The tenants reported both showers leaking, with visible mould, cracked and porous grout, worn joints, and several drummy tiles. Both shower screens were also leaking and had reached the end of their lifespan, contributing to water damage and deterioration throughout the bathrooms.
Cracked and deteriorating grout between floor and wall tiles
Signs of prolonged water penetration behind tiles
No signs of recent waterproofing or grout maintenance
Our inspection confirmed significant waterproofing failure, missing grout and silicone, and leaking shower screens in both bathrooms. The damage was consistent with long-term water ingress, and full shower rebuilds were required to restore waterproofing integrity and prevent further issues.
Aquatech Grouting carried out a complete balcony restoration in line with QBCC requirements, including:
Demolition of existing tiles and wall sheeting
Plumbing serviced and new tapware and shower heads installed
Installation of new compliant waterproofing systems to AS 3740 standards
Retiling with modern finishes
Application of Mapei epoxy waterproof grout and flexible silicone seals
Supply and installation of new semi-frameless shower screens
Carefully removed all old grout and degraded silicone
Cleaned tile edges using anti-fungal solution to prepare for regrouting
Taped off surrounding surfaces to ensure a clean finish
Installed waterproof grout throughout floor and lower wall joins
Selected a colour-matched grout to blend with existing tile tones
Focused on deep penetration for long-term bonding and water resistance
Applied high-performance neutral-cure silicone to all corners and joints
Ensured flexible sealing to withstand movement in the high-rise building
Applied a clear waterproof membrane coating across the shower floor and corners
Ensured water-tight protection while maintaining original tile appearance
Carefully removed all old grout and degraded silicone
Cleaned tile edges using anti-fungal solution to prepare for regrouting
Taped off surrounding surfaces to ensure a clean finish
Installed waterproof grout throughout floor and lower wall joins
Selected a colour-matched grout to blend with existing tile tones
Focused on deep penetration for long-term bonding and water resistance
Applied high-performance neutral-cure silicone to all corners and joints
Ensured flexible sealing to withstand movement in the high-rise building
Applied a clear waterproof membrane coating across the shower floor and corners
Ensured water-tight protection while maintaining original tile appearance
The works were completed efficiently and within the agreed timeframe, ensuring minimal disruption to the tenants.
At Aquatech, we do more than repair showers. We restore and protect them with proven methods that ensure lasting results and a clean, watertight finish.
Showers are completely waterproofed.
Upgraded plumbing with modern tapware.
Clean and refreshed appearance.
Customer satisfaction.
5.0 Rating
The new showers look great and there’s finally no more leaking or mould — the Aquatech team were quick, tidy, and really easy to deal with.
Tenant
West Brisbane
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