How to install a framed glass shower enclosure?

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Answer

Here are the key steps to install a framed glass shower enclosure:

1. Measure the shower opening and purchase the correct size framed shower enclosure kit. The kit will include wall jambs, a header track, door panels, towel bars, and hardware.
2. Install the wall jambs first. Mark the drill holes using the jambs as a guide, then drill into the tile with a masonry bit. Secure the jambs to the walls with screws through the pre-drilled holes.
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3. Cut the header track to size if needed, then place it on top of the wall jambs, ensuring the logo faces outward. Twist the loose wall jamb into the header track and secure it to the wall.
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4. Attach the roller bearings to the top of the door panels using screws. Lift the panels into the header track, fitting the rollers into the roller slot.
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5. Install the towel bars by sliding the trim rings over the brackets, then attaching one towel bar assembly to each door panel with screws.
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6. Locate and install the bottom guide in the center of the tub track using a screw through a pre-drilled hole.
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7. Snap the vinyl bumper strips onto the center wall jamb to protect the door panels from hitting the jamb.
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8. Properly seal the enclosure with silicone caulk where the tub track and wall jambs meet the tub or tile surfaces.
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Be sure to have the right tools like a drill, level, hacksaw, caulk gun and follow the manufacturer's instructions for a secure, watertight installation.

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Video Full Text

• 00:00 Here we are going to show you how to install a shower enclosure with a door and wall. In some countries, you need to use a professional in order to meet local plumbing and building regulations. Please check whether this applies to you. We recommend two people to install this combination. In this solution, we decided to keep the door on the left side and the wall on the right. Before you start, make sure all parts are included as listed in the assembly instructions. After unboxing the doors and the aluminum profiles, start the installation by measuring the positions of the profiles from the corner of your bathroom. For the glass shower wall, measure 860 millimetres from the corner of your bathroom wall. And for the shower door, measure 870 millimetres .

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• 00:52 Next, you need to drill four holes in each aluminum profile. Place the profile against the wall and mark the positions of the holes. 160 to 200 millimetres and 700 to 740 millimetres from the top. And use the same measurements for the bottom. The goal is to choose the location of the holes not too close to the edge of the tiles. Drill the holes in the profiles with a five millimetre drill bit. The bigger profile is for the door and the slimmer one is for the wall. Position the glass door profile, which is the slimmer profile, on the wall with the marks lining up with the outside face. Use a spirit level to ensure that it's vertical.

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• 01:32 Mock out the holes on the wall. If you're using the wall plugs provided, drill six millimetre. Holes into the wall using a suitable drill bit. A good tip here is to use the small bag that comes with the screws to collect the drill dust. Fill the holes with bathroom approved silicon. Fit the plugs. And fill the plugs with silicon. Repeat with the door profile. Add silicon to the wall and fit each profile. Attach them to the wall with the screws that come as part of the package.

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• 02:12 These are suitable for use in bathrooms. Now it's time to prepare the shower wall and door for installation. These are made from aluminum and six millimetre. Thick tempered safety glass that is durable and impact resistant. Protect the floor in order to avoid damage to it or to the shower door and wall. Measure and cut the bottom seal of the shower wall so that it is 10 millimetres shorter than the length of the bottom of the glass.

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• 02:43 Fit the magnetic seals to both the door and wall so that they are level with the bottom of the glass Measure, cut, and fit the bottom seal for the shower door, ensuring that the correct end of the seal is cut. The lip should be on the inside of the shower area. It's now time to install the shower wall. Place the wall into the wall profile. Do the same thing with the door. Make sure that they are aligned. You do this by checking that the top of the glass on both is at the same level, and that the two magnetic seals are aligned and fully in contact with each other. Measure where to fix the shower door and wall screen. Make sure the fixings match the profiles on the inside of the shower enclosure. Make sure that you are not drilling too close to the glass profile. Add silicon to the plastic caps and cover the screws. Fit the handles onto the door. Make sure the door is in a closed position. Then adjust the bottom hinge by tightening the two screws in the hinge base. Now mark, remove, and cut the magnetic seals to the right length. Then refit them.

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• 04:22 Fit the bracing bar to the shower wall. It can be mounted from the wall or the ceiling. In this case, we mount the bracing bar from the wall. First you measure the distance between the glass shower wall and the opposite bathroom wall. This measurement can vary depending on your wall. In this case, we get 84 centimetres . After measuring the rod to 84 centimetres , we need to take away four centimetres from the total measurement of the rod. In this case, 80 centimetres . Cut the bar. Assemble the fitting for the rod according to the assembly instruction. And then mount the rod to the glass wall and wall. Make sure the rod is level all the way across. And then mark where you're drilling. If you're using the wall plugs provided, drill six millimetre. Holes into the wall using a suitable drill bit.

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• 05:09 Screw in the rod holder. Once this is complete, insert the rod and attach it to the shower wall. Ensure the door is in closed position and make sure the magnetic seals are lined up before tightening. Use the allen key provided to tighten the screws, which secure stability of the shower wall. Finally, add the end cap. Place the floor trim in the door opening. To do this, you need to line up the small notch in the hinge end with the base screw. Leave approximately one millimetre. Gap between the ends and the wall profile. With the aluminum profile parallel to the front edge of the tray, fit the end cap. Leave approximately one millimetre. Gap between the cap and the wall base seal.

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• 06:01 Apply silicon to all parts of floor trim and wipe any excess silicon. The reason for installing the floor trim is to stop excess water from escaping from the shower. Finally, apply silicon around the outside of the enclosure in order to seal it. Do not seal the inside of the enclosure. You need to wait 24 hours before opening the door and using your new IKEA shower enclosure. In some countries, additional steps may be required in order to meet local building regulations. Check whether this applies to you.

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