Shower trays are an integral part in any bathroom. Without this, water from the shower will leak down the sides of the wall and ruin the foundation of the wall, which, in the long run, can ruin the integrity of the house. There are two important things you need to consider in the installation of your shower tray after you have chosen your pick. Should it sit flat on the floor or should it sit on a base or a stand?
Of course, the first thing that you have to do is to choose your shower tray. There are a lot of them in shopping centers. You can even visit the manufacturer yourself and choose one from there. Not only are you going to get good tips and advices in the installation process, but you will also be given a detailed description of each shower tray, giving you the pros and cons of each. Or you can always log into the Internet, and purchase at one of the websites that offer top-quality shower trays in the Internet.
Once you have chosen your shower tray, you need to decide if you want it to sit directly on the floor or if you want it to sit on an elevated base or a stand. If you want it flat on the floor, you should remove some part of the floor to make room for the waste traps. In addition, you should consider the position of the waste traps in that they should be easily accessed.
By putting it on a base or a stand, the shower tray will be elevated, and there is ample room for the waste traps as well as easy access of them. You need to install the shower tray first before tiling the walls around it. This lessens the risk for water leaks down the sides and waterproofs your shower area.
The choice really is yours as it depends on how you want the overall appearance to look.
Written by James Chapman, a director of Bella Bathrooms Ltd who supply Shower Trays
Bella Bathrooms is an online retailer formed by 2 plumbers from the North East of England. Having hands on experience of custom bathroom installation and products has enabled Bella Bathrooms Ltd to only select quality bathroom products for their online shop. They sell bathroom furniture, bathroom suites, showers and bath related products for consumers through the United Kingdom.
