How To Install Sliding Shower Doors

Rollers on the outside door face outward.

How to install sliding shower doors.

Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it. Install the sliding hardware on the glass door. How to install a basic sliding tub shower door. For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws.

Install the outer door and make sure both glide freely. Assemble and install the sliding glass door. Once the hardware is installed hang the doors on the top track. 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.

Slide the door back and forth to check for smooth operation. 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. Hang the inside door first sliding it all the way forward toward the wall with the showerhead. Rollers for the inside door face inside the shower enclosure.

Once you have the doors slid into the small open tunnel like spaces you will want to go ahead and press down. 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. Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer.

Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware.