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. 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. 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.

Slide the door back and forth to check for smooth operation. Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it. Assemble and install the sliding glass door. Install the sliding hardware on the glass door.

Install the outer door and make sure both glide freely. 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. Once you have the doors slid into the small open tunnel like spaces you will want to go ahead and press down. 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.

Rollers for the inside door face inside the shower enclosure. Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer. Hang the inside door first sliding it all the way forward toward the wall with the showerhead. If the door is coated make sure the uncoated side faces out.

Once the hardware is installed hang the doors on the top track.