Fitting a shower tray should be fairly straightforward but if you're not skilled at DIY, you can always look up a professional bathroom tradesman and ask for a quote. If you’re installing a new shower, you’ll need to call a professional bathroom fitter to handle the plumbing.

If you’re not sure how to fit a shower tray, follow our simple rules. You’ll need the following tools to install a shower tray:

Tools Needed To Fit A Shower Tray

1. Spirit level
2. Tape measure
3. Pencil
4. Jigsaw
5. Cordless drill/driver
6. Pointing or gauging trowel
7. Bucket

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Step By Step Instructions

Place your shower tray in the spot where you want to install it. Mark the spot by drawing around the tray with a pencil. Decide where the draining pipes will go and cut a space in the hardboard floor to make room for them. Cut an access hatch next to the tray too, so you’ve got access to the pipes - make sure you can comfortably reach your arm inside it to access the pipes. Screw pieces of batten under the edges of the hole to support the flooring.

Now attach the waste outlet to the shower tray. It should come with manufacturer’s instructions, so make sure you follow them carefully. Double-check that the waste outlet is water-tight with washers or gaskets fitted on each side of the waste opening.

Mix a diluted PVA solution using one part water to five parts PVA. Spread it in the spot where you’re going to fit the tray and leave it to dry. Now, get a bucket and mix some mortar. You’ll need four parts building sand to one part cement. Mix it until the consistency is firm, then spread a thin layer in the spot where you’re going to install the shower tray.

You're now ready to slot the tray into position. Allow it to bed into the mortar, remembering to use a spirit level to make sure it's level. If it isn't, you may have to remove the tray and adjust the mortar. When you're done, leave the mortar to dry for about 24 hours.

Finally, you’re ready to connect the trap to the waste outlet and join it to the waste outlet pipe. Be sure to check for leaks and if you find any, seal it using a sealant gun.

If DIY’s not really your thing, you might want to call a local bathroom specialist. A good bathroom tradesman will do a professional job in no time at all!

Alternatively, you can use Top Tradespeople's free tradesmen quotes services to find and compare up to 5 local bathroom fitters quotes.

Disclaimer: All Top Tradespeople 'How To Guides' are for reference only. You should always seek expert advice when carrying out any home improvement or property refurbishments to your home.