Doors for toilet and bathroom

We offer to buy interior doors to the bathroom and toilet from solid wood or with a protective coating at a price of 1380 rubles. Moisture can not get inside the canvas, the surface is protected from ultraviolet radiation, the temperature difference in the apartment. In the catalog of the model are different colors, textures, costs. To select the right product, contact the store manager. The specialist will tell you what fabric, accessories to choose. We work daily, delivery in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Features

The main need of the bathroom is good ventilation. Moisture-resistant door models will last much longer, as they are resistant to steam and dampness. When installing the door structure, it is necessary to take into account the frequency of use of the bathroom, which depends on the number of family members.

The main characteristic of toilet doors is sound insulation. The hood function also plays a big role.

The accessories on the doors for such rooms should have sufficient strength, in contrast to conventional interior modifications. Additionally, bathroom models should be able to retain heat indoors.

Any doors can be classified by type of opening. The main types include the following:

Swing

The classic version, the best in reliability and stability. Convenience lies in the fact that models can always be found on the market, with minimal installation effort required. A door with such a mechanism provides excellent sound insulation. Manufacturers offer single-wing and double-wing options. However, for the bathroom in most cases, the first ones are used. Available models are left and right. The disadvantage is the need to consider the space for opening. This is especially important if the door opens towards a narrow corridor. Then the door leaf can be installed so that it opens into the bathroom.

Folding

Models of this kind consist of several sections in the form of an “accordion” or “book”. Experts do not recommend installing such doors in the bathroom, as they are unreliable, do not provide insulation.

Movable

The structures are less tightly closed, which reduces sound insulation, but they save space perfectly. Sliding models do not have a rigid support, unlike sliding models, this explains their rapid wear. The canvas simply moves along the gutter.

It is necessary to take into account some of the disadvantages of such modifications:

• The rail protrudes above the floor surface, which can result in personal injury.
• The rail below is prone to contamination, and if you do not care for it, it will break.

Retractable

Otherwise - the door is a "compartment". The design provides for the point of support of the door on the floor, which ensures its durability. Doors on rollers do not jam and do not warp, in comparison with sliding models. Rollback options can be automated. Structurally, there are two types of models:

• With upper suspension. The carrier is the top rail, which accounts for the entire weight of the door. Below is only the adjustment roller so that the canvas does not move off the rail.
• With bottom support. The main guide is the bottom. Such a mechanism is less preferable, since the rail below is subject to frequent contamination. Large debris can cause damage.

Swinging

A rare type of door, the main characteristic of which is the ability to open in both directions.

They are not suitable for the bathroom in the apartment, because they do not fulfill the main functions: noise and heat insulation. Often used in public restrooms.

According to the type of base and internal filling of the door there are:

• Hollow or panel board, consisting of a wooden frame, sheathed with MDF, plywood or fiberboard. From above they are usually covered with veneer or laminated. For heat and sound insulation, the void is filled with corrugated cardboard, shavings or polyurethane. The best option for an average apartment.
• Variants of glued pine blocks coated with chipboard or MDF are possible.
• Solid bodies are made from solid wood, have significant weight and high cost.
• Paneled have decorative recesses on both sides. They can be deaf or with glass inserts.

What door to put in the bathroom and toilet - the nuances of choice

The choice of doors for the bathroom should be approached more responsibly than for other rooms. If the purchase of linen for rooms mainly focuses on design, then the structures installed in the bathrooms should meet several basic requirements. Firstly, the door material must withstand temperature extremes and moisture. Secondly, it is necessary that the design has good noise insulation characteristics. Thirdly, you need to use high-quality fittings (hinges, handles and locking mechanisms), since the bathroom is a room of heavy use.

Important! The bathroom and toilet should have good ventilation to remove moisture, odors and steam. If the natural hood does not cope, then a forced-type system device will be required.

Types of doors according to the material of manufacture

The most important thing in the door is the material from which it is made. Operational qualities directly depend on it. For the manufacture of door frames and paintings use the following materials:

• natural wood
• LDSP and MDF,
• plastic,
• glass.

