Plumbing 17 June 2025 4 min read
Replacing a Bath with a Shower Tray in Spain
Benefits and process of installing a modern shower tray in your Spanish bathroom.
Reviewed by Carlos Martínez — Certified Technician
Approved by supervisor Rafael Casas de las Peñas Del Corral
Swapping your old bathtub for a sleek, modern shower tray is one of the most popular bathroom renovations in Spain. Not only does it instantly modernize the look of the room, but it also provides significant practical benefits for your daily life.
Why Make the Switch?
- ▸Accessibility and Safety: A low-profile shower tray eliminates the tripping hazard of stepping over a high bathtub wall, making it ideal for the elderly, children, or anyone with reduced mobility.
- ▸Space Saving: Removing a bulky tub opens up the bathroom, giving you extra space for storage, a larger vanity unit, or simply making a small Spanish bathroom feel much larger and brighter.
- ▸Water Conservation: Showers typically use significantly less water than filling a bathtub, helping you lower your water bill and be more environmentally friendly in a country prone to droughts.
- ▸Easier Cleaning: Modern shower trays, especially resin or slate-textured ones, have anti-slip surfaces and are much easier to clean than curved bathtubs.
As your trusted bathroom plumbing installation experts in Madrid, we ensure perfect waterproofing and drainage to prevent any future leaks to the neighbors below. If you are planning a bathroom renovation, contact our English-speaking plumbers at Contact us or via WhatsApp for a free quote.
