How to choose a shower tray for your shower enclosure?

In this guide, we'll show you what to pay attention to, and present examples of shower trays from Excellent's range that will work in different arrangements.

📌 Table of contents:

• 1. Matching the shower tray to the type of enclosure
• 2. Shower tray height — low or traditional?
• 3. Shower tray material — durability and comfort
• 4. Style and colours
• 5. Examples of Excellent shower trays

📝 Summary:

• How to match the shape and size of the shower tray to your chosen shower enclosure.
• The differences between low, traditional and compact shower trays.
• The most popular materials: acrylic, composite and mineral composite.
• Examples of Excellent shower trays: Arda, Lavano, Zero, Compact X.
• Accessories that will improve comfort and watertightness in the shower area.

Matching the shower tray to the type of enclosure

The shower tray should be matched in shape and dimensions to the shower enclosure. It's worth paying attention to:

• Square and rectangular enclosures – require a shower tray with an identical footprint, which makes installation easier and ensures watertightness.

• Semi-round enclosures – specially profiled shower trays are used, which perfectly fit the curve.

• Walk-in enclosures – here you can choose ultra-low shower trays or ones completely flush with the floor, e.g. from the Arda and Lavano ranges.

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Shower tray height — low or traditional?

• A low shower tray (e.g. Zero, Arda, Lavano) – provides easy entry, ideal for children, seniors and people with limited mobility. It works well in modern bathrooms.

• A high shower tray (e.g. Forma Compact, Sense Compact) – can be practical when you want to limit water splashes or gain additional separation of the space.

• Compact solutions – good for small bathrooms, where every centimetre counts.

Shower tray material — durability and comfort

• Acrylic (e.g. the Zero range) – lightweight, warm to the touch, easy to clean and available in various shapes.

• Composite (e.g. Lavano, Arda) – hard, scratch-resistant, often with a textured finish.

Style and colours

A shower tray can be a decorative element. Increasingly popular are:

• White, classic finishes – timeless and versatile.

• Dark or stone-effect surfaces (e.g. Forma X or Sense X) – give a modern, elegant look.

• Minimalist, barrier-free forms (e.g. Zero, Arda, Lavano) – ideal for walk-in enclosures.

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Examples of Excellent shower trays

• Arda – a low composite shower tray with a classic look, in rectangular, square or semi-round shapes, available in 4 colours: white, black, concrete and cappuccino, and several sizes to choose from, with the option of cutting to size and a mounting kit included. Arda shower trays are easy to install and use every day - they organise the shower area, protecting the floor from water and ensuring proper drainage into the shower tray siphon. The shower tray cover can be matched in one of six colours (in the colour of the tray, chrome or gloss gold).

• Lavano – a rectangular or square composite shower tray with a stone-like texture, available in 4 colours: white, black, concrete and cappuccino, and several sizes to choose from, with the option of cutting to size and a mounting kit included. Lavano shower trays are very low, organise the shower area, protect the floor from water and ensure proper drainage into the shower tray siphon (a minimalist cover in the colour of the tray is included).

• Zero – a low shower tray with a height of 45 mm, made of sanitary acrylic in rectangular and square shapes in white, with a wide choice of sizes – three square and twelve rectangular, and up to 20 years of warranty. The Zero range of shower trays combines innovation with minimalist design, making it a great choice for modern bathrooms.

Summary

Choosing a shower tray to match your shower enclosure requires taking into account shape, dimensions, height, material and style. In Excellent's range you'll find models suited to different needs — from classic acrylic ones to modern, ultra-low designs. This makes it easy to create a shower area that's not only functional but also attractive.