Natural wood

Natural wood has always been an excellent material for furniture and doors. It has a long service life, excellent appearance and is suitable for almost any interior style of an apartment or house. Since the bathroom belongs to rooms with high humidity, it is not recommended to use low-quality material, such as pine, aspen or cherry, which is suitable for interior paintings for door manufacture. In the bathroom and toilet, it is best to install structures made of solid beech or oak. Regardless of what kind of wood the doors to the bathroom or toilet will be made of, the canvas must be treated with special protective and antiseptic impregnations. This will significantly increase the life of the structure.

Sliding doors from solid wood to the bathroom

Solid wood doors have their own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of wooden paintings include the following:

• noble and expensive appearance,
• fits almost any interior
• long term of operation,
• good heat and sound insulation characteristics,
• environmental Safety,
• the ability to create any design.

Among the few shortcomings note:

• high cost
• requires protective and antiseptic treatment,
• a lot of weight.

Recommendation! To avoid distortions of the door frame, you must initially securely fasten it with anchor bolts and mounting foam.

Which door to put in the bathroom: MDF or chipboard

Interior doors made of MDF and chipboard are the most common option due to the low cost and rich assortment of decor. These materials are pressed wood-fiber or particle boards coated with a decorative protective layer that protects against moisture. Modern technologies have made it possible to use a coating in the manufacture of chipboards and MDF, which significantly increases the operational characteristics of the material.

MDF door with glass inserts

The advantages of MDF and chipboard doors include the following:

• low cost
• a large assortment of models suitable for any interior of the bathroom and toilet,
• good moisture resistance achieved by modern protective coating,
• the possibility of additional decoration.

Among the shortcomings are noted:

• simplicity of appearance
• low level of noise and heat insulation,
• the service life is lower than that of wooden paintings.

Protective coatings for door leaf: veneer, laminate and PVC film

Interior doors made of solid wood, MDF or chipboard cloth weigh a lot. To solve this problem, they use a structure consisting of a frame with cross members, a filler, and a top layer of wood fiber board (MDF) with a thickness of 4 mm and a decorative protective coating (veneer, laminate, or PFC film). Consider what these materials are.

Frame door structure

Laminate, laminate - A special type of paper coated with high-quality waterproof varnish. Laminate has a good performance and appearance. Laminate flooring significantly reduces the cost of construction, but guaranteeing a service life of more than a year is quite difficult.

Laminated doors are very similar to wood

PVC - polymer film, characterized by high moisture and wear resistance. This coating is also popular because of the large assortment of colors and decor that mimics the structure of different types of wood. The disadvantage is the low environmental friendliness of the material.

The PVC film glued to the door provides good moisture protection.

Veneer - A thin layer of natural wood of valuable species, which is glued to the base. The door glued with this finishing material, more than others resembles a solid wood structure, has a small weight, but is more expensive than analogs made of PVC and laminate.

Veneer finish gives a normal door the noble look that natural wood has.

Plastic door to the bathroom

PVC door leafs are an excellent option for installation in bathrooms, as they are characterized by high performance and are well resistant to high humidity, steam and temperature extremes. The material is not subject to corrosion, deformation and is resistant to cleaning agents. The price of a plastic door to the bathroom and toilet is much lower than that of a wooden or glass counterpart.

Plastic doors are strong and durable.

The advantages of plastic doors include:

• relatively light weight
• low cost
• strength and durability
• practicality and simplicity in leaving,
• good heat and sound insulation,
• increased moisture resistance.

Among the few shortcomings note:

• inferior in aesthetics to structures made of other materials,
• fast deformation under heavy load on the bottom of the box.

Bathroom doors and glass toilet

Glass doors are perfect for a bathroom in a studio apartment, exit from the shower, equipped in the bedroom. The canvas can be completely transparent, color, corrugated, tinted or matte. Glass structures have a very beautiful appearance and can be harmoniously combined with wood, metal, plastic and other materials.

