Your bathroom will look more modern with a frameless glass door.  Apart from offering beauty and luxury, a frameless glass shower door allows light to spread evenly within the bathroom. A variety of glass door models exist in glass stores and bathroom fixture retailers. With the help of a professional, you can choose the best model that comes with its hardware. Go through a simple DIY guideline that will help you complete your glass door installation with minimal stress.

Ensure the door makes a perfect fit

The installation process can only be achieved by confirming all the measurements of the glass door and fittings are accurate. With correct measurements, use a tape measure to confirm the door fits the opening perfectly. Account for the width of seals if you plan on using them to hang the door.

Prepare all the tools, materials and glass door for installation

The choice of tools and materials to be used is affected by size of the door space, personal preferences and wall structure. You will need the complete glass door set, a drill and drill bits, a level, plastic wall anchors, chisel, screwdriver, adhesive and vinyl sweep.

With all tools in place, locate all the handles and hinges and use a screw driver to attach them to the frameless glass door. Hinges should be attached at the centre of cut out glass to allow the widest movement range possible for adjustment. Tighten the screws using your hand. You may apply gaskets at this stage if it was part of the door package.

Install the Frameless Glass Door

Transfer the door set to the bathroom and leave all the materials to settle for some time to adjust to the conditions and room temperature before installation. When done, drill the anchor holes then fix the wall anchors. To align the door in a proper position, use a piece of wood to raise it from the floor. Use a level to confirm that the door is fixed accurately in its intended position. Secure the hinges on the wall then use a screw driver to fix the door handle by ensuring the screws are driven tight enough, and finally attach the vinyl sweep. Open and close the glass door continuously to allow smooth movement. You have successfully completed your frameless glass door installation.

If you have other questions about the installation process, talk to contractors in your area that handle shower enclosures.

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