PVC Vinyl T Seal, Frameless Hinged Shower Door - Clear Frameless Shower door PVC "T" SealReplacement in Frameless Shower Door SealsWidth: 5/16 inchHeight: 7/16 inchColor: Clear Related Shower door Sweeps / Seals for 1/4 thick glass: 18902 - Clear Co-Extruded Bottom Wipe With Drip Rail for 1/2" Glass 18903 - Clear Co-Extruded Bottom Wipe With Drip Rail for 3/8" Glass 18904 - Clear Co-Extruded Bottom Wipe With Drip Rail for 1/4" Glass Priced and sold by the foot.You will receive one continuous roll of this shower door side seal.This frameless glass shower door seal WILL NOT be cutCustom, Heavy Glass Frameless Luxury Standard Sized, Framed & Semi-Frameless DesignsFrameless shower doors fit right in to modern bathrooms. Shower doors and tub enclosures play an important role in your bathroom. Not only do these structures keep water contained within the bath and shower where it belongs, but also they impact the overall style and decor of your space. While traditional shower doors and tub enclosures relied on a metal frame for structural support and strength, homeowners now have the option to choose frameless enclosures, which eliminate frames in favor of thicker glass and heavy hardware.
Framed Door Properties Framed shower doors traditionally feature aluminum or composite frames surrounding sheets of tempered or textured glass. The frames may be coated to create a chrome, bronze, nickel or gold finish. The metal on a framed shower door not only surrounds the operable part of the partition, but also other parts of the enclosure, such as the top, bottom, sides and joints. Seals, sweeps and magnetic hardware around the door help to create a watertight fit, keeping water from the shower and bath from leaking onto the floor of the bathroom. Frameless Door Properties Frameless shower doors rely on heavy-duty glass and special pivots for structural support. These units are free of metal around the operable part of the partition, but some may incorporate a metal frame or tracks along other parts of the enclosure, such as the bottom or edges. Shower doors and tub enclosures with metal on any part of the structure are sometimes referred to as semi-frameless. Framed Door Pros and Cons Thanks to their metal frame, framed doors and enclosures are highly effective at keeping water where it belongs.
The seals and sweeps that come with these doors mean that the door can be placed anywhere, even right next to or in front of the shower spray, without fear of leaks. With no need for highly polished edges, thicker glass and specialty hardware, framed enclosures also tend to cost less than frameless models. They also offer plenty of decorative glass options because the frame lends much of the support needed for the enclosure, so less strength is needed from the glass itself. Drawbacks to framed enclosures are that they may appear dated in modern bathrooms, and they come in a limited range of sizes and shapes. Due to the frame, the doors on these structures only open out, which limits design options and layout. Frameless Pros and Cons The greatest advantage to using frameless shower doors lies in the variety of design options available. Frameless shower and tub enclosures may come in any size or style, allowing for optimal customization. The doors open in or out based on layout and design needs.
With no frames to get in the way, frameless doors provide a more open, airy look, making it easy to show off beautiful tiles and other finishes. The lack of frames also makes for easier cleaning. Thanks to the heavier glass and smooth polished edges, frameless enclosures come at a premium price point compared to framed shower doors. The lack of seals and sweeps also means a greater chance of leaks, and limits where you can place the door in relation to the showerhead. For example, positioning the door in front of the flow of the shower could result in leaks through the gaps around the doors. References Cold Spring Shower Doors, Inc.: Framed Vs. FramelessOn Time Baths: Which Shower Door is Right for You?Home Depot: Shower Doors Photo Credits Thomas Northcut/Digital Vision/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionA bad seal can cause messy leaks in the shower. A leaky shower door is typically caused by a bad door seal. Normal aging and wear causes the strip at the bottom of the door to break, crack or just seal poorly.
Replacement seals provide an inexpensive solution to the problem. Although these seals look like plastic, they are more typically made of rubber or vinyl because these materials have a longer life. The type of strip necessary depends on the design of your shower door. Inspect the bottom of the shower door to determine the plastic seal attachment method. Seals typically slide into a channel at the bottom of the door or they are placed between the base of the door and the metal drip rail. Remove the metal drip rail if necessary for plastic seal access. The rail is attached to the door with small screws. For channel-style seals, pull the old plastic strip out of the rail channel. Use needle-nose pliers to grasp the strip and pull it out, if necessary. Wipe the door channel and bottom rail with a damp cleaning rag to remove dirt and soap residue. Use an ammonia-based cleaner to cut through heavy grime buildup. Wipe dry with a clean rag. Remove the adhesive backing from the new seal, if applicable.
