Installing Shower Door Trim

Install wall anchors according to instructions where there is no stud available.

Installing shower door trim.

Learn how to replace the water barrier on the bottom of a glass shower door. Installing a glass door system can be really straight forward. Haven helping you to show your house some love. Run a bead of silicone on the underside of the threshold piece image 1.

All you need is a pair of scisso. Measure and mark where the track will go. However the actual installation of your new shower door can be completed by our professional installers in 2 3 hours. Tap a plastic anchor into the pre drilled holes in the tile image 3.

Drill the holes you marked. Towel off the wet frame before adding more sealant and allow the sealant to cure completely prior to your next test. Measure the width at the bottom of the shower opening. If you re drilling into ceramic tile use a carbide tipped masonry drill bit.

Repeat the drilling in the opposite wall for the other wall jamb. Installing a swinging shower door 1. Drill proper holes into the walls for the side rails. The first time you do it it will take longer but once you get the hang of it you ll be trimming out doors like a pro.

Click enlarge this image to. Cut the base track to length. Put it in place and tape it down until the side rails are in place image 2. How to install a shower door shower door overview.

Justdoityourself lovingit perfecteverytime s. Inspect the bottom of the shower door to determine the plastic seal attachment method. Measure the length of the shower threshold then use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum base. If water is escaping between the door and base track consider attaching a separate drip tray to catch and redirect what.

Seals typically slide into a channel at the bottom of the door or they are placed between the base of the door. Before you go attaching the tracks on forever you need to place them. Set the base track. Tips and tricks to make your install easier.

Our shower doors are customized for your space so having a new one ordered fabricated and delivered could take up to 3 weeks. Fill in all the measurements and take it with you to the showroom. How to trim a door. If you are already a pro you can still pick up some tips.