When a bathroom renovation begins, the main attention is paid to finishing the walls, floor, ceiling, as well as installing plumbing and communications. At the same time, due attention is often not paid to which door to put in the bathroom so that it harmoniously blends into the interior of the room, and, more importantly, is reliable and functional.

What kind of door should a bathroom have?

Not just any door is suitable for installation in a damp room, but one that is suitable according to its characteristics - resistance to damp and humid air, temperature changes, and the formation of fungus and mold. An important quality is the moisture resistance of the material from which the door is made, since due to the influence of dampness it can be deformed, changing its dimensions. Therefore, when installing a canvas made of natural wood or MDF, it is necessary that a protective coating be applied to its surface from the effects of temperature and moisture. The appearance of the door plays a major role when there is a clear idea of ​​the future interior, not only of the bathroom, but also of the corridor, including the rest of the rooms in the house.

If the bathroom is spacious and equipped with an effective ventilation system, it can be equipped with a door made of any material.
But in a cramped room, only a metal-plastic or glass door can withstand the test of temperature and humid air. An important factor in choosing a suitable bathroom door is its sound and heat insulating properties. If it is not possible to install effective supply and exhaust ventilation in the bathroom, to prevent the formation of mold, mildew, and condensation on the walls, you should choose a door leaf with a built-in ventilation grille. Its presence will reduce the difference between the temperature inside the bathroom and the canvas itself.

If the door installed in the bathroom has an external protective coating, it is necessary to take into account the method of its application - usually a small joint is formed between the edge and the leaf, which serves as a conductor for moisture and further damage to the door leaf at high levels of air humidity. Before installing such a door leaf, you need to check the joints for leaks. In addition, if you plan to install a wooden door, it is necessary to treat the upper and lower ends with a protective varnish, since manufacturers do not treat these places, but they can accumulate moisture from the room, gradually deforming the door. The advantages and disadvantages of some materials will be discussed further about which door is better to choose.

What material to use for a bathroom door: types and characteristics

What material should a bathroom door be made from?

Interior doors consist of an internal frame and an external covering. The frame can consist of wood, chipboard or MDF. These materials are not resistant to air whose humidity exceeds 60%. A high-quality external coating can protect a wooden door from moisture and temperature changes. Before deciding which doors are best to install in the bathtub, it is worth finding out details about the materials of the external covering.

Laminated coating

Laminate coating prevents moisture from penetrating into the wood

They are distinguished by good, attractive prices. Laminated protective coating is resin-impregnated paper glued to door frame. If the manufacturer does not skimp on the quality of the material, such a coating becomes wear-resistant and durable. Laminate is an analogue of laminated coating, with the difference that it is made from thicker paper, which is coated with several layers of varnish. This type of door covering is more expensive than conventional laminate. In order for the canvas to serve for a long time, you need to choose a laminate coating with a thickness of at least 0.0 mm or laminate with a thickness of up to 0.8 mm. But, before choosing which doors to install in the bathroom, you must take into account that the laminated canvas will only fit into budget interior, because you can’t expect exquisite design from a laminate door leaf.

PVC covering

PVC coating is a normal decision when choosing a door to a bathroom

PVC film is applied to the wooden frame during its manufacture, protecting it from moisture. Highly wear-resistant, the coating can be cleaned chemicals. A wide range of shades and textures of PVC film will easily help you decide what the door to the bathroom should be in accordance with common interior. The disadvantages of this protective coating may be the release of harmful chemical substances with poor manufacturing quality, as well as the possibility of peeling off the outer coating from the frame.

Veneer and eco-veneer coating

Eco-veneer is a plastic without any harmful substances containing wood fibers.

Veneer is expensive natural coating from various breeds wood obtained by a special cutting method. The internal filling can be made of budget wood or chipboard. A veneered door leaf has an attractive appearance and can easily replace a door leaf made entirely of natural wood valuable species, but it is expensive and fits more like an interior door, but not into a bathroom.

This one is environmentally friendly pure material doesn't highlight harmful substances even when heated, it is absolutely impervious to moisture, and its texture and color imitate natural wood of various species. If you are not sure which doors to install in the bathroom, you should pay attention to door panels coated with eco-veneer.

Solid wood canvas

Solid wood canvas means reliability during operation.

If you nevertheless decide to install an uncoated door leaf made from solid wood, you must take into account that the surface should be protected as much as possible with varnish, wax or other special protective coatings for wood. The selected protection methods will help preserve the shape, size, texture, and color of the door in its original form, protecting the door from various harmful influences. The advantages of solid wood canvas are the environmental friendliness of the material, visual appeal and solid appearance.

Plastic doors

The cavity of the door leaf frame can be filled with expanded polystyrene, and then it becomes sound and heat insulating.

Doors made of plastic have nothing in common with the profile from which the doors that are already familiar to everyone are made. plastic windows. Their appearance is the same as that of canvases made from other materials. These inexpensive doors are made of plastic that is resistant to water, mold or mildew. If you choose such a door for the bathroom, it is worth considering that the variety of shades of plastic is not at all great.

Glass doors

Glass doors installed in saunas, since glass is practical, not subject to temperature changes, exposure to various bacteria, mold, and rotting

If you are wondering what material the ideal door leaf is made of for a wet room with temperature changes, the answer will be clear - glass. Such doors do not emit harmful substances, i.e. environmentally friendly. In addition, the choice of canvases is varied: you can choose frosted or tinted glass, with a printed pattern or with mirror surface, depending on the style of the interior. The only drawback is the heavy weight of such a fabric, which requires high-quality, reliable, and, accordingly, expensive fittings.

Which door to install in the bathroom: types

Which bathroom door to choose?