The performance of glass doors for bathtubs and toilets is very high. This material is not afraid of moisture, temperature extremes and steam. For the manufacture of doors to the bathroom using durable tempered glass that can withstand significant mechanical stress. Due to the design features, even if the canvas breaks, it will not be showered with small fragments, but simply covered with cracks.

Glass door to the bathroom in a modern style

Among the advantages of glass doors are noted:

• good heat and sound insulation (provided that the installation is carried out correctly),
• high resistance to moisture, steam, temperature changes and mechanical loads,
• aesthetic appearance
• variety of models
• visually expands the space
• simplicity in leaving.

The design flaws include:

• smudges from steam, water and condensate, which requires constant care,
• high cost.

It is advisable to buy glass doors for a bathroom or toilet if the style of the interior allows it. In a classic setting, such a door will look disharmonious. The presented video will help in choosing an interior door in accordance with the material of manufacture.

Types of doors by opening method

Moisture-proof doors for the bathroom and toilet, as well as interior structures, are divided among themselves according to the method of opening. They can be:

Swing. The most popular option, characterized by reliability and stability. The door leaf fits snugly to the box, providing good heat and sound insulation. Manufacturers offer both left- and right-handed designs.

Classic blind swing door

Sliding or sliding systems. To open the door, you just need to push aside the door leaf mounted on special wheels and rails. Such designs save space, but do not fit well, which does not provide proper heat and sound insulation.

Glass sliding door

Folding. According to customer and expert reviews, this type of interior door is not the best option for installation in the bathroom and toilet.

Harmonica door to the bathroom

Locking devices with handles for bathroom and toilet doors

Having decided to buy doors to the bathroom and toilet, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the material, the way of opening, but also to the fittings: hinges, handles and locking mechanisms. The door leaf must be reliably and tightly closed so as not to release heat from the room and not to disturb the comfort of privacy during hygiene procedures. Consider several basic types of modern fittings used in the installation of door leafs for the bathroom and toilet.

The fittings for the bathroom door must be of high quality, as it is exposed to moisture, steam and temperature extremes

Handle with integrated lock. This option is the most common and cheapest. It is a door handle built into the locking mechanism with a lock, which in a certain position prevents the door from opening. Differs in reliability and simplicity of installation.

Door handle with integrated lock

Handle with separate locking mechanism. Inexpensive, but reliable option. In this case, the door handle with a latch and the locking mechanism cut separately. The valve can be both mortise and laid on (analogue of a traditional latch).

Bathroom door handle with separate lock

Plumbing lock. A fairly common option, albeit more expensive than the previous two. In principle, this is a traditional mortise lock with a handle, but with a simpler design.

Plumbing lock

Door options with integrated ventilation

Ventilation in an apartment or house is of great importance. Insufficient air exchange leads to the development of mold, fungus and the destruction of walls and ceilings. Typically, in the sanitary facilities, an outlet is installed under the ceiling to drain moisture and steam and fresh air. However, natural air exchange is not enough, and then you have to install a forced ventilation system and make special openings at the bottom of the door. There are two main types of ventilation holes in the doors of bathrooms:

• rectangular. A structure with stationary inclined horizontal or movable vertical curtains is inserted into the opening.The ventilation grill can be made of metal, PVC or wood,
• round. The ventilation grill is a plastic, sometimes unprotected ring in white or metallic color. On the door below, several such holes are cut.

The main dimensions of the doors to the bathroom and toilet

When choosing a door structure, in addition to the material, fittings and type of opening, it is necessary to take into account such an important characteristic as dimensions. There are standard values ​​for the height and width of the bathroom door, which we presented in the table.

The dimensions of the door for the bathroom 550 × 1900 mm are typical for small-sized apartments - "Khrushchev" Soviet-built. Now there are practically no such small paintings on sale, but you can make them to order. In modern homes, the minimum size of the door to the bathroom and toilet is 600 × 1900 mm.

