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Our exclusive DiaoSeal Standard Seal Service guarantees to STOP leaking showers and shower leaks at the source.

Step 1. The Appraisal

A fully trained and authorised Shower Repairs Plus/DiaoSeal waterproofing technician will assess the shower, bath or area in question. And explain the DiaoSeal waterproofing process to the owner, resident or representative. (NB: if tiles are drummy or broken then this is a separate procedure and an additional cost).

Step 2. Plumbing

A FREE shower water pressure test will be carried out to determine if there are a plumbing faults within the shower breeching piece. If the shower leakage is caused by a plumbing issue, our technician will make arrangements to seal the shower once a qualified plumber has rectified the plumbing problem.

A full tap service will be carried out on standard spindle assemblies. This includes: ‘O’ rings, fibre washers, jumper valves and reseat.

Next, the tile penetration will be sealed to prevent water entering between the wall tiles and tap flanges into the wall cavity or down behind the tiles. (NB: This step is not possible if a gravity-fed hot water system is installed or where ceramic disc ware or mixers have been fitted).

Step 3. Shower Preparation

Any previous attempts to seal the shower will be removed. Any silicone to the inside of the shower screen will be removed and the frame cleaned for a high performance neutral cure silicone sealant designed to resist the growth of mould and mildew in high humidity.

Step 4. Grouting

The Shower Repairs Plus Standard seal normally involves regrouting the shower walls with a smooth, flexible, mould-resistant grout. (NB: if not cement grout, epoxy grout or an apparent risk of damaging the existing wall tile exists), however if the existing wall grouting is in excellent condition, this is omitted. If the walls are not regrouted, the technician will apply our DiaoSeal sealer as described in step 7.)

Step 5. DiaoSeal product Preparation

Our technician will prepare all wall tile and bath junctions along with any wall and wall internal junction using specially engineered diamond burs. This process ensures a clean product bond to the tile, instead of the product adhering to the glaze of the tile (as our competitors’ does).

Step 6. DiaoSeal Application

DiaoSeal will be applied to the prepared main movement areas. The application is in form of a 5mm coving. The product will be colour- matched to the shower to give a neat appearance. DiaoSeal has been specifically designed for wet area sealing and has the strength to withstand normal building movement. It will not crack, deteriorate or let water penetrate through the junctions. It does not dissolve and is not weakened by strong chemical cleaning agents.
If excessive movement or deflection greater than 3mm within the bath is evident we may substitute our DiaoSeal for DiaoFlex

Step 7. DiaoSeal Sealer

A clear sealer applied to the entire tiled surface area of the shower. This sealer deeply penetrates the grout, narrowing the pores, to help strengthen and seal it. Any micro fractures in the glazing of the tile will be sealed. This prevents any unnecessary tile removal.

Last But Not Least - Peace of Mind
Your shower is now professionally sealed and guaranteed against leakage for a full twelve years.