How to Tell If Your Shower Tiles Need Resealing
Your shower may look fine on the surface—but hidden leaks and worn-out seals could be silently causing damage behind the scenes. Over time, grout and silicone in your shower can crack, loosen, or wear away, leaving your bathroom vulnerable to water damage.
If you’re not sure whether it’s time to reseal the tiles in your shower, here are the most common warning signs to look out for.
1. Cracked or missing grout
Grout is the material that fills the gaps between your tiles, and it plays a key role in keeping your bathroom watertight. Over time, grout can dry out, crack, or crumble away entirely. If you’re noticing small holes or cracks in your grout lines—especially in high-moisture areas like the shower floor—it’s a sign that water might be seeping through.
What to do: Don’t wait for the damage to spread. Cracked grout should be professionally removed and replaced with fresh, waterproof grout to protect the surface underneath.
2. Mould and mildew won’t go away
Bathrooms are naturally humid, but if mould keeps returning no matter how often you clean, it may be growing behind or beneath your tiles. This usually means that water is getting into areas it shouldn’t—often through deteriorated silicone or grout.
What to do: Persistent mould is a major red flag. Resealing your shower can stop moisture from getting into hidden areas and prevent further fungal growth.
3. Water stains outside the shower
Water stains, peeling paint, or damp patches on the walls or floor outside your shower are signs that water is escaping where it shouldn’t. This often happens when the shower base or wall joins are no longer properly sealed.
What to do: It’s likely time to reseal your shower floor or wall joints before long-term water damage sets in.
4. Tiles are loose or feel hollow
If tiles shift underfoot or sound hollow when tapped, it may be due to moisture beneath the surface. This can weaken adhesive and affect the structure of your shower floor.
What to do: Loose tiles often indicate a need for regrouting, resealing, or further inspection by a professional.
5. The shower just looks old and tired
Even if your shower isn’t leaking (yet), discoloured grout and stained silicone can make your whole bathroom feel aged and unhygienic. Resealing your shower is one of the fastest, most affordable ways to give your space a fresh, clean look—without a full renovation.
Need to reseal your shower?
If you’ve noticed any of these signs, it might be time for a professional resealing service. At Leaking Showers Sealed, we help homeowners and renovators restore their bathrooms with fast, non-invasive tile and shower resealing.
✅ No tile removal
✅ Leak prevention
✅ Mould treatment
✅ Long-lasting results
Don’t wait for a leak to do serious damage.
👉 Contact us today for a free quote or to book your shower resealing service.
