How To Reseal A Shower Door

Without the seal the glass door would leak water on the bathroom floor and cause damage.

How to reseal a shower door. It s mounted on a four piece show. Use a scrub brush for tough marks and dirt and a soft sponge for fine cleaning. Inspect the track and look closely in the corners and the front or outside to see if there are any openings. You ll need to puncture the inside of the tube through the tip to get the caulk flowing.

For instance if the door is held in by a track like sliding doors then there needs to be a way for the water to escape back into the shower tub area through weep holes. Grout isn t suitable for sealing around your bathtub or shower tray as it s not flexible and will crack as soon as any weight is placed on the tub or tray. The seals around your glass shower door tend to break down over time either pulling away from the door or cracking. Clean your shower floor thoroughly using a mixture of warm water and liquid cleaner.

Stick the first length of tape along the shower tray or bathtub about 3mm away from the wall. Run a bead of caulk along the seams slowly image 2. How to reseal a glass shower. Stick masking tape above and below where you re going to seal.

Rinse with warm water until you remove all detergent or soap residue and leave your shower floor to dry completely. Over time the piping can deteriorate and will need to be replaced in order to maintain an effective seal on the door. We tell you how to remove old mouldy sealant and prepare the new surface for new. This video will show you how use silicone sealant to seal your shower tray.

Use a utility knife to cut the tip of your caulk tube at a 45 degree angle image 1. 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. 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. The rubber piping that holds the glass in the frame of a shower door serves the purpose of providing a seal.