Everything you need to know about sealing strips for shower doors!
An introduction about sealing strips for shower doors
Sealing strips for shower doors are a common placement in everyones bathrooms and shower rooms yet if we really think about it, you probably don’t know a lot about them, they are just there. That is until the sealing strips start to cause a series of problems and you have to fix them! We have all been there when our shower room starts to leak!
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In this article, we are going to talk about sealing strips for shower doors. such as what kind of sealing strips to buy. What is the best type of sealing strips for shower doors, how to choose the right one, as well as how to install and change them?
We will also talk about various aspects of sealing strips for shower doors such as raw material selection and how to pick out a high quality seal for your bathroom.
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There are three main raw materials for making sealing strips for shower doors, they are:
- PVC
- EVA
- PC
Our recommendation is to use EVA but each one of these materials has the following characteristics.
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How to choose suitable sealing strips for shower doors
Different options for sealing strips
The rubber strip on shower rooms has a block water rubber strip and a magnetic touch rubber strip. According to the shape, the sealing strip can be divided into H type and F type. And according to thickness, there are 6mm,8mm,10mm and so on. Our company’s product range from general to customer specifications available in the market.
Which kind of sealing strip of the shower door is suitable to yours will depend on your shower door. One option might be a magnetic sealing strip , thanks to magnetic rubber strips help prevent glass damage on double opening door.
Goldrays’ magnetic tape specifications cover all angles and are dedicated to finding the best seal for your shower door. Besides to magnetic tape, we also have various types of tape. Standard seals alone cover seven types, each of them has a variety of specifications and supports special thickness customizations.
Choosing the right shower door seal can be complicated. For some more personal advice please feel free to write your question in the comments below and one of our team will answer your question for you.
How often do i need to replace the sealing strips for shower doors?
Is it necessary to replace sealing strips on shower doors regularly?
The main materials for sealing strips for shower doors are PVC, EVA, and PC.
A mixture of water condensation and high temperatures in a shower shower room makes it unavoidable that the glue strip will start to age over time.
Even if its made of great material such as an anti-aging ability it will still only have a fixed number of years, before the rubber strip starts yellowing. For the best results for your sealing strips on your shower door seals it is best to change the glue strip regularly. However for a general rule under normal circumstances we recommend changing your seals rubber strip every 5 years or so.
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The sealing strip of high-quality shower room should not have a breakpoint in the hinge, the sealing strip between the glass door should be magnetic for better performance and the regular replacement of the sealing strip can solve the problem of power failure in the sealing strip hinge.
It can effectively prevent the glass from breaking and reduce maintenance costs.
Additionally, you need to remember a shower room is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria thanks to the higher temperatures and wet environment. Bacteria are especially prone to live in the gap of the seal, thanks to cleaning the difficulty in cleaning that gap. By replacing the seal it can help give the bathroom that whole new look feel.
Replace the sealing strips for shower doors
Replacing the rubber strip is very simple, after purchasing sealing strip it can be replaced by yourself. Simply measure the specification of shower door before buying the sealing strip, and choose the rubber strip that corresponds to the specification of your shower door.
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Conclusion
1. The raw materials of rubber strip should be taken into consideration when choosing a rubber strip. The raw materials used for the sealing strip strip include PVA, EVA, and PC. When Choosing a rubber strip pay special attention to quality problems, especially whether or not the rubber strip is toxic. Always smell it before buying to know whether it is inferioror not. Before buying, you should also check to make sure that rubber strip suits your shower door of your home.
2. Don’t rush intalling it in the shower room after buying. First test the rubber strip first and then decide whether to continue to using that rubber strip or not. Make sure the strips are up to standard and fit your shower room for further installation.
3. The rubber strip needs to be replaced regularly. The regular replacement will make your shower room appear fresher and last longer. When replacing the strip, be careful to smooth the sharp edges so that they don’t scratch you.
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