How to Install a Shower Door

Measure the opening of your shower cubicle and buy a shower door to fit. Carefully plan the position of the door, marking the points with a marker. With a utility knife, cut away any rubber or plastic seals on the top of the shower pan that might interfere with the installation of the door.

Place the U channelled support bar of the door where it will be positioned. Using a spirit level to ensure the side support bar is vertical, mark the position of the mounting holes using a marker. Remove the support to reveal your drill marks.

Before drilling into any wall, always check for any wires or pipes behind the wall using a multi-purpose detector. When deemed safe, drill the mounting holes. If drilling into tiles, use a diamond tipped tile drill bit. For help with this step refer to our guide “How to Drill a Hole in a Ceramic Tile”. Insert suitably sized wall plugs into each hole.

Apply a small bead of silicone sealant to the back of the support bar and attach the support bar firmly to the wall. Then screw the bar into place with the drill. Support bars need to be fitted to both sides so repeat these steps for the other side too.

Insert the shower door into the supports at both sides and centre the door between the supports.

Carefully drill through the securing holes in the supports and into the glass door frame. Use the stainless steel screws to firmly attach the door into the frame and prevent any movement.

Fit any splash strips required then check the proper operation of the door and seals.

Fit the cosmetic screw covers; these will not only hide unsightly screws but also protect them from corrosion.

Seal around the door frame using flexible silicone sealant to prevent water escaping between the wall and shower door.