How to properly caulk newly installed shower doors?
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Diana Deiley
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My husband and I just installed new sliding shower doors in the master bathroom but would like to know the best way to caulk the metal to prevent water from seeping through.
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Usually they tell you to put a light bead of silicone on the door frames to seal it, but in lieu, you could run a small bead on the inside of the shower door frames, let it set up for 24 hours.
A bead of caulk on the inside all around the frame and shower walls. A wet finger to smooth it out.
Be sure to use a clear caulk and not a colored or white. That way the metal doesn't get mucked up and any mistakes or bumps are not as obvious.
A lot of people think more is better. But over time it will start to peel. He'll (HA HA ) have remove all the caulk, clean the area with rubbing alcohol, and just a small bead on the inside frame.