Measure the width of the front lip of the tub to find the center point.
How to install a shower door on a tub.
Installing a shower door is usually a very straightforward project.
You want to install the threshold of the shower in the center so it will be even on the wall and secure.
Learning how to install a shower door is simply a matter of the right tools and good technique.
Run a bead of silicone on the underside of the threshold piece image 1.
Then align the holes in the wall jamb with the holes or screw anchors.
Sort through the accessories that came with your shower door installation kit and remove all handles pulls hooks and towel racks.
Secure the jamb with the screws supplied by the manufacturer or the anchor.
The maximum width for a shower door is 36.
How to install a basic sliding tub shower 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.
Mark the center point at each end of the tub lip and once in the center with a marker to give yourself a good indicator during installation.
Put it in place and tape it down until the side rails are in place image 2.
Our shower doors are customized for your space so having a new one ordered fabricated and delivered could take up to 3 weeks.
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.
Slide side rails into threshold image 4 and screw to the wall anchors with stainless steel screws image 5.
Attach these pieces using the included screws and hardware.
Make sure that the door has room to swing open without.
Give each a gentle tug to test their stability.
How to install a basic sliding tub shower door.
However the actual installation of your new shower door can be completed by our professional installers in 2 3 hours.
Tap a plastic anchor into the pre drilled holes in the tile image 3.
Sliding door kits should include rubber.
Place one wall jamb into or over the bottom track depending on the design.
Installing the wall jambs.
Install the door fixtures.