Doors inside any homes can come in many types for different applications and dependent as well on the location of the doors. One type of door that needs attention is the shower door. Its name will give it away; this is the type of door that you will see inside the bathroom of any house. Though a shower door may share some general similarities with the regular door used at the front of the house, just remember that there are some distinct similarities between the two. An obvious difference is of course the location, but upon close inspection the shower door is different in a sense that this need not be constructed to be extremely tough. A shower door that can be used on any home should be made from lighter materials and should provide easy and convenient access as well to the occupants of the house.

A shower door needs a specific kind of maintenance or attention. Some of the factors to consider when making a new shower door for your home are the cost, the materials used and choosing the right fit of the shower door that will match the space of the room. The fit of the new shower room is perhaps the most important thing to consider since an ill-fitted door will make life inconvenient for you. The proper installation of the new shower door will start with the choosing of the correct fit and the correct size of the door in relation to the bathroom space.

In order to optimize this stage of shower door-making, it is imperative that the DIY-type of person should follow certain steps. The first thing that needs to be done is to determine the application, whether that will be a tub or a shower enclosure. It is important as well to determine the surface material that will be used. Some of the common materials used right now include the ceramic tile, marble, acrylic, fiber glass and many other materials. If the materials that are used are the acrylic and the fiberglass, it is suggested that the model number and its manufacturer should be checked. The opening width and the heights of these materials are subject to change without notice. So it is suggested that the area should be measured out before ordering. After securing the right measurement of the material, then it’s time to determine the exact size of the unit.

Measurement of the location is critical for the perfect fit of the shower door. When doing the measurement of the door and the bathroom area, it’s important to exercise extreme care. To be more precise the measurements should be made to the sixteenth of an inch and measurements should be double-checked. Note as well that the measurements should not be taken just at the top and the bottom of the opening, rather measurement of the shower door should take the middle part in consideration as well. The opening should be measured as well from corner to corner to check the ’square-ness’ of the door. If the surface may be out of level than 3/8 inch, then tapered filler should be used.

By:Richard Dinae
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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 Enclosure and any other shower enclosure?

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.

I want to buy a Quadrant Shower Enclosure – where do I start?

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), 6-8mm 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!

By:Lindy
About the Author:About the Author:
High Flying Media Ltd – Lindy Holman
More information on Quadrant Shower Enclosures can be found at Bathroom Trade, the online Bathroom Store. Visit today for free help and advice on all Shower Enclosures and other Bathroom products.

Quadrant Shower Enclosures are a type of shower that seems to be appearing more frequently in bathrooms across the UK. Although a fairly recent style of shower enclosure, the Quadrant Shower has a number of variations in size and style, and for those wishing to purchase one, there is a quadrant shower available to suit your taste and budget. This guide is designed to provide a brief guide to small quadrant shower products (namely, in the smallest 800mm size) which are available in the UK, by type and manufacturer.

So briefly, what are some of the main benefits of a Small Quadrant Shower Enclosure?

There are several reasons people choose to buy a small Quadrant Shower. When space is an issue, small Quadrant Showers cover less floor space in a bathroom than many other shower enclosures, but still gives the impression of a spacious showering experience.

Quadrant Showers also utilise corner space, which can be very helpful when working with a small bathroom. Another reason is the shape of the quadrant – it’s curvaceous and minimalistic, and the curve of the quadrant makes it easier to clean than other types of shower enclosures. Last but not least, as the doors slide across, rather than swinging out, the quadrant shower needs less space, and the design eliminates drips and leaks in the bathroom. In summary, many people find that a small quadrant is a worthwhile purchase: it’s a quality; minimalist and versatile shower enclosure, which looks good and is easy to maintain.

Below are some quadrant shower products, by three different UK-based manufacturers, in 800mm, the smallest size. All of these are available in the UK from online bathroom stores:

800 Quadrant Shower Enclosures

April Bathroom Products has two quadrants available in their 800mm range, from its Identiti 2 (mid range) and Prestige 2 (premium range) collections.

The April Identiti 2 800mm Double Door Quadrant is available in either white or polished silver. This enclosure has an adjustment of 765mm – 790mm for uneven walls. The New April Quadrant has 6mm thick toughened clear safety glass, and protected with “Clean&Clear” glass treatment, which creates a non-stick surface, resists lime scale and bacteria and assists with maintenance and cleaning.

April also include quick release doors on all of its doors enabling the bottom of the door to unclip and swing away from the frame or runners (which, again, makes it even easier to manoeuvre and clean!). They are also power shower compatible, and for total peace of mind have a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.

The Prestige 2 800mm Double Door Quadrant is April’s premium range enclosure, which is available in polished silver, has a 760mm – 800mm adjustment and extra thick clear 8mm toughened safety glass. Similar to the Identiti 2 range, this quadrant shower has the “Clean&Clear” glass treatment, quick release doors, power shower compatibility and a lifetime warranty. As a feature of the April Prestige 2 range, this quadrant benefits from profile covers and concealed fixings, providing a sleeker-looking shower. Because of its advanced features and fittings, this Prestige 2 quadrant shower can also be integrated into a wet room.