Door structures consist not only of a cloth, but also of a box, the dimensions of which must be taken into account. In some cases, they just change the canvas, and sometimes it requires installation of the door in full. Immediately it is worth noting that the price of a door with a box in the bathroom and toilet is slightly higher than the canvas itself. To choose the right box, you first need to measure the doorway. It is necessary to take measurements at three points: height (from floor to ceiling), opening width (box should be 10 mm less) and depth (partition width).

Opening points before selecting and installing the door structure

What are the best doors for bathroom and toilet: solid or glass

Glass inserts in the door leaf visually lighten the structure and make it more attractive. In addition, the glass in the door allows you to control the presence of a person in the bathroom, to determine whether the light is on or not. However, this design has its drawbacks:

• door weighting
• the appearance of extraneous noise (when loosening the fasteners),
• violation of sound insulation,
• the complexity of the design increases its cost, compared with blank canvas.

How to correctly install the doors to the toilet and bathroom

So, the door was bought, and now it remains to install it. You can do it yourself or order the service in the store where it was purchased. First, you need to free the doorway from the old structure, assemble the door frame and install it. During installation, you will have to use the building level or plumb to achieve the perfect horizontal and vertical. Fastening the box to the interior partition is carried out using anchor bolts, and the existing gaps are filled with mounting foam.

The box is going first

Accessories are marked and installed: hinges, handles, locking mechanisms. Usually, the technical documentation indicates all the dimensions necessary for tapping and installation. Then the canvas is hung, and the horizontal and vertical are checked again. If the box coincides in depth with the partition, then trims are installed around the perimeter of the door, otherwise you will have to finish the slopes with plaster, finishing sheets or putty.

Tiled bathroom slopes

The proposed video will help with the installation of the door with your own hands.

Basic requirements for bathroom doors

In addition to the standard requirements for interior doors, special ones are presented to bathroom structures - this is resistance to high humidity and direct contact with water.

Hygroscopic materials absorb moisture, and when dried, they deform, crack, and resize. This quickly renders the door unusable.

Important! The closer the product is located to a source of high humidity, the more resistant it should be to negative influences.

The door requirements can be reduced in cases where a shower is installed and it is located far from the opening or there is a partition separating the bath. This is acceptable for large areas. More often, the bathroom is a cramped space on which a bath, sink, and washing machine are installed. With this concentration of moisture sources, the door should be protected as much as possible.

Another important requirement is ease of cleaning. The door in the bathroom will have to be washed more often due to fogging or traces of drops of water.

The small size of the bathroom is also worth considering when choosing a method of opening and type of canvas. The right solution will help to save usable space and visually increase the area.

Main selection criteria

To figure out which doors are best suited for the bathroom and toilet, they should be selected taking into account the following conditions:

• Operation in a room with high humidity,
• Temperature differences
• Good ventilation
• Soundproofing.

PVC doors perfectly proved themselves in the interior of rooms with high humidity

In the bathroom there is a constant effect of water - splashes from the tap or from the shower can get on the door. Not the best way the condition of the doors is affected by hot steam with water, mold bacteria will quickly start on the surface of the door leaf. For a bathroom or toilet, it is better to choose moisture-proof doors. In the absence of antiseptic impregnation that prevents the formation of mold fungi, there is a significant risk of damage to the product. Temperature differences can cause natural materials to crack and synthetic materials to release toxic substances when heated.

Frosted glass sliding doors significantly save useful meters and perfectly tolerate moisture

To minimize these risks when choosing interior doors for the bathroom and toilet, it is worth paying attention to the ventilation of the bathroom. This is not only the presence of a ventilation shaft, the design of the door frame also affects the air circulation. There must be gaps between the box and the canvas, but do not make them too large to avoid drafts.

Important! Too big gaps worsen sound insulation, the operation of the machine, hair dryer or electric razor can interfere with other family members.

To maintain good sound insulation, good ventilation should be provided in the bathroom.

Rotational

This is a combination of swing and sliding doors. The canvas opens first in a classic way, then moves close to the wall. The door fits snugly and protects the room from noise and draft. When open, it takes up a minimum of space, but hides the width of the opening.

Rotational design for the bathroom.

