Shower screen glass fell out of its frame

[bhm1712]

Hi,

As the title suggests, my son was taking a shower last night and the shower screen glass actually fell out of the metal frame. Luckily he caught it so it didn’t shatter.

can anybody advise what type of adhesive I can use the secure it back in the frame? The original stuff seems to have been some form of black silicone based sealant.

kind regards

 

[HERTS P&D]

Is the top hinge plastic? Did the top hinge snap?

Did you have the screen and bath fitted, if so how long ago?

Andy

 

[foxhole]

Best remove the wall plate and fix, too heavy to repair in situ , though I would be replacing it .

 

[bhm1712]

Is the top hinge plastic? Did the top hinge snap?

Did you have the screen and bath fitted, if so how long ago?

Andy

Hi, the screen was fitted 10+ years ago. There is no plastic hinge on the frame. Nothing has snapped. The glass is inserted into a slot and secured with some kind of sealant / adhesive. If you see the first photo you’ll see what I mean.

thanks

 

[bhm1712]

Best remove the wall plate and fix, too heavy to repair in situ , though I would be replacing it .

i did think about replacing it but nothing on the market seems to match the curvature of the bath end at this point. The screen was part of the bathroom suite specifically for this bath. I would be removing it from the wall in order to glue it if I do go down that route.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

So it's just the fixed type that sits on the bath edge?

 

[bhm1712]

So it's just the fixed type that sits on the bath edge?

no it hinges

 

[bhm1712]

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[Lower]

I'd use clear silicone and lots of it.

 

[Mr Chibs]

Could you also fit an arm from the wall to the top of the screen. Lots have this addition, might help with stability.

 

[Deleted member 292770]

id use ‘sticks like sh!t’ .
clear .
With care though as it’s not as wipeable as normal silicone.

 

[mrrusty]

geocell "the works" clear will work. Unlike silicone it will also work on wet surfaces. Takes longer to go off but once cured you won't shift it.https://www.geocel.co.uk/products/t...mXc7KgrEc1oALprF7uZxKaSsegrh-Zf4aAqWmEALw_wcB

 

[mattylad]

BHM1712, I cannot make much out from your photo's however.
As you have been advised already, remove the frame from the wall fittings first, refit the glass into the frame using plenty of one of the adhesives/sealants suggested above and leave it to set for at least 24hr before moving it.
Do not try and refit this glass in situ otherwise you will have to stand there holding it for 24hr

Only once it has cured refit it to the wall, with someone else's help holding it.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Buy a new shower screen, the top hinges on these were all faulty and had to be replaced for metal ones, I know because I had to replace over 150 pairs.

Andy

 

[cdbe]

If you must glue it use PU40. For a decent job you'd need to fill the bottom of the slot, put the glass in and then open it with some wedges to get the adhesive in down the sides then clamp it while it sets - if you just squirt it in and push the glass in it'll scrape most of it off.