How to Remove Shower Doors and Frame

I have never been fond of sliding shower doors. It can be difficult to keep the door and frame clean and I find that I regularly hit my elbows on the doors while showering. Luckily, removing sliding shower doors and the frame is a quick and easy process. The hardest part of this process will be scraping off all the silicon caulk used to waterproof the edges of the frame on the walls and tub. My primary reason for removing the doors is to have them out of the way so I can have better access to paint the walls and ceiling in my bathroom. I have no intention of reinstalling the doors and instead, will put in a new, curved shower curtain rod, so that I can gain more elbow room and no longer hit my arms on the doors.
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[@KissedBliss]

I can't believe I was waiting for someone else to take those doors off! I'm in my 60s without a whole lot of strength these days. And I did it! My black lab is happy and loved her bath.She was afraid of the glass doors 😊

[@xchrysantha]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I am so fed up with my shower door (already here when I had moved in), and my roommate and I have gone back and forth about getting rid of it because we were worried it would be expensive to have someone come in and remove it for us. After banging my elbow and scratching my foot while getting out, I finally sat down and just freaking googled it, and that's how I found your video, HOPING it could be something I could do myself (regardless of how hard it would be). I had no idea it could be so simple. Thank you!!!!

[@thediygrunt]

I bang my elbows all the time on the doors! The doors make the shower so restrictive, I only like shower doors when its a walk in shower like in a nice master bathroom.

[@Nolacarsillo]

Thank you for this video! I was literally having a mental breakdown waiting for these doors to come off, they harbor bacteria and I was so upset I couldn’t do it on my own. (My husband is team glass doors) I showed him!😂

[@thediygrunt]

My wife complains about the same thing, that they're hard to clean and it's hard to clean the shower because the doors are in the way. I have one more set of doors to remove and she's looking forward to it.

[@64vmax]

Use fishing line as the "knife" to cut the sealant.

[@graciellastokes7979]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial! I have wanted to remove dated shower doors for quite some time! Feels great to have it done and appreciate the visual guidance along with thoughtful tips!

[@veronicalynn815]

I have the exact same shower door, I knew how to get the doors off but was worried on the track. Thank you for making this video!

[@WASF2024]

I did this with help. Doors came off easily. Rails were over-glued and super hard to come off. But one we got them off, white vinegar was fabulous to soften and remove the side and bottom adhesive nightmare.

[@Stefaniemarieb]

Thank you 😊 i want to put curtains on my shower instead of glass doors.

[@golfmaniac007]

Glass doors so much better than curtains logistically. Don’t do the curtains. Curtains get moldy fast and hard to wipe water away.

[@matthews300]

Removing mine now and whomever did it prior to me construction glued all the rails in place + screws. 😭

[@shakyknees425]

If your bottom rail was not sealed properly, as mine, you may have a colony of jelly mold and moisture ants living in there. If so be prepared to manage them with vinegar spray to herd the ants into the tub for disposal, and mold spray for the surfaces after you've cleaned off the visible mold into plastic garbage sack. I think I will also lay down a line of diatomaceous earth under the bottom track, as it is non-toxic but will theoretically kill any ants that decide to come back, if it stays dry.

[@666ruth666]

I'm with everybody else, thanking you for this wonderful video. I can't believe I waited four years to do this, thinking it was going to be a huge pain in the butt. It ended up taking longer to clear space in the garage for the removed doors than for the removal itself.

[@iolepizzola3643]

This was a great video, very clear and straight forward. Thanks!

[@solagodesign]

This video was exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@rose8662]

Super informative...exactly what I needed. Thanks so much and thank you for your service!

[@alishacarter6155]

Can you link the video for fixing/repairing the screw holes once you take off the shower door? I want to do this and use a shower curtain instead but don’t want to leave the screw holes exposed.

[@thediygrunt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5O3h3uIrd2poLs I don't go into detail about filling in the holes, but if you're just wanting to see it, it's about the 4min mark in this video.

[@thediygrunt]

I tried tagging you in one of the other comments on here, not sure if it worked. But I talked a little about filling in the holes and perhaps that's what you're looking for?

[@lilyancurtis8596]

What kind of material should you use to patch the screw holes?

