Shower Doors West Palm Beach — Simple, DIY Repairs

Frameless shower doors by TemperGlass don’t break down very often. But even the most durable, best-built shower doors in the world occasionally need a little tender, loving care.

Major repairs such as broken or cracked shower door glass or bent frames should be left to a professional. But there are many minor repairs and maintenance tasks that you are more than capable of handling yourself.

Shower Doors West Palm Beach — Replacing Door Sweeps

The shower door sweep is the rubber strip that can be found along the bottom of the door. It’s there to push water back into the shower when you open it. Another purpose is to keep water from running out of the shower onto the floor of your bathroom.

Not all frameless showers have shower door sweeps, but if yours does and it has become worn or broken, replacing it is relatively simple. All you need is a replacement sweep that exactly matches the one you are removing.

Door sweeps usually screw into place using a few small screws.

Shower Doors West Palm Beach — Fixing Leaky Gaskets

Gaskets are the rubber of vinyl tubing that runs along the edges of the shower door to create a tight seal so that water cannot escape. Over time, gaskets can crack, split, or slip out of place.

Not all frameless shower doors have gaskets, but if your does and it is broken, fixing it is no big deal. Simply remove the old gasket by unscrewing it or pulling it away from the adhesive that holds it into place. Then replace it with a new gasket that is the exact same size and type.

You want to make sure the door is clean and dry before installing the new gasket so it will stick if you are using adhesive. Give the adhesive time to adequately dry before using the shower.