How to Install Semi-Custom Shower Glass

Learn about How to Intall Prosto Semi-Custom Shower Glass:

Have you ever watched a video and totally forgot what you watched? Follow along and answer the questions below the video. Answering the questions will help you understand the key steps when installing prosto shower glass doors. After this video you shouldn’t have a problem installing a glass shower.

1. Why would a longer level be better than a shorter level?
2. What’s the only power tool you need to install a prosto shower?
3. How many holes come pre-drilled in the U-Channel?
4. What is the ideal amount of hole supports needed in the U-Channel?
5. Should the U-Channel be installed at an angle?
6. How does one determine where to drill the holes for the U-Channel?
7. How can one prevent the drill bit from skipping across the tile?
8. Drilling into tile is hard work. How does one maintain the bit?
9. Should one fill the U-Channel with silicone adhesive or caulking?
10. What do you think will happen to the B or C panel if one glues them to the U-Channel with silicon caulking?
11. Once the glass is in the U-Channel how does one make sure that it’s straight?
12. Why is it important to make sure the glass is straight?
13. What’s a good trick to keep the glass in the channel while the silicone dries?
14. Where does one find out how to clean the silicone?
15. How long does it take for the silicone to dry?
16. What’s John’s recommendation for letting silicone dry?
17. This isn’t a serious question, but why do you think John sounds paranoid about leaving enough time for the silicone to dry?
18. What’s the important requirement for B-Panels?
19. Does the top brace require a stud for installation?
20. What’s the main difference between an A to Wall hinge and an A to B Hinge?
21. To adjust the tension, on an A to B hinge which portion of the hinge needs to be accessed? (Is it the C-Side?)
22. Once the hinge has been opened there are four seals(2 thin and 2 thick). Which should be disposed of?
23. How does one adjust the tension on the hinge?
24. Should one throw away the white piece of plastic that wraps around the interior of the hinge?
25. After the correct seals have been thrown away, and the hinge tension has been set, how does one secure the back plate?
26. What will happen if one over tightens the back plate?
27. What will happen if one doesn’t tighten the back plate enough?
28. Why would one need to make sure the hinges are straight and level?
29. Where are the tension screws on A to Wall hinge?
30. Can one drill the holes for the hinge anywhere?
31. What will happen if the hinges have been installed too low on the wall?
32. How does one know the exact placement of the A to Wall hinge holes right before drilling?
33. How does one ensure that the bit doesn’t skip across the tile?
34. Do the hinges need a stud?
35. If installing an A to B hinge, before attaching the A panel what things do I need to check on? (Hint: B Panel)
36. On the C portion of the A to B hinge, will we be using the thinner gaskets, or the thicker?
37. While mounting the door, how many people are required?
38. Do the screw side of the hinge go on the outside or inside of the shower?
39. After the door has been loosely mounted, should we realign the door or tighten the hinges right away?
40. If the door is still crooked after we’ve tightened the hinges, can we still adjust the door?
41. Can we adjust the door if the top is not aligned?
42. Can we adjust the door if we are unhappy with the way the door is aligning?
43. If we are readjusting the door, we need to know if the desired look is frameless, or sealed. Why?
44. What should the gap size between and the door and the C panel be in a frameless setup?
45. What gap size should there be between a door and a C panel in a setup using our glass to glass corner mag?
46. What do we need to do to loosen the hinges?
47. Should one take the screws out when adjusting the hinge?
48. How does John describe installing the handle?
49. Should the large portion of the handle be inside the shower or out?
50. What is the big portion of the handle intended for?
51. In the expanded photo, should we move along with the install if some of the handle pieces are misaligned?
52. While attaching seals, where should one start aligning the seal?
53. What can be done if the seal is a little too long?
54. How can one prevent excessive water spots on their glass?
55. What common household product does John recommend to clean glass with?