Replacing Rubber Strips On Shower Doors

Without the seal the glass door would leak water on the bathroom floor and cause damage.

Replacing rubber strips on shower doors.

How to replace the plastic strip on a shower door. A worn strip lets water seep beneath the door and onto your floor. Carefully grasp the edge of the door sweep pulling it towards the outside of the door until the strip has come loose from the track. The rail is attached to the door.

The rubber piping that holds the glass in the frame of a shower door serves the purpose of providing a seal. Remove the metal drip rail if necessary for plastic seal access. Click here to learn how to replace a shower door seals bottom. Left unchecked that leaky little strip could leave you drowning in some serious water damage.

Depending on the type of door sweep that is currently in use it may be necessary to unscrew the door sweep from the track. Inspect the bottom of the shower door to determine the plastic seal attachment method. Over time the piping can deteriorate and will need to be replaced in order to maintain an effective seal on the door. Replacing the rubber strip is very simple after purchasing sealing strip it can be replaced by yourself.

Open the shower door from the inside and leave it propped open.