Shower Trays

Disability Shower Trays For The Mobility Conscious User

Shower trays are an essential component of any shower design, and they are often the part which limits the entire model’s suitability for a disabled user. Disabled shower trays are more accessible, but it is important to ensure that you choose the right model for your, or your loved one’s mobility issues.

• Step-In Trays – If you’re planning on installing your shower on top of your existing floor, then step-trays are ideal for you. They do require that you have enough mobility to be able to make the small step over the lowered lip, which can often be about three inches or so above the floor itself.
• Low Level Shower Trays – A low-level tray removes the need for you to step into your shower cubicle. These designs are ideal for ambulant users who are able to navigate small steps. These models are also available with small ramps to ensure that they are useful and safe for wheelchair users as well.
• Level Access Trays – The design most commonly associated with walk-in showers, level-access trays allow for unrestricted access into the showering area itself. These models are ideally suited for wheelchair users who wish to enjoy an independent and relaxing showering experience. This design sits completely flush with the floor, meaning that the user needn’t have any ground clearance in order to enter the shower itself.

When considering which tray would be best suited to you, simply consider the space that you have available, the maximum height of the tray lip which you would require, which kind of screen would be best suited for your needs and, finally, the position of the drainage outlet.