Collection: Vertical Side Seals

Find the right vertical shower door seal by gap size. Durable, precise fit, and built to last. Direct supply with UK stock for fair prices and fast free delivery.

Vertical vs Magnetic Seals — What’s the Difference?

Both are used on the sides of shower doors to stop leaks — but they work differently.

  • Vertical Seals (Non-Magnetic):
    Simple, budget-friendly seals.
  • Magnetic Seals
    These snap shut with magnets, creating a tighter seal. They cost a bit more but offer stronger, longer-lasting protection.

If your shower has two doors that meet in the middle, or 180 degree sliding door, go magnetic.

For other panel or lower budgets, vertical seals work well.

Buy Magnetic Seals

Vertical Shower Door Seal Strip Replacement

Over time, vertical seal strips can harden, loosen, or grow mold — causing water leaks and reduced performance.

Learn how to replace vertical shower door seals, in our step-by-step guide — or simply click the video on the right to watch the full replacement process in action.
Replacement Article

FAQ

At SIMBA, we offer a full range of vertical frameless shower door seals made from durable, anti-yellowing PVC.

All tested for up to 30,000 open-and-close cycles.

Vertical seals sit between the edges of your sliding glass panels. F-type or H-type, magnetic simply describes the shape. They stop water splashing from the sides.

Learn more about sliding shower door seal

No, the term 'universal' is misleading for vertical seals.

Unlike some bottom seals, the vertical side seal must precisely match two things: your glass thickness (e.g., 6mm, 8mm, 10mm) AND the gap size between the glass and the wall/frame.

Installing a 'universal' seal that doesn't fit the exact gap will lead to constant leaks or difficulty closing the door.

Definitely not.

Always fit the side seal first, trim the bottom seal to fit the overlap, and finish with a T-Shape threshold seal for guaranteed dryness.

Learn more about Bottom or Vertical Shower Seals Which First?

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Matki, Kudos, Merlyn Alternative: Certified Vertical Seals

SIMBA vertical seals are the perfect replacement solution for your Matki, Kudos, Merlyn, and Screwfix shower doors.

Our seals are compatible with 99% of UK shower brands and deliver the expert fit, precise matching, and 30,000-cycle certification you need.

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