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Maximizing the space available for your shower

 
The amount of space that you have available in your bathroom, shower-room or en-suit will often be the most important factor that determines which shower tray and enclosure is suitable for you. Whether you simply want a shower door to convert an alcove into a shower enclosure, a two or three sided square enclosure, or a different shape, curved, angled or rectangular; with the vast array of products available most shapes can be accommodated, provided a suitable shower tray is available.
 
Experience at CORAM suggests the following floor plans and enclosure designs are the most commonly sought after product solutions:
 
 
 
 
 
It is important to remember that the showering area must be fully tiled and sealed to the shower tray prior to the installation of the enclosure. The enclosure should be fitted on top of and in front of the tiled surface, and therefore, it is important to plan your enclosure design to be compatible with the measurements of the shower door and in-fill panels if used.
 
 
Consider access to the showering area, in particular if the shower door opens in, towards the enclosure, check that you have enough room to get in and close the door behind you.

If the shower door opens outwards into the room, check that there is enough area for the swing of the door and ensure that it will not be obstructed by other bathroom fittings that may prevent the door opening fully or cause damage by impact. Below are some of the most commonly used examples.

 
 

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