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 size tray and what colour?

* As big as you have space for. Draw a scale plan of your room and try different tray shapes and sizes, not forgetting to factor in the added dimensions of false walls to house pipework for the shower and trajectory of the door.

* White is the most popular colour, but trays are also available in cream and a pinky colour called pergamon. Some stone resin trays can still be ordered in 'discontinued' colours such as champagne, avocado and turquoise – visit www.tubz.co.uk for details.

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