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Shower Tray Factors (Requirements (Easy clean, Anti-bacterial, Non-slip,…
Shower Tray Factors
Requirements
Easy clean
Anti-bacterial
Non-slip
Affordable
Water proof
Easy to Handle
Easy to install
Stylish
Instalation
Size
Usually square
Can be very big and bulky
Normally require to fit into a corner
Drain
Can be big and bulky under the tray
May be in the way of pipes etc.
sometimes requires cutting into ground
Weight
Normally heavy
Hard to lift up stairs
Requires 2 people to carry normally
Not always possible on sites.
Big factor for companies dealing in bulk
Material is a big factor for the weight
Tiling
Hard to match old tiles if its a renovation
Tiles often need to be removed in installation
Cleanliness
Anti-Bacterial
Bare feat standing on it
May be shared by a number of people
Spread of feet diseases
Drain
Gets clogged with hairs
Can get smelly
Not a nice job to clean
Can get clogged blocking the water
Dirt often gathers around the drain
Aesthetics
Must look clean
No one wants to get into a dirty looking shower
All dirt shows up if the tray is white
Non-Recyclable
Material
Is it recyclable?
Is it bio-degradable?
What effects has this material on the environment?
Has the tray an afterlife?
Can the tray be used for anything else?
Can you re-mold it into something else?
Can you re-install a shower in a different room?
Can it be fixed if broken?
If the tray cracks is it now useless?
Can it be glued back together?
Can the same tray be re-molded again?
Style
New modern designs
Trays flush with the floor
Where does the drainage go?
Must prevent water from flowing everywhere
Modern technology
Can it have health benefits?
Smart shower tray
Wet rooms
Get what you pay for
Shower trays are usually sold in bulk
New modern designs can be expensive
Everyone loves a bargin