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Shower Base Sizes

Shower Base Sizes

Shower base has many names as shower pan, shower tray, shower receptor or shower floor, it is a popular choice for a bathroom installation. Shower bases are generally made of acrylic sheet that is long-lasting and practical for home and industrial uses. Acrylic is a sturdy material designed to withstand years of use and exposure to shampoo, soap and cleaning detergents. An acrylic shower base can be molded into any shape desired, from a space-saving corner pan to an entire, self-contained shower unit. The surface can be textured or smooth, and colors are plentiful. If the showr bases does not fit the intended bathroom, it can be custom made to fit your shower size, and installs right over a wood floor or on cement board. The shower floor options depend on its function, shape, size, type and benefit etc.

Function of acrylic shower bases

  • Shower base is simply the floor of a shower
  • Shower base makes up the floor of showering area,
  • Shower base protects the floor beneath from water,
  • Shower base contains a hole in which the shower drain is installed and allow water to drain to this hole.
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Shapes of acrylic shower bases

Acrylic shower bases can be designed in almost any shape, such as:

  • Square shower base
  • Rectangle shower base
  • Triangular shower base
  • Corner shower base

Sizes of acrylic shower bases

A variety of sizes is available for any size space you need to fill, shower base sizes of the length is as follows:

700mm, 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm

Types of shower bases

  • Standard shower bases have a very slight rim going around the shower.This allows easy access.
  • An upstand shower base has an additional piece that more firmly secures it to the surrounding shower and to the wall in your bathroom.
  • Riser shower bases have small legs on the bottom that allow you to lift it slightly off the ground.These work well to even out differences in floor levels.

Benefits of acrylic shower bases

  • The glossy surface of acrylic shower base is trong, durable and easy to clean.
  • Scratches and dents are not as noticeable as they might be with a solid surface like tile, and scratches or dings can be polished or buffed out with most acrylic shower bases.
  • Acrylic shower base featured anti-slip technology can be built into any type of shower base, and it is essential for safety, especially if small children or elderly people will be using the shower.
  • Acrylic shower base is frequently used today due to its water resistance qualities, longevity and durability.
  • Acrylic shower base is efficient, lightweight resisting breaking and cracks and will not rot or corrode.
  • Acrylic shower base comes in various sizes, shapes and colors that are made to fit in with any bathroom decor.
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