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Linda MartinezMordialloc
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Peeling silicone at corners, wall joints, and around the shower screen is a warning sign the waterproof seal has failed. Fixing it early helps stop leaks, mould growth, and damage spreading into nearby surfaces.
Peeling silicone usually means the seal around the shower has failed. Once that happens, water can start escaping into joints, corners, trims and surrounding materials, which is why it is worth fixing properly before it turns into a larger leak issue.
Silicone often peels when old sealant has hardened, mould sits under the bead, residue was left behind, or the shower screen and joints have movement that keeps stressing the seal.
You might see separation from the tile or base, brittle edges, dark staining, patchy sealant, damp smells, or water escaping onto the bathroom floor.
Once the seal is open, water can track behind screen channels, into wall-floor junctions, under finishes and into nearby materials, leading to mould, swelling and recurring leaks.
Fresh silicone should not be laid over failed material. We inspect the joint, remove the old seal properly, reseal neatly and tell you if there are wider shower leak issues involved.
"Silicone only works when the joint is clean, dry, and prepared properly before resealing."
Many peeling silicone issues come back because old sealant was patched over instead of fully removed. We strip failed material, clean contamination, and reseal the correct joints neatly so the shower is properly protected.
We check where the silicone has failed and whether other joints, grout or movement issues are contributing to the problem.
Old silicone is stripped out properly so residue, mould and loose material are not trapped under the new bead.
We prepare the joint and apply fresh sanitary-grade silicone neatly where it is needed to restore the seal.
If peeling silicone is part of a bigger shower leak, we explain that clearly and recommend the right repair rather than guessing.
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We provide a 10-year warranty on eligible repair work. We explain the warranty terms before work begins, so you know what is covered. If a covered issue comes up within 10 years, we will return and address it under our warranty terms.
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