Quadrant Shower Trays

A quadrant shower tray is the curved, quarter-circle tray that tucks a shower neatly into a corner, so you get a proper showering area without it eating the whole room. The two common symmetrical sizes are 800 x 800mm and 900 x 900mm, and offset versions, longer on one side than the other, give you a bigger footprint. The range here covers low-profile stone-effect trays and anti-slip versions, with sizing and fitting advice below and the trays themselves underneath.

If you still need the glass to go with it, see our quadrant shower enclosures, or browse all shower trays for other shapes.

What to look for in a quadrant shower tray

Get the size and the corner right and the rest is straightforward. A quadrant tray is built for a corner, with two straight edges that sit against the walls and a curved front. Here is what actually matters when you choose one.

Size: 800 x 800 or 900 x 900. These are the two common symmetrical quadrant sizes, and the choice mostly comes down to how much elbow room you want. 800 x 800mm is the compact one, the size to go for in an en-suite, a cloakroom shower or any tight corner, and the Shires 800 x 800 Stone Quadrant Shower Tray at £119 gives you a low-profile tray with a reinforced build and an easy-clean stone-effect surface. Going up to 900 x 900mm buys you noticeably more room to stand, and the Shires 900 x 900 Stone Quadrant Shower Tray is the same range in the bigger size at £129, only a tenner more.

Measure your corner before you buy, because the tray and the enclosure are sized to go together. A 900 x 900 tray takes a 900 x 900 enclosure, not an 800.

Symmetrical or offset. A standard quadrant is symmetrical: equal on both sides. An offset quadrant is the same curved-corner idea stretched into a rectangle, longer on one wall than the other. It is the one to pick if your corner is wider one way, or you simply want a roomier shower without going square. We keep these in a separate offset quadrant shower trays section so they are easy to compare.

Anti-slip surface. A wet shower tray can be slippery, so if it is for a family bathroom, an en-suite shared with kids, or anyone less steady on their feet, an anti-slip tray is worth paying extra for. The Kstone 900 x 900 Anti Slip Quadrant Shower Tray at £249 has an anti-slip surface for added safety and a low-profile design for an easier step in, and it still cleans easily.

Height and fitting reality. The Shires and Kstone trays above are all low-profile, so the step in is small and the look is sleek. The honest bit: low-profile does not mean no plumbing underneath. You still need a fall to the waste, and on a solid floor that usually means raising the tray on legs rather than chasing the pipe into concrete. If that is your situation, the Quadrant Shower Tray Legs and Plinth Riser Pack at £69.99 includes adjustable legs for accurate levelling on uneven floors and a plinth riser for a neat, finished look. It is listed as suitable for MX and Shire shower trays, so if your tray is from another brand, check compatibility before you order.

Don’t forget the enclosure and the waste. The tray is only half the job. You will also need a quadrant enclosure in the same size, plus a shower waste to connect the tray to your drainage. The Shires and Kstone trays all take a standard shower waste, so you are not hunting for a special fitting, but check the product page to see whether one is included before you order. For the glass on a 900 x 900 tray, the Litchfield Glide Chrome Double Door Quadrant Shower Enclosure 900 x 900mm at £219 has two sliding doors, 6mm toughened safety glass, a polished chrome frame and a lifetime guarantee.

Quick answers

What is a quadrant shower tray? It is a shower tray shaped like a quarter-circle: two straight edges that sit against the corner walls and a curved front. That curve lets you fit a decent-sized shower into a corner without it sticking out into the room, which is why people also call it a curved or corner shower tray. It pairs with a quadrant enclosure of the same size.

What sizes do quadrant shower trays come in? The two common symmetrical sizes are 800 x 800mm and 900 x 900mm, and both are here. If you need a longer footprint, offset quadrant trays come in rectangular sizes, longer on one side than the other. Always match the tray size to the enclosure, and measure your corner first.

What is an offset quadrant shower tray? It is a quadrant tray that is rectangular rather than square, so one wall edge is longer than the other. It keeps the curved front but gives you more standing room, handy when your corner is wider one way. Have a look at the offset quadrant trays if a standard square quadrant feels tight.

Do quadrant shower trays come with an enclosure or a waste? The enclosure is usually a separate purchase, sized to match the tray. The Shires and Kstone trays take a standard shower waste, so check the product page to see whether one is included before you order. If you want the glass too, pick a quadrant enclosure in the same size as your tray, for example the Litchfield Glide Chrome 900 x 900 enclosure at £219 to go with a 900 x 900 tray.

Are quadrant shower trays slippery? A smooth tray can be slippery when wet, like any shower floor. If that is a worry, go for an anti-slip version. The Kstone 900 x 900 Anti Slip tray at £249 has an anti-slip surface for added safety and still cleans easily, which makes it the one to look at for a family bathroom or anyone less steady on their feet.

How are quadrant shower trays fitted? Two common ways. You can bed the tray onto a solid, level floor with the waste plumbed below, or raise it on adjustable legs so the waste pipe can run above the floor. On a concrete floor, the raised route is usually the practical one. Our legs and plinth riser pack costs £69.99, levels the tray on uneven floors and includes a plinth riser for a neat finish. It is listed for MX and Shire trays, so check it suits yours.