How To Replace Tub Shower Doors

Work slowly and carefully to prevent accidental damage to the surrounding area.

How to replace tub shower doors.

Watch how to remove a glass shower door safely and without breakage from a tub or shower space. Fixed door panel shields spray from the bathroom floor but no door at the opposite end. In bathrooms where the tub is used frequently sometimes replacing the shower door with a curtain is the way to go. Replacing just the door can make a big difference in the overall appearance of your shower one of the most important parts of a bathroom.

Homeowners can choose from clear glass frameless shower doors smaller pivot doors or sliding pebbled glass doors. Opening is often wider than conventional shower doors providing easier access for those who need it. Deep cleaning the hinges and latch on frameless showers can help with door that won t stay shut. A hinged shower door can become stuck over time due to moisture and soap buildup.

Before you can install the bottom and side jambs of the new tub and shower door you have to remove the old shower door completely. Replacing your old shower door with a new piece can save on the large cost of ripping out your entire shower s base and walls. Barrier free showers have a fixed door panel near the shower head. Lift and remove the outside door panel then the inside one followed by the top track.

A new shower would be ideal but if budget prevents it replacing an old water stained glass shower door makes a bathroom look more beautiful modern and clean. Whether you are looking to update a bathroom or just get more access to the tub and shower this video will walk you through the removal of glass shower doors. Replacing shower doors with shower curtains step 1. Design can make a bathroom feel bigger and modern.

Removing the hardware cleaning the hinges and replacing old and worn out screws can solve many problems. It may be easier and safer to remove the shower doors and replace them with a curtain.