Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Removing Shower Door
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briosochick
05-05-09, 08:51 PM
I would like to remove the brass/frosted glass shower doors from my hall bathroom and install a shower curtain rod. The doors are screwed into the tiles on the wall on each side. Is there a good way to fill or cover those holes after I remove the doors?
chandler
05-06-09, 04:31 AM
Welcome to the forums! There's no "invisible" way to cover the holes, but once the doors are removed, you can fill the holes with some of the original grout, or you can buy colored sanded grout in a caulking tube that will somewhat match your grout color and blend better than just white silicone. But, definitely don't leave the holes to absorb water. Of course you will have to scrape off the silicone from the sides and bottom, then wipe it with alcohol to remove all the residue.
Gunguy45
05-06-09, 07:28 AM
If the holes are in the tile, not the grout (mine were) you can find translucent plastic buttons at hardware stores and Home centers in the small parts area. Find one that will cover the hole and hopefully be a good fit into the hole. Clean the area well, finally using alcohol. Coat the area around the hole and inside with a good clear silicone adhesive. Push the button in, and wipe off the excess caulk.
They also have white buttons if you happen to have white.
This is what I had to do for holes in the tile when I replaced the old door. Tried caulk alone, and it wasn't a good color match to the tile, also wasn't smooth to the surface. The buttons look like the were put there for a reason somehow. Its surprising how after a while, they just kinda disappear to your view.
They also have white buttons if you happen to have white.
This is what I had to do for holes in the tile when I replaced the old door. Tried caulk alone, and it wasn't a good color match to the tile, also wasn't smooth to the surface. The buttons look like the were put there for a reason somehow. Its surprising how after a while, they just kinda disappear to your view.
chandler
05-06-09, 04:21 PM
Oooh, good call on the buttons! See, you are old, but still worth something.
briosochick
05-07-09, 08:37 AM
The holes are in the tiles themselves, so I'm headed to the hardware store this afternoon to see if I can find some buttons...thanks for the tip!
Gunguy45
05-07-09, 08:47 AM
You may have to hunt a little. Seems like they were called "snap in hole covers, or screw covers". They should be in the odd parts drawers
briosochick
05-14-09, 01:26 PM
I found them, installed them, and they look like they belong there...for what purpose, I couldn't say...but what a quick, easy, and cheap fix for a big headache. Thanks for your help!
Gunguy45
05-14-09, 01:33 PM
brio...Thanks for posting back...glad it worked out for you.