Turning a low-profile shower tray into a raised one by using a shower tray riser kit is possible. This consists of adjustable legs and clip-on side covers which conceal the legs and pipe work. These covers can be removed easily as and when needed to gain access to the pipes. That being said though, if it’s a new install and you have to get a full waste pipe in place to carry water to the main drain, this may be something you can do along with the rest of the work. You should also make an access point on the floor next to the tray so that you can reach below to assemble the waste. This access point also allows for maintenance as well. Position the tray again and mark the waste outlet on the ply.

The time it takes to fit a shower tray, and enclosure will depend on the job's complexity. But typically, a qualified plumber will take 1-2 days. The work may involve dismantling and removing the old shower enclosure and tray (if there is one), preparing the floor, fitting the tray, making adjustments for low-profile shower tray installation on a solid floor if necessary, and fitting the enclosure panels. Once the tray and enclosure are installed, the walls and floor can be tiled, and the shower can be fitted.

Common Shower Tray Problems

Once the tile adhesive had cured correctly the battens were removed leaving roughly a 2 inch gap that we could then tile once the ray was fully in place. For further help and advice on ceramic tiling, see our project here.

A small channel was also cut at the front of the hole as the waste connection protruded out of the waste by a few inches. If you’re buying a shower tray to go with a shower enclosure you already have, the tray shape must match the shape of the enclosure. This is because the tray and enclosure, when joined together, must form a tight seal to ensure water can’t escape. Our priority is fixed on your requirements and how to best meet them. If you have any special needs we will be only too pleased to accommodate them. Our customer satisfaction record has been maintained consistently at a high rate of 99% and we continue to strive to maintain these standards with an aim to exceed our customers’ expectations. We offer customers the very best products and provide our high quality services again and again. Contrary to our advice we have actually gone for a tray with a centre waste as opposed to a left hand waste, but as they both run along pretty much the same line we can easily use the existing waste.To find out how to fit both a raised or flat shower tray read on below. Should I install a raised or flat shower tray? Installing a shower tray in sand and cement or concrete floor: the plumbing pipes and waste will likely be exposed above the ground, so you'll need a raised shower tray or a low-profile shower tray and a riser kit. This job involves adjusting the shower tray feet to the correct height and ensuring the tray is level.