VIGO VG6041 Elan Frameless Shower Door - Installation Tips

With its classic roller sliding door and sleek modern design, the VIGO Elan Frameless Sliding Shower Door provides the ultimate in contemporary design for your bathroom. This shower door is crafted with quality tempered glass and 304-series stainless steel hardware and features an eye-catching round roller disk sliding system and sleek door handle. For a custom look, this door can be installed to slide open left or right.
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Instructional installation video for VIGO VG6041 Elan frameless glass shower doors. For additional help with installing your frameless glass shower doors and corner shower stalls, contact VIGO Tech Support at 1-866-591-7792.

[@randellt]

One hell of a job to install them in a small bathroom by myself. One door is probably 130 lbs and the other 110. Directions kind of suck, but between the video and a couple glances at them...I got ur done! Beautiful doors and great craftsmanship. Quality product. Thank you.

[@pelupelu2a661]

THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD

[@krehbein]

This is a good quality door, the rollers are really smooth and good quality. Two comments, keep in mind the support bar is about 4” lower then the door, for taller people (6’ tall) this could be an issue. Second, for the installation instructions, PLEASE make the text larger than 8pt type and provide more photos. The thing of having the bottom bracket mid way under the glass seemed wrong, as described in the text. Fortunately there is this video. 👍

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@isaacgberyan3328]

Wonderful!!!!

[@arnoldotx]

What size do I order if my opening is exactly 60 3/8 inches? 56-60 or 60-64? Thanks!

[@bjnelson8503]

What size do I order if my opening is exactly 60 inches? 56-60 or 60-64?

[@suttontrout6766]

So one of our fixed panel holders screwed off - fell off. How do I resinstall it? I cannot get it to align as there is a slight sag on the rail now.

[@BigcountryReactions]

Is the door that slides on the inside of the shower or the outside

[@Travis_LTE]

Instructions say to cut the rail...does NOT say from the door side only like in this video!!! What a major oversight! I cut equal amounts from each side of the rail, like any reasonable person would assume, when YOU leave out this key piece of information!

[@ramurva]

how did you fix this? Even we committed the same mistake

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@mk-jm5tv]

@@ramurva What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@missyhoresh]

How far down are the holes in the glass for the roller hardware on the VG6041CHMT6074R model? Can’t locate a schematic drawing anywhere and need to make sure it will work with my current wall material.

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Missy, approximately 3 - 4 inches from the top of the glass to the structural rail. If we can assist with any additional questions, please call us at 866-591-7792, option 2. Our team is available Monday - Friday between 8am and 5:30pm EST and are always happy to help.

[@mvs9166]

I dont have access to studs on the one side of the shower due to a pocket door. Can an anchor be used on this side through the porcalin tile?

[@jaxbrewery]

Fortunately they come with anchors.

[@TheMakeoverTherapy]

I have this same exact one but the bottom keeps leaking

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@VIGOIndustries]

😀🙌

[@steevo435]

Love ours. The only thing missing is a way to keep the door closed tight against the tile. We close ours and is creeps back about 3/4" and water sprays out on the wall and baseboard. Is there a fix?

[@gregspeakman244]

Sounds like the rail is out of level

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Steve! Thank you for your feedback. Our Product support team can help you out with this. Feel free to contact us at [e-mail].

[@Chanmantroop10]

Did you ever fix this? Not sure if ours is a Vigo, but the mechanisms are almost identical and we have the same issue with the door creeping back a few inches at times. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. We checked the level and it seems level however I'm not sure what the tolerance is as one area is still within the level lines but not dead centre.

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@mk-jm5tv]

@@VIGOIndustries What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@paulclayton2325]

The instructions say to cut the support rail 3/4 inch shorter than the wall-wall distance, but if you do this it becomes impossible, once you have put one end of the rail into (let's say) the left bracket) to fit the other end into the right bracket. If the screws for the bracket were external, ie on a flange, you could fit the bracket to the rail end, slide the whole assembly into place, then screw. But it is a single central screw inside the bracket, so the brackets both have to be fitted first. According to basic geometry, you would need to cut off 1.5" (the depth of the bracket) from the rail to get the second end of it into place. Then the rail can be re-centred, but it will never run all the way to the inner end of the bracket. This will leave a structural weakness, which I don't want. How do you fix this?

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Paul! Thank you for your comment. Feel free to contact us at [e-mail]. You can also call us at 866-591-7792 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST. Let us know if they were able to help! Thank you!

