Install Glass Shower Door Hinges

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.

Install glass shower door hinges.

Step 7 install the remaining side jamb. Notice that there is a small space 1 8 between the hinge body and the glass. We walk you through doing a shower door hinge replacement on a custom framless shower. Let us know what other questions you have about shower doors or other.

Place the glass clamp sweep into place on the door s bottom edge and secure it at the door clamp. A frameless glass shower door is slightly shorter than the fixed panel to allow for the installation of a door sweep on the bottom edge of the door. Frameless shower doors consist of tempered glass with two or three hinges at one side. Buy frameless shower door sweeps from dulles glass mirror.

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. Fasten the hinge rail to the jamb with the inch stainless steel pan head screws provided. The zeus hinge is designed for a 3 8 and 1 2 glass thickness. While a helper holds the door in place drill four 7 32 inch pilot holes through the holes in the hinge rail and into the mounted jamb.

Place end caps on the tops of the wall channels. If you notice leaks at the sides or bottom of the door there s a good chance the door is out of alignment. Place two wooden shims on the curb set the door on the shims and align it with the line you drew on the wall. The hinge plate and screws go to the inside of the shower door.

The sharp angles of this spartan hinge complement the highly polished glass shower enclosure. Assemble the hinges on the installed inline panel but don t tighten the clamp plate screws. Attach the door handles and any towel bars. Zeus glass to glass 135 degree hinges.

Attach the seal strip to the bottom of the door and cut it to the required length.