What's The Benefit Of An Offset Quadrant Shower?
Most would agree that a good shower is not just a necessity; its one of lifes daily luxuries
. Shower manufacturers have cottoned on to this and are finding new and innovative ways to enhance consumers showering experiences. Fairly recently, offset quadrant shower enclosure products have come to the bathroom products market.
A variation of the quadrant shower, the offset quadrant enclosure is a corner-positioned shower unit, with an offset single or double door, measuring anything from 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm or 1200mm in length, and 760mm, 800mm or 900mm in width. An offset quadrant shower enclosure is a solution for those wanting a roomier showering experience, without having to install a wet room. Offset quadrants showers are now a must-have for home owners who are fortunate enough to have the space to install an offset quadrant shower enclosure and time to enjoy it!
An offset quadrant shower enclosure is a variant of the standard quadrant, which differs on one aspect: the difference in length and corresponding width. Whereas a standard quadrants length and width are the same, the offset quadrant shower forms a longer shower enclosure through the variation in size of one side to the other. The benefit of the offset is its generous showering space, it occupies as much or little space as you require, based on your requirements. The variety of frame and glass options available, along with the offset quadrant enclosures sleek and minimalistic design, allows the enclosure to tailor effortlessly into most bathroom design schemes.
So which
Offset Quadrant Shower products are available and what can I expect to find?
An offset quadrant shower enclosure will come in a number of different configurations, with an option of one or two doors. With a right or left hand positioning, some offset shower enclosures will require a bespoke shower tray, depending on manufacturer. The offset quadrant also often has smooth-running sliding doors, allowing an easy entry and exit to the shower, preventing water drips that may occur with "open-out" type shower doors. Frame colours of the offset quadrant shower enclosure varies from gloss white, polished silver to brilliant chrome and a choice of either clear or Tribeca style glass, which are both toughened safety glass which conforms to British Safety Standards.
Some popular suppliers of Offset Quadrant shower enclosures and trays in the UK are Manhattan Showers, April Shower Doors and The London Water Closet Company (LWCC). These manufacturers' products can be found in local bathroom stores across the UK or in bathroom shops online.
Single Door Offset Quadrant Showers
Manhattan Showers manufactures a variety of single door offset quadrants. The single door "Offset Quadrant Plus" by Manhattan measures between 1200mm x 900mm and 1200mm x 800mm and a slight curve in the shower door extends its length to 1244mm. This product requires a bespoke tray. Another of Manhattans popular products is the "Offset Quadrant Duo", with configurations of 900mm x 800mm, 1200mm x 800mm, and 1200mm x 900mm. These offset quadrant doors meet at the offset curve, either to the left or right depending on which one you choose.
Manhattans "Plus" and "Duo" quadrants offer a choice of white or chrome frame and handle colours to suit your bathroom design scheme. Another benefit of both products is the smooth running sliding door, which measures 1830mm high (excluding tray), and is standard for all M3 shower enclosures. Also as standard, all Manhattan products come with a lifetime combination guarantee at no extra cost. All of Manhattans offset quadrant shower doors include this combination lifetime guarantee when purchased with a Manhattan Duralite shower tray.
April Showers offers the "Double Door Offset" from its Identiti mid-price range. These offset quadrants come in a number of sizes, ranging from a smaller 760mm x 900m, 800 x 1000mm, and longer 800 x 1200mm and 900 x 1200mm quadrants. April Showers are all beautifully finished in a polished silver or white frame and handle options, with quick-release rollers for ease of cleaning.
The Double Door Offset Quadrant Shower enclosure is power shower compatible and many April Showers, particularly those from the Identiti 2 and Prestige ranges come with a lifetime warranty as standard.
Lastly, LWCC offers a mid range Offset Quadrant enclosure, available in a chrome finish. The LWCC Offset Quad has a sleek simple design with smooth running doors which slide either way. It has clear glass, which fits elegantly into almost any bathroom style. The exceptional quality and affordable price make this one of the most competitive mid range offset quadrant shower products you can find on the market.
Offset Quadrant Shower enclosures are highly adaptable to suit most bathroom sizes and their design ensures they fit effortlessly into most bathroom design schemes.
I hope this comprehensive guide to buying an offset quadrant shower enclosure has given you enough information to begin your search, and secondly, pointed you in the direction of UKs best offset quadrant shower manufacturers and suppliers.
If youre after any further information, BathroomTrade has trained experts available on a UK freecall number (0870 043 0207) who can advise on offset quadrant showers, quadrant shower enclosures or any other bathroom product youre interested in!
by: Lindy Holman
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