Guide
Sliding Shower Door Leaking? Common Causes and Fixes
Sliding doors leak in three places: under the door, where the door overlaps the fixed panel, and at the ends where they meet the wall.
Under the door
Sliders use bottom sweeps shaped for the system, like CRL P995WS (Cambridge and Crescent, 3/8") and CRL P997WS (Crescent, 1/2").
Where the door overlaps the panel
A U-channel with a long fin closes the overlap, like CRL PCCAM73 (Cambridge) or CRL PCSER78 (Deluxe Serenity).
At the wall
Corner fin seals like CRL PC1090 seal where glass meets a panel at 90°.
Note: these seals are made for the systems named. On other sliding doors they may work if the glass thickness and profile match, but they are not designed for those systems, and all sales are final.
Products in this guide
Most commonCRL P995WS
Bottom Wipe with Drip Rail, Cambridge & Crescent Sliders (3/8")
$9.45
CRL P997WS
Bottom Wipe with Drip Rail, Crescent Sliders (1/2")
$12.08
CRL PCCAM73
Clear U-Channel with 1-3/4" Fin for 3/8" Glass
$33.58
CRL PCSER78
Clear U-Channel with 1-1/4" Fin for 3/8" Glass
$33.58
CRL PC1090
Clear 'U' with 90° Fin Seal for 3/8" Glass
$27.28
Common questions
Why is my sliding shower door leaking?
Usually a worn bottom sweep, a worn seal where the door overlaps the panel, or a gap at the wall.
Do sliding shower doors use special seals?
Often, yes. Many sliding systems use sweeps and fin seals shaped for that system, so compare the profile before ordering.
More guides
Shower door leaking at the bottomWater on the bathroom floor almost always comes from one of four places.Leaking on the hinge side or wallThe hinge side has a gap so the door can swing.Shower door won't stay closedFrameless doors have no latch, so a door that drifts open leaks.Gap between door and wallThe gap is on purpose: a glass door needs room to swing without hitting the wall.