Separate showering spaces are highly sought after in modern bathrooms. Shower trays are the foundation for your showering area so choosing the correct, good quality shower base is important, whether you want a wet room shower tray, a small shower tray for an ensuite bathroom or you want to replace your bath with a shower to futureproof your home. View our extensive range and we are confident you will find the perfect shower tray for your statement showering space.
Types of Shower Trays
Shower trays come in various shapes, sizes, and materials to suit different bathroom designs and enclosures. Rectangular shower trays are ideal for larger bathrooms, providing ample space for a luxurious showering experience. For more compact bathrooms or ensuites, quadrant shower trays are a perfect fit, designed to fit neatly into corners and maximise space. Square shower trays offer a sleek and modern look, making them suitable for smaller bathrooms without compromising on style. Offset shower trays are a versatile option for bathrooms with unusual layouts, offering flexibility in installation.
Choosing the Right Shower Tray
When choosing a shower tray, start by measuring your bathroom to ensure you have enough space for both the shower tray and the enclosure. Select a tray size and shape that fits into your available space and complements your bathrooms layout. Ensure the tray size matches your bathroom and shower enclosure to avoid any installation issues. Look for any additional features that would make your space perfect. If needed, like anti-slip surfaces, low profile designs, and compatibility with riser kits. These things can make a big difference and improve the compatibility and safety of your perfect shower.
Small Shower Trays
Small shower trays are perfect if space is limited but you still want your own luxurious showering space, such as in an ensuite, annexe or small family bathroom. Our trays start at only 700mm x 700mm, square or quadrant so you can create your own space saving showering area that is great to look at and can still offer a surprising amount of space. Other small tray sizes include lengths of 760mm, 800mm or 900mm. By choosing a smaller shower tray, you can use more of the free space for those other important bathroom items, for example, a toilet, basin and storage unit. Although small these trays don't lack strength, made from stone resin, volcanic ash or mineral compounds with resin, our trays are all sturdy, solid trays that won't buckle or move when you stand on them. For those with more space, walk in shower trays offer a luxurious and spacious showering experience, perfect for larger bathrooms.
Large Shower Trays
For those lucky enough to have space for a large showering area for a more comfortable shower, or to share, we have some generous sized trays. Our largest tray is 2000mm x 1000mm, but more popular sizes like 1700mm x 700mm or 1800mm x 800mm are also available. Our larger trays are available in square, rectangular, quadrant trays, or offset quadrant. Larger trays are often used to replace a bath. Still, some bath replacement trays are also available where the waste hole is where the bathplug hole would be to save work redirecting the drainage pipes.
Shower Bases
The base of your shower is the foundation for your shower enclosures or showering space, so it's important you have a good quality, sturdy, long-lasting durable base. Shower trays provide a flat, comfortable surface for standing on while still keeping the water contained to the designated showering area. No more mopping or wiping up huge water spills. For added reassurance, non-slip surfaces are available in many of the ranges to help prevent accidents from happening. The anti-slip surface of the trays is created by a textured surface. Unlike trays that are coated with an anti-slip spray-on treatment, which can turn yellow or peel off over time, the textured surface helps with grip and reduces the risk of slips and falls. Of course, care should still be taken when using products like oils, body lotion, or conditioners that can create a slippery film on a wet shower tray.
Shower trays are an excellent alternative to wetroom flooring, costing much less and being quicker and easier to install. A tray is fitted in just one area of the bathroom, whereas a wetroom floor usually covers a whole room. One of the biggest advantages of using a shower tray rather than a tiled floor is that trays are much easier to maintain and keep clean. They eliminate the need for grout and the issues that can come with that, such as keeping gaps and grout lines clean and stain-free. Even if the rest of the bathroom is tiled, a tray will still fit in perfectly with your bathroom style. A shower tray's flat edges or rims provide the perfect place to install your wet room panels or enclosure. Designed to withstand daily use, our stylish trays come in different shapes and sizes, in colours such as white, black, slate grey as well in less ordinary colours like cappuccino and sandstone.
Shower Tray Heights
As well as the length and width of a tray and how big of a footprint it will take up, the tray's height should also be considered. Our trays with the highest profile are the Frontline Standard trays which are a generous 80mm high at the edge. If you want a lower profile tray we have trays of 40-45mm height. Lower still, our low profile shower trays are around 30mm and create a sleek and modern look, while also making it easier to step in and out of the shower. Riser kits are available to lift your tray off the ground to house the waste, pipework, or help solve plumbing issues. These kits consist of legs and a plinth, to keep whatever is under the tray hidden from sight, maintaining a sleek appearance.
Features and Benefits
Shower trays of different sizes, colours and styles and each come with their individual features and benefits that can improve the functionality, safety, and general appeal of your bathroom. Anti-slip surfaces provide traction and prevent slipping, making the shower tray safer to use. Low profile designs create a sleek and modern look, while also making it easier to step in and out of the shower. Riser kits allow for easy installation and adjustment of the shower tray, ensuring a perfect fit. Deep shower trays offer a luxurious feel while high walled shower trays provide a stylish and modern look, offering a sense of enclosure.
Installation and Maintenance
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when fitting a shower tray to ensure a smooth installation process. Fitting to the manufacturer's instructions also maintains the warranty. Occasionally check for leaks and inspect the shower tray and enclosure for any signs of damage, so this can be addressed and dealt with before it becomes an issue. To maintain a watertight seal, replace the sealant around the shower tray every 5-10 years, ensuring your showering area remains in top condition.
Shower Trays UK
Give us a call on 0191 3037771 to check stock availability. With many shower trays in stock and available for same day collection from our Bowburn site, or next day delivery, now might be the time to start the home improvements you've been putting off.
