Are you looking to add a little oomph to your bathroom but are not sure how you want to do it? The answer is simple. It’s probably something you’re never even thought about. What can it be you may ask? The answer is new shower doors. They are easy to install and can dress up your bathroom.
With a hundreds of door style types available, you'll have numerous choices of glass styles and hardware finishes. Depending on your budget, your tastes, and your home's design, you may want to consider some styles of glass which are beyond the plain pane variety.
Obscured or frosted glass offers privacy with an opaque view of the world.
Etched glass either plain or obscured puts some tasteful flair on display.
Glass blocks provide eye-catching decorative highlights as well as privacy but at a higher cost.
They are pretty simple to install as long as you take your time and pay attention to what you are doing. Follow these steps and be sure to follow these in the correct order listed and you’ll be singing a new tune in your new-looking shower.
Starting off -
Measure the inside area for the shower door first and then transfer the measurement to the track. Using a hacksaw cut the track 1/16" shorter for an easier fit. Use a miter box for straight edges. You may need to round off the corners with a file if your shower has rounded corners.
Center the track in place on the shower or bathtub sill, and secure it with tape.
Snap the side rails into place and don’t forget to use a level to check for plumb
Mark the holes for mounting the jambs, along the both sides of the curb.
Mounting the Door Frame -
Now, remove the curb and jambs.
Drill the mounting holes, using a 3/16" drill bit. Mark the holes with an awl to make a dimple for your drill bit. You will need a tile-cutting bit for tile walls.
Tap the plastic wall anchors into place. Wipe any remaining dust from the work surface.
Apply caulking inside the lines for the track, and set the track in place. The track has weep holes on one side for draining. Try to keep them on the inside of the shower.
Set one side rail into place, and secure it to the wall with screws. Slide the header onto the other side rail, and slide the other end of the header onto the rail on the wall.
Installing the Door -
Install the rollers on the door by screwing them into place. The doors hang from these rollers and allow them to slide along the track. They are installed in diagonal slots so they can be easily adjusted.
Install the inside door closest to the showerhead. This prevents water from leaking through the gap and dripping onto the floor.
Set the bottom of the door into the shower area. Push the top part into the track letting it hang from the rollers. Then, hang the second door and push both doors to one side. Set the center guide in place, and drill a pilot hole through the side of the tub. Secure the guide with a screw.
Place rubber bumpers over the screws in the side rails.
Attach the handrail to the door.
Caulk the corners where the sides meet the wall and where the track meets the sill.
The key to a successful and well executed project is a great design. It is up to you to make the initial decision about the way you want your walkway to look and feel.
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