Installing A Slidiing Shower Door

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws.

Installing a slidiing shower door.

A handy guide to help you plan and execute your next custom glass bathtub door installation. Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it. Install the outer door and make sure both glide freely. 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.

Installing a sliding shower door whether traditional or contemporary style can be a rewarding do it yourself project that adds flair and value to your home if done correctly. Use a metal file to remove burrs and rough edges where you used the saw. Slide the shower doors back to one side and place the guide in the middle area of the shower track. Rollers on the outside door face outward.

Measure the distance between the walls where the bottom track will be installed. To help determine the degree of difficulty of installing a shower door projects that are similar in complexity would be installation of a ceiling fan or an under sink. Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware. They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.

Our shower doors are customized for your space so having a new one ordered fabricated and delivered could take up to 3 weeks. Rollers for the inside door face inside the shower enclosure. Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer. However the actual installation of your new shower door can be completed by our professional installers in 2 3 hours.

Hanging the door panels. Hold the shower guide above the bottom of the track as much as you can while you slide it onto the edges of the shower doors. Prep the bottom track and wall jambs. Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws.

The manufacturer s instructions should provide a suggestion. Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home. Install towel racks or door pulls with the hardware provided. How to install a glass sliding shower tub door by delta faucet.