Acrylic-capped stone resin shower tray

[Pandora]

I am proposing to buy a Mira "Flight" shower tray for a new shower. It is made of acrylic-capped stone resin and sits on legs to allow clearance for the waste trap between the tray and the floor.

I know this product is fairly new but I wondered if anyone had any experiences that they could share concerning this type of tray.

Also, what about upstands? My shower will be enclosed by tiled wall on three sides. Do I need a tray with three upstands, or four to prevent the door seal leaking? The upstand height is 16mm above the top of the tray. I haven't chosen a shower door yet.

Thanks.

[BigWallop]

You shouldn't have any problems with that type of tray, They are quite common now, but do follow the installation guide properly of course. As for upstands around the tray, then I'd say go with an under tile seal strip that will catch everything and drop it in the tray. Have a look on the web, or in your local tile shop, for "Homelux Seal Strip". It goes on the wall first, then is tiled on top. This gives you a more discreet type of upstand really, but, I think, always gives more protection from leaks forming around the tray to wall joint.

Shower doors come with, or should, a flexible seal on the bottom. This seal sits on top of the tray edge when the door is closed while in use, and is enough to stop water getting out of the cubicle. It's also a good habit to close the doors behind you when you're finished, and allow any water, and condensation, to drip off in to the tray rather than on to the floor.

Good luck with it.

[Pandora]

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the information.