Quadrant Shower Enclosures: What are they and where can I buy one?
By: allen dell
Submitted: 2009-12-01 01:22:36 | Word Count: 665
Quadrant Shower Enclosures are a relatively new but welcomed addition to the modern bathroom. Long gone are the days when a shower was only an addition to a bath, or just a simple square fixture in a bathroom. The shower enclosure has evolved and a number of different variations have been created, one of these being the roomy but space-saving Quadrant Shower Enclosure.
So what's the difference between a Quadrant Shower and any other shower enclosure?
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Upon visual inspection, you'll see that the Quadrant Enclosure is very spacious but actually doesn't take up as much floor space as a square or rectangular shower enclosure. The quadrant shower has the added benefit of being large without being imposing in a bathroom. The shape of quadrant showers also differentiates these enclosures, where a regular shower would have a hard corner, the quadrant enclosure curves in, and this is how it saves space. Quad shower enclosures, for this reason, are much more versatile and can adapt much more easily in a variety of bathroom sizes.
Another notable difference (and benefit) of the quadrant enclosure is that due to its curved designed, it accumulates significantly less grime, dirt and limescale than other shower makes. So, the quadrant shower's curve not only looks sleek and stylish but also makes the enclosure much easier to clean and maintain. Furthermore, the quadrant shower enclosure's doors often slide across, instead of opening outwards, meaning no resulting water drips when opening the shower door.
Quadrant Shower Enclosures come in a range of sizes - from 800mm, 900mm to 1000mm. Offset doors are also available ranging from 900mm x 760mm, in a number of sizes through to 1200mm x 900mm. Both types of enclosures are generally adjustable by approximately 30mm.
Quadrant Shower Enclosures - where do I start in my search?
Quadrant Showers are available across the UK from a number of manufacturers. Three of the best (and best-priced) are April Bathroom Products (April Showers), Manhattan Showers and London Water Closet Company (LWCC). These products are available in the UK, generally from a number of reputable Bathroom Stores, including online stores BathroomTrade.co.uk and Ebathroom.co.uk.
All Manhattan's Quadrant Showers come with a number of practical benefits including a smooth running shower door and "click 'n' clean" system for easy cleaning. The "click 'n' clean" system means that its quadrant shower doors have spring-loaded, front operated bottom guides, which when pressed, release the bottom of the door so that it swings inward, making it easier to fit, maintain and keep clean. Manhattan Shower Enclosures come with a 10 year guarantee but also include a combination lifetime guarantee when purchased with a Manhattan Duralite shower tray.
April Bathroom Products collection also has a range of products, including Identiti 2 (standard/mid range) and Prestige (premium range). Some of the April Quadrant's benefits are quick release doors (for cleaning, similar to Manhattan's "click 'n' clean" system, above), 8mm thick glass, concealed fixings and profile covers, and they're even wet room compatible. As a standard, April provides a lifetime warranty on its products.
Last but not least, London Water Closet Company (LWCC) produces quality but inexpensive quad shower enclosures with a 10 year guarantee. These quadrants are generally available in chrome with clear glass and are priced in a budget/mid range.
Quadrant Shower Enclosures really are a smart choice for your bathroom. I hope this short guide has been useful for you, firstly to highlight the benefits of quadrant showers and secondly, where to look for UK's best quadrant shower suppliers! If you're after any further information, BathroomTrade has trained experts available on a UK Freecall number (0870 043 0207) who can advise on quadrant shower enclosures or any other bathroom product you're interested in!
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