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Shower trays, screens and enclosures
Left image: The BetteEntry shower tray and screen from Bette combines wet and dry zones
Right image: Create a spacious walk-in area with the Terra shower screen from Koralle
A daily shower is now central to our health and well-being. As consumers look towards extra-large showerheads and body jets to satisfy their needs, the area within the bathroom environment dedicated to showering continues to grow.
A luxurious shower is now high on the wish list of every renovation project. To ensure that you enjoy the full potential of your new shower, take time to choose a tray and enclosure that will enhance its looks and be convenient and comfortable to use.
Right image: Create a spacious walk-in area with the Terra shower screen from Koralle
A daily shower is now central to our health and well-being. As consumers look towards extra-large showerheads and body jets to satisfy their needs, the area within the bathroom environment dedicated to showering continues to grow.
A luxurious shower is now high on the wish list of every renovation project. To ensure that you enjoy the full potential of your new shower, take time to choose a tray and enclosure that will enhance its looks and be convenient and comfortable to use.
Shower trays
Today there is a tray shape to suit all installation requirements – from squares and rectangles to pentangles, quadrant shapes and circles. These are offered in a range of sizes to suit both small and large bathrooms.
The vast majority of shower trays are made from acrylic or enamelled steel and come in a variety of sanitaryware shades. It is also possible to find trays made from fireclay, solid surface materials such as Corian, wood and stone – designed to complement other areas of your bathroom.
For safety, many manufacturers offer anti-slip finishes as standard or as an optional extra. This gives extra grip under-foot and is worth considering if you have chosen a large shower tray, or if the shower is to be used by children or the elderly.
Today there is a tray shape to suit all installation requirements – from squares and rectangles to pentangles, quadrant shapes and circles. These are offered in a range of sizes to suit both small and large bathrooms.
The vast majority of shower trays are made from acrylic or enamelled steel and come in a variety of sanitaryware shades. It is also possible to find trays made from fireclay, solid surface materials such as Corian, wood and stone – designed to complement other areas of your bathroom.
For safety, many manufacturers offer anti-slip finishes as standard or as an optional extra. This gives extra grip under-foot and is worth considering if you have chosen a large shower tray, or if the shower is to be used by children or the elderly.
Screens and enclosures
The shower screen should always be chosen at the same time as the tray to ensure they are compatible with one another. The current trend for frameless glass enclosures introduces a modern feel to the bathing space. The lack of frame also makes them a good choice for small bathrooms as visually they ‘disappear’ into the surrounding area.
Alcove enclosures are designed for use with U-shaped showering areas – where the shower area comprises three walls and a door. Doors can either be bi-fold, sliding or hinged. Hinged doors are now the popular choice as they allow a cleaner look due to the fact that they do not require a frame at the top or the bottom of the unit.
Many manufacturers also offer a range of double-width units featuring wet and dry zones. These feature a walk-in screened area for showering and an adjacent drying area, often with a slatted wooden board.
Understated glass screens, paired with large trays, are used to prevent splashes rather than enclose the entire shower area – creating a spacious walk-in or walk-through wet area. This re-creates the look of a wet room but is a more practical choice for a main bathroom.
Next: Wall and floor finishes
The shower screen should always be chosen at the same time as the tray to ensure they are compatible with one another. The current trend for frameless glass enclosures introduces a modern feel to the bathing space. The lack of frame also makes them a good choice for small bathrooms as visually they ‘disappear’ into the surrounding area.
Alcove enclosures are designed for use with U-shaped showering areas – where the shower area comprises three walls and a door. Doors can either be bi-fold, sliding or hinged. Hinged doors are now the popular choice as they allow a cleaner look due to the fact that they do not require a frame at the top or the bottom of the unit.
Many manufacturers also offer a range of double-width units featuring wet and dry zones. These feature a walk-in screened area for showering and an adjacent drying area, often with a slatted wooden board.
Understated glass screens, paired with large trays, are used to prevent splashes rather than enclose the entire shower area – creating a spacious walk-in or walk-through wet area. This re-creates the look of a wet room but is a more practical choice for a main bathroom.
Next: Wall and floor finishes
