Choosing a door for the toilet and bathroom

Finishing and equipment of a bathroom in a residential area is not an easy process, even the doors to this room are selected taking into account a number of factors. When buying doors it is worth considering not only the size of the toilet and bathroom, but also the increased humidity. To select a durable door leaf and an optimal opening mechanism, you should carefully examine all the nuances.

In today's market, the choice of interior entrance designs is huge. Doors for toilet and bathroom should be very durable, moisture-proof and aesthetically appealing at the same time. Therefore, before selecting the door, it is important to study the classification of doors according to the mechanisms of opening and the materials used. According to the design of manufacture there are the following types.

• The traditional swing door is popular to this day. It is easy to install, in case of breakage, accessories can be quickly replaced. The canvas is quite easily removed and inserted into the loop, it can open inwards, outwards, left or right. Additional advantages - the price and range. Among the drawbacks, it is worth noting that with small dimensions of the bathroom, this mechanism will cause inconvenience and occupy a large space when opening.

• Sliding or sliding doors. Such a door, on the contrary, saves square meters, when opened it moves (rolls back) to the side. It has two opening mechanisms - open and closed. When the type is open, the structure shifts and remains outside; when closed, the sliding structure opens and disappears in the niche. This model is fairly quiet, has no threshold, and therefore safer.

• Folding doors have been known since ancient times. They are vertical panels that move along the upper guide profiles and fold, so they do not have a threshold. Cloths are interconnected textile or leather ribbons and loops. Folding design is of two kinds.A door with a single sash of a variety of sections is called an "accordion", it folds like a blind, only horizontally. Cloth with two doors works like a "book". This type of casement is undoubtedly interesting as a design solution, but buyers note that they do not provide a complete sense of privacy. Moreover, due to frequent use, the structure quickly loses its strength.

• Doors with rotary mechanism can open in different directions by 180 degrees, which reduces the output of the canvas when opened by half. This sample is suitable for use by people with disabilities and the elderly.

• Doors to isolate the riser. To hide the sewer and water pipes, it is often necessary to install a closet with doors in the sanitary room. This design combines three pluses at the same time: isolation from sounds, storage of things, ease of opening when checking pipes. To install perfectly fit louvered shutters (in another they are called batten doors). Due to their lattice design, they are able to ventilate the air.

Before proceeding to the consideration of materials in more detail, it is necessary to dwell on what characteristics they must respond. The following requirements for doors for a toilet and a bathroom are distinguished.

Taking into account these points will help make the best choice of door leaf:

• Resistance to water and hot steam;
• High insulating (warm, sound, light) quality;
• Durability and durability;
• Resistance to deformation over time;
• Ease of operation and maintenance;
• Aesthetic component;
• Environmental friendliness.

Next, you should consider what products are offered on the current market:

• For the manufacture of classic wooden doors use wood of the highest grade, for example, linden, oak, beech, mahogany. Wood must undergo special drying and processing. Before installation, it is desirable to apply water-repellent and disinfectants to the fabric, then varnish it. So, as with high humidity and water ingress, the web will swell, and due to dampness it can mold and deform.Continuous care will help extend the life of wooden doors. The advantages of this model are a noble look, excellent insulating qualities, environmental friendliness of the material, durability. Of the minuses worth noting the price and the need for periodic restoration.

• Unlike wood, glass canvases are not afraid of water and do not change shape, they are resistant to temperature changes. Modern models are made of heavy-duty material that isolates the bathroom and toilet well from other rooms. Such glass is resistant to mechanical stress and looks aesthetically pleasing. Among the variety of models you can find glass plates with a matte shade, with a relief pattern, transparent, colored, tinted cloths and with various metal, wooden and other inserts. The price of doors from such material is quite high. Glass doors have their own nuances in operation.

• They require constant care: stains may remain on the glass on water, therefore it must be frequently and thoroughly cleaned.
• The weight of the glass sheet is quite large, so the mounting design must be of very high quality.
• Glass will transmit light.

• Plastic cloths are resistant to moisture, are lightweight, do not transmit light, have good heat and sound insulation, do not require daily maintenance, so this option can be installed both in the bathroom and in the toilet. PVC doors can be decorated, covered with solutions and imitated for other materials. They can be of any color. Given the predisposition of plastic to the deformation, modern manufacturers equip plastic doors with aluminum base or reinforced with metal.

