Bathtub drain (hardware) replacement ?

Question

so in my bathtub downstairs, one i don't really use, more of a guest bathroom. I want to replace the hardware drain plug. Its one of those round silver drain plugs that you have to press and turn to get it to close shut and then do the opposite for it to open. I want that one gone and just get a rubber stopper.

In emptying my dehumidifer in there and also mopping up some dirt and things because of a flood in the basement, things have gotten caught in the drain, and since I cant get to them because of the drain type and not being able to remove the silver top, i'm stuck for now.

the silver drain doesnt seem to want to unscrew or twist off. and I dont know how to get it to come off. Is it somehow connected to the overflow plate, (prob not.) I just don't know how to get this press and turn drain cover off to start using something different.

Answer 1

I know that a drop in is available, but not sure where to get them.  When I had my tub refinished, I asked to company to replace the old drain.  Instead, they just removed the plug (it took a little effort) and put a drop in drain cover.  It is removable and easy to keep clean and makes the fixture look brand new.

Answer 2

It should disconnect from underneath the tub.

Answer 3

http://www.rd.com/19660/article19660.htm...

they this gives a good article w/ pictures so you can see what it looks like under your tub, hopefully this is the kind you have.