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How to fix shower door that doesn't shut completely?

Hi all,

Me again with another question this time for the bathroom shower.

There's just a bit of an issue of the (swing) door that always opens slightly ajar. It's possible to shut it completely, but when you let go, it'll return to the ajar position.

What is the reason for this, and how can I fix it? Here are some photos:

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MitchellMc

Hi @barydos,

In those hinges, there are typically a couple of detents that, when the door is closed hold it in that position. If this isn't a new installation, I'd suggest that those detents have worn down and cannot hold the door in place. The frame is likely on a slight lean, so the door is finding it's natural resting place.

Solving the issue might prove to be a little difficult and take some ingenuity. Perhaps if you found a clear vinyl bumper of the correct thickness, you could stick them on the frame on the handle side of the door. The idea would be that the edge of the door would contact them and then be pulled close over the top of them. Their friction would then stop the door from opening by itself. Fixing some self-adhesive magnets to the door and frame could also be an option.

Let me mention @TedBear to see if they have some nifty ideas.

Please let me know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

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MitchellMc

Hi @barydos,

Let me mention @TedBear to see if they have some nifty ideas.

Please let me know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

barydos

Very belated comment to close out this thread with what I ended up doing.

On the frame, there was a round-ish insert spanning the height of the shower screen which I guess would prevent door slams - this was a problem without a flat surface the adhesive magnetic strip would not work well here.

(insert removed)

I remove that insert and used liquid nail to get the magnetic strip on, and added some adhesive bumpers as you suggested (to act as a stopper in place of the removed insert).

Finally I added a seal on the bottom of the door (similar to this https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-6-x-1000mm-shower-door-seal_p0166725) - I had to trim it with a knife lengthwise which was a bit of a pain but that worked well to cover the bottom gap.

I got the magnetic strip online and turns out you don't need as much as you think (I originally had the strip span the entire height of the door and it was way too strong!)

Thanks for the help!

MitchellMc

So glad you resolved the issue @barydos, and many thanks for updating us with the solution.

Well done.

Mitchell

barydos

It's been some time, and the magnetic strip has started to come off the liquid nail.

I'd like to put it on again, but what's a good way to remove the dried up liquid nail from the frame?

I'm thinking of using heat gun but worried about destroying the frame - perhaps I can just use liquid nail again over the existing dried up liquid nail? Though, ideally I'd like to be able to remove it cleanly off if possible

MitchellMc

Hi @barydos,

I'd leave it where it is and use a thin amount of new Liquid Nails to adhere to the new magnetic strip. I wouldn't advise using a heat gun around the glass as it could shatter. The only option would be to cut it away, but again, due to how easily shower panels can shatter, I wouldn't recommend this.

Remember to wear appropriate PPE when working around the glass, including cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, a long-sleeved shirt and trousers and enclosed footwear.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

thejtrain

Hi Mitchell

Any ideas on how to get this shower door to stay closed flush? It's sitting slightly inwards, leaking water on the floor. There doesn't appear to be any adjusting screws.

EricL

Hello @thejtrain

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Please take great care when working with glass, a wayward hit of a tool or if too much force is applied could cause it to shatter and cause injury. I'm sorry, but I am unfamiliar with this shower setup. I suggest engaging the services of a professional shower installer to re-adjust your shower door. It's probable that there is an adjustment screw, but getting access to it might require a special tool or method of disassembly.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

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