How To Replace Framed Shower Door Seal Strip

Scrape away all excess caulk.

How to replace framed shower door seal strip.

Hinged doors can be removed by using a screwdriver to remove the hinges from the door. Step 2 grab the edge of the sweep and pull it toward the outside of the door until the strip is removed from its track see a. Pry out the old piping using a putty knife beginning in a corner and working you way around the door. Clean the edge of the door where you removed the old piping using mineral.

Loosen the jambs with a screwdriver and remove the bottom track. Pry the old sealing strip from the shower using a flat head screwdriver. How to replace piping that holds glass inside frame of shower door. If it doesn t come away easily run the tip of a utility knife under the edge of the strip to cut through the adhesive.

Remove the old sweep or seal 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. Open the shower door from the outside. Inspect the bottom of the shower door to determine the plastic seal attachment method. Remove the metal drip rail if necessary for plastic seal access.

Next cut a length of seal strip slightly longer than the section you are replacing. Replacing shower door bottom seal is very easy. In some cases you may need to unscrew the sweep from the track. The seal should be tight and take some effort to get seated correctly.

Seals typically slide into a channel at the bottom of the. If you will be replacing more than one door seal replace the bottom one first. The rail is attached to the door. How to replace the plastic strip on a shower door.