Excellent how to...but I think it's actually worth hiring someone like you to install it. You make it look pretty easy...but I think experience is worth paying for!
Excellent. You helped us understand how to correctly install our glass enclosure. Our enstaller did not include a support arm for glass B so it failed. We will purchase a support arm and reinstall glass B. Thanks.
nice video that get straight to the point. Two things though first he should have drill the holes before he set the channel up so he didn't have to set it up to different times second you should put your sleep on and your strike as well as your hinge vinyl before you do any silicone while your tip is still small on your to you should silicone your vinyl in place then if you use some slots you can keep your tip small silicone your panels but if you use Just Clips with regular holes then you're going to need to cut your tip and do a wider joint. You can also put your strike on to help you set your door straight. I'm a beast
so, the U-channel with the silicone only hole the panel on place?.... hun!... I have problem with the panel, its out of level now, the u-channel is moving in the top from the wall, it seems like the screw that hold the u-channel is loosening. so I have to take it out and reinforcement all again. So to separate the glass of the u-channel its just cutting the silicone and pull out the glass? this panel has u-channel only in the wall and the floor. it's incredible how such a thin frame can hold a big glass. The silicone You use is any Kitchen & Bath Sealant from hardware store?
1. You don't always want the holes. in the same place. Sometimes you've got backing in a specific place because the channel goes between studs. 2. If you're attaching the channel to the floor it doesn't need any holes. Folks in Denver, if you want shower glass for your home please visit us at Bath & Granite - 4755 E. 46th Ave. Denver CO 80216. www.bathandgranite.com
i noticed some doors have a range like 43.5" to 44" how do you account for the gap? the width of my shower is 44" wide. i'm guess i should get a 43.5 - 44" wide door, but just wondering how to adjust for the 0.5" gap without having water coming out?
I have water escaping the door at the entrance. Is there a magnetic seal that will close the gap and secure the door in the closed position while being used?
No . First of all , get a level and check to see if the surface of your curb is leaning in . If it is leaning out , then no gasketing will stop water from ending up on the floor every time the shower is used . Start with that .
I have hardie becker board and tiles on my remodel shower. Do we need to anchor a frameless glass shower door to stud? If there is no stud, then is it ok to just anchor it to the wall? Would you recommend a swing door or slide door?
I had a shower door installed a few months back in a fiberglass enclosure. Preciously I had a semi frameless shower door and the installer recommended to go for a frameless door. I was good with it as long as he is able to install it into the studs. Fast forward a few months, the door has started to pull the enclosure away from the wall behind it. He claims that there is no stud in the vicinity( there is an electrical outlet on the other side of the wall which means that there has to be a stud ). More importantly he is saying that it is perfectly normal to not anchor the door into studs and keep them anchored to the insert. Is that true?
You don't have to be in a stud but if you're not in a stud you should use high quality anchors. Also consider more than 3 screws per u-channel. Denver Shower Doors at Bath & Granite - www.bathandgranite.com
Not really. We sell a clear plastic strip to fill that gap if it is leaking water. But it depends on the placement of the shower head. Bath & Granite 4755 E. 46th Ave. Denver CO 80216 www.bathandgranite.com
Hi Paul, on these showers we were using a magentic seal. That seal fills the 1" gap completely and is the best way to ensure no water escapes the glass.
Bath & Granite I just had a door replaced and they left a 0.5cm (a little bigger than 3/16”) gap on both sides of the door (wall and glass panel). Is that right? The last door was literally flush. No seal.
@@CAPOKitchenandBath That is an ugly option . Here in Manhattan , for over 30 years , no one has spected one from me . As a matter of fact , most of my customers don't want a gasket there .
loosen your hinges with wood shims in place before hand..set your preferred distance and tighten it down..its recommend in California every year cause the hard water n calcium ..every 5 years to be safe
Hi I installed a frameless shower and my glass panel is 3/8 inch off from the door. I need to adjust the U-Channel adn the glass. Anyone have any ideas as to how to get the glass out of the Uchannel? Silicone caulk is doing its job.
