Leaking Shower Door

Tools:

caulking gun
slicone caulk
piece of plywood
hammer
nail
sponge
towel
old toothbrush
small pry bar
screwdriver
scissors
5-in-1 painter's tool
rubber gloves
pull saw
bleach
penetrating oil
shower seal strip with self-adhesive backing
quarter-round molding
finishing nails

1. Remove the screws holding the metal bar of the old shower seal strip in place (figure A). If they're stuck, squirt them with a little penetrating oil to loosen. Discard the old rubber strip.

2. Thoroughly clean the door using a bleach solution and an old toothbrush (figure B). Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.

3. Scrape away any corrosion using a painter's tool to get the area as smooth as possible. Finish by wiping down the area with a towel.

4. Place the new rubber strip on a piece of plywood, line up the metal bar on the strip and punch holes in the rubber strip using a hammer and a nail (figure C).

5. Insert screws through the metal bar and rubber strip. Cut the excess length of rubber strength off with scissors then peel away backing to expose the adhesive (figure D).

6. Replace the strip and tighten screws to secure to the bottom of the shower door. Run a bead of silicone sealant across to top to ensure a watertight seal (figure E).

7. Pry away water-damaged trim (figure F). Clean mildew using bleach solution and toothbrush.

8. Cut new piece of molding to fit in place. Before attaching molding, wait a couple of days to make sure mildew does not reappear.