If you are planning to create or refurbish a shower tray, selecting the right resin is essential for achieving a durable, attractive, and long-lasting result. At ResinPro, we offer a comprehensive range of resins for tables and surfaces finishes as well as Multipurpose Epoxy Resins, each designed for specific thicknesses and requirements. This guide explains the resins most suitable for shower trays, covering their properties, benefits, and ideal application scenarios.

We will compare all key options, from ultra-clear surface coats to deep-pour systems, ensuring you find the solution that meets both your project’s technical needs and your creative ambitions.

Shower Tray Resin Comparison: Key Features at a Glance

The most important factors when choosing a resin for shower trays are layer thickness, transparency, mechanical resistance, UV stability, and ease of use. For deep and robust trays, products like “Epoxytable 10-Ten” – Deep Pour Epoxy Resin for Tables, Up to 10cm Casting and “EpoxyTable 5-Five” – Deep Pour Epoxy Resin for Tables and Large Projects – Up to 5cm are ideal. For standard trays and coatings, “Trasparente” – Multipurpose Clear Epoxy Resin for Casting – Up to 2cm, “Icrystal” – Clear Epoxy Resin – Odourless Formula – Up to 1.5cm, and “Art Pro” – Clear Epoxy Resin for Artists and Surface Coating offer robust surface protection and clarity.

• The best choice for super-deep pouring up to 10cm: Epoxytable 10-Ten – strong mechanical and UV resistance, crystal-clear finishes for thick shower bases.
• The best choice for deep pouring: EpoxyTable 5-Five – for up to 5cm applications and high scratch resistance.
• Ultra-clear formula for surface coats: Trasparente – for layers up to 2cm, highly recommended for new installations and restoration.
• Exceptional clarity and robust surface for thin coatings: Art Pro and Icrystal.
• Superior formula proven by years of experience: “Trasparente” Epoxy Resin Kit 800g + Mica Powder 10g – 10 Colour Variations – for decorative trays and creative finishes with colour variants.

Choosing the Best Epoxy Resin for Shower Trays

There are several considerations when selecting an epoxy system for your shower tray. For deep pours and solid shower tray bases, Epoxytable 10-Ten offers up to 10cm thickness per layer, with long working times, Strong UV filters –> Non-yellowing guaranteed for 5 years, and Heat resistance –> Up to 70°C [158 F]. For most tray builds below 5cm, the EpoxyTable 5-Five is a robust choice, ensuring a solid, scratchproof surface that is surface is highly mechanically resistant and scratchproof against daily use.

If your main aim is a crystal-clear, hygienic surface (rather than full depth), the Trasparente Multipurpose Clear Epoxy Resin allows layers up to 2cm, perfect for shower tray coatings with maximum transparency and strength. Its Ultra-clear formula, High scratch resistance, and Integrated UV filter are ideal for gloss finishes.

For creative effects, Trasparente Epoxy Resin Kit 800g + Mica Powder brings 10 colour options for artistic or bespoke tray designs, combining High transparency and strong mechanical properties.

Surface Coatings: Thin, Durable & Stylish Trays

Art Pro is an excellent solution for thin, high-gloss finishing layers (1-10mm) on shower trays. Its Exceptional clarity ensures a glass-like effect, while its dense, non-drip formulation prevents sagging on vertical or sloped shower surfaces. If odour is a concern during installation, Icrystal provides an Odourless, Easy to use –> 2:1 mixing ratio, and highly transparent finish ideal for both domestic and commercial bathrooms.

All the listed resins feature integrated UV filters to help prevent yellowing, strong adherence to most shower tray base materials, and resistance to cleaning chemicals. Choose your resin based on the final thickness required, your installation timeline, and decorative needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shower Tray Resins