Manhattan Showering Solutions has two mid range Quadrant Shower products available in an 800mm size: the Quadrant Uno (single door), and Quadrant Duo (double door).

The 800mm Manhattan Quadrant Uno is a quality, sturdy, single door quadrant measuring 800mm x 800mm. These quadrants come with “click ‘n’ clean” system (similar to the April quick release doors, above). The “click ‘n’ clean” system means that its 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.

The Quadrant Uno comes in the option of white or chrome doorframe, both with clear glass. It also features smooth running doors, which slide across from the middle of the enclosure. The quadrant doors measure 1830mm high (excluding tray) and are available in a right hand or left hand option. A bespoke tray is required with this quadrant, and the doors come with a 10 year warranty. When combined with a Duralite tray, the 10 year warranty then becomes a Manhattan Lifetime Combination guarantee. The Quadrant Uno is also available in 900mm x 900mm.

Manhattan’s Quadrant Duo door in 800mm x 800mm, as its name suggests, is a double door enclosure. The Quadrant Duo has many of the same features as the Uno, including the “click ‘n’ clean” system, smooth running doors, chrome/white frame and clear glass, right hand and left hand options, and 10 year warranty which also becomes a lifetime combination guarantee when combined with a Duralite Tray. The Quadrant Duo comes in a number of sizes, including 900 x 900 and offset 900 x 800, 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 900. The Quadrant Duo is designed to suit most quadrant trays with a radius of 550mm.

London Water Closet Company (LWCC) also has an 800 x 800 Quadrant in its ‘Waterfall’ collection. The LWCC Waterfall 800mm Quadrant Door is a popular, affordable quadrant shower with 6mm chrome framed glass door and frame, which conforms to British Safety Standards. The radius of this quadrant shower door measures 550mm. The Waterfall Quadrant also comes in 900mm x 900mm, offset 1200 x 800mm and 1200 x 900mm. This cost effective and exceptionally well-manufactured LWCC quadrant shower comes with a 10 year warranty.

All three manufacturers above supply bathroom retailers online, such as BathroomTrade (.co.uk). The smaller, 800mm Quadrant Shower enclosures suit most bathroom sizes and is ideal for all tastes and bathroom layouts.

I hope this comprehensive guide to 800 Quadrant Shower enclosures has given you enough information to begin your search, and secondly, pointed you in the direction of UK’s best quadrant shower manufacturers and 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!

By:Lindy
About the Author:About the Author:
High Flying Media Ltd – Lindy Holman
More information on Quadrant Shower Enclosures and more specifically, 800 Quadrant Shower products, can be found at Bathroom Trade, the online Bathroom Store. Visit today for free help and advice on all Shower Enclosures and bathroom suites!

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We all desire privacy when we take a shower.  This calls for enclosure.  The traditional way of showering is within an enclosure normally called the bathroom.  The latest trend in the market is using the glass shower enclosures for the purpose.  It is a new approach and has its own specific direction. Most of the manufacturers are now trying to come up to the expectations of their customers providing more space in the shower.

The fact that glass is normally brittle material does not make the glass shower enclosures unsafe in any way.  They are safe and sound like any other enclosures.  Moreover you not only feel safe and comfortable in them but their clearing are a breeze.  Reputed and reliable providers manufacture the glass enclosures in such manner that they give you optimal performances while having quality and durability.  The color would not fed despite long use and the enclosure won’t be damaged or lose shape over the years.  The surface is smoother in comparison to most other materials and it makes cleaning them quite easier and convenient.

Question for you is what you look for while selecting your glass shower enclosures.  Necessarily it would be stability and mechanical resistance that are most welcome attributes in the enclosures.  If the glass enclosures are solid like metal or wooden enclosures they will have added advantages. Such advantages are that they will not decay like wood or rust like the metals and as already pointed out, not only the cleaning is most convenient when the enclosure is made of glass but it is inexpensive as well.

Ordinarily the quality manufacturer will use steel frames that is zinc plated.  Such materials provide highest amount of rigidity and durability.  For convenience of transportation and portability most of the glass shower enclosures are made folding.  This means they can be dismantled into smaller components and reassembled at the place where they would be used finally. You will of course find various types of enclosures.  For instance, the corner shower cubicle could be one of the simplest and yet flawless glass products.  Very high quality raw materials are used for manufacturing them as both the manufacturers and customers look for longevity and durability. Thus, the three premier qualities in good glass enclosures would be –

•    Robustness and rigidity ensuring that they will not sustain damages easily like other delicate glass materials.

•    Ease of assembling after the enclosures are dismantled for portability.  It would be still better if no special expert is required for assembling the article.

•    High quality finishes in the products making them presentable and at the same time very attractive.

Quality providers come up with a host of divergent types of glass shower enclosures that could confuse you utterly about the selection.  However, the selection would largely depend on your requirements and budget.  At the same time the item should be such that it is tailor made for your use and the place where it would be installed.  Ordinarily, it is the sturdy design and smooth finish of a durable product that counts in gaining the consumer appreciation, and in consequence, the market.

By:Lena Kavhovsky
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