Laminated Products

Affordable, they are made of a base and paper glued to it with resin. The coating of poor quality is easily damaged and moisture penetrates in the places of damage. Laminatin has the best consumer characteristics. It has a large layer thickness and is varnished in several layers. The cost of such a product is higher than the laminated counterparts, but laminate interior doors are durable and can withstand humidity of 60% or more.

Material selection

Which door to put in the bathroom is largely dependent on the material. The choice is large from wood to glass with plastic. It is necessary to select such doors so that they withstand all loads, especially humidity with high temperatures. When choosing a material, it is worth looking not only at its advantages, it is important to consider the disadvantages.

Glass

Glass interior doors for the bathroom and toilet best tolerate humidity, and tempered glass withstands accidental impacts.

Glass doors can become one of the central elements of a bathroom decor.

Modern glass doors are safe to use, with severe damage they do not crumble into fragments, but only become covered with cracks. What other advantages does glass have:

• Resistance to water, temperature extremes,
• Glass is an environmentally friendly material, keeps heat for a long time, bacteria, mold do not start on its surface,
• Modern glass for doors is very durable, so physical damage is not afraid of him,
• There are a lot of design options, it can be ordinary glossy transparent or colored glass, frosted models, ribbed, stained, with sandblasted pattern,
• Glass is visually perceived easier, so the interior of the bathroom with the toilet will seem more spacious,
• Glass transmits light.

Glass doors perfectly transmit light and make the interior of the bathroom more light and airy.

There are practically no disadvantages of glass structures. The main argument against this is the high price. It is also worth considering that the glass requires more thorough care, fingerprints are visible on the surface.

To maintain intimacy for bathrooms, use frosted glass.

MDF and particleboard

Unlike wood and glass, MDF doors with chipboard are more affordable, and look almost indistinguishable from the array. Among the advantages can be identified:

MDF doors fit perfectly into the interior of the bathroom

However, these materials have very significant drawbacks. So, formaldehydes, which are part of chipboard, can cause allergies, and MDF easily and quickly lights up. Also, MDF door leafs are less durable, which cannot be said about doors made of natural wood, and the thin film coating of MDF is easy to scratch.

Particleboard door panels are very popular among consumers

Laminate

If you choose which doors are better to put in the bathroom, laminate flooring is one of the best options. It is practical in everyday life, durable, and due to impregnation it is resistant to moisture.

Externally, the laminate is almost indistinguishable from wood, it has the same texture and colors. There are more exotic colors that you can use. The advantage of laminate in front of wood is that it can be washed in contrast to natural wood. Laminate doors are also resistant to various influences; they are not afraid of moisture, temperature changes, and are invulnerable to pests.

Laminate doors are practical and durable

Doors to a bathroom and a bathroom from a laminate belong to the category of economy class, however due to their beautiful appearance and long service life they are very popular in modern interiors.

Important! The laminate contains toxic formaldehyde, which can affect the health of households.

Plastic lightweight material, affordable, these doors are great for bathrooms and toilets. The main advantages of PVC:

• Resistance to moisture and temperature,
• Light weight compared to wood or glass,
• Easy to clean, not afraid of household chemicals,
• Strong and durable
• It has good soundproofing properties,
• Keeps warm inside the bathroom,
• A huge number of flowers and ornaments,
• Affordable price.

PVC-coated interior doors are ideal for rooms with high humidity

Of the minuses, it is worth noting that plastic doors are easily deformed upon impact. To strengthen the door leaf, even at the production stage it is reinforced with reinforcing tabs, or metal profiles are used. However, such reinforcing measures significantly increase the cost of plastic doors.

Frosted glass is often used as a decorative insert.

Alternative designs

Usually, when the question arises, what door design to install in the bathroom and toilet, the usual swing options are chosen. However, they are not always convenient, especially if the room is not typical. Different models of doors for the bathroom and toilet are presented in the selection of photos below.

The bright color of the doors adds a fresh touch to the interior of the bathroom.

