So, my “finesse” shower door is a slightly different design from this video…different enough. The paper instructions were incomplete as well. Had to contact customer service on which parts to file - it seemed obvious, but I take nothing for granted. Top rail on my door needed two self tapping screws to secure to side rails. The surround didn’t allow a lot of room to drill pilot holes. Pilot hole callout was way too big for self tapping screws. Fyi- I didn’t match up this door with the tub/surround, my supply house did. Rubber bumpers have screws to hold bumpers and side rails to wall inserts. It is not clear how much to tighten the screws as they can bottom against the rubber bumper and possibly squeeze out and then there is no support to side rail at that location. There should be a support washer embedded in the bumper to provide good support. It should be noted that 3 nylon inserts into the surround on each side rail support the door - they do not penetrate into framing…this is apparently by design. I expect to finish this job tomorrow. The required filing of the bottom and side rails took about an hour - big time killer right there. I would expect this job to take 3 hours if you’ve done it before. A full day if not.
If you don't know what you're talking about, or have never installed a shower door before, don't leave comments. This is an instructional video to enhance the paper instructions you get when you buy the door. Commenting on pencils, silicone application, not in the studs, please explain why you would need that on a sliding door, or measurements, is stupid. It's a nice door with a fairly easy install.
He cannot possibly be marking the screw holes in the wall jambs with that pencil. It won't reach the wall due to the I-beam construction of the wall jamb pieces. Why is there no silicone applied to the bottom track on the inside of the shower? The outside of the bottom track already has silicone on the underside groove but you're applying another bead right next to it on the outside? And no silicone at all on the inside of the bottom track? It would seem that this would be the area most likely to get water under it. What am I missing?
I agree....if you do not use a sealant on inside of bottom track...that water will be trapped under the track. Also the center guide is a pain to install, not much room to work that in...One more complaint, it says to use a hex tool to tighten your shower door towel holders...Do you know how small that thing must be??? I had nothing that small around my house....why didn't they just include with the rest of the kit? ....exactly 5 hrs to finish..and I did seal the inside bottom track...Not sold on completely sealing the outside of the installation....When you read the instructions it says go to the Sterling web site....do you know how many videos are on that page...OMG.
You don't want to seal the bottom track on the inside of the shower. That would trap water under the track and prevent it draining back into the shower.
@@tomveatch2994 it should be understood and it might say in the written instructions, but we are watching a video and you always caution what not to do. They should have mentioned it.
