Range of Adjustment in the Cabin

The best shower cabins are those that are fault-free, perfectly matched to the profiles they are to be attached to. In practice, however, this varies, as shower cabins do not always fit the curvature of the wall. Since the sealing of the shower cabin installation is in the user's justified interest, every shower cabin must be equipped with an appropriate range of adjustment. Below, we present information on what it is, what it is used for, and what the range of adjustment in a shower cabin is.

What is the range of adjustment in a shower cabin for?

The range of adjustment that a shower cabin has is designed to allow for the leveling of wall curvature. It allows the cabin to be adjusted in the areas of door closing, gasket fitting, alignment with the wall, or with the shower tray. For correct installation, a fitting dimension in the middle of the shower cabin adjustment range should be assumed. This allows for minimal leveling of the curvature, starting from 6 mm to 8 mm depending on the brand and the manufacturer. The presence or absence of profiles affects the way the shower cabin is adjusted.

Shower Cabin Adjustment - Profiled

Most shower cabins are equipped with modern, adjustable profiles that allow the cabin to be fitted to any bathroom by leveling the wall irregularities. Standard profiles allow for approximately 1 cm of adjustment. When such adjustment is insufficient, extending profiles are used, allowing even 2 - 4 cm of adjustment. Wider profiles also enable the enlargement of the cabin or niche doors. If the niche doors or a standard-sized shower cabin are a few centimeters short of fitting into an existing niche, extending profiles can be used to enlarge the nominal dimension of the shower cabin. 

Wall Adjustment of Frameless Cabin

If our shower cabin is frameless, wall adjustment is very significant. Sometimes the tiled walls are very uneven. Deviations sometimes exceed 6 mm, and can even reach 8 mm or more. With frameless cabins with hinged doors, it is not possible to level the curvature with a cabin profile that would ensure correct opening and closing of the doors. Only with wall profiles is the desired range of adjustment possible, which in practice means aligning the cabin to any curvature of the wall. Most cabins have an adjustment range of 25 mm per wall, which practically allows the cabin dimensions to be adapted to any wall curvature.

When the Shower Cabin Causes Problems - How to Adjust the Doors and Hinges?

The installation of a shower cabin requires correct adjustment of the doors and hinges. Sometimes, after all the elements are set in place, problems arise with using the cabin. The most common faults are: 

• gap between the closed cabin doors through which water leaks,

• resistance when closing the doors,

• friction of the doors against the shower tray,

• loss of vertical or horizontal alignment of the doors,

These issues indicate that shower cabin adjustment is necessary. It may be sufficient to just level the doors on the hinges to correct the defect. However, if such adjustment does not yield the expected results, the cause is likely the lack of vertical alignment of the cabin's side panels. In this case, the cabin should be dismantled and reassembled correctly. Properly adjusted doors do not leak, operate smoothly, and ensure long-lasting durability of the rollers and gaskets.

How to Know When the Rollers Need Adjustment?

Sometimes, the cause of difficulty in smoothly moving cabin doors can be neglected or faulty rollers. Of course, the first step is to check the correct installation of the doors. There might be a profile that has loosened, causing the problems. If it turns out that the door installation is correct, and no profile is loosened, we proceed to check the rollers. We can apply a little silicone grease to ease the slide. If this does not help, the shower cabin wheels need to be replaced. It's important to remember that all replaced parts must come from the shower cabin manufacturer, otherwise the rollers may not fit.

We set the upper rollers so that the top edge of the door is perfectly level. A level should be used for setting the level and adjusting the cabin doors. The lower rollers by the shower tray can have a little more slack. They should be mounted to allow the doors to move smoothly without the rollers popping out of the guide. When tightening the rollers, it is important to check if the vertical and horizontal alignment of the doors is maintained and to be very careful as the shower cabin glass is not resistant to heavy pressure.

Is Shower Cabin Adjustment Always Necessary?

Not always! Very often, the cause of problems associated with using the shower cabin is hard water. Limescale accumulated in the guides effectively hinders the movement of doors and the operation of rollers. A little descaling agent is enough, and all elements will operate faultlessly. However, it's important to remember that chemical agents can be corrosive and might damage the shower tray.

A leaking problem can also be caused by the gasket being turned up between the side wall and the shower tray doors or its damage. In the first case, it is enough to straighten the turned-up gasket, and in the second, it should be replaced with a new one. Following these recommendations will ensure that our cabin is properly adjusted.