Installing Shower door - opening out of square by 3/4"

aaldrich55443

Searched the forum and found a conversation or two regarding this subject - not entirely helpful based on my situation.

48" inch shower pan with backer board. Left to right measurement between finished tile wall at base is 46 1/2" and 47 1/4" at top (70" off top of shower pan). I am assuming the doors themselves can be plumbed to compensate for the variance. Anything that I should be concerned about or tips/tricks to take into consideration before i install my $300 shower door?

joecaption

I've never seen a door that can be adjusted that much.
Going to need to frame the opening I'd bet.
Even if you could adjust it some your going to end up with a 3/4 tapered gap and look like poop.

aaldrich55443

Framing? Are toy telling me that I need to remove my tiles, and reframe a new opening? Or is there a short cut / trick to this?

I think I am going to add to measure twice cut once, plumb, plumb and plumb!

joecaption

That would be framing 101.

aaldrich55443

Reframe? Are you telling me that I need to pull the tiles and frame a new opening? That doesn't sound feasible at this point. Do you have a trick?

aaldrich55443

I failed all my 101 classes! Did ok in my 202 classes though!

12penny

I'm afraid joe may be right. Most shower doors give you a little adjustment
on each side but 3/4 may be out of the range.

Maybe cut a PVC tapered wedge or something.

However you do it, it'll surely be noticeable.

aaldrich55443

I am going to give it a shot ... I once learned the difference between a DIYer and a Pro is the pro knows how to cover their gaffs! wish me luck ... Will post when I am done.

tribe_fan

I would at least hope that one side is level - and that will be the hinge side. Make your adjustment on the other side.

princelake

would it be possible to add in some framing, level and tile it and buy a smaller door?

aaldrich55443

Almost done .... I think I can make some additional adjustments on the doors ...

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joecaption

Might want to check the hole for that shower control is big enough to get the screws in the trim plate.
Sure looks small.

aaldrich55443

Thanks Joe ... Darn it .... Another rookie mistake i am afraid!

randen89sc

Good call I did same thing and had to drill and cross my fingers I hit the threads through my tile!! I hit first try!i have 48" as well but really want to do a single glass door.

jakmilwaukee

Where did you buy your enclosure? A lot of manufacters make shower doors that will fit an "up to" opening... It requires a little cutting on you part but in the end it will end up plumb and sqaure