How to Stop a Shower Door From Leaking Water | Glass.com (2024)

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1. Concise. Thanks. However my leak is at the hing side of a new-angle door. I run the shower, close the door and watch water that is hitting the inside of the hinge side dripping on the bottom outside of the door. The door seems aligned properly, and I don’t think that it did this for a while. I did install new shower head that puts water more directly to that location. It is puzzling how water is hitting the inside and running down to the outside and then dripping on the floor….help:))

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   1. Hi Glenn,
      Depending on the configuration of your hinges, it may be possible to add a seal, which should help significantly.

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2. Our shower door is leaking from the bottom and it is driving us crazy. Is there a person we could call to fix it my husband tried everything

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   1. Hi Lynda,

      You can use Glass.com to locate a local, reputable glass shop in your area that can provide assistance.

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3. I have a frameless shower door that leaks, what type of glue do I use to fix it?

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   1. Hi Kevin,

      You don’t want to use glue for this job. Depending on where the leak is, you’ll want to either use caulk, or install new seals or sweeps. It would be best to contact a local shower door installation expert who will be able to identify a solution and fix the leak effectively.

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4. As a disabled individual, I have tremendous difficulty in crouching into cramped spaces. I have a shower cubicle that has developed a serious leak in the lower corner ….it has taken to literally running out onto the floor and I have to mop up more-or-less continuously. I really need to fix this. Best method? I know….get somebody in to do the job! Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
   Regards!

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5. How can I seal water from running under the glass doors.
   3/8 clear frameless bypass, 60 x 76, both panels open , no curb.
   Please help
   Thank you,
   J

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6. forgot to mention, 3/8 gap from floor to boottem of glass, due to center guide on floor at the divided lite,
   Dimmension of guide is 3 x 2 x 1/4.
   Thank you,
   j

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7. I need to find a bottom seal for a framed shower door. Can you help me? Thanks

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   1. Hi Lea,
      Reach out to a local full-service glass shop in your area and they should be able to get it replaced for you!

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8. Our shower is built in the corner of a brick room. The other two walls are glass walls with a glass door.
   The shower floor was not built at an angle towards the middel to allow the water to escape.
   The water is now leaking below both glass doors. Both glass doors were sealed at the bottom, but it did not help.

   Could you please give advice as we have to clean the floor every time we shower

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   1. Hi Ben,
      You may want to try a different type of sealant since it sounds like the current sealant is not working as it should. You could also have a “curb” installed to stop the water, but you may need to have the glass moved if you go this route. It will be best to speak with a professional contractor in your area who can view the issue in person.

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9. We have a framed shower door with a curved bottom that holds the sweep. The water is staying in the curved well and when we open the door it flows out the end. Should this curved well be slanted so that it runs out the hinged side? If you adjust the 2 screws that hold the bottom curved well, it looks like you could create the slant. I did put in a new sweep already.

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   1. Hi Pete,
      Based on your description, it sounds like your assumption may be correct. You would just want to make sure that the angle of the door’s vertical edge isn’t thrown off by the adjustment which could cause another leak.

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10. brand new sliding glass shower doors leaking. Appears to be coming from center space between two doors. Any help?

    Thanks

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    1. Hi Joe,
       Your best option would be to contact the company that handled the installation. If it was just installed, they should be willing to come back out to fix the problem. If you did the installation yourself, try contacting the company that manufactured the shower doors. They may advise you of seals that are available or recommend a caulk.

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11. Same issues with frameless shower tub doors. I did find a seal to reduce gap between the sliding doors. Shaped like an F. “F shaped shower door seals”

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12. Same issue as the first commenter. Water seems to be going thru the hinge on my frameless shower. How can I seal the hinge? Thanks

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    1. Hi Avi,
       Hinges aren’t typically watertight because they need to be able to swing back and forth to operate the shower door. Therefore, you won’t be able to seal them with caulk the way that you would with a seam. Your best option is likely to divert water away from the hinges.

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13. I had a very bad contractor( using word loosely). Lots of mistakes made. Now another has come to light. The tub pitches out, hoping I don’t regret my frameless bypass doors about to be installed. Has a sweep & very small track( not right word) thin low metal piece on top of tub.

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    1. Thanks for your comment RoLab. We’re sorry to hear of your bad experience with a low-quality “contractor”. This is why we always emphasize the importance of an experienced, high-quality glass installer. It sounds like it might be too late in your case, but here’s a link to our Shower Replacement Guide. For future glass projects, you can search for qualified glass replacement professionals in your area using our shop locator tool.

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14. The fixed glass panel to the side of the frameless shower door just started leaking underneath. What can be used to seal this area? Thank you for your help!

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    1. Hi Fran, it’s tough to say without pictures, but you’ll likely want to run a bead of clear silicone caulk along the bottom edge of the panel to seal it. Consult a local professional to verify this.

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15. good good

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17. Thank you for every other informative blog.

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18. Zero entry shower, frameless glass shower door has started leaking. Replaced sweep. Have caulked seams. No evident leakage from anywhere else.
    What else can I do to find source of leak?

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19. Hi, I have a frameless sliding glass door and water leaks through the bottom sliding door. Is there anything that can be done to fix this.

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    1. First, check to see if the weep holes are clean and unclogged. Next, check the caulk to see if it’s time to re-do. These are the two most common culprits.

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20. I appreciated you pointing out that small leaks do damage over the span of several years. My friend wants to add a shower door in their bathroom. I should advise her to go for it to enhance their bathroom.

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