Piatti doccia: guida alla scelta dei materiali

A great classic present in all Italian homes (or almost): the ceramic shower tray!
Classic, long-lasting and undoubtedly aesthetically pleasing, the ceramic shower tray was for a very long time the only option for those who preferred a shower to a bath in their bathroom.

Ceramic shower trays: pros and cons

The ceramic shower tray is a great classic and even today, despite the valid alternatives on the market, it seems to be the preferred material. Ceramic is a very resistant material but above all it maintains its characteristic glossy white color over time, which perfectly matches the most classic finish of all sanitary ware.
Cleaning shower trays is also very simple: ceramic is not a particularly delicate material and resists even the most aggressive detergents well. However, our advice is not to experiment too much and to stick to the use of normal bathroom detergents and descaler.
Last but not least, the cost aspect. ceramic shower trays have a much lower cost than the same acrylic or resin products.

Ceramic shower tray Ideal Standard Connect

Ceramic shower tray Hatria LIF H3

However, not all that glitters is gold and in fact even ceramic also has its disadvantages. First of all, in case of breakage it cannot be repaired: if a ceramic shower tray splinters the only solution is to replace it because there is no way to repair it.
The other flaw is the design. The ceramic shower trays compared to those in resin or acrylic are aesthetically much less beautiful to look at. Despite the technological innovations in ceramic processing, the shower trays still have a fairly important thickness, they cannot be installed flush with the floor and, even if small in size, they have an edge that surrounds them.

In summary, the PROs of ceramic shower trays are:

• resistant material
• easy cleaning
• low costs

The CONS are:

• non-repairable materials
• design and aesthetics not particularly attractive

Ceramic shower tray Ideal Standard Strada

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Resin shower trays: pros and cons

The resin shower trays are one of the latest technological discoveries in the field of shower trays.
The resin actually has very ancient origins: it is a natural material that comes from magnesium carbonate. The latter is produced by frequent volcanic activity which contributes to the start of the crystallization process. This particular process guarantees the resin its peculiar characteristics of hardness and resistance.
The resin thus becomes a material that is easy to work with and very resistant over time, particularly suitable for the production of shower trays.

The resin shower trays allow you to easily manage all colors other than white but above all give the possibility of having the shower tray even in non-standard sizes. In fact, the resin can be cut on site using a tool with a diamond tip. It is therefore a fairly simple procedure that can be managed directly during the installation phase.
The resin shower trays have very limited thicknesses and also allow installation flush with the floor. An added benefit is the ability to fix any cracks or breaks. It is a procedure that must be done by a specialized professional but which allows you to have the shower tray as good as new.

The only flaw is the cleaning and maintenance of the shower tray. Usually the resin shower trays are coated with a very hard and resistant colored protective film which must still be cleaned with non-aggressive agents.
Wear and time can change the color of the shower tray.


Piatto doccia in resina Colombo iStone


In summary, these are the advantages of the resin shower tray:

• durable and resistant material
• possibility of customized dimensions with cutting on site
• different colors
• very low thickness

The cons:

• pay attention to cleaning!

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Acrylic shower trays: pros and cons

The acrylic shower trays are undoubtedly a product of excellent quality and workmanship, ideal for a modern bathroom with a refined design.
The acrylic shower trays contain a whole series of features that make them a winning choice: they have low costs (considering the type of product they are), have reduced thickness and can also be installed flush with the floor and are available in different colors. The color does not tend to fade over time or even yellow and, after several years of wear, it is possible to carry out a polishing that will bring the acrylic shower tray to its original splendor.
Moreover, thanks to the peculiarities of the material, they can be cut on site and therefore easily adapt to the special dimensions of a bathroom.

However, we bring to your attention the fact that acrylic is a fairly delicate material and must therefore be treated with non-aggressive detergents. However, from his side it has that, in case of breakages or cracks, it can be regenerated without the need to completely undo the shower area.

Piatto doccia in acrilico Ideal Standard Ultra Flat

Piatto doccia in acrilico Duravit D-Code

So, I summarize the pros

• durable material over time
• possibility to regenerate in case of breakages
• low costs (in relation to the type of product)
• reduced thickness

The cons

• material to be cleaned carefully
• modern but very minimal design

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