Feb

What Causes Mould In Your Shower?

Mould in shower and bathroom: what causes it?

Even with consistent cleaning, as time goes by it’s easy to have at least a bit of mould accumulate in your shower. It’s true that some corners and lines in the grout can be hard to reach. It’s also a fact that it can be difficult to find enough time to scrub away at shower walls when mould appears with life’s busy schedule.

So, what can you do? Read on to learn about why mould loves to grow in your shower and what you can do about it.

Nov

Why You Need A Site Visit To Quote Your Leaky Shower

You’ve been hearing a dripping sound from your shower for months, but you can’t figure out where it’s coming from. You need to call a leaky shower expert, but how do you know if the quote you receive is accurate? After all, there’s no way to look under your bathroom floor or crawlspace to see if there’s any damage. When dealing with leaky showers, it is important to have a site visit for a multitude of reasons. Let’s explore why.

Aug

How to get rid of black mould in shower

Got black shower mould? Here’s how to banish it from your bathroom

If you’ve been searching for how to get rid of black mould in your shower, we’re here to help. It can feel like no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to shift the black shower mould that thrives around the sealant and grouting of your shower. Sometimes you think you’ve made a little headway only to find it making an unwelcome return in a few days.

It looks unsightly and it’s embarrassing when guests come to stay. You may also have concerns about the potentially harmful effects of shower mould. Read on to discover why shower sealing in the south-east QLD region may be especially vulnerable.

Jul

Shower Maintenance & Cleaning – How Much & How Often

The shower has become an integral part of our everyday life. However, this essential part of the home requires regular shower maintenance and cleaning in order to remain functional and hygienic. If you want to avoid shower leaks, cracked tiles or worse, then make sure that you’re prepared to do the following when it comes to maintaining your bathroom’s #1 feature!

Jun

Here’s Why You Should Only Use a Professional Shower Repairer!

“How much is this going to cost me?”

That’s the first thought that might cross your mind when your shower springs a leak. Your next thought might be something like, “I wonder if I can fix it myself. Can’t be too hard, right?”

It may seem like leaking shower repairs are simple and straightforward, but there’s a lot more involved than you might realise. Many homeowners believe they have solved their own problems when they have really created bigger problems that they will later discover. That’s when they will eventually contact a professional and pay far more for expert shower repairs.

That’s why we recommend that you leave those repairs to a professional trained to handle shower repair in Brisbane. Let’s look at why you don’t want to pick a leaky shower as your weekend project if you don’t have prior experience or knowledge of plumbing.

Apr

The Benefits of Pimpama Shower Sealing

Did you know…the best thing you can do for your Pimpama home protects it from structural damage? It’s common for homeowners to think of new flooring, windows, and landscaping when they’re ready for a home improvement project, but there’s equal if not more value in shower sealing.

Let’s say that again: Sealing your shower is equally if not more valuable than updating your carpet or landscaping your home for greater curb appeal.

It may seem like an overstatement, but it’s true. If you’re not quite sold, keep reading to learn more about the benefits of Pimpama shower sealing.

Mar

Shower Leaking Behind Wall – How Can You Tell?

When it comes to our bathrooms, we rely on them for comfort, relaxation, and cleanliness. However, hidden issues can look behind a shower or bathroom wall and one such problem is a shower leaking behind the wall. Detecting this silent trouble promptly is crucial to prevent further damage and costly repairs.

Let’s dive in and uncover the mystery of a shower leaking behind the wall!

How to tell if shower is leaking behind the wall
Here are a few tell-tale signs of a shower leak behind the walls:

Discoloured or cracked tiles

How do the tiles look? Discolouration of any kind or any cracked tiles could indicate water is seeping through. This is true for tiles that are both inside and around the shower area.

Dirty silicone and grout
Take a peek behind the shower curtain or inside the shower stall. What does the grout look like? Are there any spots of black? Dirty, grimy silicone and grout sealing in the shower and around the tiles is most often a sign of mould growth. This means water is seeping behind the tiles and soaking them, so it doesn’t dry out.

Bubbling paint
Take a look at the ceiling in the bathroom and particularly in the shower area. Is the paint in good condition? If it’s peeling, this is bad news that there may be a shower leak. Bubbling and peeling paint in the shower area indicates moisture is getting into the ceiling or wall. The shower waterproofing needs to be redone to prevent a shower leak.

A musty smell
A shower that doesn’t smell great is usually full of problems. A musty-smelling bathroom indicates that mould and mildew is likely growing in areas you can’t see, behind the walls, floor, and ceiling. If left unattended, this can grow into a major structural problem with the building and attract termites. Wood can rot and cement can be compromised over time. You definitely want to fix this one!

Buckling floors
In line with peeling paint, structural damage like buckling floors in a bathroom are a sure sign that water is getting in where it shouldn’t. Water is either getting behind the flooring when it seeps out of the leaking shower or damaging the floor when the person who is done with their shower drips onto it after exiting the shower, and the water is seeping beneath the loose floor tiles. Either way, a damaged floor shows that the shower needs resealing or the flooring needs redoing, (or both). Time for a fix!

Watermarks on the ceiling below the shower
Where there is an upstairs bathroom, any type of watermarks on the ceiling below the bathroom is definitely a sign of water leakage. This means the legally required waterproofing on the floor of the bathroom and shower has been compromised. Australian regulations require that bathrooms and showers are sealed according to certain building codes and a home that has watermarks on the ceiling will need a complete bathroom overhaul to be safe and functional.

At Leaky Showers, we’re experts in fixing shower leaks. We also undertake waterproofing, shower repairs, and shower resealing. We get the job done to code with high-quality materials and extremely knowledgeable technicians. We offer our services right across south east queensland.

Jan

Should I Rebuild or Repair My Leaky Shower?

A leak in your shower may see you wondering “should I rebuild, or repair my leaky shower”? But don’t wait too long as even the smallest of leaks can lead to severe structural damage and heavy repair bills.

You can try to fix the leak yourself, but quick repair jobs often don’t fix the root causes and may end up making the problem worse. It takes a professional to save your shower with minimally invasive techniques that will ensure its longevity for years to come.

Jan

Why Cracked Tiles in Your Shower Are a Bad Sign

Did you know that water damage costs Australian homeowners thousands of dollars in repair bills every year?

You may not think cracked tiles in your shower is a big issue. However, they’re more than just cosmetic defects. Cracked tiles can let water seep through and penetrate your flooring. This can potentially cause severe structural damage if left untreated.

Below, we’ll discuss the causes of cracked tiles and the best strategy for saving your home from water damage.