How to select a shower tray when building or renovating

The shower, tray and waste outlet make up the elements of a complete water-wicking system, writes Kya deLongchamps

A Sonas stone-resin anti-slip rectangular slate tray from €476 in a choice of colours.

If you don’t have a clue about choosing a shower tray, keep this in mind. The shower, tray and waste outlet make up the elements of a complete water-wicking system. Water comes out of the shower head, hitting the tray and any areas of the deflecting shower wall or glazing.

We’re setting out to get all of this water down the drain as efficiently as possible. Every element must sing with the others. Slight pooling on the tray is not a problem, but if the amount of water hitting the tray isn’t draining away fast enough, a low-level tray (especially one with a smaller surface) can overflow or deliver a paddling pool over a spa experience.