For installation in a bathroom, you can choose a classic swing type door leaf, i.e. opening outwards or inwards, but you can also opt for other types. Among them are sliding and folding doors. A sliding door is a mechanism made of guide profiles with rollers along which the door leaf moves. The advantage of such a system is that it saves space inside and outside the bathroom, but it is necessary that one of the walls remains free for the unhindered movement of the canvas. A type of sliding system is cassette door, when the canvas can be placed in an intra-wall structure. This is an ideal option for small spaces.

In addition to sliding doors, there are folding doors. They are several parts of the door, connected in such a way that the door folds to one side like an accordion. However, this version of the door leaf is not very suitable for installation in the bathroom, since it requires free space without providing a good level of sound insulation and locking reliability.

Choosing bathroom doors together

Are you going to install new doors to the bathroom and toilet? The choice of products must be taken very seriously so that you do not have to change them in just a couple of years. Let's find out which designs are suitable for these rooms.

When buying a door to a bathroom or toilet, you need to remember the most important thing - these rooms are characterized by high humidity. The humidity level will always be higher than in other rooms, even if a powerful ventilation system is installed.

Glass products can be placed in the toilet and bathroom. If we're talking about about moisture resistance, then such products are considered the best. And all because glass is not afraid of delamination under the influence of high temperatures. Also, glass is a hygienic, environmentally friendly material, characterized by good level heat and sound insulation. In this case, doors intended for installation in a bathroom or toilet are made of tempered glass, with a high level of strength. That's why it's quite difficult to break them. Other advantages include their stylish and elegant design.

Glass product for bathroom and toilet

The surface of the products can be any: tinted, embossed, with a mirror coating. And expensive models are produced with inserts made of natural wood, metal, and mosaic. And thanks to the “light” design of the doors, the space in the room visually increases, the bathroom will look wider and brighter. The downside of such products is the fairly high cost and the need to frequently wipe the surface of the glass to remove fingerprints, dust and other contaminants that are very visible on this material.

The second popular option is plastic doors. Such structures are not afraid of moisture and do not deform as a result of exposure to hot temperatures. They are also characterized by hygiene, ease of use, heavy weight. PVC products come in a variety of colors, making it easy to match them to the design of your bathroom or toilet. Despite the fact that such products are inferior in aesthetic properties to glass doors or wood products, they are very popular. And all thanks affordable price.

In the bathroom and toilet you can install a door made of natural wood. Many people are hesitant to buy structures made from natural wood, which is afraid of moisture, believing that such material is more suitable for. However, modern manufacturers have been able to solve this problem by offering reliable structures made of beech or other types of wood.

Before sale, products are treated with powerful antiseptic solutions and varnished, which protects the material from negative consequences humidity.

Lacquered door made of natural wood

However, there is one caveat - it is better if the door opening is located away from steam and water supply devices in order to reduce the risk of deformation. The only disadvantage of such products is their high cost. For the bathroom, you can choose laminated structures made of MDF (chipboard). Such products “live” well in a humid environment, are attractive in appearance and are inexpensive. But it is better not to place models made of natural veneer in the bathroom, because thin material will not be able to withstand contact with humid air for long.

When choosing which door you will install, do not forget about the fittings and other elements. So, on the hinges, handle and locking mechanism The doors bear a very heavy load as a result of the humidity in the room. Therefore, you should not save on accessories by choosing trusted companies, even if it will be more expensive. Products must be coated with an anti-corrosion compound. You can choose stainless steel fittings.

Before installing a door in a bathroom or toilet, you need to study some installation features. Thus, the doorway in such rooms should be equipped with a threshold about 5 cm high, which will protect the apartment in case of flooding. Therefore, bathroom doors are always installed higher than other interior doors - the difference can be about 10 cm.

Often, apartment owners purchase the same type of products for all rooms. However, a standard sanitary cubicle usually has a doorway height of about 1.9 meters, the height of the doors is approximately 2 meters. In this case, you will have to adapt the doorway to install a higher door leaf than designed. When thinking about which doors are best to install, do not forget about the thinness of the walls in the bathroom - usually their width is about 5 cm. Therefore, when choosing a design, you need to take into account the width and dimensions door frame. It is better if the width of the box exceeds the width of the walls by no more than 2 cm, which is necessary for a layer of cement and tiles.

Installing a bathroom door

If the box is wider, you will have only two options:

• thicken the wall in the bathroom;
• cut a couple of centimeters off the box.

True, there is one nuance here too. If you have chosen MDF toilet doors, cutting off the “extra” centimeters from the door frame is not recommended - this can lead to peeling of the material, which will cause the door to simply lose its appearance.

In the interior, an important factor is the method of opening the door. But at the same time, you should not forget about functionality. If you choose the wrong door leaf, you can make the room uncomfortable. Swing structures are usually installed in the bathroom and toilet. Their main advantage is that they help to well isolate the rest of the rooms from humidity and excess noise. Such products are considered the most reliable.

Swing door design

Popular in the interior are and. Their main advantage is the significant saving of space in the room. But there are several “buts” regarding their installation in the bathroom. First of all, such products will not provide 100% insulation of the room, the same applies to humid air. The second nuance is that cheap models of this design begin to “rattle” after a couple of years. Well, it should be noted that there are difficulties with their installation - you are unlikely to be able to carry out the work yourself.

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The operating conditions of the doors directly depend on the environment. In the bathroom, for example, even if there is a powerful ventilation system, the humidity level will be higher than the average for the house, or even “walk”, sometimes rising to maximum values, sometimes falling below normal. It is this stereotype that people start from when choosing bathroom doors. In part, this is correct - after a couple of months, who wants to face the problem of a door that won’t lock or see telltale signs of rust on the gilded hinges.

