How To Install Sliding Shower Doors

Rollers on the outside door face outward.

How to install sliding shower doors.

For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware. Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer. Installing a sliding shower door whether traditional or contemporary style can be a rewarding do it yourself project that adds flair and value to your home if done correctly.

Rollers for the inside door face inside the shower enclosure. Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it. Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws. How to install a basic sliding tub shower door.

If the door is coated make sure the uncoated side faces out. Assemble and install the sliding glass door. Once the hardware is installed hang the doors on the top track. Hold the shower guide above the bottom of the track as much as you can while you slide it onto the edges of the shower doors.

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. To help determine the degree of difficulty of installing a shower door projects that are similar in complexity would be installation of a ceiling fan or an under sink. How to install a basic sliding tub shower door. Once you have the doors slid into the small open tunnel like spaces you will want to go ahead and press down.

Hang the inside door first sliding it all the way forward toward the wall with the showerhead.