When to Replace Plastic Shower Door Wipes and Seals

Beyond the build-up of mold and mildew, failure to maintain your bathroom can cause damage to your flooring and even other aspects of your spa design. Hence, it becomes necessary to maintain your shower enclosure and bathroom design with a proper door wipe and seal. Well, in that case, choosing the right shower door wipes and seals can become a tedious job, especially when you have a lot of options to choose from. However, to clear you out of this confusion, DK Hardware offers a variety of door wipes and seals, so that you can choose the one that suits your preference.

What Are Shower Door Wipes And Seals?

As it is rightly said, some things exist for a reason and door wipes and seals are definitely one among them. Besides taking care of those small gaps between the door and floor, door wipes also protect against dust and grime from entering your bathroom. DK Hardware offers a variety of door wipes and seals that will blend in with your existing bathroom setup. Read on to know more about the types of seals and wipes.

Types Of Shower Door Wipes And Seals

Shower door seals and wipes come in different types. However, below are some of DK Hardware’s best shower door seals and wipes that might help you to choose the right one.

Bottom Seal

Bottom seals are sweeps that run along the bottom of your door. For example:

• Clear Shower Door Bottom 'T' Seal and Wipe – M6211
• Bottom Sweep for Hydroslide Water Management – HYD98
• Black Type Shower Door Bottom 'T' Seal and Wipe – M6230
• Dual Durometer PVC Seal and Wipe – P14WS-XCP10

Door Jamb

A door jamb is typically a sweep that goes along the side of the door to prevent the door from swinging inwards. For example:

• Polycarbonate One Piece Strike and Door H-Jamb with Vinyl Insert – P1801P
• Polycarbonate H-Jamb – P380HJ

Multipurpose Door Jamb

The multipurpose door jamb is a type of door jab that is used for both hinges and strike-type jambs. For example:

• Multi-Purpose Clear 'L' Angle Jamb Seal – P12LJ

When To Replace Your Shower Door Seals?

After you have known the different types of door wipes and seals, it is equally important that you know when to replace them. Replacing shower door wipe and seal is fairly an easy “do it yourself” project, as long as you are careful to buy the right one. However, the basic rule is to replace your shower door wipes and seals after every 1-2 years or, if your shower door sweep is damaged, cracked, or brittle, then it’s time for you to replace it.

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