Trays for shower cabins: shapes and sizes

Often, in order to increase the available space in bathroomEspecially if it does not differ a great area, bathroom bowl replace the shower tray. Modern plumbing manufacturers offer a variety of models. This review HouseChief.ru edition will help to determine the better buy shower trays, the shape and dimensions of which can vary significantly depending on size bathroom. Which option is right for you, you will learn after reading this article.

Purpose of the shower tray

Shower tray in the bathroom has several functions:

1. Forms a drain system to allow liquid discharge to the sewer by means of the drain or the ramp surface with a special container.
2. The tray carries a heat insulating function, makes it possible not to get up on a cold tiled floor.
3. The shower tray is carrying the base lockers with walling and reliably protects the load drain located underneath the system.
4. For angulation pan - it is a necessary element to be installed sliding doors.
5. The sealed container tray ensures safe operation of the shower, polvanny protects against leaks on the floor below.
6. With the shape and design of the pallet can emphasize the selected style in the interior of the bathroom.

Installing the pallet to the bathroom instead of shower cubicles prefabrication allows to save even more space.

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Variety of pallets in material manufacturing

Before you buy a shower trays, it is necessary to determine the material of manufacture. Consider the most popular varieties.

Steel shower tray

This tray has enamel coating which high strength and eventually crack may not differ. Heated surface of a tank slowly, and insulation is poor. In favor of steel products said their low cost. Often you can find on sale a model with height-adjustable feet. There are thin-walled (thickness - 1.5 mm) and thick-walled (thickness - 3.5 mm). Last less "noisy".

Cast iron shower tray

It is strong and durable products with a long service life. Their surface is heated slowly, but well-kept warm. The cost of iron pallets domestic production is low. The disadvantage can be called a great weight of the product and a modest selection of forms.

Acrylic and KVAR pallet

Popularity for the production of acrylic shower trays due to the fact that it can be used to make products of different shapes. In the process of manufacturing the product can be built in the necessary tools and elements. Life time acryl 10-15 years. During this time, the surface may be damaged, but with a special paste it always You can update. Acrylic trays have an aesthetic appearance and low weight.

Important! The pallet is made of acrylic can be easily damaged mechanically if you drop heavy objects on it. Limiting the load does not exceed 130 kg. Therefore, when choosing the product must ensure that the manufacturer has provided the reinforcing layer, which increases its strength. Reliance polyurethane foam or metal frame can also prevent deformation of the tray.

Improved variant is acrylic KVAR, the structure of which is added to silica dust.

Ceramic shower tray

The tray of ceramic easy to clean, has a beautiful surface that looks perfect in an environment of other porcelain products. The material has a long life, but it is slowly heated and has a slightly higher cost. Most often you can find products of white and beige. A significant drawback is that the ceramic - it is a brittle material, and it may break if dropped a heavy object, but to repair the product will not work. It is also important that the base surface is perfectly flat. Alternatively, you can buy the product from china - it will cost more, but it has an aesthetic appearance, higher quality and durability.

Pallets made of natural and artificial stone

Pallets made of natural stone belong to the category of expensive and stylish products. Most often used for the manufacture of marble, granite, travertine. Natural stone heats up quickly and retains heat, has excellent strength and durability, and unique natural pattern produces individual, dissimilar to each other exclusive products.

A feature of these products is their visual massiveness and weight. The high cost is justified by the noble views, comfort and exceptional aesthetic qualities of the pallet. Analogue more accessible are trays made of artificial stone, the manufacture of which a polyester resin is used. Such trays are very durable, have excellent sound absorption and resistance to the effects of mechanical and chemical nature. A wide choice of colors allows us to produce products that mimic the surface of many natural materials.

Wood and glass

Alternative materials are wood and glass for the manufacture of the original shower trays. Glassware look elegant and elegant, their surface has special anti-slip coating and a protective layer against scratches. The color can be very different. The disadvantage is the high price. Wooden shower trays are different original appearance and durability. As manufacturing material applied larch or oak, past steaming under high pressure.