On the other hand, manufacturers have long foreseen these issues and protected the products so that they function without failure in the most aggressive environments. True, this only applies quality products. This means that buyers have the opportunity to install door structures with the same design throughout the entire apartment - solid or with glass, hinged or sliding, leading to all adjacent rooms, including the bathroom, toilet, dressing room, etc.
The separate status of bathroom doors still exists, but it concerns not design and price, but other factors. When choosing, pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Dimensions: depend on the opening, which can be standard or non-standard;
• Door covering;
• Comfortable constipation;
• The type of opening and how suitable it is for your room.

These questions, as well as how to choose a bathroom door based on material, will be covered in detail in the following paragraphs. Specialists from the online store “Into the House” took part in the writing of this article and will help you choose interior doors for any room.

How to order bathroom doors of the right size and not overpay?

How not to overpay for interior doors to the bathroom and toilet is one of the key issues, because these structures, or more precisely, the openings for them, do not always fit into standard dimensions.

So, let's take it in order - there are 2 options for the development of events:

• Door openings correspond to common standard sizes;
• The opening is too narrow and low.

Which opening is considered standard?

Standardization of sizes interior doors It would be correct to look at it from both sides.

Firstly, the parameters given in regulatory documents- GOST.

Secondly, this is a ruler standard sizes installed at a specific manufacturer. When choosing doors, we are interested in precisely this point, because... if a certain size is considered non-standard at the factory, then when ordering doors of that size, the overpayment will be from 30 to 50%.

What GOSTs say

In regulatory documentation, standards for interior doors are conventionally divided into 2 categories:

• For a height of 1900 mm - doors can be 550, 600 mm wide;
• For a height of 2000 mm - 600-900 mm (in increments of 100 mm).

But at enterprises producing interior doors, the height is 1900 mm. in half of the cases it is considered non-standard and requires additional payment.

Attention! If overpaying is not part of your plans, look for the models you like from those manufacturers who make doors with a height of 1900 mm. no extra charges.

Majority modern apartments equipped with openings of the second standard size, leaving a height of 2 m.

The width of the doors is usually selected in accordance with the purpose of the room:

• In rooms – 80 mm;
• To the kitchen – 70 mm;
• In the bathroom, toilet - 60 mm.

That is, for bathrooms and toilets in some types standard houses leave a minimal opening. This option is no longer considered inconvenient for buyers today. Most manufacturers produce each series of interior doors in all existing line sizes that fit within the standards. This means that you can order 3-4 or more doors at once, identical in design, in one place to install in the hallway at the exits to the bathroom, toilet, living room, kitchen and other rooms (in accordance with the layout).

Conclusion: you are lucky if all your doorways, including those for utility rooms, have the same height and approximately the same width. In front of you - huge assortment models from all existing materials, at prices from 2 to 50 or more thousand rubles, of any color and style.

If the opening does not fit into the established standards, what should you do?

Bathroom doors in houses of the 137 series often do not fit into any standards at all. In special cases, the issue is such that it is no longer a matter of price. We need to find a factory that can generally make doors of this size.

Factories that produce panels that are too high (low) or wide (narrow) can be found on the Internet if you type in the search bar “custom-made interior doors in non-standard openings” and the city in which you live. Of course, such products are not put into circulation; they are not among ready-made structures, so get ready for the following:

• Doors will be made to order, from 2 weeks to 2 months;
• The price for 1 position will increase by 30-50%;
• Installation costs will also increase.

The production of standard doors in factories has been put on stream. Accordingly, the equipment is configured to a certain standard size. To obtain a design with larger or smaller parameters, you will have to change the machine settings, and possibly the technology, which will lead to even greater labor costs and increased costs.

What to do if doors are required in the bathroom and toilet non-standard sizes, but there is no way to overpay?

1. Look for manufacturers who produce models of the required sizes, and then, among the selected names, select factories where the price for non-standard sizes will be with a minimum overpayment.
2. At the repair stage, you can expand the opening if the project allows. This is the best option because it will solve the problem of choosing doors once and for all, will allow you to bring in large furniture and plumbing fixtures without any problems, and will provide a lot of options for choosing a design.
3. Trim the door leaf to height. The method is not suitable for models with a film coating, but for solid wood doors it is considered a reasonable solution if the work is performed by a professional.

What materials can doors be installed in a bathroom, and which ones should not?

Why did we decide to highlight the problem of choosing bathroom doors? Of course, it’s not just a matter of a few drops of water that may accidentally fall on the canvas: the drip version just doesn’t cause as much harm as the cyclically changing atmosphere. Even with powerful supply and exhaust ventilation, it is almost impossible to maintain the humidity and temperature in the bathroom at the same level.

What kind of doors are installed in the bathroom?

In general, interior doors differ from each other in three key ways:

• Base material;
• Coated;
• By design.

The moisture resistance of the fabric depends on each of them. That is, some models are categorically not recommended for installation in places with a changing atmosphere, while others, on the contrary, are able to withstand for a long time direct contact with water and the constant presence of condensation.

Of the three listed factors, it is the base material that has the least effect on moisture resistance. The choice of coating is important - it creates protection and prevents moisture from penetrating into the inner layers. Also, a lot depends on the quality of the assembly and the type of construction, because if a micro-gap remains at the junctions of the panels and the base or on the edges, it will become a “moisture bridge” and over time, from a small defect will turn into a huge gap in the form of a swollen, non-closing sheet.

However, the door to the bathroom is not always PVC or eco-veneer. Modern materials and processing technologies make it possible to use solid structures for these purposes. Which models are able to constantly withstand the onslaught of high humidity - let's discuss in detail:

Inexpensive film doors

• Laminated with an inexpensive, smooth cellulose film with a wood pattern;
• Covered with a thin eco-veneer 0.1-0.3 mm thick based on paper, imitating the texture and pattern of solid wood.

