Shower tray replacement

Question

Hi,
My shower tray collapsed and needed to be replaced. My question is - is it possible to change it for a new one without braking tiles around? Is it the way all shower trays being installed so to change something you gave to crash tiles?

Mircea · Accepted Answer

Yes 100% you can change without breaking the tiling!

Glenn · Answer

it all depends how the old shower tray is constructed, normal shower trays are fitted first then the tiles sit on the tray, this would allow the tray to be removed without breaking the tiles. However this would only work if the tray could be slid out. You have to take the shower trap into consideration before you decide if it can slide out. If you cannot get to the trap you will also have a problem. Without pictures is it difficult to explain.

Daniel · Answer

Hi Anna,

Usually the tiles are sitting on the shower tray and after comes the silicone for waterproofing. So in normal conditions you will have to take some tiles out.

 And even if you manage to take it out without breaking the tiles because you take it in parts, you will still have to put new tray and it would probably won't fit without taking a few tiles out...

If you are worried that you can't find the same tiles, then I would suggest to retile above the tray with different tiles and you will have a new design as well. :)

Hope it helps,

Daniel

William · Answer

Unfortunately because when you tile the tray the tiles would already be installed, so when you remove the tray it would be impossible to not disturb some of the tiles but if the tray has been broken for some time some of the joists might be water damaged.

Jonathan · Answer

Yes unfortunately you will need to remove tiles to re fit a shower tray .

Ian · Answer

if the tiles are laid on top of the tray then the simple answer is no.

Christopher · Answer

Hi Anna, it is very difficult to remove the old tray without any damage to the tiles. generally the best way to do so is to remove the bottom row of tiles then re fitting once the new tray is in place, thanks Jamie

Steven · Answer

We have managed to do it, but it will depend on the installation. If you could send over a photo and i will be better placed to confirm it or not.

Saif · Answer

it is possible to take shower tray out without breaking tiles, but you need to be careful.

Karolis · Answer

Its really hard to say, depending on what kind of shower you have. if its got adjustable legs you might be able to do it without damaging tiles

Aaron · Answer

Yes you have to take off at least 2 rows of tiles as the tray was put in and then the tiles brought down on top of the tray. I hope this helps

Ben · Answer

Hi. Sometimes you can get the trays in and out without breaking tiles this really only works when it’s

-fixed to two walls rather than three
-on legs/ raised 
 
It still can be tricky to get them out without popping a tile or two

Shower tray replacement

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