#FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER DOOR SWEEP HOW TO#
#FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER DOOR SWEEP INSTALL#

Mark how long it needs to be and use cutting pliers to cut to size.

Measure your new seal against the edge of your shower door.

Clean the glass edge of the door – use a glass-safe scraper to remove any dirt or residue and clean with your favorite glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

If you will be replacing more than one door seal, replace the bottom one first: Replacing shower door bottom seal is very easy. Whichever type you’re buying, you’ll also need to know the thickness of the glass in your shower door – Door sweeps are sold for standard glass thicknesses like 1/4”, 3/8” or 1/2”. If you’re replacing the door stop, note whether your shower door closes against glass or a wall, as the seal for each type of shower door jamb is different.

The door jamb or door stop, which goes along the side of the door that opens and keeps the door from swinging inward.

The side sweep or acrylic seal (that prevents water from escaping through the hinge side of the door).

The bottom seal or bottom sweep (which runs along the bottom of your door).

There are 3 different types of shower door replacement sweeps:

#FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER DOOR SWEEP HOW TO#

How to buy the right shower door replacement sweep Shower door sweep replacement is a fairly easy “do it yourself” project, as long as you are careful to buy the right replacement parts and measure carefully. If a sweep is torn, cracked, brittle or discolored, or if your shower is noticeably leaking around one of the seals, it’s time to replace it. General rule-of-thumb is to replace your shower door sweeps every 1-2 years, but make a point of examining them when you clean your bathroom. Like the sweeps and weather stripping that keep drafts from coming in around your front door, sweeps for shower doors break down with age and use – losing flexibility and effectiveness over time. How often should I replace my shower door seals? Easy to Clean - Longtime will not change color, if there is a scale or other dirt on the sealing strip, can be directly removed, cleaned, and then directly installed.Shower door sweeps are the vinyl and acrylic “seals” on your frameless shower door that keep the water inside from leaking out. The shower door bottom seal is 177.17'(4500mm) long, can be cut to fit a shorter shower door.ĥ. Adjusted Size - Made of silicone material. (It is better to use glue, the package are not included the glue.)Ĥ.

Open the sealing strip and drop the glue every 100mm. Push up and the seal snugly clips to the glass.

#FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER DOOR SWEEP INSTALL#

Easy to Install - Pull the old seal off the door, place the new seal below the shower door. Water Barrier - Use the frameless shower door bottom seal to prevent leaks without detracting from the 'All-Glass' frameless look, keeping the bathroom looking great.ģ. Fit Glass Door - Fits frameless shower doors bottom side seal fits 1/2'(12mm) thick glass slip-on fit. Easy to Clean - Longtime will not change color, if there is a scale or other dirt on the sealing strip, can be directly removed, cleaned, and then directly installed.ġ.The shower door bottom seal is 177.17'(4500mm) long, can be cut to fit a shorter shower door. Adjusted Size - Made of silicone material.(It is better to use glue, the package are not included the glue.) Easy to Install - Pull the old seal off the door, place the new seal below the shower door.Water Barrier - Use the frameless shower door bottom seal to prevent leaks without detracting from the 'All-Glass' frameless look, keeping the bathroom looking great.

0.39'(10mm) drip rail length, 0.43'(11mm) cover glass edge length.

Fit Glass Door - Fits frameless shower doors bottom side seal fits 1/2'(12mm) thick glass slip-on fit.

Frameless glass shower door sweep