[@danturlik5726]

You can use a grout repair compound or if you want it to blend, you can grind a similar color tile and mix with epoxy and use it as a filler.

[@AlwaysReal319]

Ty for ur service

[@olgacotto7915]

I need to do this. Thank you for this tutorial on how to do it!

[@HungNguyen-sb1yu]

Thank you so much for the great video. I need to remove the two doors to clean the tracks.

[@davidswart597]

Well done! Thank you for the great explanation.

[@trinitycap]

Thank you DIY Grunt🙏that was very helpful!

[@andrewpolzin8489]

Awesome concise video. Thank you!

[@marcellaschechter7411]

Thank you. I am struggling getting the railing off...grrr. I'll keep at it

[@marcellaschechter7411]

I did it!!

[@thediygrunt]

Glad to hear it! 👏

[@cdhoward81]

How to fill in the holes if you have tiles and the tub isn’t fiberglass?

[@thediygrunt]

So for this shower i used normal Bondo to fill in the holes. But I applied an epoxy resin tub and shower refinishing kit to the shower walls so the resin covered the holes and is water proof. Normal Bondo is not recommended for high water environments it is very water resistant but they recommend using Fiberglass resin Bondo. If you google "shower wall repair kit" a bunch of fiberglass based kits will show up so you just got to decide on what is best for your type of shower walls.

[@theSilvioRoesler]

Thanks for posting. Nice and to the point

[@jae1902]

New subscriber thanks for the video , your videos will help me be able to do some easy stuff around the house !

[@junebadr1067]

I am trying to repair old sliding shower doors in my apartment. Hopefully the doors will come off as easily as this video shows. My bathroom does not have sealed frames or the plastic piece between screw and frame. What would you call that plastic piece so I can buy? I've told my landlord and his plumber for 7 years that when we take a shower water drips in basement (not from drain pipe). The plumber told me it's water coming down from where the screws are (YET NEITHER THOUGHT TO CAULK THE FRAME - instead let the water rot the wood beneath).

[@thediygrunt]

Its a plastic washer basically. It might have a different name since it is raised for the screw to sit into. Worst case if you cant find ones that are raised then a normal plastic washer that fits in the frame and the screw can properly fill will do the job just fine. Then just seal the frame with silicone water proof caulk. Make sure to give the caulk 24 hours to dry for best results and seal it both inside the shower and the outside and you should have no more issues.

[@YarialisLopez]

I am renting a home and it has those same shower doors and let me tell you. Behind the caulk is mold. Idk what to do. Idk if to them off and leave the shower without them. I do not like it.

[@thediygrunt]

I had some one else who was renting ask advice about shower door removal. My advice if you are renting you do not make changes to your rental without permission from the landlord. I agree with you, I'm not fond of shower doors and realize they are difficult to clean. That said removing the doors is easy, removing every trace of the caulk is time consuming. After that you have holes in the shower walls that have to be properly patched and you have to install a curtain rod. Yes you could just throw a rod up using a tension mount, I have never used one that didn't fall down at least several times a year and if it falls while the shower is running water gets everywhere. I don't know your renting terms and conditions but my advice is leave the doors alone or try to get the landlord to fix it. What should happen if the landlord wants the doors to stay is, remove the doors, scrap off the old caulk, clean up the mold, apply new caulk and reinstall the doors all of which is possible in a few hours for nothing more than the cost of a tube of water proof caulk. Nothing would change except no more mold and brand new clean caulk and a good clean scrubbing of the doors and door rails. But I'm not saying that's what you should do.

[@eeshaanahmed3835]

This video is helpful thanks

[@HUFF-N-PUFF-2024]

Awesome video TY!!

[@carlop445]

Thanks fue the video. How did you patch the 3 holes in each side of the culture marble panels? Thanks in advance for your response.

[@thediygrunt]

I ended up using all purpose Bondo putty to fill in the holes. However the normal Bondo is only water resistant not water proof, so I would not recommend it unless you intend to recoat the the panels with a new water proof finish like I was attempting to do in the video I was planning to release this week before things went sideways. There are some small kits on the market that are designed to patch holes in shower panels, they are typically around 20-30 dollars. I used the Bondo because I had it on hand and I knew once I applied my new finish to the panels the Bondo would not be in direct water contact anymore. The Bondo product I should have used is the Fiberglass Resin, it is waterproof and its listed uses are tub, shower and sink repair. I have never used that particular Bondo product before so I can't say for sure how good it is.

