Glass shower screens are a stylish shower choice for protecting your floor from water spills. Their minimalistic design is ideal for small bathroom spaces than traditional shower enclosures. Glass shower screens comprise a single glass panel supported by a bar and are quick to install.
You can quickly install a shower screen if you have the right tools and knowledge. You might require help holding the screen to ensure it is level when installing it. If you have enough DIY experience, it will take you a couple of hours to replace the shower screen. In this comprehensive guide, we will show you how to return your shower screen.
Remove the old glass shower screen.
The first step to removing your old glass shower screen is removing the glass panel from the metal wall. Using a drill, remove the screws that attach the channel to the wall. Next, take off the sealant and remove the track from the wall. Clean the area well before installing the new shower screen.
Steps to fit a glass screen for a walk-in shower
A walk-in shower screen comprises one glass panel, a fixing or support bar, and a fixing bracket or aluminum channel.
Tools needed;
- Spirit level
- Pencil and marking pen
- Hacksaw
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- Hammer
- Silicon sealant
You can install your glass shower screen in the following simple steps;
- Fix the wall channel
Set the channel into position against the wall and use a spirit level to ensure it is square. Use the pencil to mark the screw holes and remove the track from the position.
Predrill the holes using a drill and insert the wall plugins into the holes. Ensure that you avoid any nearby water pipes and electrical cables when drilling. Hammer the plugins to ensure they lay flush with the wall.
Take the channel, reposition it in line with the wall plugins, and insert the screws.
- Fix the glass panel
The next step is fixing the glass panels. It would be best if you handled the glass with care to avoid breaking or chipping it. You can get help to position the screen and ensure it is level. Place the aluminum strip onto the glass and then slide it until it reaches the back of the channel.
Using the drill, carefully predrill a hole at the top of the channel and use a screwdriver to screw the glass in place. Predrill a hole at the bottom of the track and secure the glass to the wall.
Fix the glass to the wall using the bracket. Predrill a hole at a 90-degree angle from the wall into the floor. Insert a plugin into the hole and use a screw to fix the frame to the glass panel.
- Fix the support bar
Place the support bar over the shower and use a marking pen to mark where the bar meets the glass shower panel. Use the hacksaw to cut the support bar to size. Place the support bar in position and mark the position of the hole on the wall with a pencil. Use a spirit level to ensure that the bar is level.
Predrill the hole and insert a wall plugin. Fix the bracket into the wall using a screw and screwdriver. Slide the frame on the glass panel and secure it by tightening the screws.
- Seal the edges with silicone
Apply silicone on the outer part of the glass shower screen to make it watertight and ensure moisture does not escape. Avoid using the shower for twenty-four hours to allow the silicone to set. Spread silicone down the channel and at the bottom of the glass, and smooth it using a wet finger.
Steps to fix a glass shower screen for a bath
A bath screen is installed with a combined bath and shower to keep water from splashing onto the floor when showing.
Tools needed;
- Electric drill
- Hammer
- Pencil
- Spirit level
- Screwdriver
- Silicone sealant
Use the following simple steps to fix your bath glass shower screen
- Fix the channel on the wall
Place the channel 40mm from the outside edge of the bathtub and use the spirit level to make sure that it is straight. Use a pencil to mark the holes on the wall.
Predrill the holes and put them in the wall plugins. Take the channel, reposition it in line with the wall plugins, and insert the screws.
- Fit the glass into the channel
Carefully lift the glass screen and fit it into the channel. Adjust the seal to touch the bath until it is watertight. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to fix the screen into the wall channel.
- Apply silicone sealant
Create a watertight seal by applying silicone along the channel. Leave the sealant to dry for 24 hours before using the shower.
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