Fitting a shower tray

[Craigybaby69]

I didn't, plumber fitted tray, badly, as he didn't use ply or sand and cement as per instructions. So does a shower tray come with a guarantee? Against what?

[soi6]

If you supplied it, then there is no guarantee from who ever fits it. Forget trying to ever take a builder/plumber to court etc . its a waste of time. The secret is to ensure you know what needs doing and making sure that whats gets done !

[Craigybaby69]

It was an internet purchase about 3 months ago, I think Victoria plumb and I think about £200, but I've had so much going on I forget the minor details. I'm not going to lose any sleep over not having a guarantee on a £200 product and I'm still not sure what a shower tray guarantee would cover, what can go wrong?

[Too Late]

Some trays void warranty if the tray installation instructions arent followed. I also read that "dot n dabbing" sand and cement will void warranty as well.

I fitted mine last night with cement based tile adhesive.. I didnt read the installation instructions as i didnt have time or the effort at 10pm last night to knock up some mix...

[Neil - YVM]

Craigybaby69 said:

I'm still not sure what a shower tray guarantee would cover, what can go wrong?

Depends of the exact shower tray / material its made of.

Some need no support under them at all, as the underside of the tray sits on the floor, others the center section, ie where you stand is raised off the floor and therefore requires a bed of mortar to support it. Though bedding is often just to get the tray level, rather than for support.
Many resin stone trays have inserts for fitting with legs, so the centre section is clearly designed to be strong enough without bedding/support.

Worst that can happen, an unsupported tray can crack where you stand on it.

[Craigybaby69]

Thanks Neil, appreciate that. These are the raised leg instructions so it looks like the tray is solid and will be fine.

[Rollin]

Neil - YVM said:

Depends of the exact shower tray / material its made of.

Some need no support under them at all, as the underside of the tray sits on the floor, others the center section, ie where you stand is raised off the floor and therefore requires a bed of mortar to support it. Though bedding is often just to get the tray level, rather than for support.
Many resin stone trays have inserts for fitting with legs, so the centre section is clearly designed to be strong enough without bedding/support.

Worst that can happen, an unsupported tray can crack where you stand on it.

The worst that can happen is that the tray is not stable. Any movement could affect the seal between tray and wall. Leaking water will cause that chipboard to act like wet weetabix.

[Craigybaby69]

Oh well, it's made of concrete and stuck down & me and the wife aren't fattys so I'm satisfied with its stableness. Tilers done a great job with the sealant too despite being paid in peanuts.