Their main advantage is their low price. Still, if you have some cash reserves, we do not recommend installing such models in the bathroom, especially in a small one, where humidity manifests itself in two ways - in the form of steam and direct hit drops Even very high-quality protection weakens over time, the paper gets wet, moisture penetrates the MDF, which, although it is considered moisture-resistant, will nevertheless begin to swell in a year or two. The door will change in size and you will have difficulty closing. Yes, and the model’s appearance will suffer. Therefore, if it’s laminate, then you should refuse, or it won’t last long.

Film doors in the middle price segment

• High-quality, durable PVC films;
• Polypropylene coatings, including eco-veneer high class thickness 0.4-0.5 mm.

Films protect the internal contents 100% if they were applied efficient technologies and there is not the slightest defect on the surface. Strength synthetic materials enough to repel blows and small scratches. And this is important, because in the case of interior doors made of PVC and eco-veneer, you should pay attention to the level of their performance. Water can hit them if there is a loophole for it.

Film doors are divided into 2 groups according to their design:

• Panel boards - made of solid fabric, possibly with decorative application by milling;
• Prefabricated - paneled and drawer panels, consisting of a base (frame) and inserts made of MDF and glass.

Panel doors for bathtubs with high-quality assembly are a suitable choice.

These are canvases made from a single sheet of MDF or milled. The latter are similar in appearance to paneled ones (when the inserts are separate from the frame), yet this is their imitation, which is performed for the purpose of decoration.

Coating panel doors films is carried out in stages. First, the material in a single sheet (PVC films and eco-veneer are sold in rolls) is applied to the facades. Then the narrow sides (edges) are sealed. As a result, a seam is formed at the junction. This is the first weak point of panel structures. The susceptibility of the door to moisture will depend on how well the connection is made and how airtight the ceiling is made.

Milled doors are covered with film using the same technology.

There is a third option for panel models - with glass inserts. In the places where they are installed, cut out MDF board, a beam is placed inside to secure the glass. The joint where the wood board meets the glass is the second weak point of the structure.

When choosing a panel film door to the bathroom, carefully inspect the edges and the junction of the glass. You can take them only if there are no defects on the surface - even the most insignificant ones.

Paneled and drawstring PVC doors, eco-veneer for the bathroom – 100% your option!

In this case, too, all attention is paid to the quality of the product. In essence, such a door is a prefabricated construction kit. The advantage lies in the technology of coating with protective materials: not the entire finished door is wrapped with roll films, but each element separately. In this case, the joints of the panels are left on the side that will be hidden inside the frame groove.

The second point is the edges: for paneled structures, the frames are completely wrapped, without creating joints on the sidewalls, so they are completely devoid of those weak points that panel boards have. But for both of them, the upper and lower ends remain open - as a rule, they are not covered with films, because they are not visible.

Veneered doors

This refers to doors covered with natural veneer. The same wood, which is known to be very hygroscopic (especially some varieties). Moisture resistance depends on the quality and type of protection. For veneered doors, this role is played by varnish - all surfaces are carefully covered with it, except for the top and bottom ends. If glass panels are used, they are mounted together with seals, achieving a tight and reliable connection.

Doors with enamel coating

In the ranking of materials for protecting canvases from water and humidity, this is the undisputed leader. The enamel lies evenly on all parts of the structure. The glass installation method is similar to that described above. Weak spots– ends at the top and bottom.

Is it possible to install solid wood doors in a bathroom?

The segment of the most durable, reliable and expensive interior doors. Given the tendency of wood to absorb moisture, is it worth spending large amounts for a product that may not be suitable for use in the bathroom. Or did the manufacturers cope with this task?

Doors are being produced different varieties wood. The most common are 5 types (in order of decreasing cost):

• Ash;
• Alder;
• Pine.

How the finished product will react to increased humidity depends on the type of wood and the protection option. We’ll look at the varieties of solid wood and their level of hygroscopicity a little later. First, about protective coatings - they come in two types:

• Breathable – paint, wax, impregnations;
• Non-breathable – primers, enamels, varnishes.

The first to perform more in-depth processing of the array. Substances - stronger or weaker - penetrate into the inner layers, leaving open pores, thanks to which the wood “breathes” and ensures normal air exchange in the room. Materials from the second category clog pores, thereby providing more reliable natural protection of wood from moisture.

Now – about the moisture resistance of wood species.

Pine

Its advantages are low price, beautiful drawing, high thermal insulation, a huge amount of resins in the wood, which make it relatively resistant to moisture. This is why doors made from untreated pine are often found. But living material with open pores will react to moisture. Considering the friability of wood, it will expand or contract greatly. To close the pores and give additional water-repellent properties, it is impregnated with wax. It is often tinted and varnished. It is not recommended to paint with enamel, because... due to the high expansion coefficient, it may crack.

Alder

Alder is slightly denser than pine, but without resins. Therefore, it absorbs moisture much more strongly. As coatings, you need to choose denser compositions: primer, enamel, varnish. The rock is often used for finishing surfaces in saunas. The wood does not overheat, thereby preventing burns. People are also attracted by its beautiful reddish hue and pleasant smell, similar to the aroma of cognac.

Oak

A suitable breed for making bathroom doors. Performs well in high humidity conditions, provided that the wood is well dried and securely covered the right compositions. Oak absorbs moisture well, but does not change in size much due to the density of the wood. There is no need to cover it with thick opaque coatings. Paint or varnish works great.

Ash

Ash is similar to oak, but if the latter becomes as strong as metal under water (remember bog oak), then the ash begins to rot. Therefore on outdoors they don’t install ash. In damp rooms, treatment with antiseptics is required, but for natural wood this is normal. In general, when used in apartments and houses, it is no different from oak and external coverings generally identical.

Beech

As durable as oak, but unlike the latter it is very hygroscopic, approximately like alder. If we talk about pure untreated wood, it is not recommended to use it even under normal conditions, not to mention high humidity. Doors made of solid beech should be finished with as dense a coating as possible. It is better to install enamel doors in the bathroom.

