Installing a Shower (or tub) Door
Complete the tub or shower installation with a nice shiny glass door. The installation for a tub or shower is essentially the same. You will need the following tools
- Caulking gun
- Center punch
- Fine file
- Hacksaw
- Pliers
- Phillips screwdriver
- Silicone caulk
- Slotted screwdriver
- Electric drill
- Carpenters level
Follow these steps to install the door…
- Locate the bottom tracks and install them on the top edge of the shower base or tub.
- Temporarily, secure the track to the ledge with masking tape.
- To help guide caulk application, make a light pencil mark along the front edge of the track.
- Ensure the wall jambs support the top track and are fastened to the sidewalls.
- Firstly, place a wall jamb against the wall and push down over the end of the bottom track.
- Adjust the wall jamb to make sure it is plumb.
- Markin each mounting-hole location.
- Remove the wall jamb and drill the holes for the mounting screws or wall anchors and secure the jamb in with screws.
- Repeat the drilling in the opposite wall for the other wall jamb.
- Apply a bead of caulk along the underside of the bottom track.
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