Had the same headache when I redid my powder room last year. The drain was about two inches off from where I wanted it, and those flex tailpieces seemed like a quick fix. Ended up with a tiny drip that drove me nuts for days. In the end, cutting and dry-fitting PVC took longer, but at least I could sleep knowing it was actually watertight. Sometimes the “easy” route just creates more work down the line.
I hear you on those flex tailpieces—they look like a time-saver but I’ve seen more leaks than I’d like from them, especially if you’re dealing with even a slight misalignment or uneven pressure on the seals. Sometimes it’s just worth the extra time to cut and fit rigid PVC. Did you have any trouble getting the new drain to line up with the trap, or did you have enough wiggle room under the sink? I’ve run into vanities where the shelf or drawer makes access a real pain...
Yeah, I’ve had my share of headaches with vanities that have those deep drawers or weird shelves right where you need to work. Last time, I had maybe an inch of play between the drain and the trap, so I ended up dry-fitting everything first, then marking and cutting rigid PVC to fit. It took longer, but it’s held up way better than any flex tailpiece I’ve tried. If you’re stuck with barely any wiggle room, sometimes using a street elbow can help line things up without resorting to flex parts. Just gotta double-check your measurements before gluing anything... learned that the hard way once.
I hear you on the flex tailpieces—they’re just too flimsy for my taste, especially if there’s any movement under the sink. I’ve had better luck with rigid PVC too, even if it means more measuring and cutting. Street elbows are a lifesaver when things don’t line up, but I still get nervous about gluing before I’m 100% sure. I’ve had to redo a section more than once after rushing it... not fun.
Man, I totally get the nerves around gluing PVC—once it’s set, there’s no going back. I’ve stared at a dry-fit setup for way too long just second-guessing myself. Flex tailpieces seemed like a shortcut at first, but after one started leaking when the sink shifted a bit, I switched to rigid too. It’s more work, but at least you know it’s solid. Ever try those compression fittings? I’ve had mixed results, but sometimes they save a headache if you’re not ready to commit with glue.