Fitting or installing shower trays can be a DIY job but the utmost care must be taken to ensure that the tray is both fully sealed, waterproof and also totally level on the base it’s sitting on once it’s in place. Acrylic shower traysare popular when choosing a shower. They are durable, water-resistant, and extra safe with their natural non-slip resistance. They are also very lightweight which is ideal when upgrading a bathroom as most flooring can withstand it. These shower trays are great for those looking for little maintenance and a clean finish. If you are simply replacing an old shower tray with a new one it’s best to swap like for like e.g. same size and style with the waste in the same position, however if you want to fit a larger more elaborate tray try to match the waste positions closely. All trays have a flat underside making installation and leveling even easier Slimline: At just 40-45mm high stone resin trays are amongst the sleekest on the market

New ceramic tiles above a shower tray grouted and once cured gap between shower tray and tiles filled with silicone sealant The compression joint screw cap was then tightened pinch tight to secure the waste pipe in place. Advice on plastic compression wastes and how they go together can be seen in our project here. With the tray removed it was also obvious that the floor was badly damaged, so this was also cut away and then damaged joists were also removed and replaced. PVC and chrome shower trays are raised shower trays. The tray is made from PVC, while the legs are made from chrome. PVC is a tough and durable material that’s easy to clean and has an incredibly long lifespan. That being said though, if it’s a new install and you have to get a full waste pipe in place to carry water to the main drain, this may be something you can do along with the rest of the work.It's important to clean a shower tray regularly to prevent soap scum, limescale and grime from building up. Here are some top tips for keeping a shower tray clean and looking its best:

A hole will also need to be cut for your shower tray wasteso take some accurate measurements and very carefully start creating the space you need. Once this is done you can go ahead and assemble the waste itself. Step 4 - Lay MortarWith the tiles removed the wall was also inspected closely. Again, long term moisture ingress had caused considerable damage so we also pulled a section of wall away and replaced it. Repaired sections of wall retiled with ceramic tiles Position tray in place and mark access hatch and waste