Accessories for bathroom doors - hinges, handles, screws

The bathroom is the most visited place in an apartment or house. Doors to these rooms experience increased loads, especially in large families or communal apartments. It turns out that when choosing fittings, attention should be paid not only to its moisture resistance and protection against corrosion, but also to the reliability of the opening and locking mechanisms.

Locks

• Plumbing wrap;
• Knob handle with built-in screw;
• Latch or latch.

The plumbing wrap is considered the most convenient. Is a standard mortise lock. Unlike mechanisms installed in entrance doors, has a simple design and one tongue that flies into a groove and is locked with a latch. The advantage of this design is reliability, although installation requires more effort than installing a simple latch, and the service is relatively expensive.

Plumbing locks are so called because they do not have any special secrecy, but perform a single mission - they prevent accidental opening of the room when it is occupied. Some mechanisms provide a small hole. It is necessary so that an adult can open the door with a hairpin if a child who is playing too hard suddenly locks the door.

The knob is a mechanism with a ball-shaped handle, in the center of which there is a small rotating latch. If you install it perpendicularly, the mechanism is blocked and it becomes impossible to open it from the outside. Installation is carried out in 2 holes - one through is drilled in the canvas, the second is right there, but from the end.

Espagnolette or latch - why not? Such devices are inexpensive and do not require drilling holes for installation. The downside is that if a child locks himself inside, the door will have to be broken down.

Loops

They bear a triple load - from high humidity, frequent opening and the weight of the structure.

To prevent the hinges from corroding, choose components made of stainless steel or brass, but nickel-plated or chrome-plated.

Of all the types of hinge designs, you should not stop at the “butterfly” models. Suitable here:

• Card;
• Mortise;
• Hidden.

Card loops are the cheapest. If you focus on strength, take brass ones - they are stronger and can withstand a lot of weight. They look like 2 metal plates connected by a pin inside a cylinder. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws.

Mortise models are similar to card models, but for their installation, a recess the size of the hinge strip is cut out at the ends, at the fastening points. The fittings are placed into the resulting niche and secured with self-tapping screws.

Hidden hinges are the most expensive and difficult to install. They create a more aesthetic appearance because they remain invisible in any position of the canvas.

Is a threshold necessary?

There is no need to create a threshold on the bathroom door. A small gap at the bottom serves as natural ventilation. Some argue that a threshold in the bathroom is necessary so that in the event of a flood, it will hold back the water for some time and prevent it from rushing into the living area. Experts say that for these purposes, the bathroom floor is laid low. Indeed, the level flooring in the bathroom it is lower than in the rooms, which means that a threshold as a restraining element is not needed.

Which of existing options closing doors optimally solves all 4 designated tasks. Let us remind you that there are 5 varieties in total:

• Swing.
• Sliding - on a roller mechanism installed along the wall.
• Sliding - into a pencil case.
• Folding (books).
• Mouth doors.

Hinged doors to the bathroom are the best solution

The classic version of doors, which is used in large-scale and individual construction. The swing door is more suitable than other designs for use in the bathroom. The main thing is to choose the right material, fittings and opening side (left, right), having assessed the situation around you in advance. For example, if the bathroom and toilet are located nearby, and the entrance to the kitchen is located on the adjacent wall ( traditional version many standard projects), you should consider the placement method so that the doors in open form didn't interfere with each other.

Advantages of swing doors:

• Relatively low price due to a simple and understandable hanging mechanism;
• Easy, quick installation;
• High degree of tightness (if installation is carried out correctly): achieved through high-quality seals;
• Sound insulation: from the outside you cannot hear the sound of a water jet hitting the bottom of a steel bathtub;
• Reliability and maintainability of fittings, which are also easy to replace.

Sliding systems - pros and cons

General advantages of all types of sliding doors:

• Easy opening of the sash - no effort required, even for a child;
• Space saving;
• Visual appeal, stylish design;
• There is no threshold;
• The ability to install automation systems to fix the canvas in a certain position;
• The kit includes stoppers and limiters that prevent automatic closing.

Flaws:

• High cost of fittings, locks;
• Minimal sound insulation;
• Difficult installation, especially of “pencil case” type systems;
• Special requirements for adjacent walls - they must be free so that nothing interferes with the movement of the canvas.

Both types of sliding structures are installed in the bathroom - conventional (along the wall) and “in the pencil case”.

Sliding along the wall

The simplest system available sliding options. Guides are installed at the top and bottom. The overhead cloth moves on rollers to the left/right. The design is not suitable for installation in very cramped hallways, where the entrance to the bathroom and toilet are located on the same wall at a distance of several centimeters and are separated from each other by a thin partition.

The second point is that it is impossible to put or hang anything on the wall: a table, a picture, a vase - everything will prevent opening.

The third disadvantage is that it is impossible to achieve a tight closure. The lack of tightness in our case is not an unimportant factor. Water vapor in the form of condensate will accumulate on the walls and ceiling of the adjacent room. This can render the finish unusable if wallpaper is used in the design.

Still, compared to alternative sliding models, this one is the cheapest and simplest. Sometimes you don’t even need to buy a new canvas - you can simply remove the old one from the hinges and install it on the guides: the accessories are available and inexpensive.

Sliding in the pencil case

Not suitable for all rooms, because it requires more more space around the installation opening. As a rule, it is necessary to leave at least 1 m on the left and right sides, and also provide a distance at the top where the cornice will be mounted.

Installation options:

• Break the wall, widen the opening approximately 2 times;
• Install a “pencil case” in the opening where there was previously a double-leaf swing door;
• Build a false wall to swing door make a “pencil case”.

