Choosing the shower floor is one of the most important parts when building or renovating your bathroom. There is no place for improvisation in this, as it should fit perfectly so there won't be any leaking, mould or chances for accidents.

The stores offer so many different options for various bathroom sizes. All you need to do is have the dimensions, and choose the shape that will fit the shower. Larger bathrooms allow space for a bigger shower, which means you can go with a walk-in rectangular base. If your bathroom is not so large, you can always choose a square shower floor.

If you don't know where to start, here are several useful tips and information about shower bases.

When choosing a shower base, be sure that it has the right size. It should match the shape of your shower enclosure; the fit should be perfect so there won't be any leaks. The shape of the shower will depend mainly on the bathroom design and size. So, if it's a simple square shower, then you'll need the same shower floor to match it. If you have a small space then a quadrant shower tray will work the best. Larger bathrooms allow you to go with something bigger such as a rectangular shower tray (and it can be combined with a walk-in shower enclosure.

There are various options when it comes to colours that can meet your bathroom colour palette, so this is something to think about as well. The type of bathroom floor is also important. Some bathroom floors will allow you to fit the bathroom floor easily without the need for elevation with a leg set.

Let's see everything in details.

Shower trays come in different shapes and sizes to meet your chosen shower enclosure. The following are the main shower tray shapes.

Rectangular shower bases are excellent because they offer the most space and are used with sliding shower doors (walk-in showers).

It's important to measure the space of your shower before purchasing yours. No matter what you think, even if the shower tray "appears" as if it would fit the shower, still write the dimensions down. Square shower trays are another option that can be used with various shower doors like pivot or bi-fold. This shape is ideal for smaller bathrooms and en-suites. But even if your bathroom isn't so small, a square shower tray can work just as good as any other larger tray.

This type of shower tray has a curved front so it can easily fit into the corner of your bathroom. Ideal for maximizing the space, these shower trays are usually on the larger side (compared to square and rectangular models). Excellent for medium bathrooms where you want to enjoy a comfortable shower space, but not suffocate the whole bathroom with it.

Walk-in shower trays are an excellent match for a walk0in shower enclosure. These shower trays have a spacious showering area at one end; the other end is used for drying off but also this end is used for easier access. Large walk-in shower trays usually have a rectangular shape and come in various range of sizes. If your bathroom floor allows you to just fit in the shower tray, you can choose the colour to match with the bathroom floor (for an even more luxurious look).

These shower bases come in various shapes and sizes and are ready-to-install right when you get them out of the box. The new angle base is designed for corner showers; they include a curb, built-in drain pocket and tile flanges. These pre-cast shower bases are easy for instalment even without professional help. Most manufacturers make these bases so they can fit almost any shape, size and drain location. Before you start the installation, make sure to read the manufacturer's instructions and tips. To make the instalment successfully, just be sure not to install the base out of level unless you want to reproof it yourself later.

Custom tile shower bases can be built from scratch. This is quite a time-consuming activity and can be very slow. So, if you're a handy person with a lot of patience, you can do this. The good thing about these bases is that you can make them exactly how you want them, but then you will have to seal and clean the grout to avoid potential leaks and mould.

The moulded stone shower base is a high-end and elegant option; it's usually made of natural stone and synthetic plastic. This combination gives durability and a luxurious look. The top-quality moulded stone is easy to maintain and will not allow mould and mildew. The stones don't need grout, which can later become a cleaning problem. These aren't the most affordable options, but then, on the other hand, you won't have to pay for tiles and spend extra time to set them.