Tighten Glass Shower Door Handles

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Tighten glass shower door handles.

Also i cleaned and oiled the sliding glass door track which allowed the door to slide much smoother and easier. Frameless shower doors feature handles on each side. To replace the handle you will remove the. Go inside the shower and ask your assistant to close the door.

I had to use those washers because the bolts were a hint too long. Orient the outer handle to its functioning position on the outer surface of the shower door. They usually have 2 styles one with either a flathead screwdriver or larger allen key. Glass warehouse 78 in.

Actually the hardware usually clamps the door when you tighten the screws and a rubber gasket between the hardware and the door prevents damage to the glass. Here is a photo of the handle back in place this time nice and tight. The new bolts were threaded perfectly. When the screws become loose the door can slip out and sag or hang unevenly.

Prime line shower door handle set 2 1 4 in. Free delivery with 45 order. Hold the door closed with the. Readjust these doors with some wood to prop the door and a screwdriver.

What you ll want to do is loosen both of those usually with a small allen key and you will be able to slide one side of the handle off. Loosen the hex head bolts on each hinge two turns counterclockwise using the appropriate allen key. Align the shafts of the handle with the predrilled holes in the glass door. The handles are either single knobs or a handle with multiple connection points to the glass door.

Depending on the handle kit you may need to place small rubber washers on the ends of the shafts of the handles before screwing them together.