How To Install Sliding Shower Doors

How to install a basic sliding tub shower door.

How to install sliding shower doors.

Hang the inside door first sliding it all the way forward toward the wall with the showerhead. Install the sliding hardware on the glass door. Assemble and install the sliding glass door. 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.

Rollers for the inside door face inside the shower enclosure. 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. Install the outer door and make sure both glide freely. Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it.

Place the rollers on the top frame flange of both door panels and secure them with lock washers and machine screws. Once the hardware is installed hang the doors on the top track. Sliding doors hang from the top track so install it over the wall jambs as directed by the manufacturer. How to install a basic sliding tub shower door.

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. Slide the door back and forth to check for smooth operation. Once you have the doors slid into the small open tunnel like spaces you will want to go ahead and press down. Rollers on the outside door face outward.

If the door is coated make sure the uncoated side faces out.