1700mm width anti-slip shower trays are ideal for replacing a standard bath with a wide, easier-to-use shower area. The 1700mm width follows a familiar bath-length wall, giving space for a fixed screen, sliding enclosure or open walk-in style setup. The anti-slip finish adds extra grip underfoot, making it well suited to family homes, older users and bathrooms planned around safer everyday routines. This size gives the shower a spacious, modern feel while making better use of the old bath footprint.

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TAILS’ LENGTH AND GRIP CHECK

Combine an extended base with surer footing

A 1700mm anti-slip shower tray creates a long showering footprint while adding a surface intended to improve grip underfoot. This combination suits buyers wanting generous lateral space and greater reassurance during everyday use, provided the tray’s width, waste position and surface texture suit the planned enclosure.

Planning Around 1700mm Anti-Slip Shower Trays

Balance extended length, underfoot texture and enclosure proportions

A 1700mm Long Anti-Slip Shower Tray Suits You If

You have an extended showering area

The 1700mm length can make productive use of a broad wall run, allowing more room for a fixed panel, sliding entrance or generous standing zone. Check the second dimension carefully because tray width still determines front-to-back comfort.

Extra surface grip matters

A shower tray with an anti-slip surface can provide greater reassurance than a smoother equivalent, particularly in a frequently used bathroom. The texture and stated performance vary between products, so compare the individual surface information before buying.

You want space beyond the spray

An anti-slip 1700mm shower base can leave useful room between the main shower outlet and the entrance, depending on the screen arrangement. This may help create a less crowded drying or access zone within the overall tray footprint.

Another Length or Surface May Suit You Better If

The room cannot use the length

A shorter tray may create a more efficient enclosure where fixed glass, doors or surrounding walls leave part of the 1700mm span unused. Extra length offers little benefit when the planned shower layout cannot turn it into practical standing or access space.

The texture feels too pronounced

Anti-slip finishes differ in pattern and feel. A less textured model may suit you better if a smoother appearance is the priority, although any alternative should still meet the household’s practical needs and intended level of reassurance.

The waste position conflicts below

A 1700mm tray may place its waste differently from the bath or shower base being replaced. Another model may reduce alterations where joists, existing drainage or limited floor access prevent the selected outlet position from being connected neatly.

1700mm Anti-Slip Shower Tray FAQs

Nominal length, surface expectations and bath replacement considered

  • Is the tray exactly 1700mm long?

    The stated size may be nominal rather than the precise finished measurement. Check the individual technical drawing before preparing walls or flooring, particularly when the tray must fit tightly between completed surfaces or replace an existing bath footprint.

  • Does anti-slip mean slipping is impossible?

    No. An anti-slip surface is intended to improve grip, but it cannot remove every risk. Keep the tray clean, follow the care guidance and compare any stated surface information when underfoot reassurance is an important purchasing consideration.

  • Can it replace a 1700mm bath?

    Yes, when the tray’s exact length, width, waste position and enclosure plan suit the available space. A similar headline length does not guarantee a direct replacement, so compare both footprints and allow for changes to wall finishes and drainage.

DESIGNER’S NOTE

Emphasise the 1700mm length with a broad glass panel or continuous wall finish, keeping surrounding colours restrained so the textured tray still feels clean and composed.