Please note that the mechanism that ensures the movement of the canvas will be mounted into the wall and operated in conditions of high humidity. Pay attention to its quality, because if the fittings break, you will have to break down the wall to repair or replace it.

Folding doors

2 models available:

• Book;
• Harmonic.

Advantages:

• Saving usable space;
• Not demanding on adjacent walls because they do not move to the side;
• They allow the door to be opened to the required distance - there is no need to open the entire leaf if this is not necessary.

The structures are equipped with seals to achieve hermetic closure. Disadvantages: complicated installation and expensive mechanism.

Rotodoors

The rotor system is a synthesis of swing and sliding design. Opening inwards and outwards is allowed, as with pendulum versions. When the canvas is opened, it rotates around an axis installed in the center and also moves to the side. That is, when open, the door remains in the opening, but one half is in the bathroom, the other in the hallway or bedroom.

Disadvantages - minimal tightness and humidity, which constantly affects the expensive mechanism. If we consider such systems for the bathroom, then with great caution, in the presence of good ventilation and a large area where the sink and shower are located at a decent distance from the entrance.

Conclusion! Which door to choose for the bathroom today practically does not depend on the material. Manufacturers have long removed this issue from the agenda and provided customers with an unlimited range of designs, colors and prices. Only one thing depends on us - to check how well the assembly is done and decorative coating, as well as what accessories are included with the product and whether it matches your ideas about beauty and comfort. The main point preventing the free choice of doors remains the issue of non-standard sizes. If you have any questions or need help in choosing, please contact the specialists of the door store “Into the House” who will answer all your questions.

In progress repair work There is always one difficult task associated with choosing doors for the bathroom. The solution is not as simple as it might seem, because it must be approached with knowledge, since the requirements for the doors of the toilet, bathroom and other rooms in the house are very different. So let's figure out which material is better to give preference to. This article will focus on which door to put in the bathroom.

What requirements must doors meet?

First of all, you should consider what requirements apply to door structures leading to the bathroom. In particular, they are focused on the following factors:

• High humidity levels.
• Temperature regime.
• Soundproofing.
• Air exchange.

These characteristics will help you decide which doors to install in the bathroom and toilet:

• In that small room quite harsh conditions, which is why the selected material must be wear-resistant and durable.
• Inevitably, they are constantly exposed to steam and water, and besides, they end up on the doors accidentally due to the small dimensions of the room. Hot water causes a large amount of steam, which negatively affects all coatings, and even the deep structures of doors. This environment is ideal for the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria. The product must be impregnated with a special antiseptic, otherwise there is a possibility of its damage and a threat to the health of people living in the apartment.
• Not in the best possible way temperature changes affect natural materials- they can crack and dry out. Artificial ones begin to release harmful substances when heated. We need to look for the best option.

Important! To reduce the intensity of all of the above factors, an optimal level of ventilation should be ensured. The doorway is also important here. There are gaps between the box and the canvas, forming cracks that cause drafts, which is unacceptable for a bathtub.

Features of the choice of design and color

When choosing which door to put in the bathroom and toilet solely based on external signs, keep in mind that in most modern apartments and houses they are very close. That's why:

• To create a harmonious interior, it is better to buy two completely identical models.
• It is important that they correspond to the overall style of the house and are combined not only with the decoration of the bathroom, but also with interior items and decorative elements.
• The ideal option is to purchase doors of the same stylistic design, the same color, and from the same material for all rooms.
• Make sure that the door leaf provides maximum privacy, so translucent elements are not appropriate here.
• It is also recommended to install latch locks so that no one can disturb you while you shower.

Important! The most common problem that many people face is lack of free space. Therefore, give up swing structures that take up every free centimeter.

The most popular bathroom door models

As we have already found out, there is always a high level of humidity in these rooms, even with good ventilation. Therefore, when deciding which doors are best to install in the bathroom, remember that they must be resistant to steam and moisture. After all, it is important for you that they last as long as possible, while maintaining their original appearance. In addition, they must have excellent soundproofing and thermal insulation characteristics.

The most acceptable options for installation are such models.

Glass door structures

In terms of moisture resistance, this is truly the best option:

• Glass itself is not subject to deformation or destruction under the influence of high temperatures, moisture, or steam.
• This option is also good because the material is environmentally friendly, hygienic, has good sound insulation properties, and retains heat well.
• These doors are made of durable glass, which is almost impossible to break.
• An undoubted advantage of glass models is the wide variety of transparency levels and patterns. They are often decorated with mosaics, metal, and plastic.
• Glass visually enlarges the space, makes it lighter, and allows the door to easily fit into the interior.

Important! The only negative is the high price.

Plastic doors:

• The main advantage of plastic is that it does not deform, rot, or become covered with fungus under the influence of moist air.
• The products are hygienic, lightweight, and can last long time, have good sound insulation and thermal insulation.
• Due to the special coating, plastic can imitate any coating, so it will easily fit into the interior.
• The current range of plastic products is incredibly rich in shapes, color solutions, wide price range.

Wooden structures

Classic solution. We all know that wood does not tolerate moisture, but if it is treated with a special antiseptic, coated with varnish, and installed away from the bathroom, then there will be no problems.

MDF or chipboard

Only designs with a laminated coating on top are suitable here. They have all the necessary characteristics for use in rooms with high humidity levels. They are inexpensive.

