How to Take Down a Shower Door Frame
Removing an old shower door can certainly improve the look of any bathroom. By following a few basic steps, your bathroom can have an instant makeover. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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How to Take Down a Shower Door Frame
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Remove the door. Sliding doors can be lifted up and then out away from the track. For a single door attached separately to its frame, remove all the screws along the hinged edge, then remove the door.
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Remove the top bar of the track by unscrewing any screws located at the ends and then lifting straight up.
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Loosen and remove any caulk on the two side rails by gently manipulating a plastic putty knife along the edge. Remove all visible caulk. Remove any screws.
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Remove the bottom rail in the same manner.
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Clean any remaining residue left behind. Use the putty knife to aid you.
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Install the new door according to manufacturer's instructions, or seal up existing holes with caulk.
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Tips & Warnings
Try using a heat gun to soften stubborn caulk for easy removal. Most hardware stores carry colored caulk for an easy match.
Take extra precaution using the heat gun near a water source. Do not stand on the edge of a bathtub.
