How To Replace Glass Shower Door Hinges

Remove the door and the frame hardware attached to the walls and threshold of the shower.

How to replace glass shower door hinges. Beginning with the door hinges disassemble the parts carefully to avoid damaging the shower enclosure. Glass to glass if you have a glass to glass hinge it is best to call a professional to do this for you. Find the screws that connect the glass door to the frame at the hinges. Give it a tap with a hammer or gently separate it.

Check also other sawo sauna room videos. If the door is still out of alignment with the frame loosen the screws and repeat the procedure. Using the end of a flathead screwdriver gently insert the end under the top part of the hinge where it meets the frame. Re tighten all of the screws.

Remove the shim and two by four block from beneath the door. 2 ask an assistant to hold the door steady as you remove the screws. Turn the screws counterclockwise so that they are loose but do not remove them. Remove the pivot cap at the top of the pivot jamb by loosening the screws with a screwdriver.

Remove the upper pivot mechanism by loosening the screws with a screwdriver. Make sure the surface is dry before installing the new one. They will generally require cutting a new piece of glass just to replace the hinge because of their design. Step 1 remove the old frame.

The hinges remain attached to the door as you free the door and move it aside. If a hinge is all you need first take a look to see if it s a job you can do on your own. How to replace a hinged shower door with attached fixed glass 1. Buy frameless shower door sweeps from dulles glass mirror.

One or two tries are usually sufficient. Dip a wire brush in a bowl of decalcifying cleaner and scrub the hinges to remove any rust or grime around the hinges and screws. Close the shower door. Clean under the hinge before replacing.

This will help prevent mold and mildew from building up. Lift the shower door straight up and out of the frame.