How To Cut Aluminum Shower Door Frame

To trim wall jamb corners.

How to cut aluminum shower door frame.

This will prevent the possibilty of the blade making a cha ching missle out of the cut off. Cut the base track to length photo by david carmack. Explains how to cut down a kd knock down no glass shower door to a short loading. Secure the track in a miter box when cutting with a hacksaw.

Scrub small areas and. Step 3 set the base track. Open the shower doors and spray the aluminum frame thoroughly with the vinegar solution. Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

The aluminum side jamb vertical fit on the shower head side widens about 1 2 inch from bottom to top. Wipe the aluminum frame with a cloth to remove any dirt or residue. Vacuum up the metal filings immediately so they don t scratch the bathroom floor or shower base. If using a miter saw use a blade meant for cutting metal.

A cms cuts aluminum very easily. Shower door frames are often made out of stainless steel or aluminum. When remodeling your bathroom you may wish to replace your shower door frame but do not have room in your budget to do so. Smooth the cut end with a file.

Use masking tape or painters tape to ensure a straight cut. Cleaning an aluminum shower frame. Measure the length of the shower threshold then use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum base track to fit tightly between the stall walls. I ve watched guys installing commercial curtain windows do the same thing.

I use my chop saw for aluminum not that it s the right tool but a carbide blade will cut it fine i used to install shower doors and the chop saw was used to cut the header and track. I m installing sliding glass doors on a shower stall aluminum frame with frameless glass.