Should I Repair or Replace My Shower?

You are a homeowner or a first-time buyer with an old shower on your hands or a leak that's gone bad. And now you are wondering how much longer they are going to last. You think about whether to let them run their course or get them repaired. Or is it time for a major overhaul? These are some of the questions homeowners often ask themselves, and we don't blame you. Not everyone is an expert at spotting the signs of failure or calculating how many years they can get out of a shower. Well, that is what we are here for! Here are a few signs that will give you the information you need to make your decision.

1. Leaks and Water Spots: Wet spots on the walls surrounding the shower or water pooling on the floor in the bathroom are significant warning signs that you've got a leak. In some cases, you can solve this issue by applying some caulk around the edges of the shower. In other cases, the damage might be too severe, and you might need to call in a plumber right away.
2. Problem with Shower Doors: Are your shower doors constantly giving you a problem? Maybe the glass is chipped or cracked, or the doors are not sliding easily anymore. If you don't address these issues early on, they will keep getting worse day by day — until they fail altogether. Even small chips or cracks can expand over time, and you could be left with a bathroom full of glass, leaving you with no option but to get it replaced.
3. Shower Door Seals: If your shower door seal has become brittle or discolored and doesn’t seal as well as it used to, it is time to change it. You will need to replace your shower door seals every few years to prevent water puddles from forming on your bathroom floor. Or you may even want to replace your seals because they look old or are covered in mildew. It is easy to fix and shouldn’t take you more than thirty minutes if you have got the right replacement seal strips.
4. Severe Stains and Rust: You should take time out of your schedule to perform routine maintenance around the shower, especially when cleaning your tiles and any hardware associated with your shower. Not doing so can attract stains or rust, worsening with time. You can easily clean mildew, minor stains, or water spots with a bathroom cleaning solution and a scrub brush, but they might go beyond repair if you don't repair them at the right time. You also need to keep in mind that rust only gets worse over time, and badly rusted shower hardware can fail at just about any moment.

Here are some excellent choices for high-quality shower hardware and accessories at DK Hardware that will give your bathroom a new and refreshing look:

1. CRL 'Y' Jamb Seal with Soft Leg for 3/8" Glass - PCC10
2. CRL 135 Degree Strike Jamb Seal for 3/8" Glass - P135SJ
3. SPRAYMAID 44 in. Splash Guards in White - 1012
4. Gerber Brass Pop-Up Drain Tub Drain Assembly in Chrome - 0041806
5. Proplus Toe Touch Bathtub Stopper Chrome - 173040
6. Proplus Price Pfister Valve Trim Kit with Handle in Chrome - 133262
7. Moen Baystone Lever Handle Tub/Shower Trim Kit for Use with Cycling Valves in Chrome - T42311C
8. Moen Pressure Balancing In-Wall Cycling Valve with Stops (Male IPS / CC) - 45311

DK Hardware features an extensive range of bathtub and shower repair parts for your various installation purposes. Click on any link on this blog to be redirected to some of the best options.

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