Make your frameless shower enclosure leak proof by following these guidelines from installation to maintenance. Dulles Glass & Mirror shower door sweeps are available for the following shower door configurations: Single shower doors, 90 Degree frameless shower doors and 180-degree shower doors.
How To Contain Water In A Frameless Shower Enclosure
Some shower layouts may be challenging in terms of preventing water from leaking through frameless shower doors. For instance, during the process of installing glass doors, the faucet should spray away (opposite) from the doors. Certain layouts such as frameless corner showers may not allow this particular layout.
Showers with curbs should have a 5-degree slope to guide water toward the shower drain. However, some showers are curbless and will have a different method for containing water. These design challenges can be solved with shower door seals which are inserted around the edge of frameless showers to prevent water from splashing between the glass panels.
Types Of Glass Shower Door Sweeps
There are three types of shower door sweeps. The bottom sweep covers the bottom horizontal edge of frameless shower doors. Shower door side seals cover the vertical edges of glass shower panels. Finally, the door jamb sweep snaps on the door vertically. There are two types of door jamb sweeps- glass-to-glass and glass-to-wall. Be sure to choose the correct door jamb for your frameless shower door.
Measuring Glass Thickness
Fortunately, shower doors come in standard glass thickness sizes and if your frameless shower door was a recent purchase, you can find the dimensions online. However, if you want to be extra sure, you can measure the thickness of your shower door glass panel by using this nifty glass measuring app for Android or iOS phones. You simply scan your shower glass door! Next, you will want to measure your shower door. If you don’t have a measuring tape, use this app to measure your shower door. If you need to convert units, use this app.
Bottom Sweep: Measure the width of your shower door.
Side Sweep & Door Jamb: Measure the length of your shower door. There are two types of door jambs- Doors that are adjacent to walls and doors that are adjacent to glass panels.
Next, place your order on Dulles Glass & Mirror. Select the shower door sweep or door jamb glass thickness size that matches your door or glass panel: 3/8", 1/4", 1/2".
How to install shower door sweeps & seals
Now, for the easy part. Simply snap on the shower door sweep!
Shower Door Sweep Replacement
As time progresses, you may need to replace your shower door sweep. The average shower door sweep replacement time is between 1-3 years.
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Frameless shower door seals and sweeps will prevent water from leaking out of your shower
Glass shower door sweeps can go on panel and door sides as well as the bottom
Types of shower door sweeps
Frameless shower door seals snap on easily
Glass shower door strips