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@TheLynetteh]

If my opening is 59,what size should I order? I am confused. Is it 56-60 or 60-64?

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi. Thank you for you comment. 56-60 is the one you need.

[@TheMccanntm]

The instructions they give you and the instructions in this video really confuse me they tell you to make sure you have studs behind the wall for structural support and yet they give you wall anchors to screw into which one is it am I screwing into wood or am I screwing into the anchors doesn't make any sense

[@yeyito2818]

If the studs arent available where the door sits then use the anchors

[@bluenightskiess]

I believe my installers installed the middle piece that would sit on the tub's edge. The piece that holds the two doors. If this is true would this make water come out? Because it is. The installer ended up putting a piece of trim on the bottom of the moveable door to help with water getting under the door and over the black trim piece . And if that is the case, can this be fixed??? ugh.

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hello! Thanks for sharing! We are so sorry to hear that! Feel free to contact us at [e-mail]. You can also call us at 866-591-7792. Thank you.

[@shakham1]

Can you install it without the threshold for curbless showers?

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Amir! Thank you for your question! Our product team can help you with it at [e-mail]. You can also call us at 866-591-7792 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST.

[@dennislinden3657]

Only cut the bar on the door side people, it does not tell you that in the instructions 😢

[@npipages]

This is a bathtub door installation case. I cannot access the stud and need to install on the tile over the hallow drywall. The included anchors don't look strong enough and I'm trying to use a toggle bolts instead. Would it work? The video says that the rail should be screwed on the studs.

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi there! Feel free to contact us at 866-591-7792. Our experts will help you to resolve it.

[@gitarman666]

What did they say? I have the same issue

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Todd, Thank you for your comment. We did our best to make the video instruction as accurate as possible, feel free to follow it. If you have any questions, our product support will help you at 866-591-7792. Have a great day!

[@npipages]

@@gitarman666 No useful response fr VIGO. I asked local plumber and he don't recommend to install at the dry wall only. It must be installed on the studs. Since this door is too heavy for the walls, the walls will gradually collapse. The only way to install is adding more studs on both sides after opening the walls

[@sdhoni5033]

What's the significance of positioning the fixed door in the "middle" of the bottom door guide?

[@VIGOIndustries]

The fixed panel goes halfway in the guide and the other half has the threshold

[@krehbein]

This step had me stumped too, but I guess it makes sense later in installation.

[@briandreimer]

Otherwise, the instructions make no sense. So why not explain briefly?

[@mboyer68]

How much out of plum can the door side wall be and still work? How much out of plum can the stationary panel wall be and still work? Thank you

[@VIGOIndustries]

Panel side can not be out of plum. The door side can be 3/8" out of plum

[@mboyer68]

@@VIGOIndustries thank you!

[@VIGOIndustries]

3/8" out of plum.

[@briandreimer]

What? The fixed panel IS adjustable for out of plumb. The fixed panel holders are adjustable,right?

[@briandreimer]

See 1:50 in the video, for adjustable fixed panel.

[@alexchh]

My Vigo Elan is missing the door bottom guide (part 98023 matte black). How can I get a replacement immediately?

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Alex! Thank you for your comment. Could you please provide a copy of your sales receipt, a video of the issue and complete shipping address with phone number to [e-mail]. Thank you!

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@mk-jm5tv]

@@VIGOIndustries What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@lawrenceporter3723]

If I have a curb in my shower do I still need the chrome trim piece along the bottom for the slider ?

[@SuperMario-cv5eo]

If your curb slopes in No otherwise yes.

[@kellystclair1]

Our door is installed and it’s beautiful but the door will not stay fully opened. We push the door open and it then closes half way on its own. It does stay fully closed. Is this a feature? Is it by design? Or is it an installation error?

[@dennyweir3291]

The top rail is not spot on level, needs minor adjustment on mounting brackets

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi Kelly, thank you for your comment and question. Could you please provide a copy of your sales receipt, a video of the issue and complete shipping address with phone number to [e-mail]? Thank you

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@udhoop]

Should the bottom rollers be touching the rail? Mine are not, they are just shy of it.

[@ThePilot_USA]

Hi. all 4 rollers can adjust the height with a screw on the back of the roller. Try to adjust your 2 bottom rollers so they all touch the bar.

[@VIGOIndustries]

The rollers are adjustable, so please contact us if you need assistance at 866-591-7792, option 2. Our team is available Monday - Friday between 8am and 5:30pm EST.

