How To Cut Aluminum Shower Door Frame

Cleaning an aluminum shower frame.

How to cut aluminum shower door frame.

Cut the base track to length photo by david carmack. When remodeling your bathroom you may wish to replace your shower door frame but do not have room in your budget to do so. Use masking tape or painters tape to ensure a straight cut. I m installing sliding glass doors on a shower stall aluminum frame with frameless glass.

This will prevent the possibilty of the blade making a cha ching missle out of the cut off. Vacuum up the metal filings immediately so they don t scratch the bathroom floor or shower base. A cms cuts aluminum very easily. Smooth the cut end with a file.

I ve watched guys installing commercial curtain windows do the same thing. Explains how to cut down a kd knock down no glass shower door to a short loading. Scrub small areas and. 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.

If using a miter saw use a blade meant for cutting metal. Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. To trim wall jamb corners. Secure the track in a miter box when cutting with a hacksaw.

Open the shower doors and spray the aluminum frame thoroughly with the vinegar solution. Wipe the aluminum frame with a cloth to remove any dirt or residue. Measure the length of the shower threshold then use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum base track to fit tightly between the stall walls. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled a suggested video will automatically play next.

Shower door frames are often made out of stainless steel or aluminum. One other tip once you have made the cut hold the blade in the down position and shut the saw off and wait for the blade to come to a stop.