In an institution with a large number of visitors, it is important to have a clean, comfortable and attractive restroom. Doors are constantly exposed to cleaning chemicals, they must withstand the load in operation by a massive flow of people.

• Doors made of medium density fibreboard (MDF). The slab is formed from various waste wood. When exposed to temperature, its fibers secrete the substance lingin and stick together among themselves. MDF boards may have a different finish.

• They can be treated with varnish and paints;
• Laminated doors are MDF canvases, covered with a paper impregnated with acrylic or melamine resins. Such doors are exposed to moisture and deform over time, MDF will begin to swell;
• Veneered models are covered with a thin layer of various wood species. They have a natural look, imitate the "fellow" from the array. But wood is not resistant to moisture, so manufacturers have invented doors from ekoshpon - artificial polypropylene film with wood texture. Eco-shears are more resistant to moisture and abrasion than laminate.

The table below shows the characteristics of the main materials used in the manufacture of doors.

Competent selection and proper installation directly affect the quality and service life of doors. In order not to be mistaken in this matter, it is important to carefully measure the dimensions and only then acquire the input structures. The dimensions of the doors for the toilet and the bathroom are slightly different from the conventional ones. For example, in the houses of the Soviet period the minimum width of the doors to the bath is from 550 to 600 mm, whereas in modern new buildings it can vary from 700 to 800 mm. If the house is built on an individual project, the dimensions may not be standard.If, for example, you plan to install non-standard doors to the sauna or bath, their dimensions will be from 700-900 mm to 1900 mm.

In general, the size of the bathroom doors can vary in width from the narrowest design of 400 mm to wide with a width of 1000 mm. The standard height of input structures is usually about 2000 mm. The following table will help you in the selection, it shows the dimensions of the door panels and openings corresponding to each other.

It is important to understand how best to make measurements. To measure the height of the opening, you need to measure from the floor to the ceiling. If there is no floor covering yet, then its thickness should be considered, as well as the possible presence of the nut. On average, this block takes about 100 mm. To determine the width dimensions measured from one wall of the opening to the other.

Of particular importance when buying a door leaf is the thickness of the wall, because the box should not be much wider, the maximum - by 1-1.5 cm. When measuring the thickness, it is necessary to take into account tiled laying and the presence of fastening solution.

The installation of the door leaf should be made taking into account the ventilation gap to reduce the humidity in the room.It is better to place wooden copies in the big room that drops of water did not get on the massif. If the room is small, it is better to install glass or plastic. It is necessary to carefully choose the accessories for the door, given the impending load on the material. After installing the door in the opening, the gaps must be filled with mounting foam, covered with a putty. At the end should install the trim.

When choosing a color solution for a bathroom, it is worth remembering that in most houses the toilet and the bathroom are located nearby. Therefore, it will look more harmoniously the same in terms of both the material and the color of the door. The texture of the canvas can be relief or smooth, the latter option is convenient in terms of care, not so heavily polluted.

In the modern consumer market, classic white and imitation wood imitation are traditionally popular.

If the door is glass, then usually choose a matte or color tone, or the doors are decorated with a stained-glass pattern, sprayed, or simply use glass inserts in other materials.

Among the plastic models are more common multi-colored samples.Blue, green, blue, purple - cold colors also look good in the interior of the bathroom and toilet. However, if the room is decorated in a light style, then it is better to pick up the door in pastel colors or combine the original color of the canvas with the interior elements: with light walls, furniture, fittings, color of towels and other objects.

Options for a more unusual door design are the following solutions.

• Vinyl stencils and stickers. Stencil is used to create various patterns on the canvas. Stickers can be plain, in 3D, stained and decorative (imitating various materials). Vinyl accessories are well tolerated wet cleaning, they can be easily replaced with new ones. Perfect for plastic and glass options. By means of them wood species are easily imitated. It is very important that when gluing the base of the canvas was free of dust and specks.

• To make simple canvases more interesting, use polyurethane products. They are glued to the surface, have various forms in the form of panels, arcs, platbands, with ornaments and reliefs.

• On wooden canvases will look beautiful carved patterns.For baths and saunas, this option is optimal.

• Decoupage Pictures of paper and napkins are cut out and put in one panel, which is then glued to the canvas. You can decorate with various small elements.

• Decorating under hidden doors or chameleon door. If to process a door cloth under color of the room, then the feeling of its imperceptibility is created, integrity of an interior remains. You can hide the door using paint, photo wallpaper, washable or regular wallpaper.

