Removing Shower Door Sweep

A shower that uses a normal swinging style uses hinges to allow you to open and close the door.

Removing shower door sweep.

How to replace a door sweep or bottom seal is one of the first video s where i did a voice over because the customer was a work a home lady who needed the. An important part of your shower that is often overlooked is the shower door sweep. Most just slide off. This shower door sweep is easy to install.

Replacing a shower door hinge side sweep. This shower door sweep is designed to fit in a thick and 36 inches long glass. Determine which door bottom is needed. Step 2 remove the existing sweep open the shower door and prepare to remove the existing shower sweep.

Use an ammonia based cleaner to cut through heavy grime buildup. Snap in door bottoms or sweeps. In some cases you may need to unscrew the sweep from the track. Cut new sweep to length if needed.

Locate the hinges and use a screwdriver to remove them from the metal frame. Wipe the door channel and bottom rail with a damp cleaning rag to remove dirt and soap residue. Step 2 grab the edge of the sweep and pull it toward the outside of the door until the strip is removed from its track see a. If the sweep is glued down to the base of the shower grab one of the ends of the sweep and firmly pull the sweep away from the door until the entire piece gradually comes loose.

How to fix a shower sweep. Remove the existing door bottom. Slide on new door sweep. Replacing the side sweep or acrylic seal of your shower door isn t difficult but it does involve more measuring marking and cutting than either the door stop or the bottom sweep.

If door sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive or caulk may be applied between the sweep and the bottom of the door. The double layered seal at bottom not only provides a smooth sliding but also saves the floor from scratching. Open the shower door from the outside. In order to remove this type you have to step inside the stall to start.

Remove the old acrylic side seal and clean thoroughly to remove dirt mildew and debris. Carefully hold the door while you do this to prevent it from falling.