Not all seals have adhesive. Slide the seal into the channel, using the pliers to pull it into place if necessary. For those placed behind the drip rail, stick the adhesive portion of the strip to the bottom edge of the door with the plastic seal portion hanging beneath the door frame. Cut the excess seal length flush with the edge of the door, using a utility knife. Place a small bead of silicon caulk at the end of the strip to prevent moisture from getting into the channel. Replace the drip rail. Shower Doors & Enclosures Floor Mount Tub Fillers Hot Tubs & Spas Hinge or Back of the Door Seal Framed drip rail kit available in chrome, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze Shower Glass Cleaners and ProtectantsDEAR TIM: I need a new shower door for my bathroom. While visiting a showcase of new homes, I saw lots of interesting shower doors that had very different glass. After seeing all of them, I’m convinced I want a frameless shower door that will make my bathroom like a dreamy spa.
What do I need to know about frameless shower doors before making a purchasing decision? What do you recommend to ensure the shower door doesn’t leak in the future? Patty P., Stoneham, MA DEAR PATTY: A glass shower door, especially a frameless glass shower door, can add the pizzazz it takes to really move the needle when it comes to eye appeal in a bathroom. As with many building products, shower doors have really come a long way since the first sliding one my Dad installed at our home over 40 years ago. Cleaning that beast was almost impossible, as gunk would accumulate in the track that sat on the tub edge. Recently, my wife and I had installed a glamorous frameless shower door in our master bathroom. I’ve always wanted one, but never realized how dramatic the look would be in our own home. I have a second neo-angle shower door in another bathroom, but the aluminum framing around each panel of glass, plus the aluminum at each corner makes it look clunky compared with the new door.
Before you make your final decision to buy, there are quite a few things you need to consider. First and foremost, you should make sure you’re dealing with a company that sells both standard and custom shower doors. Look for a dealer that’s been in the business for a long time, preferably over 30 years. You should be able to choose from numerous frame finishes that should match identically the fixtures and faucets in your bathroom. In our bathroom, the new shower door handle is polished nickel that matches exactly the finish on the shower faucet as well as the nearby vanity faucets. Better yet, the style of the shower door handle also matches the design of the faucets. One would think that they were made by the same company, but they’re not. I feel the glass options are very important. My wife was able to pick from 16 different types of glass. Our pattern is called Rain, and looks like random vertical grooves made by water drops that might run down a glass panel. The grooves are on the outside of the panels so it’s easy to squeegee the inside to keep it sparkling clean.
The shower door seal is really important, but the curb the door assembly rests on is the foundation of a leak-proof installation. In my opinion, it’s mandatory to use a solid material with no or minimal seams for the curb. I used three pieces of granite for my curb, and the seam at each corner of my neo-angle shower where the granite meets is bonded permanently with epoxy. You can use marble, solid-surface material, cast stone, etc. I would never recommend ceramic tile for the curb, as each grout line is a possible leak location. The curb should also be sloped back towards the shower. It must be level side to side, but it should slope inwards to the shower so that water doesn’t pool against the intersection of the shower door panels and the curb. Make sure the shower wall surfaces are squeaky clean before the new shower door is installed. This ensures the caulk that creates the leak-proof seal will adhere well to the wall surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations as to wait time before you use the shower.
Some want you to wait 24 hours, allowing sufficient time for the caulk to cure. Leaks from frameless shower doors can sometimes be traced to poorly positioned shower heads. There can be a small open gap between the door and the adjacent pieces of glass. Make sure the water stream coming from the shower head doesn’t aim directly at these gaps. Consider installing a rain shower head if you have a chronic leak. These heads produce a gentle stream, and the water tends to fall straight down instead of an angle. The only disadvantage of the rain heads is they don’t produce a vigorous stream of water that you might need on an early morning as you begin your day. As you might imagine, over the years I've installed quite a few shower doors on my jobs. In almost every case, it was one made by a company named Basco. They happen to be based in Cincinnati, OH. My customers never had an issue with these doors. That's important to me - no problems after the install. That's why I used them to install the door in my own master bathroom.