How to choose the right Shower Door Seal
Shower door seals are essential in preventing water from dripping out of the shower. They are designed for different applications and differ in appearance as well. So, choosing the right one might prove difficult. But not to worry; we are here to help you choose the right one that will add great flair to the decor in any bathroom while serving its practical function.
Parameters for selection
Shower door seals are critical in shower stalls because they are the only way to prevent leaks, so they need to be sturdily built. So, you should choose door seals with a PVC or polycarbonate construction as they are durable and easy to maintain.
After deciding on the most durable seal, measure the thickness of the glass where it will be installed. Then consider where you'll be installing the seal. Finally, decide whether the seal will be installed in a square or half-round shower. A seal for the bottom of the shower door will have different construction than the seal mounted on the side edge of the door. So, it is essential to have the correct parameters as it helps in selecting the best seal for your shower door.
Straight Seals, Rounded Seals, and Magnetic Seals
After gathering the information regarding the glass thickness, type of cabin, and the place where to install the seal, we can proceed to choose the right model. You should remember that the shape of the shower door seal corresponds to the cabin’s shape; a straight seal will require a square or rectangular cabin, whereas a curved seal will be ideal for a semi-circular cabin.
If you want to seal the cabin completely, use a magnetic seal. Some shower door seals have a built-in magnet with a force of 24 N/cm, making the seal perfectly adhere to each other. You can even combine magnetic seals at 90° or 180° angle.
Replacing a seal in a shower enclosure
After selecting the right shower door seal for your shower enclosure, it is time for its installation. Shower door seals have a simple mounting mechanism; slide it onto the door at the right place and press until it snaps on. In case you find it difficult to snap the seal onto the glass, apply a bit of dish soap to the glass. Or if the seal is too big, you should use translucent silicone.
All in all, shower door seals allow smooth opening and closing of shower doors, and most importantly, keep the water in the stall rather than allowing it to flow freely into the rest of the bathroom. Here are a few excellent choices for shower door seals at DK Hardware.
- CRL Multi-Purpose Clear 'L' Angle Jamb Seal : P12LJ
- CRL Translucent Vinyl Bulb Seal : PCR10
- CRL 'Y' Jamb Seal with Soft Leg for 3/8" Glass - 95" Stock Length : PCC10
- CRL Dual Durometer PVC Seal and Wipe : P880WS
- CRL 3/8" Polycarbonate 'U' with 90 Degree Vinyl Finseal : PC1090
- CRL 135 Degree Door Jamb Seal for 3/8" Glass : P135DJ
DK Hardware features an extensive range of shower door seals for your various installation purposes. Click on any link on this blog to be redirected to some of the best options.
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