If you are buying a ready-made shower cabin with a shower tray, you only need to measure the bathroom to ensure that the new bathing device will fit in it without any problems.
The situation can get a bit complicated if you are only replacing one of the elements - the cabin or the shower tray. In this article, we will guide you on how to measure a semicircular shower cabin and how to measure the shower tray to find a model that suits your needs.
How to Calculate the Radius of a Shower Tray
If you have a rectangular or square shower cabin in your bathroom, fitting a shower tray to it should pose no problems at all. The situation is completely different if we are talking about a semicircular cabin. How do you measure the radius of a shower tray in this situation?
To measure the radius of the shower tray, you need to equip yourself with the right tools. The easiest way to take measurements is with a measuring tape in the following steps.
- Step 1 - measure the length of the edge of the shower tray along the wall (A);
- Step 2 - measure the length of the straight section of the shower tray perpendicular to the wall, i.e., the straight section to the point where it starts to curve (B);
- Step 3 - subtract the second value from the first. The resulting value is the radius of the semicircular shower tray.
Using the above formula will help you select a semicircular shower tray that matches the dimensions of the cabin in your bathroom. This way, you can also calculate how much space the new shower tray will take up in your bathroom.
Can the Cabin and Shower Tray Come from Different Manufacturers?
The most convenient solution is to purchase a shower cabin and a matching shower tray from the same manufacturer. In the online store mexen.pl, you will find shower cabins with trays as well as shower trays themselves. There are both rectangular and semicircular models available.
However, there is nothing stopping you from having the shower tray and cabin from different manufacturers. Just make sure that both bathroom fixtures have the same size. To do this, you need to measure the radius of the shower tray and choose a piece that will fit the cabin you have.
Similarly, if you know the radius of the shower tray installed in your bathroom, you can easily find a suitable semicircular cabin that will fit perfectly.
Do you know the dimensions? Check out the selection of cabins and shower trays in the mexen.pl store.
How to Measure the Radius of a Shower Tray? Summary
If you want to treat yourself to a new model of shower tray but do not want to change the shower cabin, you need to find a piece of the right size.
In the above article, we showed how to measure the radius of a shower tray using the appropriate tools. This task is childishly easy. A simple formula helps here:
R = A - B
Remember:
- A - is the length of the straight edge of the shower tray along the wall.
- B - is the length of the straight section to the point where the edge of the shower tray begins to transition into a curve.
- R - is the sought-after radius of the shower tray curvature.
Using the above formula, you can easily check the radius of the shower tray, and consequently, you will find out if the shower cabin you plan to buy will fit the shower tray in your bathroom.