How to choose a shower tray

If you thought buying a shower tray was simple, think again. Here's our expert tips on all you need to know before you buy.

What material?

* Acrylic and plastic are common types of tray as they're lightweight and affordable, but they can chip and crack. An increasingly popular option is stone resin, which is strong, luxurious-looking and easy to install.

* Corian is also an extremely durable material, but is more expensive than stone resin.

* Ceramic is hard wearing and resistant to even the most abrasive cleaners, but is heavy and difficult to install.

* If money's no object, natural stone gives a spa-style finish, but is extremely heavy and may not be suitable for some floors.

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