Installing Sliding Shower Doors Walls Not Plumb

48 inch shower pan with backer board.

Installing sliding shower doors walls not plumb.

It s not that big of a job. We filled in the space with a 2x4 wall. Hang the inside door first sliding it all the way forward toward the wall with the showerhead. Plumb and block in a new stud where the hinges will land.

Mud tape and paint and everything is good. After you ve finished hanging the door install the door knob and close the door to install the door stops. If your wall is 3 8 or more out of plumb we recommend a tapered wall filler part. A short video explaining how to add out of level plumb in the smart shower module from smart builder.

How to install a basic sliding tub shower door. If it s level it stays where it is neither swinging open or closed. Dealing with out of square walls avi duration. You should order for how much wall is out of plumb and what side right left and for the model of shower door you have.

Diy framed shower door installation. Check your work by leaving the door ajar. I am assuming the doors themselves can be plumbed to compensate for the variance. Install towel racks or door pulls with the hardware provided.

Additionally our base was shorter than the old tub leaving a void between the wall and the base. How to install a basic sliding tub shower door. Unzip the drywall on each stud on either side of the door location. Left to right measurement between finished tile wall at base is 46 1 2 and 47 1 4 at top 70 off top of shower pan.