Sliding doors

If there is not enough space in the room, sliding doors will do just fine. Unlike swing structures, they are more compact and do not require free space for opening.

Sliding sliding doors significantly save space

Sliding doors are very popular in small bathrooms and toilets. At the same time, the construction material can be any: wood, PVC, glass, MDF, particleboard, etc.

Pivot

The standard sizes of doors to the bathroom and toilet are most often within 600x1900 mm and 550x1900 mm. However, such dimensions are far from always suitable, if the opening occupies the entire width of the wall, it is more convenient to put pivot doors that will occupy the entire space.

Pivot doors are best placed in the bathroom, if there is a need to divide the room into zones. The width of the structure allows its use, including as a partition. A similar technique is often used in the interiors of bedrooms combined with a bathroom. Such a door turns out to be very wide, but it is quite convenient, easily turning from left to right.

PVC Coated Models

The frame of such products is made of MDF coated with PVC film. The coating gives the door water-repellent properties, so they can be washed using sanitizing agents. A great advantage of such products over plastic counterparts is a wide range of colors and textures. The disadvantages include the likelihood of stratification of the fabric with the subsequent ingress of moisture into the structure, as well as the presence of chloride in the film in small quantities. If for you the choice of a door to the bathroom is an aspect of security, then avoid buying products with PVC film. At elevated temperatures, chloride is released into the environment, so the PVC coating is not classified as environmentally friendly.

Eco-veneered doors

Eco-veneer is a new generation bathroom material, a product of the merger of waste from the woodworking industry and polymer plastic. The latter is harmless and environmentally friendly. The external eco-veneer cannot be distinguished from natural material. However, in terms of consumer qualities, the eco-friendly veneer is superior to natural. It is resistant to moisture and mechanical stress, aesthetic and does not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere even at elevated temperatures, it is well suited for the bathroom. The only negative is poor insulation.

Installation

When the question of how to choose a door to the bathroom and the toilet is resolved, it remains only to install it in the opening. At the same time, the installation of door frames for the bathroom is different from repairs in other rooms. Here it is necessary to set a threshold of at least 5 cm, as a result, doors can be 5-10 cm higher than other door leaves in the apartment. This is necessary to protect the rest of the premises from water if an unforeseen situation occurs.

The walls in the bathroom and toilet are narrower than in other rooms, their width rarely exceeds 5 cm. Therefore, it is important to precisely select the width of the box, otherwise you will have to increase the thickness of the walls. But to cut the box in order to make it is no longer the best option, it can deform or crack in the process. If the gap between the box and the doorway is at least 10 mm, you can simply close it with decorative strips, pre-filling with foam.

A wider opening can be made in a concrete house, however, work must be carried out with utmost care so as not to accidentally damage the fittings. It is best to entrust this work to professionals.

The choice of doors to the bathroom and toilet has its own characteristics. In addition to an attractive appearance suitable for interior design, door leafs should be practical, durable, resistant to water and steam. In this case, the doors will last much longer.

Plastic doors

They are affordable, because they are made from inexpensive raw materials. Product cavities are filled with polystyrene foam.Plastic models are absolutely hydrophobic, not afraid of temperature changes, biological effects of fungus and mold. In addition to these advantages, plastic doors provide good noise insulation and prevent heat transfer.

The disadvantages of these products is their uniformity and unresectable appearance. Basically, interior doors made of plastic are made in a standard shape, size and painted white. In addition, upon contact with high temperature, the plastic begins to emit chloride, therefore it is considered an environmentally unsafe material.

Glass models

They have the highest performance and are ideal for installation in the bathroom. Glass doors look unusually beautiful, give the room lightness and increase space. Modern tempered glass or triplex are not afraid of mechanical influences, they can be washed using chemicals. If you are not sure which door to install in the bathroom, give preference to this material.

Glass is absolutely safe from an environmental point of view and good material, and new technologies for the production of products from this raw material exclude the possibility of injury from fragments. Even with a strong blow, the door will not shatter into fragments, you will see only a network of cracks inside the polymer film. The disadvantage of a glass interior door is its high cost and heavy weight, which means forcing the opening and choosing durable fittings. For aesthetic reasons, frosted glass models should be chosen for the bathroom.

