Types of Shower Seals That Perfectly Airtight Your Shower Enclosure To Stop Water Leak
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Shower enclosures are an amazing part of the bathroom. They are generally strong and reliable but you can face several problems with them. One of the main concerns is that the shower seals leak causing water leakage in the bathroom. This disturbing fault requires quick maintenance for getting rid of the issue.
In this blog, we will share some ideas to keep your shower enclosure airtight by installing shower seals that offer protection from water leaks. Keep reading to know all the tricks.
What Are Shower Seals?
As the name implies, shower seals prevent water from leaking out of the shower area. They are easy to fit and ensure a clean bathroom free from water spills and mess. They can be used in a horizontal or vertical setting for framed or unframed glass.
Benefits of Using Shower Seals
Here are some benefits of using airtight shower seals for the shower cubicle:
Prevents water from coming out
It waterproofs the gaps between the shower panels, shower trays, and other stuff. This prevents accidents and slipping in the bathroom.
Keeps the steam inside
Another benefit of using a shower seal is that it traps the steam inside the cubicle. So, you don’t have to worry about the steam escaping from the shower unit.
Reduces moisture damage
If you have wooden flooring or paneling in the bathroom, using airtight shower seals can save them from getting damaged. The bathroom also remains free from mold and other moisture problems.
They come in different sizes to suit the shower enclosure and can be altered to the required size if needed. You should always check the thickness of the shower glass whenever you have to choose shower seals. Then, choose a shower seal shape according to the type of the shower cabin.
The common shapes of shower seals are as follows:
Straight seal
It is suited for square and rectangular cabins
Curved seal
You can get a curved seal if you have to use it in a semicircular cabin.
Materials Available
About the materials, shower seals are available in plastic, rubber, and silicon variations. Another popular type is the magnetic shower seal. Use it in cabin doors as it creates a tight grip with the base while restricting water to flow out from the enclosure.
Types of Shower Seals That Stop a Water Leak
Three types of shower seals restrict water from leaking out of the shower cabin are as follows:
Bottom Sweep Seal
You can get your hands on the following products:
Shower door bottom Sweep Dual Durometer PVC Seal And Wipe
This transparent Sweep Dual Durometer PVC Seal and Wipe is a versatile product as it can be used as a bottom wipe. The other way is to place it on the bottom horizontal-part of the door and it acts as a perfect sealant. It is available in three sizes:
3/8”
¼”
½”
Features
Easy to install
Two-way use
Length: 95”
Bottom Rail With Clear Wipe
This One-piece bottom rail attaches to the bottom of the door to provide an effective seal. It has a single piece sweep option, so the vinyl seal hanging down from the sweep ensures that water stays inside the shower enclosure. The best part is that it is a low-price product according to its features and functionality.
It is available for two sizes of glass thickness:
3/8”
½”
Features
Available at a cheap price
Durable and functional
Length: 95”
Soft Fin 'H' Wipe
This Multi-Purpose 'H' Wipe comes with soft and flexible twin legs that can be snapped on the sides or bottom of the door. As the legs are very soft, this product allows you to close the door quietly as compared to the hard plastic shower seals. Other than this, you can also resize the legs to suit the size of the shower door.
Features:
Available for 3/8” thick glass.
Very soft twin legs allow quiet door operation
Easy to install
Used as bottom sweep or seal
Inline Seal
There is one product for the inline seal. You may get following types of such sealant
Polycarbonate H-Jamb 180-degree
The H shape Jamb is the perfect solution for 180 ° inline glass-to-glass doors. It can be attached to the side panel as well as the bottom rail.
Features
180 ° inline seal
Made of hard polycarbonate
Multifunctional seal
Available for ½” and ¼” glass.
Multipurpose Sealant
At Fab Glass and Mirror, you can get the following product in this category:
Clear 'L' Angle Jamb Seal
This clear 'L' Angle Jamb Seal is best suited for hinge and strike jambs. It works as an excellent seal and can be fixed using the Hi-Bond Tape.
Features
Economical product
Gets adhered to walls or fixed panels
Can be used for ½” or ¼” thick glass
Tips to keep Glass Shower Doors clean and maintained
When the shower leaks are sorted out, the next thing that needs your attention is cleaning the glass shower door. If the shower glass has finger marks and other stains, it looks unpleasant. On the other hand, clean and sparkling shower doors look nice and show your maintenance skills.
Here is one trusted product that works wonders for cleaning tough stains and stubborn soap scum.
“Sparkle” cleaners offer you a spotless glass and work well on hard water stains. It is a great product for cleaning the shower glass as it wipes away soap scum in an instant.
How to use it?
Spray the sparkle cleaner on the glass surface and wipe it off with a squeegee or microfiber cloth. If there are hard stains, you might need to scrub them off until clean, and then you can wipe the glass.
ShowerGuard
Fab Glass and Mirror offers ShowerGuard, which is a protective coating on the shower doors. The coating is applied during the manufacturing process, which ensures a long-lasting material
The efficient coating makes glass corrosion-proof and resistant to soap scum and stains. So, if you are looking for a perfect purchase that stays clean for years, ShowerGuard coated doors and enclosures are the right things for you.
The Final Saying!
To sum it up, Shower seal are all the answers of water leakage from shower enclosures, we have shared some of the best shower seals to keep the showers airtight and stop the leakage of water. We hope you can now choose the right product according to your shower enclosure. Order soon from Fab Glass and Mirror and stay rid of messy bathrooms.
Guest Contributor: Muhammad Yasir