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Dealing with a leaky shower can be frustrating for many reasons. First of all, the idea that you have to remove the tiles in your bathroom can be tedious, and then you have to identify where it’s coming from. Well, luckily you can actually repair the leak in your shower easily without the need for all of the extra work. If you don’t think you’re up for the job personally or would rather avoid DIY, we cover shower repairs Perth for you.
Generally, areas that are causing your shower to leak can be narrowed down to one area, making it relatively easy to determine the area in need of repairs. Where the wall meets the floor, or where your bathtub meets the wall are generally the main culprits, so you should look around there first.
What might only seem like an inconvenience at first can be causing some serious damage to your home. Water leaks in your home can cause stains, mould, peeling paint, and more. It can even make your home dangerous to live in if it is left for too long. Make sure that if you’ve got a leaky shower, you have it seen as soon as possible, or else you may have a much more expensive problem at hand.
These kinds of problems can be fixed by DIY methods, but it’s important to note that they may not last as long as professional repair. There are a few reasons for this, and a lot of it does come down to experience. If you’ve taken it upon yourself to repair your leaky shower, then you need to beware that sometimes the solution is a little more complicated than it appears.
The leaks aren’t always easy to identify, and it sometimes requires a bit more knowledge of what causes the leaks, as well as how you can make them last longer to prevent further leaks from happening.
The grout that’s currently being used to prevent leaks can wear over time, and you’ll want to get that out of the cracks if you’re going to replace it with newer, better grout. It will also help to job to look better once you’ve finished it. Simply trying to fill in the missing gaps with new grout won’t be visually appealing, and may not prove to be as effective. If it’s soft enough, the grout can be removed with tools as simple as a flathead screwdriver and a dull blade. Just make sure you’ve got the safety equipment on to make sure you don’t harm yourself.
Once you’ve gotten all of the old and worn grout out of the gaps between the tiles, you’ll want to make sure it’s clean and ready for the new grout to take its place. Leaving excess dirt or dust in there can hinder the new sealant from sticking. You can do this easily with a small brush and a vacuum cleaner to make sure you’ve got everything.
If you’re going to apply the new grout in between the tiles, you need to make sure you’ve got the right tools for the job. A grout shaper and spreader are going to be necessary if you’re going to do it effectively. Also making sure you don’t leave any excess grout on your tiles before you leave it to try.
After applying your grout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t touch your shower for a few hours. Trying to use your shower before the grout is fully dried will cause it to run and the sealant won’t be effective at all.
When it comes to water leaks, it’s often better to make sure the problem is solved once and for all. You can be sure that your leaks are going to be sealed for now, and for future wear when you have the experts taking care of them for you, because of your experience in these kinds of repairs. We know how to identify the cause of the leaks, efficiently repair them, and identify how to prevent the same leaks from happening again in the future.
Experts may also have access to better tools and materials to provide a more reliable job than a DIY job could.
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