What are the best doors to put in bathrooms?

From the abundance of models of interior doors it is sometimes very difficult to make a choice. The comparative characteristics of various products presented in the table will help you decide which doors are best for the bathroom:

How to choose a door to the bathroom and toilet - recommendations of the editors HouseChief.ru

When choosing a door to the bathroom, several important points are considered. A wooden canvas is afraid of moisture, but this drawback is solved by applying antiseptic impregnation or varnish. Glass is appropriate in any interior; it is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes. Plastic doors are durable, practical, cheap, not afraid of detergents, but not suitable for every interior. When buying a door, it is worth choosing canvases of light colors (if the interior does not require another), since scratches or chips are not so noticeable on them.

Previously, high thresholds were made in the bathrooms, so that in case of water overflow, it would not get into the room and would not spoil the situation. But such a solution is not suitable if the family has small children and elderly people. Now the market offers special devices that prevent overflow of water, as well as automatic systems that turn off the water supply system in case of leaks.

Output

When deciding which doors to put in the bathroom, it is necessary to decide which of the criteria is most important: respectable appearance, moisture resistance, resistance to mechanical wear. Glass doors will serve as a universal option. They satisfy all the criteria, but have a lot of weight and cost. More budget options - doors coated with eco-veneer, laminate, veneer. Plastic doors and PVC-coated products have a potential health hazard, since they produce chlorine in high-temperature environments. Wooden products are not recommended for installation in rooms with a humidity level above 60%.

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Doors with which coating and filling are best installed in the bath and toilet

This question equally depends both on the desire to install a door leaf of a certain material, and on the size of the bathroom itself.

If it is so large that it has the ability to place a closed shower, bath, toilet, bidet, washstand and in between all this, there is still space to take several steps, then the door material is not limited by anything, since water splashes onto it are more likely just do not fall at all.

If in the bathroom one step cannot be taken, since there is a bathtub near one wall, a washbasin near the other, and a washing machine standing behind, then it is clear that high humidity will constantly affect the door leaf and you need to select the appropriate material and its method finishes.

Why interior doors can warp from moisture

All interior doors consist of an internal frame and exterior decoration. The basis of the inner frame can be such materials as: an array of low-value wood species, particleboard and MDF. All specified materials are afraid of moisture. Manufacturers guarantee the resistance of doors to humidity up to 60%. If the humidity is higher, then you need to look in the direction of glass and plastic doors, we will talk about them a little later.

Particleboard doors coated with MDF panels.

Doors from the massif covered with MDF panels.

Doors from MDF.

The door's resistance to moisture will depend on how well-filled their internal filling is from moisture access. Most of all, a door made of solid wood reacts to humidity. Doors from a chipboard and MDF are more steady.

There are several weak points at the doors regarding their moisture resistance:

1. For some doors, a protective coating is separately applied to the canvas itself, and then to its edge. Thus, between the edge and the web a little visible joint is formed. An unsealed joint can cause moisture to enter the door leaf. Which will gradually lead to damage to the canvas.

2. The upper and lower end of the door is never covered with protective material. Direct moisture in these areas of the door is unlikely, but through them the doors can accumulate moisture from the room. It is best to process the upper and lower end of the door with a protective varnish. This is especially true for doors installed in the bath.

Next, we will analyze how this or that coating is able to protect doors from moisture.

Laminated Doors

One of the most attractive coatings. It is a paper glued to the base of the door and coated with resins. Manufacturers claim that such doors can be freely located in rooms with humidity up to 60%.

High-quality laminated flooring is quite wear-resistant material, but the problem is that many manufacturers of interior doors use low-class flooring. It is quite thin, easily damaged, and moisture falling on the damage can lead to swelling of the door leaf.

Laminate The same laminate, but with improved performance. For its manufacture, thicker paper is used and varnishing is performed in several layers. This is reflected in the quality of the final product and its cost, which is slightly higher than that of a standard laminate.

