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A shower enclosure is only as watertight as its seals. The rubber and vinyl components that run along the bottom of the door and around the perimeter of the glass do more than you might expect — they are the difference between a dry bathroom floor and a water damage problem. When seals and sweeps wear out, water finds its way out. CFG Shower Doors & Closets replaces them quickly, usually in a single visit.
Seals and sweeps are consumable components. They are designed to flex and compress thousands of times, and eventually they wear out. In South Florida, a few factors accelerate that timeline:
Bottom sweeps: The strip that runs along the bottom edge of the door. Its job is to direct water back into the shower base when the door is closed. When the sweep wears down or stiffens, water runs past it and onto the floor.
Perimeter seals and gaskets: The seals that run along the sides and top of the glass panel where it meets the wall or an adjacent fixed panel. When these fail, water seeps through the gap along the wall — often appearing as a stain on the wall rather than a puddle on the floor.
Magnetic seals: Some frameless enclosure designs use magnetic closures to hold the door shut. When the magnetic seal wears out, the door does not hold closed properly and water escapes at the closure point.
Door-to-glass seals: On enclosures where a swinging door meets a fixed panel, a vinyl or rubber seal creates the contact point. Wear here shows up as water spray escaping between the door and the panel.
Walk your finger along the bottom sweep. It should feel soft, pliable, and continuous — no gaps, no stiff or cracked sections. Do the same along the perimeter seals where the glass meets the wall. If anything feels stiff, cracked, or is pulling away from the surface, it is time for replacement.
If you are already seeing water on the bathroom floor outside the enclosure, the seal has likely already failed. The sooner it is replaced, the lower the risk of water working its way into the floor or wall substrate.
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.
Seal and sweep replacement is a maintenance-level service. We carry a wide range of replacement components in stock and can typically complete the job in a single visit. When you call for an estimate, let us know the approximate age of your enclosure and the brand if you have it — that helps us arrive with the right components on the first trip.
Call 561.989.8373 or fill out the form to schedule. We serve all of Palm Beach and Broward County.