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Posted by JerseyMike on December 28, 2006, 9:05 am
> Question pertains to installation of shower door. I cut the bottom per
> directions, measuring above the curve on the bottom of the shower stall
> (fiberglass) and deducting the 9/16" from the measurment.
> When I put the bottom piece down, there is a quarter inch gap on each
> end (aprox.) due to the radius, I can't get the piece to fit snugly
> againts the wall on the pivot side.
> Also, here's the really bad part. When I put the strike piece againts
> the side wall of the shower, it does not fit squarely at the bottom due
> to the radius at the bottom, same thing on the pivot side, gap at the
> bottom corner. If I try to raise the piece up such that the gap is
> minimized the strike/pivot pieces are almost over the top of the
> bottom piece. Suggestions? Thanks.
>
it sounds like y6ou are going to have to cut the angle off the bottom and
the side rails to make them fit . start with small cuts using a hacksaw,
then filing down w/ a fine file. if there is a 1/4" gap, it doesn't sound
too bad,b ut it's best to make a couple sm,all cuts and file rather than
guess and make too big a cut. you may end up w/ a "hole" at the corners
when you're finished, but if you're careful, keep the angle cuts to a
miniumum and take your time, they won't end up as noticable as you think.
also don not caulk anything until everything is cut and fits as you want it
to. use duct tape to tape hold down the bittom track while you get the side
rails cut and mounting holes located and driled. then sweep up any mess and
clean your work area and make sure you are ready to finish from here. when
you caulk the bottom track make sure the surface of the shower is clean and
you have enough caulk to do the job. when doin the side rails, caulk the
bottom back surface about 6-8" high then secure to the wall. when all is
finished caulk side rails to shower surface and outside side rails to shower
surface to help hide the notches you made. also caulk the bottom track
outside the same way. and let dry the recommended drying time plus and
extra time you can allow.
good luck...
mike..........
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