How To Replace Shower Door Water Seal

Left unchecked that leaky little strip could leave you drowning in some serious water damage.

How to replace shower door water seal.

You must remove the adhesive that bonded the old seal to the door to give way to the new seal. If you will be replacing more than one door seal replace the bottom one first. You can also take the old door seal to your local hardware store and get an exact match. Replacing shower door bottom seal is very easy.

Step 2 remove the old shower door seal. Make sure the space between the door and the wall is not too small or big for the seal to be bridged is not either too large or small for the seal. The best way to do this is to pull it down and out. A worn strip lets water seep beneath the door and onto your floor.

Clean the glass edge of the door use a glass safe scraper to remove any dirt or residue and clean with your favorite glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Next cut a length of seal strip slightly longer than the section you are replacing. Wipe away the adhesive with a cloth and scrape away any remaining glue with a. To remove the adhesive use any adhesive removing product available or isopropyl alcohol or acetone.

Remove the old sweep or seal. Sliding it towards the side will not work. Measure the thickness of the door so you can purchase the right size door seal. Dip a clean cloth or rag in the solvent and use it to wipe off the adhesive.

Install the seal onto the door by pressing one end of the seal onto the corner or end of the door and then pushing the seal into place from this end working your way to the opposite end. The seal should be tight and take some effort to get seated correctly. Measure your new seal.