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If your shower glass has gradually gone from crystal clear to cloudy, white-streaked, or hazy, hard water deposits are almost certainly the cause. South Florida water is among the hardest in the country. Every shower leaves behind a microscopic layer of calcium and magnesium minerals on the glass, and over time those layers build up into a film that regular cleaning products cannot touch. CFG Shower Doors & Closets offers professional glass restoration that removes hard water buildup without scratching or damaging the glass.
Hard water is water that carries a high concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. Palm Beach and Broward County tap water consistently tests at hardness levels that are considered very hard by national standards. When that water evaporates from your shower glass after every use, it leaves those minerals behind on the surface.
Over months and years, the buildup becomes a white or grey film that sits in and on the microscopic surface texture of the glass. At that stage, household glass cleaners slide over it without effect. Abrasive scrubbing pads physically scratch the glass surface while only partially removing the deposits. The result is glass that looks worse after aggressive cleaning attempts than before.
Professional restoration uses the right chemistry and technique to dissolve and lift mineral deposits without damaging the glass surface.
Restoration is highly effective for:
Restoration has limitations when:
When we assess your glass, we will give you an honest read on what restoration can realistically achieve for your specific panels.
After professional restoration, applying a hydrophobic protective coating to the glass surface dramatically slows future buildup. The coating causes water to bead and run off rather than sit on the surface and evaporate, which is what allows mineral deposits to form. CFG can apply protective coating as part of the restoration service. Combined with a daily squeegee habit, a protective coating will extend the time between professional cleanings significantly.
Q: Can I keep using my shower if the glass is cracked?
A: It depends on the crack. A small chip at the panel edge may be low-risk in the very short term, but any crack can spread under the thermal stress of daily showers. A crack that runs across the face of the panel or a panel that has shattered should be treated as unsafe. Stop using the enclosure and contact us for an assessment. Tempered glass is designed to resist breakage, but once it is compromised, it cannot be counted on to hold.
Q: How do I know if my shower door needs a new seal or a new panel?
A: If water is leaking around the door and the glass itself is undamaged, the issue is almost always the seal or the bottom sweep rather than the panel. Run your finger along the sweep at the bottom of the door and the perimeter seal where the glass meets the wall. If the material feels stiff, cracked, or is pulling away, a seal replacement will solve the problem. If the glass is cracked, chipped, or structurally compromised, a panel replacement is the right call. When in doubt, a technician can tell you within minutes of looking at it.
Q: How long does a shower glass repair appointment take?
A: Most hardware repairs and seal replacements can be completed in a single visit, typically within one to two hours. A full glass panel replacement requires custom fabrication, so we will measure during an initial visit and return once the panel is cut and ready, usually within a few business days.
Q: My frameless shower door is dragging on the floor. What causes that?
A: Dragging almost always points to a hinge or alignment issue. Over time, hinges lose tension and the door sags slightly, which drops the bottom edge and causes it to drag against the threshold or floor. In some cases, the cause is home settling that has shifted the door frame slightly out of plumb. Either way, this is a mechanical adjustment and does not require new glass. We can inspect and correct it in a single visit.
Q: Can you match replacement glass to my existing shower enclosure?
A: Yes. CFG fabricates custom glass in-house, so replacement panels are cut to the exact dimensions and specifications of your existing enclosure. We match glass thickness, type, and finish so the replacement integrates cleanly with the rest of your shower. We work with 3/8″ and 1/2″ tempered glass across a range of finishes.
Q: My shower door hinge is corroded. Can you replace just the hardware without replacing the glass?
A: In most cases, yes. Hardware replacement is a standalone service. We stock components for a wide range of frameless enclosure configurations, including pivot hinges, glass-to-glass hinges, wall-mount brackets, handles, pull bars, and sweeps. As long as the glass panels themselves are in good shape, new hardware will restore the door to full function without touching the glass.
Q: How often should frameless shower doors be serviced?
A: We recommend checking hinge tension and door alignment every 12 to 18 months, particularly for heavier panels. Seals and sweeps typically need replacement every two to three years depending on water hardness and usage frequency. If you notice any changes in how the door operates, such as increased resistance, a new sound, or water escaping where it did not before, do not wait for the annual check. Address it early and the fix is almost always simpler and less costly.
Q: Do you service shower enclosures you did not originally install?
A: Yes. We handle repair and maintenance on existing enclosures regardless of who installed them. As long as the enclosure is a standard frameless or semi-frameless configuration, we can assess it and provide repair options.
Q: What areas do you serve?
A: CFG Shower Doors & Closets serves all of Palm Beach and Broward County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Margate, Lighthouse Point, and surrounding communities.
Q: How do I schedule a repair estimate?
A: Call us at 561.989.8373 or fill out the contact form on our website. We offer free in-home estimates and can typically schedule within a few days of your initial inquiry.
CFG Shower Doors & Closets provides professional glass restoration services across Palm Beach and Broward County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Margate, and Lighthouse Point.
Call 561.989.8373 or fill out the contact form to schedule an assessment. We offer free in-home estimates.