How To Install Sliding Shower Doors

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.

How to install sliding shower doors.

Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware. Rollers for the inside door face inside the shower enclosure. If the door is coated make sure the uncoated side faces out. For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws.

Hang the inside door first sliding it all the way forward toward the wall with the showerhead. Assemble and install the sliding glass door. Slide the door back and forth to check for smooth operation. Once you have the doors slid into the small open tunnel like spaces you will want to go ahead and press down.

Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it. How to install a basic sliding tub shower door. Install the sliding hardware on the glass door. Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer.

Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws. Install the outer door and make sure both glide freely. Once the hardware is installed hang the doors on the top track. 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.

Rollers on the outside door face outward.