Shape of the shower tray

A wide variety of shapes and sizes makes it possible to pick up a pallet for every room, but you need to be guided first of all dimensions of the bathroom.

Illustration	The form	Description
	square	Material may be any, but there are standard sizes of 70-100 cm in 5 cm increments. More spacious models have dimensions of 110-130 cm.
	rectangular	It is a practical and convenient option with a choice of sizes, where even the compact and ergonomic model can be quite convenient.
	radial	Externally, such a tray is ¼ of the circle. Is incorporated into the corner of a small room on the square - rounded shape saves space, and the absence of sharp edges makes this model a safe.
	Pentagonal (pentagonal)	One of the corners of this model has an angle of 90 °, which allows for its placement of one corner of a small bathroom.
	semicircular	Ideal for corner location.
	round	It is not often used. It may be mounted in the podium square or rectangular shape.
	oval	It is used in large shower box.
	asymmetric	Different original, complex shapes can be produced individually, taking any form.

Shower tray deep, shallow, and other characteristics

Installation tray is made using a special siphon height 10 to 20 cm. The size and price of the shower tray have a direct relationship. More popular sizes are 90 × 90 × 7 × 100 14 × 100 and 90 × 90 × 5 cm. The average length of the sides may be from 70 to 130-140 cm. By purchasing the tray, check the packaging, which should include mixer and siphonSuitable for the diameter of the drain hole.

By no less important characteristics include the height of the shower tray, which determines the functionality of the product. Pallets are divided into three categories depending on the height of the rim:

1. Small collar with a height not exceeding 4 cm.
2. Medium, not higher than 10 cm.
3. Deep, 18 cm and above.

Flat tray has an attractive design, it is convenient to use, but during the installation process inserted into the floor, which is not always possible to implement in a typical city apartment. The deep pan more functional - it can draw water and bathe the child or soak the laundry. medium-sized bumpers will be optimal and secure solution, especially for the elderly.

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How to choose a shower tray - the recommendations of our editorial

Choosing a pan is best for the soul, consider the following:

1. Rate room design and choose the model that best fits it.
2. Rate room area and choose the appropriate tray size, considering that it should not interfere with the placement of the rest furniture and equipment.
3. Tray size selected on the basis of anthropometric characteristics of the owner.
4. It is important that the bottom of the tank was a relief that provides anti-slip effect.
5. It is desirable that the pallet is further packaged with siphon.

Manufacture of shower trays with their own hands

Despite the fact that the production of shower trays is common, and modern manufacturers are ready to offer a model for every taste and color, you can try to make a shower tray with your hands. Instructions for the production of radius design is shown below.

Illustration	Description of the action
	In the first stage are collected shower, Fixed on the temporary support to the wall at the desired height. cut out the shape of a one-sided sandwich panels. The foam thickness is 10-11 mm, while plastic - 1 mm. The element of sandwich panels are set so that the plastic held on the outer side and under the foam layer went profile shower stall. Thereafter, screed to the calculated level in view of the subsequent coatings.
	The resulting contour geometry repeats future installed shower. After removal of the foam remain necessary space for a layer waterproofing and glue.
	The next step is to cut the extra part of the foam to the upper level mark.
	then, a plastering taking into account all deviations. For this purpose, the adhesive composition of the latex-based. To increase the strength of the upper layer using polypropylene fiber.
	The magnitude of the slope at the maximum distance (length - 98 cm), through which drain water will occur in the thickness of the tile 10 and 3 mm waterproofing membrane. Thus, for a given length of the slope is about 13 mm.
	The direction of movement of water can be mimicked by any object that can move independently in the presence of bias.
	Before proceeding to the waterproofing, laid reinforcing mesh. She rolled and treated waterproofing compound.
	placed mosaicBy pasting it using a polyurethane sealant.
	After drying the upper cladding layer to the side of the tray removed fragment sandwich panel. You can then trim the protruding pieces of the puzzle.
	Perform the trim side part.
	At the last stage perform jointing seams.

To purchase the finished product, or make it yourself - everyone decides for himself. The main thing is that the shower tray was a practical, functional and safe to use.