Shower Door Seals

Shower Door Seals

A good shower door seal is imperative for the perfect shower experience. It’s more than just a seal, it is the bond between the shower door and the seal that prevents leakage. With a wide variety of shower accessories to choose from in New Zealand, creating the optimum environment becomes exciting.

For the effortless closing and opening of a shower door, a door jab is used. Additionally, side shower door seals are used to protect the edge of the shower door glass and add to ease of use. 

To create the perfect fit there is a range of shower door bottom seals to choose from, made from polycarbonate or vinyl and tailor-made to fit the shower door’s design. It could be a magnetic shower door seal, a glass shower door seal, or a frameless door seal. 

Types of Shower Door seals

Magnetic shower door seal

Whether a frameless, curved, or enclosed shower door is fitted, magnetic shower door seals are a popular option in New Zealand. If double doors are the chosen preference, then the magnetic seal is used in the middle. 

For frameless shower doors, the magnetic seal is used to prevent leakage from the gaps on the top and bottom. 

Where single shower doors are chosen, an angled shower door magnetic strip is used to close the door in place, enclosing the gap between the glass and the wall.

Magnetic shower door seals are made at a slight angle so that they are easily compatible with any shower door of choice. 

Glass shower screen seal

A glass shower door undoubtedly adds beauty to any bathroom and is extremely popular in New Zealand. To maintain that sparkling, translucent look, one should consider a glass shower door seal. A glass shower door seal strip is the perfect addition to those glass shower doors for a crystal finishing look, blending together to create an effortless, polished finish. 

Using materials for strength and flexibility to create the perfect shower seal ensures the glass edges are protected. If a single glass door is chosen, a simple door jamb shower seal can be used to protect the edge of the glass. 

For glass shower doors, bottom sweeps and side sweeps also help to prevent any friction between the shower door glass and the walls and shower tray creating the perfect enclosed space.

Frameless door seal

For modern, minimalistic bathrooms in New Zealand, frameless shower doors are a perfect choice. In a smaller bathroom space, doors can be made to either swing to meet in the middle or to open to the side. That’s the beauty and usefulness of shower door hinges that attach the door to the wall. 

A frameless door seal is needed where two glass panels meet, preventing water from seeping through and protecting the glass from friction. 

Double doors would need to be sealed with side sweeps where glass panels meet, a bottom sweep to seal the gap between the glass and tray, and a door jamb, which is usually double-sided, making it easier to install. 

Framed shower door seal

A framed shower door seal strip prevents water from leaking out of the shower enclosure and causing damage to surrounding walls and floors. It's made of flexible vinyl or rubber, easy to install, and comes in a variety of colors and styles to complement the bathroom design.

Useful Tips

A Leaking Shower Door

Many factors should be considered if leakage is occurring. The first thing to check is if the correct shower door seals have been chosen. Effectively installed shower seals should direct the water downwards, preventing water from exiting by closing the gaps well. 

For those in New Zealand with frameless shower doors, a proper bottom shower door seal is imperative. Another important consideration is the caulking. Caulking is done around the edges in both framed and frameless shower doors to seal them. If done incorrectly, moisture is likely to seep through.

Installing a New Shower Door Seal in New Zealand

Whether it’s a newly installed shower or an older one where the shower seal has worn out, installing a new seal need not be a daunting task. Here is a general guide: 

For the installation of the shower door seal, one should

• Remove the old seal
• Clean the glass
• Measure the new seal against the edge of the shower door 
• Cut the new seal to size
• Finally, snap the new seal onto the edge and slide it into place.