[@VIGOIndustries]

Thank you for assisting!

[@vhigdon64]

Directions state how long the screws are but not the diameter. In other words, what size bit should I use/buy for drilling thru tile?

[@jaxbrewery]

The rollers, top and bottom, should be in full contact. The rollers are not concentric. It’s cammed in order to adjust for height.

[@MrKenDunbar]

Should I drill holes in quartz threshold for the bottom clip or use some sort of epoxy?

[@mk-jm5tv]

Use epoxy, never drill holes through your water barrier. Or use a screw that is shallow enough to go through the tile and mortar but not the water proofing. What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@thesue9]

Love the door but it leaks water at the bottom where the fixed door meets the sliding door-at the rail mount brackets. My installer clearly did not pay attention to the instructions, but now I need to fix it. What can i do?

[@VIGOIndustries]

Hi! Thanks for your comment. We are so sorry to hear that! Feel free to contact us at [e-mail]. You can also call us at 866-591-7792 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST. Let us know if they were able to help! Thank you!

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@mikemcclanahan3129]

Hey guys the one thing confusing me is they give two sizes of drill bits for the rail to wall instation. one is with plastic anchors and the other is for attaching to studs. Im attaching to studs and was told by customer service, because instructions didnt say, that would use the larger drill bit size. that didnt make sense to me. So you would ust the smaller size bit to then insert an anchor plus the same screw? the logic isnt jiving. guess i may need to call again

[@mikemcclanahan3129]

Also 3/16 drill bit seems really small for the anchors to secure clips. I dont think the anchors will even go in a 3/16 hole much less then run a screw in it.

[@monterrey-mj4ie]

How much they charge to installed one of this I have one and need price on the installer?

[@SuperMario-cv5eo]

About 400 to install

[@mk-jm5tv]

What are the dimensions of the door guide clip? I’m building a narrow shower curb and I need to know what the minimum width of curb I can do. I wanted to build a curb that was only 4” wide. Can you measure that pice of hardware for me? Thank you so much. My door will be here in 10 days but I need to build the shower curb right now.

[@sretep99]

@@mk-jm5tv I have the same question. Do you have your door now? If so, can you tell me what that width is?

[@mk-jm5tv]

@@sretep99 I’m not home right now but approximately 2x3. I can measure when I’m home

[@sretep99]

@@mk-jm5tv that would be greatly appreciated.

[@frattman]

The top rail which (always) needs to be cut must be cut on the sliding door side, which isn't labeled - instead, they put a white sticker on one side which says to remove the plastic shim and on the other side you get a yellow sticker with a red warning triangle saying 'only cut on door side!'. This is the side you must cut - how confusing is that! Also, I'm mounting this on an acrylic tub and there's no way I'm drilling holes into it - what if it were cast iron or steel? Also, why would you put the screws where the INSIDE panel slides instead of the outside panel? Oh, and the best part of the manual is the part where they tell you to drill 76.5" up from your shower curb or 55.75" from the tub for the top rail and then say the the measurements should 'just be used as a guide. Your actual dimensions may vary' Are you kidding me?

[@Exotic_drift]

Can't be that professional with Ryobi tools

[@cdb989]

So what your saying is if you use something other than DEWALT your not a pro

[@karljennings6561]

These take a little time to properly assemble and kzbin.infoUgkxd5EBUeJB1fVVN1ZqLyQDXE7lWSDxtioi after installation , but the end result is fantastic. Very pleased.

[@mk-jm5tv]

These guys just drilled holes through the shower pan. Do not do this. The door looks nice but if you ever drill holes through your pan, your shower will fail 100% of the time. NEVER DO THIS

[@mimi...7670]

But how you fix that on the pan?

[@mk-jm5tv]

@@mimi...7670 you rip all the tile off the curb, patch the holes in the membrane, tile it again. Use 3m VHB tape. Do not drill holes. The tape works perfectly

[@frattman]

Agreed, this is an egregious oversite by the company. They don't even tell you to put silicone in the holes (which would eventually fail anyway). They are 100% opening themselves up to lawsuits with this horrible advice

[@mk-jm5tv]

@@frattman haha ya it’s bad. There’s no lawsuit issues but they’re not helping their customers

[@Travis_LTE]

Also, can you talk any faster...

[@mojo_phee]

This isn’t what most in the industry would consider a frameless door, especially since it has a track at the top and bottom

[@wobimm]

Instalação ridícula!!!! Parece que não houve a criação profissional