Walk-in and curb-less showers look beautiful, but many UAE apartments have one common problem: water spreads across the bathroom floor every time someone showers. That means slippery tiles, wet towels, mould in the grout and, in some buildings, leaks to the flat below.
Why does shower water escape?
- The floor slope towards the drain is too gentle.
- The drain is small or partly blocked by hair and soap.
- A glass screen is too short or has a gap at the bottom.
- The shower head is angled towards the opening.
6 ways to keep water inside the shower
1. Clean the drain
Hair and soap build-up slows draining dramatically. Remove the cover and clean it every few weeks.
2. Re-angle the shower head
Point it towards the back wall, not the open side.
3. Add a shower curtain liner
Even with a glass panel, a weighted liner on the open side catches spray.
4. Use an absorbent bath mat
Helpful for drips, but it won’t stop pooling water and needs frequent drying.
5. Re-tile the floor slope
The permanent fix – but expensive, messy and often not allowed in rented apartments.
6. Install a collapsible water barrier
A soft silicone strip sticks to the floor at the shower edge and forms a small dam that keeps water in. It folds flat when you step on it, so it isn’t a trip hazard, and it pops back up straight away. No drilling, no tiling, and it can be trimmed to length.
REZUZA Collapsible Shower Water Barrier – self-adhesive silicone dam in 1 m, 2 m and 3 m lengths – keeps water in, folds flat underfoot, renter-friendly.
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How to install a shower water barrier correctly
- Clean the floor with alcohol or a degreaser and let it dry completely.
- Measure the opening and trim the barrier with scissors.
- Peel the backing and press firmly along the full length, starting from one end.
- Wait 24 hours before showering so the adhesive bonds fully.
Which size do I need?
Measure the open side of the shower floor. 1 m fits most standard openings, 2 m suits wide walk-in showers or two sides, and 3 m is for large or L-shaped shower areas.