How to Trim Strips Around a Shower

Most showers and bathtubs contain strips that clip onto the shower glass to prevent water leakage. These strips are typically made from a heavy plastic such as PVC and are available in many different colors and styles. Mounting them to the glass is easy; all you have to do is push the strip firmly onto the edge of the glass to create a seal. Before you can mount these strips, you must trim them to the appropriate length.

Things You'll Need

• Marker
• Hacksaw
• 150-grit sandpaper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Hold a length of the plastic strip against the shower door to which it will adhere. Ensure the end of the strip is flush with the end of the shower door.

   • 2

     Mark the size of the shower door on the strip with a marker.

   • 3

     Place the strip on a flat surface and position it so the end you need to cut hangs slightly off the surface.

   • 4

     Cut through the mark you made, using a hacksaw. Use long, steady strokes to create a straight, even cut.

   • 5

     Use 150-grit sandpaper to smooth the cut end of the strip if it's rough.