There are many different types of shower enclosures in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

When looking to buy a new shower enclosure we would firstly recommend for you to consider the size of shower enclosure you require.

If you are looking at a smaller shower enclosure then the best options available to you would be bi-fold, corner entry and quadrant shower enclosure.

Bi-Fold Doors:

A bi-fold door has one side of the door fixed and the other side sliding so the door folds in half when you open it. The most popular sizes for bi-fold enclosures are 760, 800 and 900mm.

Quadrant Enclosures:

Quadrant enclosures come in a range of sizes the most popular being 800 and 900mm, there is also the option to have an offset quadrant, whereby one side of the quadrant is wider than another. Quadrants are great for fitting in the corner of a bathroom.

Corner Entry Enclosures:

The corner entry enclosures have two doors that slide together so that you can easily get in and out of the shower enclosures. Again the most popular sizes for the enclosures are, 760, 800 and 900mm.

Pivot Doors:

Pivot doors can be used in larger showering areas as the door pivots outwards. On some pivot doors there is a drip tray, so that the water does not drip onto the floor when you are getting out off the enclosure.  Pivot doors come in a range of sizes from 600 to 1600mm.

Sliding Door:

Sliding shower doors are mainly used in larger bathrooms. The doors slides open into the frame of the door.  Due to the size of these doors they are sometimes used to replace a bath.

Walk In Enclosures:

Walk In Enclosures are perfect for the larger bathroom, they allow you to have a larger showering area and come in a range of sizes. The Walk In enclosures can be a complete enclosure or they can be fitted in-between two walls.

Side Panels:

With the bi-fold, pivot and sliding doors there is also the option to add side panels to these doors. This will allow you to create a complete enclosed space if there aren’t walls around your shower door. Sliding doors come in a range of sizes from 600 to 1200mm.

For a great range of shower enclosure have a look at Big Bathroom Shops huge range.

Tags: Bi-Fold Doors, Pivot Doors, Quadrant Enclosures, Shower Enclosures, Sliding Doors, Walk-In Enclosures

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