How to Fix a Shower Door Bottom Seal, $5 Easy DIY

[@skamithi]

Sometimes the simplest videos showing quick 5 min repairs are the best. What would we do without KZbin! Thx for making this video

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome, thanks for watching. Funny, I almost didn't make this video, now I'm glad I did. You never know what will hit with KZbin...

[@happycook6737]

I love the parts that show what "goes wrong" like when the screw falls in the tray or when the zip ties are needed. These are the sorts of problems that happen to me! Thank you for this fabulous video.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome, many of my projects requires mods and hacks to make them work in the end...

[@richardfield5176]

Worked like a charm.... ! PH 2 screwdriver, a scraper, and a bucket of dilute bleach with scrubber is all I needed. Thank you for a great video.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Wow, it sounds like you know what you're doing! Thanks for sharing and leaving a comment Richard.

[@rogerkruse1881]

glad for your post. You werea great help replacing the shower door sweep, thanks for the extra help with the use of cable ties to make the sweep fit👍

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Roger, glad to hear my video helped you. Thanks for leaving a comment, always appreciated.

[@laaronml]

Thank you! This vid saved me. I couldn't find a seal that was 1/4" on the T and this worked perfectly.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Glad it helped! Agree this repair was easy once I figured it out...

[@LionessDeWinter]

Thank you very much! You saved me from having to hire someone to do this. Your videos are fantastic!🙂

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks Lioness, glad my videos save you $'s...

[@thomaswilke6312]

Very nice! My shower door sweep gave way today and I am so glad that you posted this video. Thank you very much

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks. Glad this video helped you. Best of luck with your repair.

[@bobgurule4570]

Thanks for the video!

[@swompy5146]

I'm amazed that the door works. I'm on my 3rd door fix.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Glad to hear my video helped you with yours door.

[@betuinseattle7532]

Thank you! Your directions are clear and easy to understand 👍

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

you're welcome. Glad you found the directions helpful.

[@mikebrown1972]

Looks pretty easy, think I'll try it! Thanks for the video!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome, it's fairly easy...

[@hengamehkermani2107]

Thank you for the clear instructions on how to do this. Looks very easy!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome. It's fairly easy. The hard part was figuring out what I had to do, that's why I shared the video.

[@GraceWilliford]

Very informative! Any idea on what to do if the bottom doesn’t have any screws… not sure how to get it off

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

the channel may slide out on one end, or the screw or allen screw could be hidden somewhere underneath...

[@AXE4X4SEBAS]

Thanks for the help! This is the door I have and what I need to get fixed 👌🏽

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome, this fix is still going strong since I posted the video.

[@crazyoldschool6342]

Awesome. Love learning how to.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

glad to hear, you might want to look around my channel I have plenty of them. Particularly fond of this recent How To where I finally solved a 3 year problem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3amdWOai8hjl6M

[@sarahlindsey7915]

Great video - but what if there are no visible screws on the drip tray? My shower is fairly new (four years old) - and the brand is Trulite. I'm stumped!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

there might be two a couple options; see if you can find a user manual online, or maybe its glued in place? Which in that case you're going to need to use a solvent. The seal might also be slid down a channel, or the screws are really well hidden. Let me know if this helps.

[@chkvk]

Do you have video showing how to square up a door like this?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Not had an issue on a swinging hinged door, I've squared up many a sliding door... Maybe if I knew more about your situation.

[@thenewexperiencenetwork]

Thank you for the video. My roommate threw out the old seal because it was ripping apart, so I don’t exactly remember what it looked like other than it was brown and only had little ridges on the bottom/top (not a T maybe, it was ripped to shreds). Also, my shower door only has the screws for the water catch (the first piece you took off). Any idea if this would still work for my shower or if there is another seal? I’ve been searching everywhere to find a seal.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Not sure how old the door might be. At some point they likely switched over to silicon seals like this one, since that's all I see. Some doors have brand names on them in the craziest, places, find that and it should help you with your search.

[@topafkar]

Very nice idea. Good sharing

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

TOP AFKAR, first comment on this video, thanks, yeah, I'm kind of surprised how easy of a fix this is.

[@user-vc9br7gy3z]

We have the same door that you have, except that our door does not have screws on the top sweep. How can we remove it be able to get to the vinyl bottom sweep?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Not sure, but you could see if your track slides out...

[@everetteramey5723]

Do you have videos on the door not closing?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

No, my door has always closed.

[@mikestark3212]

This is a great video. I have the same shower door. Having an issue finding the booton vinyl seal. The one you have in the box. Can you guide me on where to order it? Thanks

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Mike, You can get them at Home Depot or Lowes, might be cheaper and faster to get from Amazon, Here's the seal used in this video: amzn.to/3zZ7xq0 Here is the Glue: amzn.to/3dCAL6f

[@bradshushman4138]

Question for you-My drip rail is held by two screws that are closer together than the screws on your shower door (yours are on the end I believe?). The screw holes are basically warped and one screw has completely come off. Without buying a whole new drip rail, do you think it is easier to 1.) Drill new holes into the shower door and rail (i.e. maybe located on the ends similar to where your screws are?) or 2.) Just get larger screws and keep them in place where they currently are? The threads on the screws are ok, but I think where they are screwed into the frame is the issue. Thoughts? (and if I'm not making much sense, I apologize! I've been trying to figure this out for a week now!)

