Adjusting Glass Shower Door Hinges

How to identify and and keep a frameless shower door from sagging.

Adjusting glass shower door hinges.

Some doors have a piano hinge with a clamp that extends the length of the door. Loosen the screws holding the hinges and slide the hinges until they are seated on the edge of the door then tighten the screws. This repair should only be done by professionals. Hold the door closed with the handle as your assistant installs wooden shims at the underside.

Adjusting hinged shower doors hinged shower doors are typically glass doors with a framing system around them and are hinged to the wall or to another framed section. Loosen the hex head bolts on each hinge two turns counterclockwise using the appropriate allen key. If your shower has a level adjustment bar like this one you will want to watch this first. A quick adjustment of shower door level when it won t close.

These doors are durable and relatively easy to fix when they become stiff. Set the door on its edge on a bath mat or towel with the hinges facing you.