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Will caulk hold my tub door or must I drill into the tub?

7 years ago

The bathtub door I want says you have to drill the base into the tub. My installer said drilling will crack my enamel-covered cast iron tub. The glass doors are 5/16" thick. Some reviewers who have purchased this tub (as well as OTHERS with heavier 3/8" glass) say that they did not drill into the tub, but just used silicone caulk to hold it into place, and everything works fine.

Can I go ahead and install the more updated door with just silicone caulk?

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PRO
Home Probe
7 years ago
typically you drill into the side walls, NOT down into the tub.
D DN
7 years ago
If you are drilling into an area that is covered by enamel, yes the enamel will crack or large-ish chunks will simply fall off where you are drilling. It's a terrible feeling to see your beautiful enamel flake off so easily.
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PRO
Joseph Corlett, LLC
7 years ago
Do not drill into an enameled tub. Even if you are successful initially, you've given birth to stress risers which can cause cracking later. I can't recommend how to attach the door without seeing the specific model.

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