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Bath/shower screen replacement (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 week ago by shadowkite@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/diy@hexbear.net

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Hi, hope this is the right place to ask for help.

I've just moved into a new place and it needs a new shower screen. I'm trying to figure out how to replace it. My understanding is that there are two parts, the screen itself, and the fixture that's attached to the wall.

I think the fixture itself needs replacing as it looks like the part at the bottom has maybe snapped or become damaged. There were 4x screws running along the length of the fixture on the inside that I have removed, however removing those screws doesn't appear to have done anything, and nothing feels any looser, so not really sure what they were doing to begin with.

Assuming I need a new fixture, how do I remove this one first, and/or what tools would I need?

Images can be found here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/Qs1frVV

Thank you in advance for any responses.

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[–] soyaEnjoyer@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

(i've never replaced a shower screen but i've been fixing plumbing and resealing around my bath because my landlord is a landlord)

i would guess that the wall part is actually two parts and that the screws you removed will allow the inner to pull out, exposing some much larger screws which attach the outer to the wall. you might need to pry the inner out if it's become deformed or corroded

i don't think that the gray plastic pivot is broken - it's too symmetrical. the dents are probably guides to lock the screen in the open or closed position. but your new screen will come with fixtures and it probably won't fit what's there already. so the existing fixture will need to come off

you'll also need new silicone sealant to go around the new fixture and a sealant gun to apply it. and gloves. definitely do not forget to wear gloves because that shit will still be under your nails in a week https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Silicone-Sealant

[–] shadowkite@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Hi @soyaEnjoyer@hexbear.net, thank you very much for your reply.

It does seem like there might be an inner part, though very tightly fitted, I will have to see if I can pry it out. It's good to know that a new screen would come with its own fixture as I didn't want to risk any damage on the existing fitting if it turned out to be okay to re-use and simply find a new screen to fit in etc.

Thank you also for the tip re: the sealant and also for the wikihow article, really appreciate that :)