How To Install Shower Doors On A Fiberglass Tub

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How to install shower doors on a fiberglass tub.

How to install a shower or tub door if you re tired of dealing with a leaky mildew stained shower curtain on an existing shower installing a shower door might be a perfect solution. For the frame you ll need to install tracks at the bottom sides and top of your shower opening using sealant and screws. A new shower door can drastically enhance both the form function of your bathroom. In our project we had to round off the edges of the aluminum molding so they would fit perfectly into the radius of our fiberglass shower.

A bathtub and shower combo is a great addition to your bathroom and installing a direct to stud shower surround is a project that you can complete in under one day. Determine the distance from the top of the tub edge or shower base to the top of the wall unit or tile wall where you want the door to be located. Acrylic shower walls that install by gluing panels to drywall are not an appropriate substrate on which to install any shower door. With a fiberglass shower all you have to do is screw in the shower door and seal it in place.

The installation which is essentially the same for a stall shower or tub shower is a no brainer. 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. File it down with a metal file. Monica mangin from the weekender walks you through the steps to installi.

Fiberglass gelcoat is short for gel coat fiberglass reinforced polyester more popularly known as fiberglass. Make sure all necessary pieces are accounted for in your manufacturer s shower door kit. Take careful measurements dry fit your shower surround to ensure the right fit and then install the panels.