Small shower trays are being seen more regularly in bathrooms across the UK. Their size is perfect for small cloakrooms and bathrooms, shower rooms and even mid to larger bathrooms. These humble, inconspicuous small shower trays are now getting the spotlight for their versatility in bathrooms, whether contemporary or classically styled.
Smaller sized trays for showers are more widely available than ever, in a host of different shapes, sizes, materials and fitting options. This is a quick, handy guide to these products and which style, shapes, sizes and products are available in the UK.
So, firstly, in terms of size, what defines small shower trays?
These trays are defined by their length by width measurement, which is generally between 700mm and 900mm. Not surprisingly, the smallest of the small, the 700 tray is the most popular among most manufacturers. There are a number of different sized small trays to choose from: there’s 760mm through to 800mm x 900mm. There are plenty of configurations, and there’s one to fit any style or layout of bathroom.
What are the shapes and styles of small shower trays?
These small trays can be found in a range of styles and shapes. Depending on which type of shower enclosure you go for, you can choose from small square, rectangle, quadrant, offset quadrant, pentangle and offset pentangle (also known as neo angle) and u or d shape trays.
With small trays, their fitting options vary depending on the tray’s design. One option is to fit it directly to the floor or ’sunken’ into the floor, installing the plumbing and drainage underneath the flooring.
This is particularly effective with low profile or slimline types (LWCC and Manhattan Showers have these products), but also works well with standard trays. Sometimes, however, this is difficult for some as they can’t access the under-floor space, or have concrete floors.
When installing plumbing under the floor is an issue, some choose to raise the shower tray above floor level using a leg and panel pack, or otherwise to sink the tray into a platform or plinth, which can be built and designed to give a minimalist wet room style.
What are small shower trays made of?
Small shower trays are most widely available in either an acrylic or a stone resin mixture. Acrylic shower trays, such as Manhattan Duralite style trays, are favoured by some for their strength, durability and beautiful finish. The slimline “Ultra 40″ is a pure acrylic version, also from Manhattan, is popular because of its minimalist looks and manufacturer’s guarantee. People often choose to purchase acrylic products because they are lightweight, easy to install and affordable.
Stone resin trays are also popular, and have a number of features and benefits. They are heavier than the acrylic style, as they are made of a stone and resin mixture, sometimes capped with ABS acrylic. The appearance of stone resin material is a huge benefit – they are stylish and contemporary, and often come with generous manufacturer’s guarantees.
In terms of price, stone resin and acrylic trays are affordable and comparable in cost. The difference between the two is the style, the sort of fitting you require and is predominately decided on personal preference and perceived quality.
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