How do I fill the gap between the shower doors and the tiled wall?

Question

I'm currently installing a shower door which is an entrance (and 4th side) to a 3-walled (with tiles) shower. The problem is I have a gap of about 1 inch (2.6cms) to fill in total between the tiles and the side of the door. Wood would be easiest but is no good as it would get wet. I could put another layer of tiles along each side where the wall would touch the door which would almost exactly fill the gap but not sure it's the best idea. Can't imagine I'm the first person to face this problem though so any help from someone who has successfully sorted this rather than guesses would be great. Thanks.

Answer 1

Tear off the tile of the existing wall in question. Then build it out with 1/2" hardee board or durock and then cover it with tile. Between the thinset or mastic, whichever you choose, that should be close to filling the 1" gap.

Answer 2

If the door has a frame on the hinge side and the closure side the should be hex head screw on the side of these frames to loosen and adjust the frame in a bit and then re-tighten. If the glass does not stop on a frame and can freely swing past the tile leaving a small gap between glass and tile wall you can call a glass company that sells shower enclosures and inquire about a clear T shaped silicone seal that has adhesive on one side that adheres to the tile and the T will seal against the glass. I am a contractor that recently installed one of these on a custom enclosure.

Answer 3

Short Shower Doors

Answer 4

You should be able to adjust the door width but sounds like your new shower doors are too small for your bath opening. Is the one inch gap only at one end or at both ends? Every shower door set I have ever put in has had to be fitted to the actual opening size as they vary. Sounds like whoever installed doors cut the track too short. Without actually seeing your problem cant give good advice.

Answer 5

If there is room for another row of tiles, do that, then use caulk to fill in the small gap left.

Answer 6

Usually there is some way to adjust the door within the frame. If not, I'd inquire at a glass shop to see if they have an aluminum piece that would match your door frame. Another possibility is to use man-made cultured marble and adhere it to the tile. Good luck.

Answer 7

All valid answers so far although maybe more labor intensive than you want to attempt. Certainly before getting the door, and frame, accurate measurements should have been determined.

To avoid TEARING OUT, and certainly not trying to fill a 1 inch space with caulk,,,if the framing is wrong, I'd research that first... I might also look for a supplier that sells poly molding as used often in homes, but in a measurement like a 1x2... OR a company that sells similar in a teflon type 1x2. It's a spacer/filler/shim in a sense.

The installation might mean screws through grout lines? It might be accomplished on a temp basis with a silicone adhesive, and in that won't be very secure to hold alum. shower door framing.

In the end you'll still need to caulk joints/butts.

Steven Wolf

Answer 8

Use a board called tile backer ,it's made out of concrete then cover it with a little pieces of tile...............http://www.estimate3.com Just submit your Estimate fax, e-mail , or if you don't care about others viewing your estimate just go ahead and upload a copy of your estimate. When we receive your estimate, we will analyze your estimate completely and post the results.

Answer 9

Buy 100% silicon bath caulk at the home center. Clean area thoroughly, use bleach if any mildew around. Apply caulk and smooth with finger.

Answer 10

caulking