Buying the Right Shower Quadrant

There is lots to consider when buying a new quadrant shower enclosure. Many customers soley buy a shower enclosure simply buy the visual look of the shower. This is not always the wisest idea and below I have outlined why you should avoid this pitfall and how it can be an expensive consequence if you don't plan before making your purchase - after all a shower enclosure is an expensive bathroom feature that you won't want to, or expect to be replacing regularly. 

1. Measuring Up
This may seem obvious but it is a must that you measure the space correctly that your are planning to have your quadrant enclosure installed into. You will need to ensure when purchasing to allow for the depth width and height of the enclosure... this is especially paramount when going into a loft conversion or extension as often the ceiling heights are lower than standard bathrooms.

2. Choosing the Correct Shower Tray
There are many shower trays on the market today and it can be difficult and confusing to make a choice with what to buy. With quadrant showers you will need a quadrant shower tray. These come as standard or offset depending on the quadrant shower you have purchased. Low profile slim shower trays are the latest trend on the market leaving a clean clutterless look and feel in the bathroom. Low profile trays tend to range from between 25mm - 45mm. Shower trays now come in all varieties of colours and finishes including acrylic, stone and resin - Which means once you have purchased your shower quadrant you will be able to easily find a suitable tray to fit in with your bathroom scheme. Be aware that some shower quadrants come with a special shower tray that it must be used with and is not advised to be installed on any other kind of tray.

3. Space
Be aware of the space that your shower quadrant is going into. It is very easy for customers to get lured in by a look and design of a shower enclosure that they totally look over the functionality of it and how it will work in their bathroom space. If you are having other furniture installed very close to the enclosure or the space is particulary small then you must be aware of how the door opens. With a pivot/hinged door that open out you will require the space to open the door comfortably without the door bashing off any other furniture or bathroom fixtures. Also the position and opening of the entrance door into the bathroom should be considered as this can also cause problems. These days there are so many types of shower quadrant doors including inward pivot, outward pivot, sliding door, double sliding doors, bifold doors... and more. This will help you accommodate the space that the shower is required to be installed into. Remember that you want your showering experience to be a relaxed refreshing one and you do not want to be cramped when getting out of the shower to dry yourself off so make sure you leave enough space.

If you follow the tips above you should find it an easy process to find the right shower quadrant enclosure to suit your bathroom scheme. Showers enclosures come in all types of finishes including ultra clear glass, tinted glass, frosted glass, framed, frameless and with different finished hinges, handles and other components to suit any bathroom whether it is modern, traditional or contemporary.