Time For a New Shower Door?

Glass Discoloration

At first, your shower door sparkled, shined, and brightened up your entire room.

Now, it just doesn’t look the same.

Homes that have hard or mineral-heavy water will see rust stains, discoloration spots and cloudiness on their bathroom glass. After many showers, moisture begins to allow mildew and mold to form. These spores may combine with soap scum and mineral deposits, and can discolor the glass. Hard water stains and mineral deposits can, particularly, dull the appearance of glass shower doors.

You may also find that the deepest of cleaners wont even remove the harsh water stains from your door. At this point, it’s time to remove the old and bring in the new.

Rust or Corrosion

Don’t be oblivious to the parts of the shower door that aren’t the shower door.

The framing around your door is crucial to give the door it’s strength. The frame is exposed to water and can begin to rust. Built up rust can lead to a weak, corroded, and faulty shower door. To prevent this, look for patches or streaks of red and brown along the door’s track, hinges, and framework. Also, take note of any flaking or missing pieces of the frame.

Excess Water on the Floor

The main purpose of a shower door is to prevent water from getting all over your bathroom floor. So, why is it leaking?

If your shower door begins to leave excessive amounts of water on the floor, it could be that the door is too big or too small for its enclosure – resulting in improper closing. The door could also be damaged, such as a crack or chip resulting in excess water. In most cases, your shower door will need to be completely replace to prevent this from reoccurring.