Shower Door Parts
What Glass Shower Door Parts Do You Need?
A shower door would not be complete if one of the shower door parts is missing. Whether you are planning to build a new shower door or repairing your old one, you should know what part or parts you need. That good news is you can easily find them at your local hardware. You can also conveniently order them online.
Shower Door Hinges
If you are installing a swinging shower door instead of a sliding shower door you would definitely need door hinges. Shower door hinges are usually used to connect the door to the wall of the shower area so you can swing the door open when you enter or exit the shower. While shower door parts are relatively small, the shower door hinges are quite important because without them the shower door would not be connected. You have several choices in terms of size and in terms of material though. You should choose one that is most appropriate according to the size and weight of the shower door. When it comes to material, you have a choice between stainless steel, oil rubbed bronze and polished bronze. These materials are quite ideal because they are rust resistant. However, make sure the screws are made of the same material too.
Glass Clamps
If you are using frameless glass shower doors, you definite need glass clamps as part of your shower door parts to hold the glass together. Most glass clamps can accommodate even thicker glass. If you choose polished brass shower door parts like glass clamps, you even get a cleaner look. Of course, if you are installing a frameless glass shower door in the corner you will also need some brackets too.
Shower Door Handle or Pull
You will need shower door parts that allow you access to the shower door. If you are using a sliding shower door you will need a pull to slide it open and close. If you are using a swinging or a bi-fold shower door you will need a handle pull to swing the door as well.
Thresholds and U Channels
To secure the bottom and the top of the shower, more shower door parts like U channels and thresholds are needed. Take note though that your choice of U channels and thresholds would depend on the kind of shower door you are using. So before you buy these parts, you need to know what is appropriate for your shower door.
Wipes and Seals
Wipes and seals are also as important as other shower door parts. After all, you would not want to air and most especially water to leak to the outside. These components would serve as stoppers to the enclosure.
There are many choices for replacement parts. Some are even more durable and sometimes more beautiful than original parts too. It’s always best that you get durable ones to get value for your money. Of course, each brand of shower door has its own replacements for its shower door parts. Sliding and swinging shower doors could need different parts as well. If you just look up the brand and look for the specific component for the specific model of your shower door you will never go wrong.
