How to choose bathroom doors?

The choice of doors to the apartment is an important and integral part of the renovation. If, when buying interior ceilings, they rely mainly on external attractiveness, originality of color scheme and decorative finishes, their own taste and wallet, then when choosing a door for a bathroom and toilet, operational properties become the most important criterion. This is due to the fact that in addition to external beauty, compliance with the general design of the room, the quality of the canvas, the door to the bathroom must be moisture resistant, withstand temperature extremes and the accumulation of condensation. In addition, the product must maintain the privacy of the premises.

Regardless of whether you choose an interior door or a bathroom ceiling, the types of products differ in the material from which they are made.

• MDF;
• Solid wood;
• Veneer;

• EcoShopon;
• Laminatin;
• Plastic (PVC);
• Glass.

A popular type of material for the production of doors is MDF panels... They are versatile: they are suitable for any room, they are available in a huge variety of color options, and can be decorated with glass or mirror inserts. The advantage is an acceptable average price and high resistance to external influences. Among the shortcomings, the tendency of MDF to accumulate moisture is often called, however, the presence of sufficient ventilation in the bathroom will not allow the floor to deform because of this. For the bathroom and toilet, the facade of a product with a laconic finish is usually selected, which does not distract attention from the main design of the room (tiles, plumbing, furniture).

Doors are environmentally friendly solid wood... Despite the rather high cost, such models are very popular: they are durable, reliable, visually attractive, do not require additional finishing and pretentious decorations. For use in the bathroom, larch, oak, beech will go. Pine is excluded: due to its low resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations, such a canvas will quickly swell, deform and become unusable.

An alternative to wooden doors are veneered canvases... Veneer is a thin sheet of wood glued to a fiberboard sheet, while maintaining the natural color and structure of the wood, the structure itself becomes lighter, and the price is lower. Due to its natural origin, veneer is very sensitive to moisture and temperature changes. Most manufacturers of veneered doors do not recommend using such structures in rooms with a humidity of more than 60% and a maximum temperature of over 35 degrees Celsius.

Eco-veneer, unlike its natural counterpart, is an artificial material that only imitates the pattern and relief of a tree. In fact, it is a multilayer plastic, characterized by wear resistance, impact resistance, moisture resistance. This material is perfect for the bathroom. The eco-veneer door does not require complex maintenance, it can withstand temperature and humidity changes.In addition, lower cost will be a clear advantage over natural veneer.

Such canvases are inexpensive, easy to install, and not pretentious in maintenance. Cheaper products are covered with cellulose and impregnated with resins, which is not environmentally friendly, short-lived and absolutely not moisture resistant.

An excellent option for the bathroom would be plastic door or a door made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is lightweight, durable, non-combustible, due to the substances included in the plastic, it is resistant to the appearance of mold and mildew. Among other things, it does not absorb moisture, it is resistant to condensation. To increase the elasticity of the material and prevent deformation, plastic doors are equipped with an aluminum profile. It is a mistake to believe that the color range of plastic products is limited: today the assortment is quite wide, options with glass inserts are also possible.

A stylish element of the interior can be glass doors... Despite the high cost, their advantages are obvious: they are elegant in appearance, have high environmental friendliness, moisture resistance, and wear resistance. As a frame for the door structure, an aluminum profile can be used, which has rigidity, does not allow deformation, and is resistant to corrosion. When choosing such a door, you should pay attention to the outer surface coating, which would protect against condensation. If there are children in the family, the glass door must be reinforced with a protective film.

The glass door is perfect for a shower niche in the bathroom. As a rule, they are made from heat-treated glass. A special charm to a glass product will help to give various color pigments used in the manufacture of canvas, decorative textured film or various degrees of matte, translucency.

Doors to the bathroom and toilet differ in their design features. It should dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of various models.

• Swing. The well-known classic swing structures have a whole number of positive qualities: standard sizes, ease of installation, a huge selection of finishing options, and an affordable price. A separate issue is the use of a threshold, which increases the heat and sound insulation properties of the door. A significant drawback may be a lack of free space. If saving space in an apartment is a priority, you should take a closer look at other options for interior floors.

• Sliding and coupes. Sliding doors and compartment doors are essentially similar: when opened, they move to the side. The difference is that the compartment has one door leaf, while the sliding structure consists of two halves. Roll-back systems on casters will stylishly and originally complement the interior of the room, saving space near the bathroom. But when installing doors of this type, it is necessary to provide for the absence of sockets, shelves or hooks along the wall. In addition, the impossibility of installing a threshold to such structures is a critical drawback, since it reduces thermal permeability and sound insulation.