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Brad, how's this working out for you?

[@bradshushman4138]

@@MakeItorBreakItNowI chose to use a larger screws and it's been great so far! Of course, now my NEW issue is the rubber seal on one of my windows that I have to figure out how to fix as the end of it tore off.

[@bridgetmatero5108]

How do you replace the side seals that are on the frame?

[@bradshushman4138]

@@bridgetmatero5108 Still trying to figure that one out myself.

[@JDuenas]

Does the vinyl strip clear over the lip that sticks up from the bottom metal frame?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I just checked, yes it passes over an outside ledge and you can't see it from either the inside of the shower or from outside the shower, but it is designed to channel the water back into the shower basin.

[@neocross7676]

How can I fix the magnetic strip to keep the door closed. Is there a kit or anything?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

neocross 76, in my case the bottom seal keep the door closed. Haven't replaced a magnetic strip yet, but here's a repair kit that may work: amzn.to/3T86jA2

[@jerryavila2900]

Home Depot sells the magnetic strip with adhesive. Should be easy fix

[@neocross7676]

@@jerryavila2900 thanks

[@carebearrulz333]

Omg thank you

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

care bear, you're welcome.

[@carriegrantwhite5278]

No wonder mine leaks I don't have any of that on my shower shower new door last year..what the bejesus..thank you

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The bottom seal does make a big difference for sure. Thanks for you comment.

[@arhamakamal6300]

Omy the same i have 😢😢😢 i dont have the bortom tray also the water swirl n makes a pool whilw draining slowly

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Sound like you might have a partially clogged shower drain.

[@uponamidnightdreary]

My screws are rusted and I stripped one trying to get it out 😢 rubber and wd40 hasn’t worked. I cannot do anything too forceful because I don’t want to break the glass. Any ideas?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

try carefully using a pair of needle nose pliers on the screws. Sometimes it takes WD40 takes a while to soak in...

[@uponamidnightdreary]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow hey thanks for the reply! I JUST got it out finally a couple hrs ago, had to run to Home Depot to get the plastic seal because my original replacement didn’t fit. I finally got it out by using a dremel to cut the stripped Philips head into a flat head and then used a flat head. It worked! And thanks for video, my new piece is in place and working (and smelling) so much better!😃

[@kelseyschmitt2633]

Do you know how to clean/replace the clear rubber lining in between the glass and metal frame?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Kelsey, any bathroom cleaner will work, at least that's what I use.

[@raylopez2146]

what if the whole bottom metal trim is coming off and the screws are loose due to the holes just being to big and not getting enough grip anymore

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You could try using bigger screws, or wrapping the screw threads with teflon tape, here's a link: amzn.to/3FMcENs

[@KaioStryker]

I have the same style door. The door is not level and the bottom part is hard to close. I don’t see any adjustments. Any ideas?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

try adjusting the top of the door. Sometimes the screws loosen and that might be making your door out of square.

[@PartyPenguin404]

I’ve got a very similar shower door, but a slightly different problem. On the inch or so silver side panel where the black lining touches the glass, the silver part came partly loose when someone held onto the handle too hard. With that the black lining came off the glass and is stuck in the silver frame so now I can’t get the door to shut properly. Any idea on how to get the black lining out?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Without seeing a picture its hard to see exactly. Maybe you could scrape the black lining off the silver frame?

[@sdaut1981]

Hi! If I want to change out the entire bottom assembly (cause it’s just gross) what do need to buy? Thanks!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

That could be a hard one, finding the parts for your specific door. This one was pretty gross but it cleaned up well with a brush and some kitchen/bathroom wipes. I'm surprised how well this cleaning approach worked...

[@praorao5585]

Could you please tell if there a way to push the sweep in without removing the aluminum panels, the screws are too tight for me to remove it

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I just rechecked the shower here, not sure you can take the sweep off without removing the screws. Try a couple squirts of WD-40 on the screws that should loosen them up.

[@moncheri4501]

My 16 year old son walk in and just slide out rubber with out removing aluminum panel. From inside door not outside corner. I’m still in shock after spending hour around this stupid door.😂

[@johnstivaly1170]

the bottom of my shower door, which is the same as this one, needs to be lifted so it can clear the bottom rail. I would like to know how it's done before i take it all apart. do you have a video for that?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

not yet, I just went up and checked this shower door. My door appears to be either a sealed piano hinge. Can't know for sure without taking the door off. Which I don't want to do since mine works fine. I did see a silver/metal hinge at the top and a couple of Phillips screws, you might want to check and see if these are tightened down at the top.

