Removing Shower Screen

[markjg123]

Hi. Just moved into a flat and I want to remove the fixed side of this shower screen and clean away the mess you can see at the bottom between the glass and trim. I presume I just remove the two silver caps and unscrew, plus remove the silicone bead at the bottom. Any tips on preventing a further build up of gunk in the same place? Don't say don't use the shower

 

[jj4091]

It depends whether the glass just slides into or is bonded into the frame on the LHS are there fixings inside the cubicle.

 

[robinbanks]

I'd clean it in situ. Jetwash should sort it in a few seconds, HG mould spray and elbow grease with a white pan scrub for anything that remains

As for preventing it, be diligent about drying it and clean regularly. Mould only grows in places where it can feed off dead skin cells, conditioner etc in a moist environment

 

[Mottie]

The fixing looks similar to my shower screen fitted to my bath. The wall is running out (most do) so there is a 'U' shaped channel screwed to the wall that the shower screen fits into to allow the screen to be adjusted correctly (You can see more of the channel at the bottom in the picture on the left). There should be a number of screws inside the shower. Remove those and the whole thing (minus the channel) should lift out. You may have one more fixing on the bottom right (as you look at it). As said though, I’d try cleaning the old silicone off and reapplying first.

 

[Madrab]

If you really want to take it off then the left hand side of the screen will screw onto the wall plate. Inside the shower there should be chrome caps down the edge, pop them off and there should be screws underneath. They fix the screen onto the wall plate. Ideally you would lift the sliding door off the fixed panel first. then unscrew the fixed panel, cut the silicone and the panel should move left (from inside the shower) off the wall plate.

 

[markjg123]

The reason I want to remove it is the gunk is between the glass and aluminium frame. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious. I don't know how I can clean it in situ.

 

[jj4091]

The reason I want to remove it is the gunk is between the glass and aluminium frame. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious. I don't know how I can clean it in situ.

I don't think Robin noticed the gunge was between the glass and the frame. As you say you can't clean it without removing it. As has been asked are there fixings holding the frame to the wall inside the cubical.

 

[markjg123]

I'll check. I've only noticed the two covered with the silver caps on the glass itself.

 

[markjg123]

I don't think Robin noticed the gunge was between the glass and the frame. As you say you can't clean it without removing it. As has been asked are there fixings holding the frame to the wall inside the cubical.

That's why I also asked about preventing further gunk build ups.

 

[markjg123]

Apologies for the delay in replying. All I can see are two hex screws. One at the top and one at the bottom. The glass slots into the frame, which is screwed to the wall. As an aside those are probably the wrong type of screw for this job.

 

[robinbanks]

I don't think Robin noticed the gunge was between the glass and the frame

Get in there with a jetwash and see what the result is

As for how to prevent it, post getting it apart, remove all sealant and install a small spacer that makes it easier to clean the gap; I suspect trying to seal it will be a losing battle unless you want to fully bond the trim to the glass using clear silicone across the entirety of the surface that is presently gunked up

Alternatively, forget cleaning it; obtain another piece of shiny trim and affix to the outside to hide the appearance

 

[markjg123]

Get in there with a jetwash and see what the result is

As for how to prevent it, post getting it apart, remove all sealant and install a small spacer that makes it easier to clean the gap; I suspect trying to seal it will be a losing battle unless you want to fully bond the trim to the glass using clear silicone across the entirety of the surface that is presently gunked up

Alternatively, forget cleaning it; obtain another piece of shiny trim and affix to the outside to hide the appearance

I suspect getting in there with a jet wash will result in a flooded shower room. But given that I don't have one then I won't be trying it.

 

[Madrab]

I must be honest though, I wouldn't put a jet wash anywhere near something like that - no idea what the pressure out of one of those things could damage/compromise/blow past with any shower screen like that.

 

[markjg123]

I'll attempt the screen removal as soon as I have time. So much to fix in this flat!