[@thediygrunt]

@Alisha Carter maybe this is what you're looking for?

[@johnsefko6481]

What is the best way to get the silicone of the parts of the shower door once it has been removed? I have some globs that do not seem like they want to come off Thanks for your advice.

[@thediygrunt]

Elbow grease! Seriously I tried several different chemicals and tools to try and scrap it off. Try using Goo Gone and maybe try soaking it overnight so it can really set in. I found careful use of a metal putty knife to be the best tool. I say careful because you could accidentally scrape the finish of the tub or shower walls. Mostly though it was just a lot of careful work. Maybe someone else knows a good trick but I didn't find one.

[@setco6536]

Thanks for this! Great video!

[@GarageGuru911]

I wanted handles of these door but what are they called?

[@rejanedesevigne]

Too bad he didn't mention on how to fill in screw holes left on fiberglass walls where frame was. Do you fill them with caulking or something else?

[@thediygrunt]

Bondo Fiberglass Resin is what I would use if you are not going to apply any additional coating to the shower walls. The fiberglass resin is 100 percent waterproof once cured.

[@SarahBeing]

Have you found a sure way to remove a silicone from the shower walls? Putty scraper isnt getting it done.

[@thediygrunt]

Honestly, no. I used a lot of elbow grease and tried several different products to remove it. I think the best I found was Goo Be Gone. Spray it on and let it sit a bit to soak in and help "lift it up" then putty scrap the crap out of it. Maybe a professional out there knows a good trick but I have only had to do this a few times few and far between so I have not figured out a great, easy method.

[@katherinetorres8697]

Hi! I’d like to remove these doors in my rental unit and have the option of reinstalling upon move out if my landlord wants them. Should I just leave the screw holes open? Any recommendations? Thanks!

[@thediygrunt]

Sorry for the late response. No you should not leave the screw holes open. Most likely the holes penetrate through the shower walls which means the holes open to the interior of the walls. You do not want water to get into those holes and then into the inside of the shower walls. At minimum the holes would need to be filled in or plugged with something water proof. Personally I would not remove the doors and have to worry about reinstalling them if you have a rental, especially if the landlord has not given permission. If you did remove them, and water managed to get in the holes and the landlord found out and found water damage or mold you could be on the hook for thousands in damages. Kitchen and Bathrooms are by the far the most expensive areas of the house to have fixed or changed.

[@sowhat3430]

Hi, except the putty knife , what is the name of another thing? Laminated chip or alignment shape? Can you be specific?

[@thediygrunt]

It is a laminate chip. They work well for scrapping various surfaces without scratching the material.

[@impioussaint4421]

​@@thediygruntCan you link one? Searching for "laminate chip" doesn't come up with anything relevant.

[@thediygrunt]

If you're getting search results of literal laminate chips, that's it. I'm using the laminate sample chip. It's not a special tool

[@impioussaint4421]

@@thediygrunt oh, ok, got it. Thanks 🙂

[@realtorknox]

I have black marks from shower door removal I can’t get off pls advise

[@thediygrunt]

That might mean the tub was scratched and the finish has been damaged or worn off. If that is the case there are touch up kits for tubs to cover up minor blemishes. If it isn't damaged then probably just need to try different cleaners and lost of elbow grease, or I guess you could use the touch up kit if it refuses to come off.

[@Tenebarum]

Why would anyone reinstall those awful things? Its luke being in cage, hard to clean, and you cant sit on the edge of tub. Worst idea ever. But i know what im doing next weekend. Thanks! I

[@coldramentpm1013]

i wonder if this guy was in the military

[@chinaboss6683]

Shower doors are so much dirtier to maintain vs shower curtains.

[@irisvineyrealestate9186]

great!

[@Rain6700]

Be sure to order your shower curtain 12” longer than the measured length.

[@Notyetawoman420]

🥵🥵🥵🥵 didn’t know this was taught by a sergeant sexy! lol

[@thediygrunt]

Thank you for providing my wife a new nickname to tease me with

[@Soulrollsdeep]

Why can't I see your legs

[@lilysowner]

Shower doors are gross