Removing Shower Door Sweep

Use an ammonia based cleaner to cut through heavy grime buildup.

Removing shower door sweep.

An important part of your shower that is often overlooked is the 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. Locate the hinges and use a screwdriver to remove them from the metal frame. Unlike other shower door sweeps it is made of polycarbonate.

This shower door sweep is designed to fit in a thick and 36 inches long glass. Wipe dry with a clean rag. This shower door sweep is easy to install. How to fix a shower sweep.

Remove the old acrylic side seal and clean thoroughly to remove dirt mildew and debris. In some cases you may need to unscrew the sweep from the track. Open the shower door from the outside. Step 2 remove the existing sweep open the shower door and prepare to remove the existing shower sweep.

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

Snap in door bottoms or sweeps. 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. Most just slide off. Carefully hold the door while you do this to prevent it from falling.

Slide on new door sweep. Determine which door bottom is needed. A shower that uses a normal swinging style uses hinges to allow you to open and close the door. 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.

Remove the existing door bottom. Wipe the door channel and bottom rail with a damp cleaning rag to remove dirt and soap residue.