Important! When finally deciding which door is best for the bathroom, consider the following nuances:

• Try to avoid veneer structures as they cannot handle even minimal exposure to high temperatures.
• If there is a door to one of the rooms or the kitchen next to the bathroom, then take a closer look at the sliding doors. This way you will be able to avoid conflict between the two designs, that is, they will not interfere with each other.
• The door must have a gap at the bottom or a hole for ventilation.
• When choosing, pay attention not only to the material, but also to the reliability of locking tools, handles, hinges

Features of installing doors for bathrooms and toilets

When answering the question of which door is best to install in the bathroom, one cannot help but touch upon the topic of their installation. The installation of such structures has many features:

• At the installation site of the structure there must be a small threshold, approximately 5 cm, which can prevent flooding of the entire apartment. It is recommended to install them 10 cm higher than in other rooms.
• Do not buy absolutely identical designs in all respects for all rooms, because even the openings are different. Only the same color and style are allowed. If you buy the wrong door, it will most likely have to be adjusted to fit.
• Since the walls in this room are usually thin, it is necessary to select a box optimal width. It can be no more than one and a half centimeters thicker than the wall.
• Its inner edge should be located in the same plane with facing tiles walls Otherwise, you will have to cut off the excess from the box or make thinner wall. Then the cut line will become too noticeable, and it will simply not be possible to paint it.

Doors for toilet and bathroom - choice, reviews, characteristics

Doors can be installed in any room in a house, however, as practice shows, owners have great difficulties when choosing solutions for bathrooms. The reason lies in the specific operating conditions of baths and toilets, especially with regard to changes in humidity and temperature. Based on this, it is worth concluding that not all doors are suitable for bathrooms, so a reasonable question arises: how to choose a worthy solution?

Options for filling and covering doors for bathtubs and toilets

Today's market is literally replete with numerous offers from manufacturers offering door leaves for bathrooms and toilets with various coatings. When determining rational decision It is worth proceeding from what material the door is made of and what size the room is.

Consider the following situations:

• when placing plumbing fixtures, there is sufficient space left to the canvas: most likely splashes will not fall on it, therefore, it can be made of different materials;
• when placing plumbing fixtures it is impossible to take more than one step: due to the limited space in the room there will be high humidity Accordingly, it is necessary to consider solutions from the appropriate material and finishing method.

Any door leaf has an internal frame and provides external finishing. As the basis of the frame, manufacturers give preference to solid “budget” wood species, chipboard and MDF. Such materials are able to withstand moisture if its level does not exceed 60%. In other cases, experts recommend considering doors made of glass and plastic.

The ability to withstand moisture depends on the quality protective coatings, internal filling and frames. As practice shows, the most vulnerable are those made from solid wood; the most resistant doors are structures made from chipboard and MDF.

Effective door coverings - how to choose?

When applying a protective layer to a door, some manufacturers first cover the leaves with it, and then the edges. As a result, barely noticeable joints are formed, which are often not airtight. The moisture that gets through them gradually destroys the canvas, rendering it unusable. It is best if the upper and lower ends are not covered with protective materials, but a special varnish is applied to them.

Most optimal coatings, capable of protecting fabrics from moisture:

Bathroom doors Laminate

Laminate: this variety attracts many buyers with a reasonable price. The paper is glued to the base of the canvas, previously coated with resin. The resulting laminated doors, according to manufacturers, are ready to withstand humidity levels that do not exceed 60%. When choosing a canvas with such a coating, it is worth considering solutions offered by manufacturers with an excellent reputation. In other cases, it is possible that low-grade thin paper will be used for the coating, which is prone to damage due to minor mechanical impacts typical during the operation of doors. Moreover, moisture penetrates through the cracks formed, causing the canvas to swell.

Laminate - a coating similar to previous version, excluding the thickness of the paper used and the application varnish coating in several steps. Laminate is a more expensive material; accordingly, prices for finished doors will be higher than those of laminated analogues.

PVC bathroom doors

PVC. IN in this case Manufacturers use frames made of MDF and wood for canvases, after which they cover them with wear-resistant PVC film, which cannot be harmed by chemically active substances. It can be painted in any color and have different textures, which allows customers to choose a tone-on-tone canvas. The composition contains chloride, the content of which in the paint is strictly maintained within acceptable limits and is not at all dangerous to people. Another definite disadvantage is the tendency to delamination.

Bathroom doors made of eco-veneer

Eco-veneer – plastic covering, made using a special technology using wood fibers and plastic compound as a binder. The material is environmentally friendly and does not produce emissions even when the air temperature rises hazardous substances. Eco-veneer, with a structure reminiscent of wood, differs from the latter in greater strength, wear resistance, and immunity to moisture. Budget wood or chipboard is used as internal filling, and valuable wood veneer is used for the top covering. Wooden doors They are “afraid” of moisture, but if you use protection for the canvas (varnish, enamel, paint), then this factor will not harm them. If there is high humidity in the bathrooms, then experts advise giving preference to veneered models made from chipboard.

Selecting a door by material

Plastic door leaves for baths and toilets are currently in high demand among consumers who find this solution one of the best for use in bathrooms where the humidity level exceeds 60%. For their manufacture, inexpensive durable material, on which mold and fungi do not form. Expanded polystyrene is most often used as a filler, providing excellent sound and thermal insulation. All materials used in production plastic doors not susceptible to moisture. It would seem that such canvases are ideal, but, in fact, they also have disadvantages. First of all, this concerns the presence of chloride in the composition (only certified products have an acceptable amount), and secondly, the lack of choice of color (all products are white).

Glass door panels – perfect solution. The material used in production, compared to others, is characterized by excellent practicality and presentability. Glass doors are not exposed to a number of negative factors inherent in the operating conditions of bathrooms and toilets, but they have significant weight, therefore, only high-quality fittings are allowed when installing them.

Door leaves made of chipboard and MDF are distinguished by functionality and durability. Such solutions demonstrate excellent resistance to water, high temperatures and other factors that can cause harm. Affordable prices for doors, wide color palette and a decent range of sizes coupled with decent quality and performance characteristics makes them an excellent option.

Door leaves made of natural wood are ideal for any design. Environmental friendliness and noble appearance are key advantages, however, despite these positive traits, they are afraid of moisture and water, from the influence of which they become deformed, and accordingly, they will not last long in the conditions typical for bathrooms.

