Removing Shower Door Sweep

Remove the old acrylic side seal and clean thoroughly to remove dirt mildew and debris.

Removing shower door sweep.

In order to remove this type you have to step inside the stall to start. Most just slide off. 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. Unlike other shower door sweeps it is made of polycarbonate.

Wipe dry with a clean rag. Wipe the door channel and bottom rail with a damp cleaning rag to remove dirt and soap residue. Carefully hold the door while you do this to prevent it from falling. Determine which door bottom is needed.

If door sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive or caulk may be applied between the sweep and the bottom of the door. 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. How to fix a shower sweep. This shower door sweep is easy to install.

An important part of your shower that is often overlooked is the shower door sweep. Remove the existing door bottom. In some cases you may need to unscrew the sweep from the track. Use an ammonia based cleaner to cut through heavy grime buildup.

The double layered seal at bottom not only provides a smooth sliding but also saves the floor from scratching. 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. Slide on new door sweep. Replacing a shower door hinge side sweep.

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. Step 2 remove the existing sweep open the shower door and prepare to remove the existing shower sweep. Cut new sweep to length if needed. A shower that uses a normal swinging style uses hinges to allow you to open and close the door.

Locate the hinges and use a screwdriver to remove them from the metal frame. This rubber seal or gasket at the bottom of the shower door seals the joint between.