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Slate Shower Trays
Explore our collection of slate effect shower trays. Muted tones. Texture underfoot. A finish that makes a space feel put together without trying too hard, with all the character of natural slate and none of the weight or upkeep.
It may not be the real thing, but it’s close. Slate effect shower trays are made from stone resin, moulded into a surface that replicates the texture and tone of the natural slate. Stone resin is a good base for it; solid and weighty underfoot, it takes the finish well and feels more substantial than acrylic when you're standing on it. The result sits somewhere between the warmth of a natural material and the practicality of a manufactured product: better grip than a smooth tray, more character than a plain white finish, and none of the fragility that comes with real stone.
Essentially, yes. Most slate shower trays are slate effect rather than genuine slate; they replicate the appearance and texture of natural slate rather than being cut from it. Real slate is rarely used for shower trays. It's heavy, difficult to seal properly, and not especially forgiving in a wet environment. Slate effect trays sidestep all of that, and in daily use, the difference is barely noticeable.
The textured finish does a lot of the work here. Water doesn't pool on the surface the way it does on a plain smooth tray, and the texture underfoot makes a meaningful difference when things get wet. It's not a dedicated anti-slip surface, but it's considerably more forgiving than a flat one. If grip is a specific priority rather than a nice bonus, our non-slip shower trays are purpose-built for exactly that.
Mostly the darker, earthy tones you'd expect from natural slate. Grey and charcoal are the most common, with some ranges extending to black and softer stone tones. The matte finish means colour sits quietly in the room rather than competing with everything around it. For a shower floor, that's usually the right call.
The finish has no bearing on how the tray fits or seals, so compatibility comes down to size and shape, as it would with any tray. Rectangle shower trays pair with rectangle enclosures, quadrant shower trays with quadrant or offset quadrant enclosures. If you’re buying both at the same time, confirm the dimensions before ordering to save a future headache.
The textured surface needs slightly more attention than a smooth tray, but not much. A non-abrasive cleaner and soft brush handle regular maintenance well, and a quick wipe-down after use stops limescale from getting comfortable in the surface texture. The one thing worth avoiding is abrasive pads. They dull the finish over time, and once the texture starts to go, so does everything that made the tray worth choosing in the first place.
It follows the same process as any standard tray. It sits on a mortar bed or adjustable feet, gets levelled, and is sealed to the wall with silicone. Stone resin trays are heavier than acrylic, so an extra pair of hands on installation day is worth arranging before you start. Our guide on how to fit a shower tray covers every step in detail.