Installing Sliding Shower Doors On Tile

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Installing sliding shower doors on tile.

Glass shower doors are an ideal completion to a tiled shower enclosure providing a extra engaging and efficient water containment than a standard shower curtain and rod. Clean the tile surface with a household cleaner to remove any film or dirt from the tub ledge and tile surfaces. Glass doors can be clear or frosted for privateness and there s a vary of monitor finishes to match virtually any bathroom decor. Reinstall the bar onto panel a and slide the bar into the supports and secure the bar in the endcaps.

We show you here how to carefully install the fragile glass on tile without a hu. For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws. Tighten the screws on the endcaps to secure the pole.

To install a shower door start by marking the points on the wall where the door frame will be attached. Installing sliding doors sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer. Use a hacksaw to. Measure the inside width of the shower at the top surface of the tub ledge from wall to wall.

Insert an anchor and secure the endcap to the wall with a drill and screw. Then apply a thin line of caulk along the metal threshold and press it firmly onto the tub. Place panel b inside the shower against the back wall. Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware.

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.