Shower Base

A shower box is a part of the bathroom interior, which is designed to serve for many years. Unfortunately, shower tray damage is more common than bathtub damage. This is most often due to the peculiarities of the load distribution, since there is a lot of pressure on the tray, and most often in the same place. This can lead to deep cracks. Also, from impacts and falling objects, chips, deep scratches and holes are formed.

CONTENTS:

Shower Reglazing
Shower Pan Selection
Shower Tray Material

Of course, a damaged tray can always be replaced. However, this is fraught not only with unnecessary expenses, but also with a lot of work on disassembling the box, dismantling the old tray and installing a new one and plumbing. Modern repairpersons know repair technologies that allow you to restore shower trays without replacing them.

Liquid acrylic for bathtubs is a versatile material that is compatible with all surfaces, allowing you to refresh and refurbish shower trays made of steel, cast iron, ceramic and other materials.

Restoration of a shower tray begins with diagnosis. The repairperson identifies all existing damage and then begins preparation.

Minor defects can be repaired without dismantling the tray. If there are deep and cut-through cracks or holes, you will have to strengthen and glue them on the reverse side and fill them with putty.

Removing the top layer of the tray coating is done using sandpaper and abrasive powder. In this process, all problematic areas (chips, deep cracks and other damage) are carefully treated.

After that, all remnants of the old coating are carefully removed from the surface and the surface treated with a degreasing agent.

The process restoring a shower tray with acrylic involves uniformly distributing the composition while careful filling of cracks and other detected damage.

The material has the ability to self-level, and its application does not require the use of tools that can leave any marks. There is no doubt that the surface of a tray covered with liquid acrylic will be perfectly flat and mirror-smooth.

Advantages of acrylic shower tray restoration:

Time taken to complete the work

A qualified repairperson will complete all the necessary work in a few hours, after which it remains only to wait for the material to dry. High-quality acrylic takes 1 to 2 days to dry, which is many times faster than other possible materials and certainly faster and easier than replacing the try.
Safety

Acrylic does not emit toxic substances, has no smell and is completely safe both at the stage of work and during the entire service life of the tray.
Lifetime

Acrylic coating is characterized by high wear resistance and lasts about 15 years, and sometimes longer. At the same time, during the entire period of usage, the tray will have an attractive appearance.
Reliability of the cover

Acrylic has excellent adhesion; due to this the applied layer becomes one with the surface, giving it additional strength, ductility and resistance to damage.
Easy maintenance

Provided that you choose a really good, high-quality acrylic, caring for it will be very simple and easy. The smooth surface without pores and scratches does not trap dirt, so a simple wipe with a soft cloth will be enough to clean the tray.
Comfortable surface

The acrylic surface is not slippery compared to similar materials like enamel or ceramic, which, when wet, could become quite traumatic.

Shower Pan Selection

The size of the bathrooms in many apartments makes it impossible to install a bathtub, and modern active people often prefer to take a quick shower than to lie lazily in the bathtub. The obvious solution in such cases is the installation of a shower box, but it is not always possible to find something that suits a particular family in every way.

A shower cabin that fits in size, shape, door location and other criteria can be designed and assembled by you. The shower tray will be used as the basis for this.

Size and shape

The size for the basis of the future shower box is selected based on personal preferences and the capabilities of the bathroom. For smaller spaces, corner shower trays with a round or 5-corner outer edge are a good choice.

While trying to save space, you should make sure that all family members feel comfortable taking a shower. If the area allows, you can build a king-sized box with a side of up to one and a half meters. People who prefer custom solutions will be able to find polygonal, round, oval trays.

Depth

There are deep enough trays in which some even manage to take sitting baths. It must be remembered that such options are not suitable for the elderly, as well as for those who experience problems with musculoskeletal functions. The depth of the tray is determined solely by the convenience of those who will use the shower box.

Additional characteristics

If there are elderly people in the apartment, it would be advisable to buy a tray with a built-in seat. This option will also appeal to children who can play while sitting under running water.

An important nuance is the coating of shower trays. It is easy to slip and injure yourself on soapy water, so there should be relief or non slippery inserts at the bottom. This problem can be solved by using special rugs, but they create additional inconvenience when cleaning.

Shower Tray Material

The service life, ease of transportation and installation, the possibility of attaching additional elements and pricing depend on the choice of material.

Cast iron

Cast iron pallets, like bathtubs, are covered with powder enamel on top. They have a long service life and high wear resistance, low thermal conductivity and noiselessness. The disadvantages of this material are its formidable weight and a small selection of shapes.

Steel

Steel trays are reliable and durable, but absorb noise quite poorly and weigh a lot. In addition, the enamel with which they are covered is often damaged or cracked.

Ceramics

Ceramic trays look beautiful and absorb noise well, they are easy to maintain and operate. On the downside the material is fragile and really expensive.

Marble

Marble shower tray is the perfect solution for luxurious bathrooms. High external and operational characteristics could make this material ideal, if not for its high price which can only be afforded by only a few buyers.

Acrylic

A wonderful balance of all the necessary characteristics. With proper care, acrylic is durable. Manufacturers offer a large number of varieties. For installation, a special frame is required, thanks to which the tray will not bend or “play around”.