How To Install Glass Shower Door Hinges

These competitively priced hinges brackets and clips are available in a variety of popular finishes meant to complement both classic and modern bathroom designs.

How to install glass shower door hinges.

The eshowerdoor kit came with a double finned t vinyl seal. Loosen the hex head bolts on each hinge two turns counterclockwise using the appropriate allen key. Open the door inward if possible all the way to expose the back edge of the glass. Place end caps on the tops of the wall channels.

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. Cut the seal the the correct lengths. It typically takes 3 4 screws to successfully mount most glass shower doors.

Attach the seal strip to the bottom of the door and cut it to the required length. Turn the screws counterclockwise so that they are loose but do not remove them. Drill screw holes into the side jamb. Place the glass clamp sweep into place on the door s bottom edge and secure it at the door clamp.

We walk you through doing a shower door hinge replacement on a custom framless shower. Using the end of a flathead screwdriver gently insert the end under the top part of the hinge where it meets the frame. 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. Let us know what other questions you have about shower doors or other.

Clean the edge of the glass of finger prints and oils.