Drill bits-3/16 masonry,7/32 and 3/16 twist bitsīefore starting installation of you clear glass shower door you will need to:.Ratcheting screwdriver with #2 Phillips and level bits.Rubbing alcohol to take off caulking after installation. Glass cleaner and paper towels for clean up after installation. Canvas drop cloth to protect the work area.ģ. Clear shower door and frame you have chosenĢ. Plan on allocating at least a two day period you can devote to the installation itself (exclude any introductory time needful to buy the shower door and do preparation work)ġ.Research the available clear glass shower units that fall within your budget.conclude how much money you have to spend on the clear shower door itself. If you will need to buy tools outline those into your budget. Review the following items needed and tool list below. Figure your entire budget for the project.In order to make a decision you will need to: The very first thing you need to do is conclude what clear shower door model unit you want to install. Here is a check list to make sure you get the job done right the first time.
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How to setup a Steel Door and FrameĬhecklist For Installing a Clear Glass Shower Door
Make sure that the installed door and frame are located properly so that it would function well and there is no need to repeat the installation. Installing a steel frame and door is easy if there is help available and the materials and tools needed are all present. Nail down new wall boards as replacements so that it fits against the steel door frame. Take away the wall boards that were located on the sides of the doorway. The screws should be tightened and the frame braces can now be removed. Level the door by adjusting the shims and the plumb should be positively opened. Alter also the hinge area of the located frame and door. Alter the shims at the lockset area of the frame and those found in the sill. Screw down only halfway to the stud or until its strong sufficient to give reserve to the located package. The kit has two inches screws which should be used in the metal stud and lockset part of the frame. The plumb reader and level slightly convert as the metal suds are screwed of the door and frame. Apply the same steps to the header part of the floor and frame.
Leverage by maneuvering the shims of each side of the frame and in the middle of the metal studs and the frame. Use the thin sheet of shims (shingles) to bring the door gradually into plumb. If there is a carpet, do not Quantum from it. Quantum from the intact floor to the sill's top to get the height. The kit may consist of interior supports that help the door container remain square. Level it by using the shims and adjust the door until it fits into place. With the aid of a companion, put on the door's bottom to the opportunity of the door. Put on blocking where the door principles requires support. isolate the stud on each side of the new steel door frame. If it is, use a pair of 2 inches x 4 inches stock nailed together and located inside the wall. isolate the frame, sills and jams.Ĭheck if the wall that supports the door is structural. In case the frame of the door jam is screwed in position, move the drill in reverse motion and back until the screws are pull out. Using the screw driver, Take off the hinges by unscrewing. Push out the hinge pins of the hinge and isolate the door. Keep on doing this until the molding is removed.ĭo the same steps in the present doorway. Do the same at the bottom part and then in the middle part.
At the top, pull away gradually the molding from the wall until it loose. Use the pry bar and put it in in the middle of the molding and the wall. Take off the existing frame, door and molding.įirst, Take off the existing door's molding. The required materials are the following:Ģ.
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