Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathtub Door Installation
Bathtub Door Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathtub Door Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathtub Door Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathtub Door Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathtub Door Installation labor cost? What are the important Bathtub Door Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathtub Door Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathtub Door Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathtub Door Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $199.69 for each bath door . Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathtub Door Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Bathtub Door Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Bathtub Door Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathtub Door Installation work? | The operation and performance of the glass bathtub doors may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Bathtub Door Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Bathtub Door Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathtub Door Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Bathtub Door Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathtub Door Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Bathtub Door Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathtub Door Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathtub Door Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Bathtub Door Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed bath door layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Vertical edges of glass bathtub doors will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- The bath door surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The glass bathtub doors finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Each door will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each door will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each door will open and latch closed with light effort
- Each door will remain open at any position it is placed
- The bath door, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The glass bathtub doors will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Bathtub Door Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathtub Door Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the glass bathtub doors work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of glass bathtub doors, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order glass bathtub doors; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Photograph or videotape the work area before work begins, to document the location of structural elements and condition of existing finishes and materials
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Remove existing glass bathtub doors (optional)
- Install glass bathtub doors using corrosion restance fasteners, securely anchored to adjoining walls, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Apply smooth, thin bead of caulk (color to be approved by owner) around frame perimeter uniformly, per manufacturers instructions
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the bath door surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the glass bathtub doors
- Inspect Bathtub Door Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
