my shower door sqeaks when I move it back and forth. It is such and irritating 'squeak' Ugh!! It sends shivers up my spine. Is there a way to make it stop squeaking? Without hiring a professional.
2006-10-17 10:01:05 · 20 answers · asked by helpme1 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Spray the hinges with WD-40 or some other type of lubricant
2006-10-17 10:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by mmmkay_us 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use oil. WD-40 will work but will evaporate quicker. A cheap way to do this is a few drops of 10W-30 auto oil, or apply some of the various oils with more viscosity than WD-40.
2006-10-17 10:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by Charles B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody loves WD-40 -- and it does sort of lubricate, but really used to displace water -- can use on electrical. You want to get rid of sqeak use a Silicone aeresol spray- get in a can at hardware store - stuff doesn't stain, lubricates lots of stuff. Not greasy like oil.
2006-10-17 11:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by s. k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put some oil or WD-40 on the rollers. WD-40 will be easier to get into the rollers, but a heavier oil, such as motor oil, will last longer.
2006-10-17 20:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by c.a.d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
very simple to do get some 3 in 1 oil,put just 2-3 drops on the hinges. wd-40 will evaporate in time and will have a squeaky door again. I use 3 in 1 on my all my hinges in the house--------------------never fails to work
2006-10-17 16:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by pipedreams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you could oil the hinges or spray the with WD-40 and that should take care of it. I hate a squeaky door !! Good Luck!!
2006-10-17 10:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great temporary fix is to spray some Pam or grease spray on the hindges. You'll need to have some paper towel on hand to wipe up the excess but it works great. It lasts for a month or maybe more. Just keep doing it
2006-10-17 10:05:40 · answer #7 · answered by jhaups 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spread a bead of epoxy along the entire length of the channel. Slide the door closed. Leave it closed until the epoxy sets up and the squeak will be gone. Of, course, you won't be able to open the shower door, but that's not a problem; I don't take showers anyway.
2006-10-17 15:36:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try WD-40 or go to a home improvement store and see if they have anything specific for shower hinges.
2006-10-17 10:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40, liquid wrench, rub hinge with candle wax - if all else fails replace door.
2006-10-17 10:11:54 · answer #10 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