lies over the existing drain. It can stick from various uses of soap or shampoo/conditioner but you can simply use a screwdriver at the edge to remove if needed.

A:  If water is pooling around the strainer, if the strainer isn't plugged, then probably the drain is starting to plug up. We have this happen every once in a while. Someone is moving the strainer & allowing hair to go down the drain. Over time, this will plug the drain!

A:  Before installing it I turned it over and made some radial channels in a few places around the circular edge. This allowed the water to drain and is not apparent from the top. You can use a Dremel tool or file or saw to make the channels, being careful not to cut to the top surface.

A:  The problem you describe is a result of the angle of your actual drain and the gasket. Try waiting a few minutes after use to remove materials or maybe even using a paper weight to seat the gasket a bit better (then take it away when in use).

A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Based on your comments, the strainer could possibly be too large for your application. To better assist you get the correct strainer for you please contact Product Support at 1-800-523-5135 Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm CST or email them at Danco.Support@nch.com.

A:  I only get a 'pool' the depth of the basket; which I find acceptable. Depending on your drain ... You might try turning in over or cutting a notch in the gasket; not the metal, or you might get a sharp edge.