When designing a bathroom, the choice of a solution for the shower/tub space is crucial, and the main variable affecting the decision is definitely the space available. The shower tray is the most popular choice because it can be had in various sizes and formats, it is more adaptable and easier to manage than a bathtub.

What to look for in a shower tray

Aesthetic appeal is the first element to capture one’s attention, but there are other practical and functional aspects that are just as important.

Among the most highly appreciated features in a shower tray we should mention:

• Reduced height: compared to traditional models, which can be quite high, 10 cm or even higher, slim alternatives have been increasingly appreciated in recent years. The h3 shower tray features the minimum height proposed by manufacturers;
• The material: durability and hygienic nature of the material. Ceramic is one of the most durable and hygienic materials, but composites and enamelled metal are also used;
• The installation: the floor level or flush to floor shower tray is highly valued since visually it is a less invasive option, creating a continuous plane with the pavement, and is aesthetically pleasing. From the functional standpoint, it does away with the architectural barrier created by the edges of the shower tray;
• Slipperiness: in the presence of water combined with soap, ceramics, like other materials, can become slippery, this is why non-slip ceramic shower trays have a relief that serves not only as a decoration, but also as an anti-slip system. As an alternative, shower trays can have a matt surface with a texture that generates friction and reduces slipperiness.
• Hygiene: ceramic is a highly hygienic material per se, but shower trays with antibacterial treatment are available to help maintain hygiene in the shower space by reducing bacterial growth.

Cleaning and maintenance

At the time of purchase, one often wonders how to clean a non-slip shower tray, but in actual fact there are no special procedures, one only needs to adopt the same precautions as are generally used for cleaning ceramics.

Proposed in Flaminia’s catalogue is Water Drop: a design solution where a non-slip surface is ensured by relief decoration evoking the waves generated by water. The new products for 2023 include the new line of CM3 ceramic shower trays with matt finish, non-slip texture and antibacterial treatment, which are only 3 cm high and can be installed flush with the floor or rested on it.

Visit our site and discover Flaminia’s solutions for the shower space.