Metal-plastic doors guarantee effective heat retention and withstand temperature loads and mechanical stress. The canvases, even after long-term use, are ready to boast of pristine presentability and preservation of quality properties and functionality. Unique characteristics make metal-plastic doors an excellent solution, but the cost of such models is quite high.

Determining the best way to open a door

The modern market offers consumers doors that provide various ways opening, namely:

• swing plan ( classic way opening): such canvases allow the use of a threshold during installation, thereby increasing heat and sound insulation. Disadvantage this decision is the need for free space, sufficient to open - close it

• sliding plan: such solutions contribute to significant space savings, however, the mounted panels leave gaps between the floor and the door, therefore, you should not count on good sound and heat insulation. If you still want to use just such a modification, then experts advise considering cassette plan models, where the above disadvantage is practically reduced to “no”;
• folding plan: doors of this type do not require extra space when opening. According to their design, they are divided into books and accordions. The first models are represented by two halves, and the second - by three or more elements. The disadvantages of such doors are poor sound insulation and absorption of most of the door openings when they are folded.

Features of glazed doors for bathrooms

Modern doors surprise with a variety of design solutions and decor. One such type is glass insertion. When choosing a canvas, you should not forget about such a factor as their transparency. Of course, frosted or tinted glass is more appropriate for bathrooms, since in this case visibility of this level is quite enough to understand that the bath or toilet is occupied. Glazed doors are presentable, and there are no restrictions or advice on selection. In this situation, the buyer is guided only by personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Concerning practical side, then you need to pay attention to a number of the following factors:

• sound insulation: only a thick and dense fabric can ensure the absence of noise. When considering glazed doors, it is important that the inserts are multi-layered (triplex with 2 or 3 layers);
• the ability to determine whether anyone is in the bathroom: this factor is relevant for a large family, so canvases with decor in the form of glass inserts will solve the problem perfectly.

Ventilation windows for door panels

There is no need to install ventilation windows in the door in all cases. So, if, after taking a bath, condensation forms on the wall and canvas, and the mirror fogs up heavily, then you cannot do without such a window. Excessive humidity is the cause of insufficient natural ventilation of the room, and if it is not removed forcibly, the door will soon become unusable.

Installing ventilation windows allows you to reduce the formation of condensation by equalizing the temperature of the air and the canvas through forced ventilation. Their installation involves drilling the door leaf, so it is best to carry out all the work before the door leaf is put in place.

Ventilation windows The market offers various design solutions, but the highest demand is for products:

• in the form of a lattice. Rectangular design with curtains located at an angle. Metal, PVC and plastic can be used for manufacturing;
• in the form of rings. The products are usually made of plastic. To absorb noise, special meshes are installed in the structure. Usually 4-5 rings are installed in the canvas.

For greater efficiency in combating condensation, it is recommended to install a fan in ventilation holes. This solution will speed up the circulation of air and the mixing of hot and cold layers. Fans can be automatic or manual, and each consumer independently determines the type of operation of the unit, based on personal preferences.

If air removal is problematic, experts recommend organizing supply ventilation, which involves pumping air into the bathroom from the outside and circulating it as a result of the pressure difference. In the absence of the possibility of organizing the natural movement of air masses, mixed ventilation will act as a rational solution. She means a fence fresh air from the outside through one channel and its output through the second.

Selection of fittings for bathroom door panels

Fittings are decorative and functional products, the installation of which makes them convenient to use. When choosing doors, handles and locks deserve special attention. Let's consider the solutions that manufacturers are ready to offer today, as well as their advantages and disadvantages:

• pens with built-in lock - economical solution. It is represented by a regular handle with a latch installed inside. One position allows you to fix the mechanism, eliminating rotation. Installation of such fittings is simple and requires drilling only two holes;
• separate clamps: in this case you will need to purchase door handle and a mortise or overhead latch. When using the latter, valves are installed instead of locks - an unpretentious and reliable solution with an unlimited service life;
• plumbing locks(standard). The traditional design has one tongue, which is responsible for fixing the door when closing and using a latch to lock it in the open state. The operating principles of locks with built-in locks and plumbing locks are similar, but the latter are more reliable.

When choosing the type of lock for the bathroom linen, you should proceed from its reliability, while families with children and elderly people should better consider options that have special holes for emergency opening.

Platbands are integral components for swing-type doors; when choosing them, you should pay attention to the angle of insertion.

The 45-degree option is an outdated solution that will ruin stylish design and will not be able to convey all the presentability of the canvas. Currently, the current driving angle parameter is 90 degrees. Using such platbands it is easy to emphasize a stylish design. For consumers who want to create a spectacular door, the market offers capitals and cornices as frames. Decorative elements add solidity and presentability. Recommended for decorating doors in a classic interior.

Important structural element The doors have hinges through which the canvases are hung. They can be expressed or hidden. Loops of the first type are ideal for classic paintings, the second - in modern and high-tech styles. It is worth noting that not all hidden hinges will allow doors to open more than 90 degrees, so when choosing, you will need to ask the manager about this issue.

Selecting canvas by color and style

Every owner wants the interior to be complete and laconic, so when faced with the need to choose a door leaf for a bathroom, it is worth taking into account that the door leaf must simultaneously correspond to the internal (bathtub or toilet) and external (corridor) design.

All bathroom doors can be classified according to style execution into the following groups:

• modern: a group that is represented by modern door leaves, recognizable by straight chopped lines and slight “rounding”;
• hi-tech: a group that includes canvases with sharp, straight lines and futuristic designs. Doors of this style are decorated with glass;
• classic canvases with unobtrusive design will be ideal for anyone design solution in the interior.

Modern door collections amaze with the variety of colors and shades and, of course, every buyer knows that it must be selected, first of all, so that it is in harmony with other interior items and its style.