Filling Gap Between Shower Door And Wall

Used for doors that swing only one way both hinge and strike jambs.

Filling gap between shower door and wall.

Tear off the tile of the existing wall in question. We ve had our bathroom remodeled and i have a question about the frameless shower door. The gap from glass to glass where the strike side of the door meets the fixed panel at the vertical gap is normally 3 16. Between the thinset or mastic whichever you choose that should.

Make sure this fits by entering your model number. The best way round this kind of situation is to construct a timber frame to fill the gap then silicone the the timber frame at the joints between the wall and shower tray. Shims the gap around a door frame is a structural necessity it allows you to fine tune the jamb level and acts as a buffer between the jamb and wall framing. Then apply a suitable sealant for tiling and tile onto the section overlapping the shower tray and apply a slight fall to the tray.

Buy both sizes 1 2 and 3 8 inch and force fit it into the joint to within 1 4 inch of the surface. 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Ds104 glass shower door seal to fill a gap 98 2 49 meter length 50 free shipping. Apply the caulk over the filled joint and strike smooth.

This fits your. It is 1 8 at the top and 3 8 at the bottom. If your gap is smaller than 1 8 inch in width use. If you have tile on the wall adjoining the tub select a caulk that matches the color of the grout.

You can caulk a large joint like that but do not try to fill it entirely with caulk. Then build it out with 1 2 hardee board or durock and then cover it with tile. You have the back plate of the hinge which is 1 8 thick and the additional 1 8 clearance there. Fill gaps up to 1 4 inch in width with caulk.

Available from these sellers. You fine tune the level by inserting. Where the hinge side of the door meets the wall a 1 4 gap is normal. The glass was custom measured but when the door was installed the gap between the door and the adjacent glass isn t uniform.