How To Install Glass Shower Door Hinges

Drill screw holes into the side jamb.

How to install glass shower door hinges.

Clean the edge of the glass of finger prints and oils. Have your assistant hold the door as you drill a 7 32 inch 0 56 cm pilot hole directly into the hinge side jamb through each of the screw holes in the hinge rail. Give it a tap with a hammer or gently separate it. Using the end of a flathead screwdriver gently insert the end under the top part of the hinge where it meets the frame.

Turn the screws counterclockwise so that they are loose but do not remove them. Cut the seal the the correct lengths. Attach the seal strip to the bottom of the door and cut it to the required length. Put the finishing touch on your shower door installation.

Hold the door closed with the handle as your assistant installs wooden shims at the underside. Let us know what other questions you have about shower doors or other. Open the door inward if possible all the way to expose the back edge of the glass. These competitively priced hinges brackets and clips are available in a variety of popular finishes meant to complement both classic and modern bathroom designs.

The eshowerdoor kit came with a double finned t vinyl seal. Place end caps on the tops of the wall channels. We walk you through doing a shower door hinge replacement on a custom framless shower. Loosen the hex head bolts on each hinge two turns counterclockwise using the appropriate allen key.

Place the glass clamp sweep into place on the door s bottom edge and secure it at the door clamp.