How To Install A Framed Sliding Shower Door

Measure the shower opening at the top and bottom.

How to install a framed sliding shower door.

Attach the seal strip to the bottom of the door and cut it to the required length. Put the finishing touch on your shower door installation. Place the glass clamp sweep into place on the door s bottom edge and secure it at the door clamp. Step 1 measure.

Drill 3 16 inch holes tap plastic wall anchors in and attached the jamb with screws sliding the door into place. Step 3 pick frame location. 6 install the door in the tracks. Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware.

The location should be flat. Installing the door panels is easiest from outside the shower. Mark the positions of the screw holes and use an automatic pump to create divots. How to install sliding shower doors.

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. Step 5 hang doors. Attach the door handles and any towel bars. Custom shower doors are a great way to dramatically upgrade your bathroom without the dramatic price.

Finally you ll need to install the door fixtures and close up any gaps around the frame with sealant. Step 2 cut. Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws. Once the frame is assembled you can install the door inside of it.

Install the second jamb slide the strike rail onto the second jamb and hold the rail together as you line up the door with the track. 2 cut the tracks to length. Place end caps on the tops of the wall channels. 4 lay a bead of silicone on the bottom of the track.

Hanging the door panels. Determine where the channel will sit on the sill. 1 measure the top and bottom track areas. 3 drill holes for the tracks and jambs.

7 attach any hardware e g towel bars or handles on the door.