How To Install A Framed Sliding Shower Door

Attach the door handles and any towel bars.

How to install a framed sliding shower door.

Step 1 measure. Hanging the door panels. How to install sliding shower doors. Attach the seal strip to the bottom of the door and cut it to the required length.

Whether you need a framed or frameless design pivot or slider our experts will work with you to create a solution that fits your style. 1 measure the top and bottom track areas. 2 cut the tracks to length. 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.

Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware. 3 drill holes for the tracks and jambs. The location should be flat. Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws.

Step 3 pick frame location. Mark the positions of the screw holes and use an automatic pump to create divots. Step 5 hang doors. Put the finishing touch on your shower door installation.

Once the frame is assembled you can install the door inside of it. Finally you ll need to install the door fixtures and close up any gaps around the frame with sealant. 5 install the tracks with the hardware provided. Custom shower doors are a great way to dramatically upgrade your bathroom without the dramatic price.

Place the glass clamp sweep into place on the door s bottom edge and secure it at the door clamp. 6 install the door in the tracks. Step 4 attach frame. Installing the door panels is easiest from outside the shower.

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. Place end caps on the tops of the wall channels. Step 2 cut. Drill 3 16 inch holes tap plastic wall anchors in and attached the jamb with screws sliding the door into place.

4 lay a bead of silicone on the bottom of the track.