Vertical Side Shower Door Seals

How to Choose a Vertical Shower Door Seal

Shop replacement vertical shower door seals for leaking side gaps, glass-to-glass joints, and framed or frameless shower doors.

Choosing the right vertical shower door seal depends on three key checks: your glass thickness, the side clearance gap, and the opening angle of your enclosure. Because vertical shower seal strips sit on moving door edges or glass-to-glass joints, the right fit can help reduce side leaks, door movement, and poor closure.

Not sure which vertical seal you need? Send us a photo of your old seal profile on WhatsApp — we’ll help you find the closest suitable replacement before you order.

1. The Measurement Essentials

Before choosing a replacement vertical shower door seal strip, confirm your glass thickness — usually 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, or 12mm. Then measure the gap between the glass edge and the wall, frame, or adjacent glass panel in millimetres.

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2. Matching the Profile to Your Enclosure

The correct vertical seal profile depends on how your shower door closes:

Pivot or hinged shower doors: For frameless doors that swing open, an H-shape vertical seal or bulb seal with a flexible fin can help close the side gap between the glass and wall, frame, or fixed panel.

180-degree glass-to-glass joins: To bridge the gap between two inline panels, an H-shape seal or magnetic strip set can help create a secure closure.

135-degree angled enclosures: Angled corner showers need a dedicated 135-degree seal profile so the strip follows the angle of the glass correctly.

90-degree corner shower enclosures: A 90-degree magnetic shower door seal is usually needed where two glass doors or panels meet at a right angle.

3. Check Before You Order

If you are replacing a worn vertical shower door seal strip, remove a small section of the old seal and compare its cross-section with the product images. Matching the profile shape is often the easiest way to choose the correct replacement, especially for framed doors, hinged doors, and older shower enclosures.

Need help? Send us a photo of your old seal profile, glass thickness, and gap size before ordering.

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UK stock, 100% quality checked vertical shower door seals, manufacturer experience since 1998, fit support, and fast free UK delivery on all orders.

135A68S20 Y shaped shower door seal for 6-8mm glass with 15mm fin

6–8mm 135° Y-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 3–18mm Gap 135A68S20

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135A10S20 Y shaped shower door seal for 10mm glass with 15mm fin

10mm Glass 135° Y-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 3–18mm Gap 135A10S20

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D456S7 vertical shower door bubble seal for 4–6mm glass and small side gaps

Bubble Shower Door Seal for 4–6mm Glass – 6mm Gap D456S7

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Large Bubble Shower Door Seal for 4–10mm Glass Up to 11mm Gap D410S12

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Profile view of the DA456S15 hybrid seal fitted on 4-6mm glass, illustrating the combination of a soft compressible bulb for sealing and a rigid extended fin for water diversion, designed to bridge gaps up to 15mm in bottom or side configurations.

Bottom Bubble Shower Door Seal for 4–6mm Glass Up to 15mm Gap DA456S15

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D08S7 vertical shower door bubble seal for 8mm glass

Bubble Shower Door Seal for 8mm Glass – 7mm Gap D08S7

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D10S7 compressible bubble shower door seal for 10mm glass and gaps up to 7mm

Bulb Shower Door Seal for 10mm Glass Up to 7mm Gap D10S7

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RY3537 vertical shower seal fitted to 8mm glass on a sliding shower door

8mm Vertical Shower Seal for Sliding Door Buffer 2000mm RY3537

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H456S8 H-shape vertical shower door seal for 4–6mm glass and 3–6mm gaps

4–6mm H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 8mm Fin H456S8

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H456S15 H-shape vertical shower door seal for 4–6mm glass and 3–13mm side gaps

4–6mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 15mm Fin H456S15

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H456S20 clear shower door seal for 4-6mm glass and 3-18mm glass-to-glass gaps

4–6mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 20mm Fin H456S20

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H456S2025 clear shower door seal for 4-6mm glass and 3-23mm glass-to-glass gaps

4–6mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 25mm Fin H456S2025

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8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 8mm Fin H810S8

8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 8mm Fin H810S8

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8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 15mm Fin H810S15

8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 15mm Fin H810S15

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8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 20mm Fin H810S20

8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 20mm Fin H810S20

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8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 25mm Fin H810S2535

8–10mm Glass H-Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 25mm Fin H810S2535