How long the doors will last will not only depend on the material and design. The quality of ventilation, the area of ​​the room, the frequency of use, the presence of exhaust, the correct installation and maintenance - when choosing a door you need to take into account all these factors. The issue with ventilation is best resolved before the repair. Condensation is formed due to the different temperature of the fabric and the hot air in the bathroom.

If the area of ​​the room is large enough, then the door material is not in danger.In a small room it is better to choose a more moisture-resistant material and coating. Returning to the design features of the doors, the following points can be noted.

• Swing construction it is habitual, easy to install and use, it has an affordable price, a large assortment, it can open on the left or on the right and in both directions, however it takes up a lot of space when opened;
• Sliding model, on the contrary, does not take up much space, for a niche does not require additional space in the room. Silent in use, however, sound insulation is insufficient. If the two doors are close to each other, for example, a bathroom next to the kitchen, and the corridor is narrow, then sliding doors from one web will be the best solution. If the opening in the bathroom is wide or the toilet and the bathroom are combined, then the option of compartment doors of two panels will do.

• Folding structures they also do not clutter the space, but they do not provide a complete sense of privacy, as there will be problems with noise insulation and thermal insulation. But the doors will provide good ventilation. If the toilet is combined with the bathroom, then folding structures can be installed inside the bathroom to distinguishspace.
• Rotary doors outwardly do not differ from usual, easily open in different directions, are silent. They can be installed in any openings, and rubber gaskets guarantee good sound insulation properties. Suitable for narrow spaces.

As for the hardware, its main function is to provide a convenient opening and closing of the door, to prevent accidental opening of the canvas. The most economical option is a handle with an integrated lock. The latch is built into the handle. The handle is installed by drilling two holes on both sides. In addition to the built-in latch, there is a separate option, where the handle and the latch are purchased separately. Latch can be embedded and invoice. When the invoice is installed bolt.

A plumbing mortise lock of a simplified design closes the door and is locked with a latch. If the doors slam, they can always be unlocked using fine wire or stud.

Among the well-known Russian manufacturers according to customer reviews are the following.

• Firm "Dera". It produces panel doors of wood, plastic and glass with various types of coatings of veneer, film, CPL.Factory products are certified and meet the requirements of GOST;

• Volkhovets company differs in a rich choice of doors of various designs from the wooden massif, shponirovanny, combined from glass and an interline interval;

• Firm "Alexandria Doors" specializes in the production of veneered models with a frame of wood of the highest grade. Specialists of the company give a three-year warranty on all products.

• Factory "Sophia" - Russian production with Italian design. In the range of veneered and glass doors of all kinds of designs: sliding, folding, including hidden doors. For a bathroom and a toilet let out various models: moisture resistant, deafs and with glass, glass opaque and glossy, with mirror inserts and without them.

• If we talk about foreign manufacturers, consumers speak well of companies such as Via Plast (Ukraine) and Rehau (Germany). They produce plastic and metal-plastic models of various colors and shapes.

• Among the Finnish manufacturers celebrate the company Jeld Wen (Jite), letting out both interroom, and doors for saunas and baths.

• Fenestra and Matti Ovi (Alavus) make interroom constructions from the massif, laminated and other options.

A few examples in interior design are presented to your attention.

Sliding design in the bathroom is made of solid. From the inside, a mirror is attached to the entire height of the canvas; it visually expands the area. Water sources are installed so that the spray will not fall on the canvas. The material of the canvas is treated with a special lacquer and moisture protection agents.

Plastic oar entrance designs of cream color in a bathroom and a bathroom. Their concise and discreet design fits perfectly into the bright interior. The design allows you to open them in both directions, which is very convenient to use.

The canvas with a rotation mechanism actually looks extremely interesting. Two doors are located side by side, however, for the kitchen, the option with glass inserts is chosen, and in the bathroom - smooth doors from an array.

The next example is an accordion door for a bathroom. Visually, they are perceived as light curtains. The color of the canvas echoes the color of the sink and contrasts with the dark green walls.

As seen in the picture, the room is quite large. If the first room has a toilet and a sink, another door leads to the shower.Foldable door will provide good ventilation of moist air.

Thus, various types of doors were considered. Focusing on your taste and the above recommendations, you can choose the best and quality option for your own room.

On how to choose the doors for the bathroom and toilet, see the following video.