Nuie White Slip-Resistant Slimline Rectangular Shower Tray

November 12, 2026 Essential Bathrooms

Slip-Resistant Shower Trays: What to Look For

A wet shower tray can be slippery, especially with soap and shampoo underfoot. A slip-resistant shower tray adds grip to the standing area, giving you more confidence in the shower without changing how the tray looks or fits.

How does a slip-resistant shower tray work?

The top surface of the tray has a fine texture built into it. That texture breaks up the film of water under your feet and gives your soles more grip than a smooth, glossy finish. It is part of the tray itself rather than a coating, so it does not peel or wear off.

What is the surface like?

Most slip-resistant trays have a matt finish that feels slightly textured underfoot, similar to a fine stone. It is comfortable to stand on barefoot and is easy to wipe clean with a soft brush and a normal bathroom cleaner. Avoid harsh abrasive products, which can dull the finish.

What to check before you buy

Size and shape. Measure your space carefully. Slip-resistant trays come in square, rectangular, quadrant and offset quadrant shapes.
Tray height. Slimline trays are around 40mm to 45mm high, which gives a low step into the shower and a modern look.
Waste position. Check whether the waste hole sits in a corner, at the end or in the centre, and that it suits your pipework.
Waste size. Most trays take a 90mm waste. Fast flow wastes help water drain away quickly.
Enclosure match. Choose an enclosure or wetroom screen that suits the tray size.

Fitting a slip-resistant tray

Stone resin trays need a flat, level, fully supported base. On a timber floor that usually means a ply sub-floor, and if your waste pipe cannot run under the floor, a leg and plinth riser kit lifts the tray to give room for the trap.