How To Install Shower Doors On Fiberglass Shower

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How to install shower doors on fiberglass shower.

Hanging the door panels. Installing a shower door is usually a very straightforward project. Learning how to install a shower door is simply a matter of the right tools and good technique. With a fiberglass shower all you have to do is screw in the shower door and seal it in place.

Acrylic shower walls that install by gluing panels to drywall are not an appropriate substrate on which to install any shower door. The installation process will vary depending on whether you re installing a swinging or sliding glass door but either way you ll need to start by assembling a frame for the door. Most pivot doors are designed to be reversible and can be installed with the pivots on the right or left side of the enclosure. Some pieces may need to be customized.

Fiberglass gelcoat is short for gel coat fiberglass reinforced polyester more popularly known as fiberglass. Make sure trim pieces cover any exposed holes. A new shower door can drastically enhance both the form function of your bathroom. Make sure all necessary pieces are accounted for in your manufacturer s shower door kit.

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. File it down with a metal file. In our project we had to round off the edges of the aluminum molding so they would fit perfectly into the radius of our fiberglass shower. Installing a shower door over a fiberglass shower is the easiest type of shower door to install because there is no need for additional anchors or masonry bits like there is for concrete or tile installation.

The maximum width for a shower door is 36. There is an exception with a frameless door but it wouldn t be a good idea to try to install it in a fiberglass surround. Showcase shower door reply november 2 2017 at 6 22 am. Installing the door panels is easiest from outside the shower.

Install the handle shower arm and showerhead according to the manufacturer s instructions.