• Folding. A folding door will help to ergonomically organize a narrow space near the bathroom. They are available in two versions: accordion (3 or more parts) or book (two parts). Such a design solution does not require free space either near the door or near the wall, however, folding, the structure leaves a rather narrow space inside the doorway for entering and exiting the room.This includes poor sound insulation and the rare presence of high-quality models of such doors in retail outlets.

Do not forget about the decorative qualities of the doors to the bathroom. To ensure a harmonious combination with the interior of an apartment or house, you can use mirror or glass inserts for finishing the door leaf. A bathroom is not complete without a mirror, and if you place one on the door, you will be able to visually expand the usually cramped bathroom.

It is a mistake to believe that the dimensions of the doorway to the bathroom do not really matter. Undoubtedly, the bathroom belongs to the premises with complex operational characteristics. Constant temperature drops, high humidity, accumulation of condensation and steam, as well as a number of other negative factors negatively affect the finishing materials, including the door frame. The protection of living quarters from the spread of dampness, microorganisms, mold depends on its quality, therefore, it is necessary to pay due attention to the competent selection of the size of the interior overlap to ensure high-quality home care. In accordance with the accepted norms, the dimensions of the interior openings must differ in the same dimensions. The height of the product is 2 m, and the width can be different: 60 cm, 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm. Wider doorways are non-standard in accordance with GOST.

Narrow openings (60 cm) are typical for typical Soviet buildings of the "Khrushchev" type. In new buildings, most often the width of the doorway is 70-80cm, taking into account the needs of residents in the installation of household appliances, plumbing, metal and decorative elements that simply cannot "pass" into narrower openings. The installation of modern plumbing fixtures, such as a shower stall or jacuzzi, often requires a wider door (80-90 cm).

To draw up a harmonious design of the living space, it is necessary to carefully choose the color of the door leaves. It is generally accepted to install all interior ceilings in an apartment of the same color. This approach is classic: plain doors will not violate the aesthetics of the room, they will laconically fit into the overall style and will not attract undue attention. It is allowed to use two shades of doors in the interior, but in any case the same colors should be selected for the toilet and the bathroom.

• For many years of use in the design of bathrooms, white doors have proven themselves perfectly. They are universal for any room size: in small apartments or spacious houses, snow-white doors will create an atmosphere of cleanliness, freshness and neatness, in harmony with the color of the plumbing. Due to the fact that the white color does not form clear contours and, as it were, shines with light, a feeling of comfort is created in any area.

• Coated doors are considered to be one of the most attractive and in high demand. amber oak... Among the huge assortment of door designs, they have an elegant aristocratic design and will fit into various style solutions.
• Ideal for a modern interior door dark color... Against the general light background of the bathroom finish, a wenge-colored door will become an expressive accent. Attractive models with glass or mirror inserts add a touch of luxury to even the most neutral design. A solid door leaf in black or dark brown shades will help streamline the space, making it more geometric and concise.

• Create a mood will help colorful door... It is appropriate to bring a touch of dynamism and brightness to the design of the bathroom, because this is where the mood for the whole day in the morning and moments of relaxation in the evening take place. A bright element will help to cheer up, cheer up. The strict design of the bathroom allows you to experiment: sea wave, bright crimson, turquoise color - the shade chosen for your taste can be successfully entered into the overall idea. A double door is an ideal choice if you are confused by the question of how a saturated door will look in the corridor. On the one hand, the facade complements the bathroom interior, and on the other, the corridor.

After choosing a color, you can think of additional decor for the doors. In the decoration can be used inserts made of wood, plastic, metal, glass or in the form of a mosaic and with a sandblasted pattern. Each door to the bathroom and toilet can be unique and unrepeatable in its own way. When chosen correctly, they add a sense of elegance and sophistication to the space.

Connoisseurs of non-standard solutions in the decoration of an apartment will be interested in the option of using hidden doors, with which you can divert attention or completely hide any room from prying eyes, including a bathroom. Invisibility is achieved due to the ability to process the front side to match any texture, style and color of the walls of the room. On such doors, you can easily apply a single-color paint or part of the landscape, paste over them with wallpaper (roll, washable, paintable, photo wallpaper).

