How to Hang Bathtub Shower Doors | Home Guides
fit standard tub enclosures ." title="Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images" /> Bathtub shower doors are sized to fit standard tub enclosures . If you're tired of the mold that collects on the bottom of your bathtub shower curtain and the white mineral streaks that stain the rest of it, you'll probably find a sliding door a significant improvement. These doors, made of tempered glass, are easy to keep clean. All it takes is a pass with a squeegee after every shower. Installing one is no problem -- you can do it on your own with a few carpentry tools. You need to be aware, however, that the tempered glass is sensitive to impacts and can shatter unexpectedly. Measure the size of the tub opening from wall to wall with a tape measure and purchase a bypass sliding door kit that fits. You can use a kit for a smaller opening than the one for which it is intended, but not for a larger one. Tape the wall jambs that come in the set temporarily in place on opposite ...