Good luck! that's the part they don't tell you. This is what happens when everyone tries to do something they have no clue how to do and claim they are the best at it. Any shower door enclosure with a frame around it is called a framed shower enclosure! This video is a semi-frameless nightmare! From people who have no clue how to make a custom, TRULY framelsss shower door enclosure,hence all the u channel framing and support bars, etc...Simply go to the guys who invented the thing! The Original Frameless Shower Doors.......InstallationEASY is the ONLY branded DIY totally frameless shower door enclosure system available, brought to you from the people who innovated it! framelessshowerdoors.com
Ok , right away he's made a mistake . First of all , Sand the sharp corners as much as the small bevel on the edge of the glass has . It's good practice because just a small bump into tile or stone while installing can chip the edge or blow up the glass . Second . Install the wall and curb track before dropping the glass in it . If you can't predict how big they should be , install them oversized . Then after a temporary fit and shiming , mark the mouldings for cutting , then reinstall the mouldings . Cut a new tube of silicone as small as possible . Then about half way in on one side of the U channel , lay a bead of silicone . Not in the back of the channel because if you put too much , you will have a mess to clean up . If you don't push the glass into the glue enough , it will not hold . My way , if in the future you need to remove that glass , you can hammer in a spackle knife all around the edges and remove it . Drop in the glass . Check your remaining door opening size . Then apply a final bead of silicone on the inside between the glass and the moulding , then between the moulding and the curb . If the door hangs from this pre installed glass , wait 24 hours for the silicone to cure .
There isn't much you can do with the u-channel if the wall is out of level. Occasionally you'll want to grind on some time or put a spacer behind it, but that's rare. Usually the glass does into a deep u-channel that compensates for out of square walls. If you're in Denver and you need shower doors come visit us at www.bathandgranite.com
+Bath & Granite you guys say frameless but r using u channel to compensate for not knowing how to measure outta square...step your game up your a poor excuse to glaziers
Patrick you almost caught us! Our doors are 1/2" shorter than the fixed panel so we can attach a plastic sweep to the bottom. If you're in Denver and you need some shower glass please stop by. We're at 4755 E. 46th Ave. Denver CO 80216. www.bathandgranite.com
That did NOT look like a safe installation. The glass panels are heavy and he just sorta propped it there and expected that little piece of channel to hold it up while he's at the bottom leveling and tweaking? Geez that made me cringe.
If I ever saw one of our tech's jack up a door with a metal mini pry bar it would be his (or her) last day with us. There are too many things wrong with this system & installation to even list.. I can't...
This video, install and design are NOT safe, proper or relative to a totally frameless shower door enclosure. The ONLY product on the market today that provides you with a TOTALLY frameless DIY shower door enclosure is called InstallationEASY. This product line and process was developed by the brand that started it all... The Original Frameless Shower Doors.Go to framelessshowerdoors.com. Our InstallationEASY line of TOTALLY frameless enclosures was designed specifically for the DIYer, provides you with multiple designs and choices, comes with full real-time tech support, easy to follow videos and printable instructions that make sense! No unsightly 'U' channeling, large gaps and seals since every enclosure is custom cut to conform to your specific opening. This video could possibly be the worst example of a frameless shower enclosure and install. InstallationEASY really is easy, custom made and ready in a week for delivery. Saves time, money and leaves you with a TRULY frameless enclosure that anyone can measure and install. We are the only all Frameless Brand on the market. An American manufacturer that developed the first totally frameless shower enclosure. All of our trade secrets are provided to you, the DIYer who wants a truly frameless shower door enclosure without all this metal and channeling. We are also the ONLY buy-direct-from-the-manufacturer brand. With the help of modern technology( face time, Skipe, etc.) our clients tell us its like we are right by your side from measure to install. Shop on line using our state of the art website to design your enclosure. Simply submit and one of our frameless experts will contact you, provide options as well as pricing. We developed InstallationEASY to help stop the 'Frameless madness' and confusion that the internet allows. What you just watched above is NOT a framless enclosure. At best a standard SEMI-frameless mess you can buy in any big box store. You want the real deal, the best? Call or reach out to the brand that started it all.
Way to highjack the thread dude. Go create something that is of value and then add your propaganda to it. Not everyone can make a professional video, but anyone can trash a video. Rise above!
