Where Shower Leaks Often Hide

When a shower starts leaking, most people assume the problem is the grout, silicone, or a cracked tile. But in reality, one of the most common places leaks persist is under the shower screen frame.

That area never gets sealed properly when a contractor simply seals “around” the screen. Water runs down the wall, collects along the bottom edge, and slips underneath the frame. From there, it seeps into the hob and eventually reaches the waterproofing layer — or what’s left of it. That’s when the real damage starts.

What We Find When We Remove a Shower Screen

When our team removes a shower screen during shower repairs, we often find:

  • Cracked or crumbling grout hidden under the frame

  • Gaps wide enough for water to pour straight through

  • Black mould and damp substrate

  • Rusted screws drilled through the waterproofing membrane

  • Water pooling inside the hob with nowhere to drain

We’ve got a video showing this exact thing — the moment the screen comes off, you can see how water has been creeping underneath every time the shower runs. It’s the perfect example of why so many “sealed” showers start leaking again within months.

Why So Many People Avoid Removing the Shower Screen

Removing a shower screen is the part everyone wants to skip — homeowners and contractors.

For homeowners, it feels like a bigger job than they signed up for. It means dealing with glass, possible breakage, and the fear the screen won’t go back on properly.

For contractors, it’s time-consuming and risky. Shower screens aren’t designed to come off and go back on easily. It takes patience, precision, and a bit of muscle to remove and reinstall them cleanly.

That’s why most sealing companies just work around it. It’s quicker and easier — but it’s also why so many “quick fix” shower seals fail within a year.

The Right Way to Seal a Shower

If you want your shower seal to actually hold, the only way is to remove the screen and seal underneath it.
Here’s how a proper shower sealing process should look:

  1. Remove the shower screen to expose all edges and corners.

  2. Degrout and clean thoroughly to remove mould and weak grout.

  3. Dry the area completely so no moisture gets trapped.

  4. Apply FlexiShield™ epoxy — a waterproof, resin-based sealant that permanently bonds and protects.

  5. Reinstall the screen with fresh silicone and a perfect finish.

That’s how we do it at Allspex Tiling, and it’s why our shower repairs and shower sealing come with up to a 10-year warranty.

Shower Repairs vs. Quick Fixes

There’s a big difference between a shower sealing company and a qualified tiling specialist.
Sealing companies use surface-level products to hide the problem — they don’t test or repair what’s happening underneath.
Qualified tilers, on the other hand, understand waterproofing, tiling systems, and substrate integrity — and they can tell whether your leaking shower can be sealed or needs shower tiling repairs.

That’s the difference between spending a few hundred dollars every year on “band-aid fixes” or doing it once properly and having peace of mind for the next decade.

If your shower screen isn’t removed, your shower isn’t properly sealed.
It might look fixed for a few months, but water will always find its way into the gaps you can’t see.

At Allspex Tiling, we don’t cut corners — literally or figuratively.
We remove the screen, fix what’s underneath, and seal it properly so you can enjoy a leak-free shower for years to come.

📞 Call Allspex Tiling – Gold Coast Shower Repair Specialists
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