How To Seal A Shower Door Track

5 seal the edges of the track where it meets.

How to seal a shower door track.

In this video i m removing cleaning reinstalling and re sealing a glass shower door that has been leaking for some time. Use painter s tape create a guide for the new caulk line. Old sterling shower doors from abo. Ideally you will want to get the doors close to the halfway point on the guide so they are secure in it.

Follow the instructions on the steamer to prepare for cleaning the shower door tracks. Apply either silicone or latex caulk with a caulk gun or squeeze the product straight from. This is how to repair and put a shower door back on track. Apply a silicone sealant on the bottom edges of the threshold track and place it on the threshold so the higher side is on the inside of the threshold.

Remove any old strips of caulk in the shower. Hold the shower guide above the bottom of the track as much as you can while you slide it onto the edges of the shower doors. The faster the water can flow down the track and out to the shower drain the quicker the shower will dry. Slide the shower doors back to one side and place the guide in the middle area of the shower track.

It s mounted on a four piece show. Use the wand to loosen any goop and stains that have collected in the tracks. It must be free of debris and soap residue for the caulk to adhere correctly. The type of caulk you use is also key to a long lasting seal.

Wrap a clean microfiber cloth around your spatula. If water is leaking through a shower door where two panes of glass meet a seal should be installed. 100 silicone caulk is the only caulk that has stood the test of time during my time running a handyman business. Wash the area where the track meets the shower stall or tub with a mixture of one part bleach and three parts water.