The shower base acts as a waterproof floor inside the shower. It is usually prefab and can be installed. It can be installed on the subfloor, which means you don't need to put in sloping mortar beds and tiles. However, a shower base can also refer to a tiled shower floor constructed from wet cement, sand mixes, or other types of mortar. Shower bases come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes to fit every bathroom in your home.

The Basics

When looking for the right shower base, there are several things to consider, such as installation, shape, materials of manufacture. and two key questions:

1.What size do you need?

2.Where is the drain located? (For existing bathrooms, you will need to purchase a shower kit or enclosure that includes the current location of the drain, e.g. left, right, center, etc.)

What should I know about the materials for a shower base?

Materials are available in solid surfaces, plastics, composites, and ceramics, so be sure to browse them. Most shower bases are solid surfaces. The material has many benefits: easy installation, low maintenance, a seamless appearance - and they're waterproof. They can also be trimmed or repaired at a later date if needed.

WOODBRIDGE is such a material: the shower base is made of a durable, non-porous, smooth-surfaced solid-surface material that offers the same high-quality material throughout its thickness. And no mold or mildew, no grout cleaning required.

What are the different shapes of shower bases?

Shower bases can come in many different shapes, but the most common are rectangular, square and angular. Other shapes include circles, semicircles, pentagons, and ovals. Manufacturers are creative, and you should research the variations to find the perfect base for your needs. But keep in mind that the shape of the base must match the shower enclosure; any gaps will lead to leaks.

WOODBRIDGE shower bases are mostly square and rectangular.

Square: Versatile choice for many door styles, such as folding doors. This is perfect for small bathrooms.

Rectangular: Provides the comfort of a spacious shower

Solid Surface Shower Bases pros and cons

Pros:

Low maintenance;

Custom solid surface bases can accommodate any design;

Waterproof;

Drain location can be customized;

No finishing material is needed over the top of the base.

Cons:

More expensive cost than acrylic or fiberglass bases;

They are heavy.

How to install the shower base?

The shower base can be installed in different ways. The most common are raised, recessed, ready to tile. Your project type may also guide your choice of installation.

Raised: Quick and easy, the unit is placed directly on the floor surface and forms a step of at least 5 cm. It requires a built-in vertical evacuation.

Recessed: walk-in shower, no steps. Ideal for new construction or complete bathroom renovations that require the installation of vertical recessed siphons. WOODBRIDGE shower base is recessed.

Ready to tile: walk-in showers, suitable for the elderly and those with limited mobility.