Prevent Water Leaks & Mold Growth with Shower Door Threshold

Shower door leaks can be frustrating as, apart from the time wasted in drying the shower floor, mold and mildew are also an alarming concern. Water leaks, if unnoticed or not rectified on time can lead to mold growth. By the time mold becomes visible to the eye, it would have spread across the entire surface. Therefore, it is important to use glass shower door threshold to prevent water leaks and mold growth.
pFOkUS provides high quality thresholds cut out from solid blocks of aluminum which have a unique, smooth and uniform finish. Usually, the excess gaps beneath the shower door, which cause water leaks are filled with a sweep.If the gaps are too wide and cannot be filled up with a sweep, then thresholds have to be used in order to fill the gaps. pFOkUS’ aluminum glass shower door threshold looks seamless and add efficiently prevent water leaks.
Steps to Replace a Frameless Shower Door Threshold
The intention behind installing a glass shower door threshold is to drive the water splashing out of the door, back into the shower, so that the water doesn’t flood the floor. Thresholds are rubber strips that are adhered to the shower door itself. Shower thresholds work much better when a shower door wipe is also installed. Usual shower door thresholds, in a short period of time can become worn out due to aging, mold, mildew or rotting grout.

1.  Observe the shower threshold carefully, if it is fixed to the floor or to the bottom of the door. Note that eliminating the older threshold with the door still attached may be burdensome; therefore detach the door by removing the screws where the door swings.

2.   Even if it is a simple task, but it will take a little while before you reach the final step. Once the door is detached, place on a smooth surface in a safe place. Now, along with a putty knife, remove the old threshold along the strip to undo the adhesive bond. By putting a little pressure, the rubber strip or threshold will pop free.

3.   Once you notice the edges of the threshold detaching from the shower door, grab it hard and pull up on it to remove it off completely. Such kind of force can break the damaged threshold, but that is fine as you are substituting it with a better quality and long lasting aluminum shower door threshold.

4.   Once you remove the old shower threshold you will find remains of its rubber and adhesive still lurking in the site. In order to get rid of this, scrub it off using equal parts of lemon water and vinegar. This will help you in maintaining a clean shower door and as you spray this liquid onto the floor surface, you will also kill mildew. Further you can proceed by scrubbing off the surface with a brush to eliminate residue.

5.   Consider the length of the shower door and accordingly purchase an appropriate threshold on pFOkUS website. Once you receive the threshold, then with the help of a silicone caulk tube, place a bead on both sides of the threshold and press it firmly in the downwards direction. pFOkUS’ shower door threshold will last for over 20 long years without wearing out and will serve its functionality to the fullest.

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