Here's a list to be better installers ok? 1. Why would you not drill your u- channel holes in the grout lines? It's a lot easier(especially when drilling through hard ass tile) 2. Putting silicone in the channel for a stationary panel is basically a waste of time. 3. Fork over 10 bucks for a real counter sink bit, instead of using a large metal bit. 4. If you think that corner brace is strong enough to hold that door safely, you're mistaken. Get ready for a law suit. 5. Do a video on drilling through porcelain tile instead of that soft ass travertine. They need to see you sweating, cussing and burning through 3 to 4 bits. 6. Those "gaskets" in between the door and panel will mildew in 6 months. The only people that use those are the ones that can't measure the opening correctly for a tight fit. 7. Why in the hell do ya'll mount your handles horizontally instead of vertically? That's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.
Excellent video they only one that is explained properly good job
Excellent how to...but I think it's actually worth hiring someone like you to install it. You make it look pretty easy...but I think experience is worth paying for!
Excellent. You helped us understand how to correctly install our glass enclosure. Our enstaller did not include a support arm for glass B so it failed. We will purchase a support arm and reinstall glass B. Thanks.
While you were shimming the door was the 12in piece of u channel the only thing holding the complete door while you were sending it?
Do not rest your glass on tile or concrete, you will chip it. Always use a barrier.
nice video that get straight to the point. Two things though first he should have drill the holes before he set the channel up so he didn't have to set it up to different times second you should put your sleep on and your strike as well as your hinge vinyl before you do any silicone while your tip is still small on your to you should silicone your vinyl in place then if you use some slots you can keep your tip small silicone your panels but if you use Just Clips with regular holes then you're going to need to cut your tip and do a wider joint. You can also put your strike on to help you set your door straight. I'm a beast
Clear directions, easy to follow instructions and professional workmanship. Great work, Thanks.
You must not be a professional .
so, the U-channel with the silicone only hole the panel on place?.... hun!... I have problem with the panel, its out of level now, the u-channel is moving in the top from the wall, it seems like the screw that hold the u-channel is loosening. so I have to take it out and reinforcement all again. So to separate the glass of the u-channel its just cutting the silicone and pull out the glass? this panel has u-channel only in the wall and the floor. it's incredible how such a thin frame can hold a big glass.
The silicone You use is any Kitchen & Bath Sealant from hardware store?
Why wouldnt you just manufacture the U channels with the holes already counter sunk??
1. You don't always want the holes. in the same place. Sometimes you've got backing in a specific place because the channel goes between studs.
2. If you're attaching the channel to the floor it doesn't need any holes.
Folks in Denver, if you want shower glass for your home please visit us at Bath & Granite - 4755 E. 46th Ave. Denver CO 80216. www.bathandgranite.com
ah that makes sense. But why wouldnt you want holes in the floor? How would you secure the channel to the floor?
You never want to puncture the water barrier in your floor. For floor you only glue the channel in place.
They only come that way if you buy a stock kit . Custom enclosure U channels come 8" long then you cut them to size .
i noticed some doors have a range like 43.5" to 44" how do you account for the gap? the width of my shower is 44" wide. i'm guess i should get a 43.5 - 44" wide door, but just wondering how to adjust for the 0.5" gap without having water coming out?
I have water escaping the door at the entrance. Is there a magnetic seal that will close the gap and secure the door in the closed position while being used?
No . First of all , get a level and check to see if the surface of your curb is leaning in . If it is leaning out , then no gasketing will stop water from ending up on the floor every time the shower is used . Start with that .
I have hardie becker board and tiles on my remodel shower.
Do we need to anchor a frameless glass shower door to stud?
If there is no stud, then is it ok to just anchor it to the wall?
Would you recommend a swing door or slide door?
I had a shower door installed a few months back in a fiberglass enclosure. Preciously I had a semi frameless shower door and the installer recommended to go for a frameless door. I was good with it as long as he is able to install it into the studs.
Fast forward a few months, the door has started to pull the enclosure away from the wall behind it. He claims that there is no stud in the vicinity( there is an electrical outlet on the other side of the wall which means that there has to be a stud ).
More importantly he is saying that it is perfectly normal to not anchor the door into studs and keep them anchored to the insert.
Is that true?
You should never install a frameless glass door on an acrylic shower insert, even with a nailer behind it.
THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD
That looks like the display shower at world of tile off santa fe
what is the thickness of glass ? and the thickness of aluminium used ?
Engmohamed khaled glass is typically 3/8” but 1/2” by request or if it has a 3/8” door hinged off of it
thanks
Do you need to screw the U channel into a stud behind the tile or just into the tile? I am using Kerdi tile backer.
You don't have to be in a stud but if you're not in a stud you should use high quality anchors. Also consider more than 3 screws per u-channel.
Denver Shower Doors at Bath & Granite - www.bathandgranite.com
What is up this this huge space between door and panel, that should be no more then a 1/4. was the measurement wrong?
That door got a magnetic strip to seal between the door and fixed panel. Those take up nearly 1"
Magnetic strips for shower doors in denver are available at Bath & Granite (www.bathandgranite.com)
Look like there is gap on the hinge, will water leaks out when showering?
Not really. We sell a clear plastic strip to fill that gap if it is leaking water. But it depends on the placement of the shower head.
Bath & Granite
4755 E. 46th Ave.
Denver CO 80216
www.bathandgranite.com
doing a good job
don't rest the glass on the concrete or tile floor
You're absolutely right. Just about all of the glass we've broken occurred from glass corners hitting hard surfaces like concrete or tile.
nice 1" gap in between the door & panel!
Hi Paul, on these showers we were using a magentic seal. That seal fills the 1" gap completely and is the best way to ensure no water escapes the glass.
I thought the same thing, i always leave an 1/8" gap
Bath & Granite I just had a door replaced and they left a 0.5cm (a little bigger than 3/16”) gap on both sides of the door (wall and glass panel). Is that right? The last door was literally flush. No seal.
Bath & Granite but what about the bottom?
@@CAPOKitchenandBath That is an ugly option . Here in Manhattan , for over 30 years , no one has spected one from me . As a matter of fact , most of my customers don't want a gasket there .
Very useful information
after 1 year my swinging door rubs against the glass on the wall,how do i adjust it??
loosen your hinges with wood shims in place before hand..set your preferred distance and tighten it down..its recommend in California every year cause the hard water n calcium ..every 5 years to be safe
Hi I installed a frameless shower and my glass panel is 3/8 inch off from the door. I need to adjust the U-Channel adn the glass. Anyone have any ideas as to how to get the glass out of the Uchannel? Silicone caulk is doing its job.
Good luck! that's the part they don't tell you. This is what happens when everyone tries to do something they have no clue how to do and claim they are the best at it. Any shower door enclosure with a frame around it is called a framed shower enclosure! This video is a semi-frameless nightmare! From people who have no clue how to make a custom, TRULY framelsss shower door enclosure,hence all the u channel framing and support bars, etc...Simply go to the guys who invented the thing! The Original Frameless Shower Doors.......InstallationEASY is the ONLY branded DIY totally frameless shower door enclosure system available, brought to you from the people who innovated it! framelessshowerdoors.com
Immediately saw glass sitting on concrete. Clicking off video now 😂😂😂🤦♂️
Frameless shower doesnt use u channel
good
Ok , right away he's made a mistake . First of all , Sand the sharp corners as much as the small bevel on the edge of the glass has . It's good practice because just a small bump into tile or stone while installing can chip the edge or blow up the glass . Second . Install the wall and curb track before dropping the glass in it . If you can't predict how big they should be , install them oversized . Then after a temporary fit and shiming , mark the mouldings for cutting , then reinstall the mouldings . Cut a new tube of silicone as small as possible . Then about half way in on one side of the U channel , lay a bead of silicone . Not in the back of the channel because if you put too much , you will have a mess to clean up . If you don't push the glass into the glue enough , it will not hold . My way , if in the future you need to remove that glass , you can hammer in a spackle knife all around the edges and remove it . Drop in the glass . Check your remaining door opening size . Then apply a final bead of silicone on the inside between the glass and the moulding , then between the moulding and the curb . If the door hangs from this pre installed glass , wait 24 hours for the silicone to cure .
