Shower Tray

The shower tray is an essential part of the shower enclosure and should not be left as something to do at the end. It is better to buy it along with the shower enclosure so that they fit together perfectly.

Shower trays come in many shapes, sizes and materials and can be of two types – raised and sunken. Raised shower trays that have adjustable legs have space under it to hide plumbing. A sunken shower tray gives you a minimalist feel and is the only way to go for walkthrough showers.

Shower Trays can be made from:

Acrylic Shower Trays – Acrylic shower trays are lightweight and very stylish. In the past they have tended to be a bit flimsy but that has changed recently and now they are very popular as they are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

Stone Resin Shower Trays – These are the most popular shower trays and have been around for a long time. They are strong and stable and tend to be cheaper than acrylic. They are, however, difficult to install as they fit straight to the floor, usually without feet.

Glass, Ceramic or Wood Shower Trays – Ceramic, glass or wood shower trays are also available and can provide nice looking alternatives to acrylic or stone but they can be very slippery so are not a good idea if there are children about.

Quadrant Shower Enclosure

Quadrant Shower Enclosures are a relatively recent innovation in shower enclosure design but they have seen a sharp increase in popularity.

The biggest advantage a quadrant shower enclosure offers is space without really taking up too much floor space as other enclosures such as square shower enclosures and rectangular shower enclosures tend to do. This is because of how it is designed, the quadrant shower enclosure curves in and thus saving space.

Because of its curved design quadrant shower enclosures are easier to clean and maintain as they pick up less grime and dirt than others. Also many quadrant shower enclosures have doors that slide to the side and thus saving space as they don’t open out thus making sure there are no leaks or drips.

As you can see there are many advantages to a quadrant shower enclosure, but before you go out and buy one make sure you have the space for it and also give attention to the shower tray that you will be using with it as there are many quadrant shower trays on the market to suit your style and budget.