Sliding door seals for showers – reliable protection against splashes

A suitable sliding door seal for the shower ensures that water stays inside the shower cubicle, even with movable glass doors. Unlike with traditional hinged doors, the seal profiles for a sliding door must be tailored to the specific design and direction of movement of the glass panels. We stock a range of shower seals for sliding doors, including vertical and horizontal profiles, versions with short or long water deflectors, and a pre-curved sliding door seal for round and quarter-circle showers. Depending on the model, the profiles are suitable for glass thicknesses of 5 mm or 6–8 mm. The transparent seals blend discreetly into modern all-glass showers whilst protecting against splashing water. If you are unsure which profile is suitable for your shower, you can use our shower seal configurator.

A vertical sliding door seal is fitted along the glass edge of the movable shower door. It seals the vertical gap between the sliding door and the adjacent glass panel.

At duschdichtungsprofile.de, profiles with short or long deflectors, amongst others, are available for this purpose.

The sliding door seal with a short deflector is available for glass thicknesses of 5 mm and 6–8 mm. It is suitable for sealing the gaps between the glass panels at the sides and can be fitted onto the edge of the glass without the need for tools. Where there is a larger gap, however, the sliding door seal with a long deflector may be more appropriate. The longer water deflector is specifically designed to bridge a larger gap between the glass panels. In addition to the side joints, the area below the door also needs to be sealed in many sliding shower enclosures. Special horizontal sliding door seals are available for this purpose. The horizontal sliding door seal with a long water deflector has been specially developed for sliding shower doors with glass thicknesses of 6–8 mm. Unlike traditional lower door seals, this design does not have a sealing lip pointing vertically downwards. This makes it particularly suitable for sliding doors that run in a track and have only a very small gap below the glass.

For traditional hinged or swing doors, however, our sliding lip seals may be the more suitable solution. In the case of a circular or quarter-circle shower, a straight shower seal is often insufficient. The seal must be able to follow the curve of the curved glass panel or sliding door. This horizontal lip seal has been specially developed for sliding doors in circular and quarter-circle showers.

It is suitable for glass thicknesses of 6–8 mm and a radius of approximately 500 to 550 mm. The pre-formed design allows it to adapt to the curved shape of the shower door whilst ensuring reliable protection against splash water at the bottom.

Many shower seals for sliding doors can be replaced yourself with minimal effort. The vertical profiles, for example, are simply slotted onto the relevant glass edge. No tools are required to fit these types of seals. First, carefully remove the old seal and then clean the glass edge thoroughly. Limescale, soap residue and other deposits should be removed completely. The new seal can then be fitted onto the cleaned glass edge. Next, check that the sliding door can still move freely and that the sealing lip or water deflector is correctly seated against the opposite surface. If you are not yet sure which seal you need, our Shower Seal Profile Configurator will guide you to the right profile based on your shower shape and door type.

Shower seals regularly come into contact with water, limescale, soap residue and cleaning products. Gentle cleaning therefore helps to ensure that the seal remains transparent, flexible and functional for as long as possible. For regular maintenance, use lukewarm water and a soft microfibre cloth. Cleaners containing chlorine or strong alkalis, as well as abrasive cleaners and solvents, should be avoided, as these can damage the material of the seal lips. If an older sliding door seal is already brittle, heavily discoloured, damaged or leaking, it should be replaced with a suitable new profile.

Choosing the right sliding door seal for a glass shower always depends on the specific installation situation. Before placing your order, you should therefore check, in particular, the glass thickness, the position of the seal, the gap width and the shape of your shower. At duschdichtungsprofile.de, you will find vertical, horizontal and pre-curved sliding door seals, as well as variants with water deflectors of varying lengths. For other parts of your shower enclosure, you can also choose from sliding lip seals, centre seals, wall seals and magnetic sealing strips.