How To Cut Vinyl Shower Door Seal

Bring the old shower door sweep to a hardware or home supply store to purchase a new one that matches its height.

How to cut vinyl shower door seal.

The carrier is available in a number of different finishes and materials to suit your décor such as gold brass or aluminum metal or various colors of plastic. Cut the excess seal length flush with the edge of the door using a utility knife. This is very handy to know. Click to email this to a friend opens in new window.

A door sweep consists of a brush made from plastic or vinyl bristles secured in place against the door with a carrier. Step 5 install the new shower sweep. Insert the caulking tube into the caulk gun and push the plunger into the back of the tube and turn it 180 degrees. Place a small bead of silicon caulk at the end of the strip to prevent moisture from getting into the channel.

Cut the tip of the nozzle of a tube of silicone caulking at a 45 degree angle and poke the foil at the bottom of the tube with the metal rod connected to the caulk gun. Press the release button. In this video you will learn how to cut a shower door seal and make some slight adjustments so that the seal completely covers the gap at the bottom of the door.