Bathroom is an essential part of any house. Many homeowners are making every effort to create a dream bathroom. The focal point of bathrooms always revolves with items like frameless shower doors, vessel sinks, and unique tubs. One thing that¡¯s often overlooked, however, is the shower tray.

What¡¯s a shower tray? Also called a shower pan, a shower tray is the bottom of the shower ¨C the part you stand on. It¡¯s the base of the shower, so you might say it¡¯s the very foundation of your shower. The shower tray determines the shape and durability of your shower unit, so choosing the right one is very important.

Homeowners have a wide selection of shapes and styles of shower trays, in addition to composition. Of course, they also come in different colors, making it possible to match or complement your bathroom d¨¦cor.

A popular and inexpensive shower tray is the high glass acrylic tray. This shower tray is made of acrylic that¡¯s reinforced with fiberglass. These acrylic trays are lightweight and are usually resistant to stains and scratches.

Many have a textured surface to make them resistant to slips and falls. The ones that are reinforced with fiberglass offer extra durability.

Stone resin shower trays are becoming very popular because of their inherent beauty, their rigidity, and their durability. These trays are made of a mixture of natural stone and resin, and most are topped with an acrylic gel layer, making them warm to the touch.

For a homeowner wanting a truly beautiful shower, copper shower trays are available. These usually have a hammered surface to provide texture for sure footing. In addition to pure copper, nickel-plated copper shower trays are also available. The copper trays are often found in circular shapes and have elegant claw feet.

Shower trays come in several shapes. The traditional square is great for small bathrooms, especially for corner shower units. For larger bathrooms, rectangular shapes are popular and are often the first choice for walk-in showers. Two other shapes that are real space savers are the quadrant and the pentagonal trays. The quadrant shower tray is like a pregnant triangle ¨C two sides are straight and form a right angle, and the third side is curved. A larger version of the quadrant is the offset quadrant shower tray, which is an elongated version.