How To Cut Aluminum Shower Door Frame

Wipe the aluminum frame with a cloth to remove any dirt or residue.

How to cut aluminum shower door frame.

To trim wall jamb corners. Cut the base track to length photo by david carmack. A cms cuts aluminum very easily. I m installing sliding glass doors on a shower stall aluminum frame with frameless glass.

Autoplay when autoplay is enabled a suggested video will automatically play next. 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. Use masking tape or painters tape to ensure a straight cut. Open the shower doors and spray the aluminum frame thoroughly with the vinegar solution.

Secure the track in a miter box when cutting with a hacksaw. When remodeling your bathroom you may wish to replace your shower door frame but do not have room in your budget to do so. 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.

Shower door frames are often made out of stainless steel or aluminum. The aluminum side jamb vertical fit on the shower head side widens about 1 2 inch from bottom to top. This will prevent the possibilty of the blade making a cha ching missle out of the cut off. Step 3 set the base track.

Cleaning an aluminum shower frame. Smooth the cut end with a file. Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Vacuum up the metal filings immediately so they don t scratch the bathroom floor or shower base.

If you need to cut some aluminum profile at home and you don t want to damage any table this is how to cut the aluminium just using an arc saw a shelf boa. Scrub small areas and.