ELEGANT 900 x 900mm Quadrant Shower Enclosure Sliding Glass Door

In-Depth Look

Quadrant shower enclosures are a common choice for UK bathrooms where a corner shower needs to leave as much floor space as possible. The curved front panel removes the square corner that a square enclosure creates, giving more room to move around the bathroom.

Glass and Safety

The enclosure uses 6mm tempered glass. Tempered glass is designed to break into small fragments rather than sharp shards. EN 14428 sets requirements for domestic shower enclosures, so check the listing or the maker’s documents for any standard this product states it meets. Some retailer listings mention an easy clean glass coating, metal wheels and a magnetic seal; check the current listing for the exact features.

Sliding Door Mechanism

The sliding doors run on rollers along a track. This helps in bathrooms where a hinged door would swing into the room and block access to the toilet or basin. Check the rollers during installation for smooth, even running.

Summary

The ELEGANT 900mm quadrant enclosure has 6mm tempered glass, sliding doors and 20mm wall adjustment for imperfect walls. Measure the corner, check the height on the listing and buy a matching 900mm quadrant tray separately.

How It Compares

The Elegant quadrant shower enclosure measures 900 x 900mm and uses 6mm tempered (toughened) safety glass. The doors slide on rollers, there is 20mm of wall adjustment on each side, and the fitting is reversible. The shower tray is not included, so you buy it separately. The frame finish is as listed by the seller. Check the height on the listing you are buying from, because sellers give different figures.

A quadrant has a curved front, which gives more floor room than a square corner enclosure of the same size. Sliding doors need no outward swing, so they suit a small bathroom where a hinged door would hit something.

The table compares enclosure types.

Standards matter for glass. EN 14428 covers shower enclosures for domestic use, and flat safety glass should meet EN 12150-1. Check the listing and the glass markings for what applies to the product you receive.

If you are planning the rest of the shower, see the Mira Sport electric shower and the Salamander CT50 Xtra shower pump as shower choices.

Fitting order matters with a quadrant. Fit the tray first and make sure it is level and the waste works, then set the enclosure frame onto it. The 20mm of wall adjustment on each side allows for walls that are slightly out of true, and the reversible fitting lets you choose which side the doors open from. Check the listing for the height before you plan the ceiling clearance, because listings differ.

After fitting, seal the joints with silicone and leave it to cure for the time on the tube before using the shower. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions throughout.

Common Questions

What size shower tray does a 900mm quadrant need? A 900 x 900mm quadrant tray. Check the enclosure maker’s size guidance before ordering, because the tray is bought separately and the two need to match.

How much floor space does a quadrant save? The curved front takes up less floor than a square corner enclosure, so there is more room in front of it. The saving depends on the size of the room.

What is toughened safety glass, and does thickness matter? Toughened glass is heat treated so that if it breaks it shatters into small pieces. This enclosure lists 6mm glass, and other enclosures are sold with 8 or 10mm. Check the glass markings for the standard it meets.

Do I need to seal it? Yes, with silicone along the tray and wall joints. Silicone should cure for at least 24 hours before use, and some makers say 48 hours. Check the silicone tin and the enclosure instructions.

Who should fit it? A competent fitter should do any work on the floor, waste or wiring. Glass is heavy, so get help to lift it. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.