For creative housewives who always want something special, you can offer to decorate the bathroom door yourself, using the decoupage technique. This is the best option for those who like to do needlework and do not want to overpay for expensive decor. Interesting pictures or patterns are cut out of paper, most often from napkins, forming a panel, which is then glued to the surface to be decorated. The resulting picture can be supplemented with improvised materials such as beads, beads and the like. With a certain amount of imagination, perseverance and skill, you can create a real masterpiece that will surprise and delight guests and households with its originality.

Taking into account the peculiarities of the premises, in order to prevent the formation of condensation, mildew and mildew, it is worth considering ventilation. If natural ventilation is not enough, it is possible to provide for the presence of special gratings in the door leaf itself, or (less desirable option) install them after. In addition, a hood is often installed in the bathroom, providing air exchange: warm air goes outside, cold air takes its place.

When choosing which door to put in the bathroom, you need to know that correct opening and closing is guaranteed only when you buy a product complete with a box. If you gravitate towards the choice of a hinged door, which is characterized by the complete absence of a lower guide, remember the need for high-quality fittings, because the comfort and safety of using the structure directly depends on it.

Remember that the undoubted plus in the form of ease of installation of this type of sliding door may not be so valuable, given the fragility of the system as a whole. If you use standard interior doors for the bathroom, supposedly simplifying the task of choosing yourself, you can overpay great after 3-4 years, when an illiterately selected canvas that does not meet the characteristics of the room becomes unusable, and it will have to be changed again.

There are many manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, on the interior flooring market. Among Russian firms, the following stand out

A well-known factory that has been making doors for over 20 years, has a large number of awards, is one of the recognized leaders in its industry. The production uses modern high-tech equipment, which allows us to produce high-quality doors in accordance with high international standards. Judging by the reviews, buyers agree that despite the high cost, it is still worth buying Sofia doors, because it is not a pity to pay for excellent quality, durability, beauty.

High-quality and inexpensive doors produced in Penza for over 20 years have won their niche among the leading companies. As a full-cycle manufacturer (from logging to door installation), the company also offers warranty and post-warranty service for manufactured products. Due to the low cost with good quality, the interroom floors of the company "Dera" are in demand, and have earned positive reviews from buyers. A beautiful design, a wide selection are also noted by customers, however, production times are often disrupted and delayed.

Manufacturability and innovative approach are the main principles of this company. Products manufactured at the factory in Ulyanovsk meet European quality standards. Door leaves are made from natural and high quality materials. Impeccable quality, sound insulation, compliance with the terms of the contract - such advantages are noted by the buyers of these doors.

A door according to your individual project can be made at the Volkhovets factory. Production is located in Veliky Novgorod. Quality, the widest assortment with an adequate pricing policy contributes to the popularization of the doors of this company among buyers. The Volkhovets customers are not always happy with the attitude towards customers, the quality of installation, but in general there are no complaints about the doors themselves. Choose a reliable dealer and the pleasure of your purchase will be complete.

An Italian factory that produces doors of exceptional quality and unique design. The highest class glass doors from Italy will add a zest to the luxurious interior of the room, becoming its main attraction. The craftsmanship and unsurpassed quality in working with glass doors and partitions delights the company's customers. The striking stylistic possibilities of shapes and designs, stunning imagination, attract the happy owners of Italian doors.

A manufacturer from Ukraine, specializing in the manufacture of metal-plastic structures. Plastic doors, produced in accordance with high European quality requirements, have a unique style and design. The company offers products of all kinds of models, sizes, shapes and shades. The organization of the production process of the company keeps pace with the leading European manufacturers. There are not so many reviews about the doors of this manufacturer; in general, customers who are dissatisfied with the service write about the company more often, who, in fact, do not make complaints about the quality of product manufacturing.

The largest German company, for which the production of doors is one of the directions of development. For the manufacture of high-quality products, we use our own high-tech developments. Rehau doors are presented in both classic and modern designs, high quality and reliable, they will serve you for a long time and provide comfort and ease of use. The well-known company does not lack reviews, the quality of its products has been appreciated by customers for many years.

New and unusual door material (composite) is unique in its characteristics. It can also be suitable as a ceiling for a bathroom, because the material for making the frame of the product is a durable, dense and moisture-resistant polymer. Nowadays, it is more often used for the manufacture of entrance doors.

• Competently approaching the repair of a bathroom in "Khrushchev", you can create a cozy, harmonious room that meets your needs and individual taste.
• A white bathroom door combined with white furniture and fixtures will give the room a clean and fresh feel.

• The stylish frosted glass door will add personality and chic to both a small room and a spacious bathroom.
• The moisture-proof sliding door with top fastening is a good example of space saving combined with creative design.

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