you forgot to use a level for the u-channel
There isn't much you can do with the u-channel if the wall is out of level. Occasionally you'll want to grind on some time or put a spacer behind it, but that's rare. Usually the glass does into a deep u-channel that compensates for out of square walls. If you're in Denver and you need shower doors come visit us at www.bathandgranite.com
the truth these fools are obviously big commercial guys n not real glaziers or they would know real glaziers r clips n not calling channel frameless
+Bath & Granite you guys say frameless but r using u channel to compensate for not knowing how to measure outta square...step your game up your a poor excuse to glaziers
Uchanel is framing...
it showed the bottom of the door for 2 seconds enough to see the door did not fit
Patrick you almost caught us! Our doors are 1/2" shorter than the fixed panel so we can attach a plastic sweep to the bottom. If you're in Denver and you need some shower glass please stop by. We're at 4755 E. 46th Ave. Denver CO 80216. www.bathandgranite.com
That did NOT look like a safe installation. The glass panels are heavy and he just sorta propped it there and expected that little piece of channel to hold it up while he's at the bottom leveling and tweaking? Geez that made me cringe.
A fixed glass should always be mechanicly fastened at 3 corners . Unlike this installation .
you forgot your drill inside the shower. what the hell you going to do for 48 hours?? LOL
I noticed that too. I'm wondering how his helper got out???
After they turned the lights off, I escaped through the ceiling. Please tell no one
If I ever saw one of our tech's jack up a door with a metal mini pry bar it would be his (or her) last day with us. There are too many things wrong with this system & installation to even list.. I can't...
U channels are for rookies and if you know what you are doing you dont need the vinyl between the door and sidelite. Lot cleaner look
I think that is too big of a gab
This video, install and design are NOT safe, proper or relative to a totally frameless shower door enclosure. The ONLY product on the market today that provides you with a TOTALLY frameless DIY shower door enclosure is called InstallationEASY. This product line and process was developed by the brand that started it all... The Original Frameless Shower Doors.Go to framelessshowerdoors.com. Our InstallationEASY line of TOTALLY frameless enclosures was designed specifically for the DIYer, provides you with multiple designs and choices, comes with full real-time tech support, easy to follow videos and printable instructions that make sense! No unsightly 'U' channeling, large gaps and seals since every enclosure is custom cut to conform to your specific opening. This video could possibly be the worst example of a frameless shower enclosure and install. InstallationEASY really is easy, custom made and ready in a week for delivery. Saves time, money and leaves you with a TRULY frameless enclosure that anyone can measure and install. We are the only all Frameless Brand on the market. An American manufacturer that developed the first totally frameless shower enclosure. All of our trade secrets are provided to you, the DIYer who wants a truly frameless shower door enclosure without all this metal and channeling. We are also the ONLY buy-direct-from-the-manufacturer brand. With the help of modern technology( face time, Skipe, etc.) our clients tell us its like we are right by your side from measure to install. Shop on line using our state of the art website to design your enclosure. Simply submit and one of our frameless experts will contact you, provide options as well as pricing. We developed InstallationEASY to help stop the 'Frameless madness' and confusion that the internet allows. What you just watched above is NOT a framless enclosure. At best a standard SEMI-frameless mess you can buy in any big box store. You want the real deal, the best? Call or reach out to the brand that started it all.
Way to highjack the thread dude. Go create something that is of value and then add your propaganda to it. Not everyone can make a professional video, but anyone can trash a video. Rise above!
Or, just call your local glass company that does it for a living you cheap bastards... Am I right?
Kill the annoying music. It's so unnecessary
plumb, damn you! not level.
Here's a list to be better installers ok?
1. Why would you not drill your u- channel holes in the grout lines? It's a lot easier(especially when drilling through hard ass tile)
2. Putting silicone in the channel for a stationary panel is basically a waste of time.
3. Fork over 10 bucks for a real counter sink bit, instead of using a large metal bit.
4. If you think that corner brace is strong enough to hold that door safely, you're mistaken. Get ready for a law suit.
5. Do a video on drilling through porcelain tile instead of that soft ass travertine. They need to see you sweating, cussing and burning through 3 to 4 bits.
6. Those "gaskets" in between the door and panel will mildew in 6 months. The only people that use those are the ones that can't measure the opening correctly for a tight fit.
7. Why in the hell do ya'll mount your handles horizontally instead of vertically? That's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.
You know your stuff my man ;)
Because the bit olls up and down the grout line before you get it to start drilling . Anyway I use glass bits .
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