Plastic Bath Tray – Create Your Own Custom Bath Rack
Why make your own plastic bath tray?
Want a bath tray that fits your tub perfectly? With our cut-to-size acrylic sheets, you can design a sleek, durable plastic bath tray that not only looks stylish but is also practical. Whether you want a simple shelf for your phone or a luxury rack for candles and a glass of wine, making your own plastic bath tray is quick, affordable, and 100% tailored to your bath.
Unlike wooden or bamboo bath racks, an acrylic bath tray won’t warp, rot, or stain. It stays water-resistant, lightweight, and easy to clean — giving you a modern bathroom accessory built to last.
Measure and Plan Your Bath Tray
Before selecting your acrylic sheet, measure your bath carefully to ensure a perfect fit.
- Bath width (inside edge to inside edge)
- Desired tray overhang (e.g. 2–5 cm each side)
- Optional features: handle cut-outs, rounded corners, engraved initials
What you’ll need:
- Acrylic sheet (5–15 mm thick recommended)
- Tape measure
- Optional: rubber feet or anti-slip pads for extra stability
For complex shapes, you can upload a DXF file when ordering. Check out our simple DXF file guide if you’d like corner cut-outs or custom features.
For complex shapes, you can upload a DXF file when ordering. Check out our simple DXF file guide if you’d like corner cut-outs or custom features.
Choose Your Acrylic Sheet
The most important part of your project is selecting the right sheet. For most bath trays, we recommend 8–15 mm frosted clear cast acrylic for the best strength and durability. We recommend the following options:
How to Order Your Custom Cut Plastic Bath Tray
Once you’ve measured your bath and chosen your preferred acrylic, simply:
We’ll cut your bath tray plastic to size, polish it to perfection, and deliver it securely to your door — ready to use.
Assembly and Finishing Tips
Your tray arrives ready to place across your bath. However, you can easily personalise or enhance it with small finishing touches:
- Add rubber feet underneath for extra grip
- Apply adhesive handles for easier lifting
- Engrave initials or add decals for a custom look
Advantages of a plastic acrylic bath tray
Acrylic bath shelves have a modern, sleek look that goes well with many contemporary bathroom designs. Their transparent nature allows them to be visually light, making the room appear larger.
✓ Durability
Acrylic is a strong material that is resistant to breakage. It will not crack or split like wood or bamboo.
✓ Maintenance
Acrylic is easy to clean and requires little maintenance. You can simply wipe it with a soft cloth and a mild detergent. It is also water resistant and will not warp, making it ideal for use in a bathroom environment.
✓ Safety
Acrylic is safer than ordinary glass. If it does happen to break, acrylic will break into large, blunt pieces, unlike the sharp shards when ordinary glass breaks.
Making your own bath tray? Check out our handy step-by-step guide: ”Make your own bath board”
Making your own bath tray? Check out our handy step-by-step guide: ”Make your own bath board”
Disadvantages of acrylic bath trays
Although acrylic bath trays are convenient and fit many bathrooms, they also have some disadvantages. To get a full picture, we have listed these below….
– Scratch sensitivity
Although acrylic is durable, it is more susceptible to scratches than other materials. If you are not careful, everyday objects like keys or jewellery can cause scratches.
– Price
Acrylic can be more expensive than other materials such as wood. However, the higher cost can be offset by its durability and low maintenance requirements.
– Not everyone likes the modern look of acrylic
While some people appreciate the modern look of acrylic, others prefer the natural warmth and texture of wood or bamboo. Of course, this is subjective and dependent on personal preferences.