[@olgamaslenina6517]

Please, help me figurt it out: that bottom seal should be finaly inside the shower or outside? Thanks.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I just checked, it sits flush directly under the door curled towards the outside if that makes sense...

[@SundayMLowe]

I have a shower door like this one and it is sagging. I have looked at the top to find a recessed screw or screw on the top to loosen. Any thoughts? I will be doing all the seals on the 17 showers this summer!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

well, it could be a plastic washer or piece at the pivot point that has given out. With 17 it seems like once you solve one the rest will likely be the same.

[@user-nt5uf5wm8o]

Please describe exactly how you inserted the seal with white cable ties, I have the same metal frame and I ordered the seal that you mentioned in this video from Amazon. I tried for an hour to get the seal in the frame with cable ties but I couldn't get it in. Your video does not show how you inserted seal with cable tie in the frame.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Depending on your track you could get a bigger seal, but with the cable ties I fed in the seal and pressed the cable ties over that with a screwdriver.

[@ladyhawkke7002]

The screws won’t come out even with using a drill. Help!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

did you try some WD-40?

[@Taylor-fw4ll]

What should I do if there's no screws to remove?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I likely slides apart. Try pulling on one end slowly with a pair of pliers and see if that works...

[@robertn2951]

Hello, I need to replace the BLACK rubber seal that holds the glass to the frame. Can you tell me where to buy it and how it's called? Thank you

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

are you talking about a vertical seal?

[@robertn2951]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow thank you for your message. I was talking about the little black rubber around the glass and inside the aluminum frame. If you look at the images, you see there is a seal that holds the glass inside the frame, it's black, but it could be white or transparent. I don't know where to find it or buy it. Thank you.

[@TheRnsrns]

​@MakeItorBreakItNow yes I do, if he doesn't. Can you help me with that vertical rubber seal

[@prixinc1]

I have a similar door to yours, I got the bottom screws off but that metal peice appears to be stuck on tight with double sided tape or other adhesive. Would a heat gun be the best way to loosen remove it?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The heat gun might work. You could also try Goo Gone or WD 40... Let me know what works for you...

[@prixinc1]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow looks like I have another problem and the cause for the rubber seal sticking. The plastic bushing on the bottom of the door swivel is broken, so the door sits on the metal frame.

[@kaitlinlowery6292]

Did you find a replacement metal piece? I can't find one anywhere it the size I need- 36"! It's so frustrating.

[@realomar100]

⁠​⁠@@kaitlinlowery6292 any update on the metal frame ? I can’t find it anywhere! I removed the adhesive with acetone but since my water is hard I tried replacing old frame and no luck

[@linda1541]

Mine looks like yours but it doesn’t have any screws.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interesting. never saw one like that. Maybe it slides together?

[@linda1541]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow it was glued on. I was able to pull it off, it wasn’t easy but I got it off. Then I bought a hard plastic shower door bottom seal. I’m still trying to make it fit.

[@kaitlynherbst9618]

@@linda1541 how did it go? I have the same issue and I'm scared to take the original off just in case I can't get anything back on in its place. I was thinking of trying to replace the seal without removing the sweep but that seems very difficult

[@SuperBharucha]

Hi, I have exact same shower door and it’s mirror came loose off from railing where door hangs. Do you know how to fix that ?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Mine doesn't have a mirror. Would need a picture to better understand the configuration.

[@SuperBharucha]

Sorry my bad. I meant to say glass.

[@jeffreywatson9630]

Same door but it won’t close

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interesting, before or after you installed the seal?

[@jon5918]

"You can see the T" as he flashes it for a split second with out letting the camera focus

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Yeah, sorry about that. Was trying to get this project done, had no idea this video would be so popular...

[@keeganwhite203]

My drip tray is slightly different, mine is glued to the door as well as screwed in. I see that you didn’t glue yours, do I not need to?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Keegan, I guess you could use some clear caulk, mine wasn't glued in, just mounted in the channel as shown in the video.

[@rosemariedigiovanni1764]

It looks like my piece is adhered to the door no screws at all and it seems to go under the aluminum on the side. Any suggestions?

[@Dontbeacunt3]

I did this but the door doesn’t want to close right. What am I doing wrong? I tried to trim the length of it but still not closing

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Try trimming, cutting off the seal a little bit at a time near the hinge, this might help...

[@9796906584]

There is an easier way. I tried the instruction on this video and the metal plate wouldn't come out after removing the screws. Instead of ripping it off and damaging something, I just pulled the old plastic out on the hinge side (the only way to remove it) and fed the new one into the T grove. In all, this takes about 1 minute. I did it on 2 separate showers and it worked perfectly!! You don't have to remove anything. Good luck!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks for the hint, I tried that on mine and wasn't so lucky, It seemed to be glued in place...

[@user-nr2vq1uz6k]

Darn! Mine just pulled right out. That’s why I figured I could feed the new one in. Worth a try for sure!