Shower Tray or wet room?

riverboat2001

Thanks for all the input, i've decided to go with a large resin shower tray (think resin is more substantial than fibre glass)

keystone

Yes I would say that a stoneresin tray is your best option but you'll be needing to ensure that you strengthen the subfloor if necessary.

Incidentally a wetroom won't leak if its installed properly. There are two reasons why they leaki. First is too much movement of the structure which is why I'm not happy doing one above the ground floor as a general case. There is another poster on here who doesn't share my caution though. The second (and primary) cause of leaks is poor installation and there are far too many of these about.

Cheers

riverboat2001

yep, this confirmed my thoughts about having one put in on the first floor, i didn't realise that resin was heavy.
I was under the impression that the resin ones were man made i didn't think they were stone.

keystone

No they are not stone - they are resin but they are still damned heavy. Stoneresin is just a name.

Cheers

Ettenna

I am having the same debate at the moment. We need to replace our bath (broken) and I want a shower tray and DH wants a wet room. I think tray will win

Stupid question though - how does the plumbing run from the shower tray? Does it need to be raised at all?

Plumberman

Ettenna wrote: »

Stupid question though - how does the plumbing run from the shower tray? Does it need to be raised at all?

Gravity..
The waste pipe needs a slight fall on it for gravity to do it's magic..

There are pumped alternatives where the level on the shower is below the level of the drain..

beverleyhills

Stayed in a hotel, the ensuite was a wet room with a glass screen between the shower and the toilet. Looked very nice. Doors to wet rooms need special attention.

rumdiddlyum

well my granny has a wet room in her sheltered accomodation flat its great for her because she cant step up on a shower tray but i think that is the only reason to have a wet room i think they are like hospital showers they look dreadful deffo go for the shower tray unless your going for the hospital/sheltered flat look:rotfl:

moonrakerz

rumdiddlyum wrote: »

she cant step up on a shower tray but i think that is the only reason to have a wet room

If you get a "slimline" shower tray stepping up into it won't be a problem. My "stone" tray is only 2 inches high at the highest point. You do need to check beforehand that your floor under the tray location is capable of accepting the trap and waste pipe though.

rumdiddlyum

she is 95 years old flat is best for her then there is nothing to trip and fall over and the whole floor is anti slip and dries really quick