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HH456 H shape vertical shower door seal for 4-6mm glass panels

H Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 4-6mm Glass, 3-6mm Gap HH456

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HH08 H shape vertical shower door seal for 8mm glass

H Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 8mm Glass, 3-8mm Gap HH08

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HH10 H shape vertical shower door seal for 10mm glass

H Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal – 10mm Glass, 3-8mm Gap HH10

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F456S8 F shape shower seal for 4–6mm glass with fixed 8mm flexible fin

F Shape Shower Door Seal 8mm Fin 4mm-6mm Glass F456S8

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F456S12 F shape shower seal for 4–6mm glass with 12mm flexible fin

F Shape Shower Door Seal 12mm Fin 4mm-6mm Glass F456S12

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F456S15 F shape shower seal for 4–6mm glass with 15mm flexible fin

F Shape Shower Door Seal 15mm Fin 4mm-6mm Glass F456S15

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F456S20 F shape shower seal for 4–6mm glass with 20mm flexible fin

F Shape Shower Door Seal 20mm Fin 4mm-6mm Glass F456S20

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F456S2535 F shape shower seal for 4–6mm glass with trim-to-size 25mm, 30mm and 35mm fins

F Shape Shower Door Seal 25/30/35mm Fin 4mm-6mm Glass F456S2535

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F Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal for 8-10mm Glass 8mm Fin F810S8

F Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal for 8-10mm Glass 8mm Fin F810S8

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F Shape vertical shower door seal pair for 8-10mm glass, 12mm fin, 15-21mm gap

F Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal for 8-10mm Glass 12mm Fin F810S12

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F Shape vertical shower door seal pair for 8-10mm glass, 15mm fin, 18-28mm gap

F Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal for 8-10mm Glass 15mm Fin F810S15

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F Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal for 8-10mm Glass 20mm Fin F810S20

F Shape Vertical Shower Door Seal for 8-10mm Glass 20mm Fin F810S20

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Durable vertical side seals for frameless doors

Built for Vertical Shower Door Gaps

Vertical seals need to handle frequent movement while maintaining a clean and consistent seal.

✔ Flexible Yet Secure
Designed to combine a firm grip with a flexible sealing edge, helping maintain contact as the door moves.

✔ Maintains Appearance Over Time
The material is designed to stay clear and resist common signs of wear, helping your shower look well-maintained.

✔ Suitable for Regular Use
Tested for repeated opening and closing, helping ensure consistent performance in everyday use.

Not sure which vertical seal fits? Send us a photo of your old seal, glass thickness and gap size — we’ll help you check the closest suitable replacement.

Vertical Seal Choosing Guide

Not sure which vertical shower seal fits?

If your shower door is old, has no model number, or the original seal is no longer available, send us photos before ordering.

We’ll check the seal profile, glass thickness and fitting position to help you find the closest suitable replacement.

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How to Fit a Vertical Shower Door Seal

Installing a vertical shower door seal is straightforward and requires no specialist tools.

First, remove the old seal by gently pulling it away from the glass edge.

Clean the glass surface with warm soapy water to remove any residue or limescale deposits.

Push the new seal onto the glass edge, starting from the top and working downward, ensuring the rigid U-channel grips the glass firmly.

If the seal is longer than required, mark the desired length and trim with sharp scissors or a craft knife for a precise cut to size.

For magnetic seals, align both strips on opposing glass panels to confirm correct polarity before final fitting.

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Finding the Perfect Vertical Shower Door Seal for Your Enclosure

Water leaking through the vertical gaps of your shower is often caused by more than just a worn strip. It can also be affected by the door type, glass alignment, closing angle and the size of the gap. Whether you are dealing with a 90-degree corner joint on a quadrant enclosure or an 180-degree inline glass-to-glass overlap on a sliding door, the right vertical shower door seal should help close the gap without obstructing the door’s motion.

At SIMBA, we understand that “universal” fixes rarely suit every UK bathroom, where hard water, daily use and constant moisture can all affect shower seals over time.

As a manufacturer-direct supplier with experience since 1998, we can help match many older and current vertical shower door seal profiles, including options for framed, frameless and glass-to-glass enclosures. Our vertical shower door seals are made from clear PVC and are quality checked before dispatch for profile, finish and overall condition.