How To Install A Framed Track Shower Door

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How to install a framed track shower door.

Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer. 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 shower door is usually a very straightforward project. Stabilize the assembly by drilling a pilot hole and driving a inch screw through the outside face of the base track wherever it meets a vertical frame.

Install the door handles that come with the kit. The door on your shower sits in a threshold track when it is closed. Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware. The rubber piping that holds the glass in the frame of a shower door serves the purpose of providing a seal.

Attach the interior handle and tighten the setscrews. Remove the shower door tracks that held the framed door in place by removing the screws securing the tracks to the walls on either side of the enclosure using a screwdriver. Remove the base track by prying it from the surface of the shower where it was caulked into place. Align the outside door handle with the holes in the doorframe.

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. This track keeps the door in its proper position and prevents it from swinging. Over time the piping can deteriorate and will need to be replaced in order to maintain an effective seal on the door. Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws.

Homeadvisor s shower door installation replacement guide instructs on how to measure and install or remove and replace framed sliding and hinged doors. Most pivot doors are designed to be reversible and can be installed with the pivots on the right or left side of the enclosure. Without the seal the glass door would leak water on the bathroom floor and cause damage.