PVC coated doors

In this case, the door frame is made of wood and MDF, and PVC is applied to its surface, which after that is not afraid of moisture, can be cleaned using chemically active substances and has good wear resistance.

The film can be of different colors and textures, so the task of how to choose the door to the bathroom and toilet by color is not as relevant here as in the case of all-plastic door leafs. The disadvantages of such a coating include the same presence in the composition of the chloride (within normal limits, according to the assurances of the manufacturers) and the likelihood of delamination of the door leaf - after which moisture will start to get into the frame.

Eco-veneered doors

The same plastic, but made using a different technology - it is based on wood fibers, and plastic compound that does not contain harmful substances is used as a binder. Externally, the eco-veneer imitates the structure of a tree, but it is much stronger than its “prototype” in terms of wear resistance, completely immune to moisture and even when heated it does not emit substances harmful to humans - such doors can be installed even for allergy sufferers.

Veneered Doors

Internal filling can be made from budget types of wood or chipboard. Outside, the doors are covered with veneers of precious wood. It is generally accepted that a wooden door cannot be installed in rooms with high humidity, but if it is covered with good varnish, enamel or paint, then humidity will not have a large effect on its internal components.

However, if in your bathroom there is increased humidity, it is better to give preference to veneered chipboard doors. Veneer is the most expensive coating, because it is a natural material, but in terms of resistance to moisture, it is not the best coating for doors.

Glass doors

Ideal for the bathroom in every way. This material will give odds to the rest for practicality and aesthetic reasons, but it has two drawbacks - such a door leaf is quite heavy, which means it requires high-quality fittings. You will also have to pay for quality - at a price such a door is superior to all other analogues.

Door leaf transparency

Of course, this does not mean transparency in the literal sense, but the presence of frosted or tinted glass inserts on the door - nothing is visible through them, but they at least make it possible to understand whether someone is in the bathroom or not.

If you approach this issue from an aesthetic point of view, then there can be no recommendations - this is exclusively a matter of taste - many doors with glass look simply magnificent.

If you consider such doors exclusively from a practical side, then you need to pay attention to such points:

• Soundproofing. Its good level is provided only by a thick and dense door leaf. Glass inserts, if they are not made of several layers, will necessarily impair sound insulation. If this moment is one of the key, then you need a blank door.
• Free Busy. In the presence of glass inserts, this issue will be resolved without further ado, which will be especially appreciated in large families.
• The light seems to be off everywhere. If the opinion is wrong, then you can verify this without opening all the doors in turn.

As a result, the ideal option is a high-quality door with small thick glass inserts. Such a variety as triplex is made of two or three-layer.

In which case is a ventilation grill for doors

If the bathroom has poor ventilation, then the signs of this phenomenon will appear after each bath - it is condensation on the walls, doors and a fogged mirror that must be wiped to see its reflection.

Condensation occurs due to the temperature difference between the door leaf and the air that heats up in the bathroom. To reduce this difference, you must either purchase a door with ventilation grilles, or install them separately later. This issue must be resolved before choosing the doors for the bathroom and toilet. A separate installation will require drilling the door, which is not desirable.

If for some reason natural ventilation does not cope with its task, the only way to get a dry bathroom without fungi and mold is to install artificial (forced) ventilation. Her task is the same - to ensure the movement of air in the bathroom, so that hot and cold layers are constantly mixed.

Most often, a fan is used for this purpose, which is installed on the ventilation hole. It can be switched on manually, along with bathroom lighting or at the appointed time, if the model is equipped with a timer. This method of ventilation is called exhaust, when warm air is drawn from the room to the street, and a new one replaces it from the corridor.

If there is a problem with the air exhaust, forced ventilation is done - when the air is pumped into the room from the outside, and then circulates in a natural way due to the difference in pressure.

In especially severe cases, when there is no way to establish the natural movement of air masses, resort to the creation of mixed ventilation. In this case, fresh air is taken in from the outside through one ventilation channel, and exhaust air is discharged through another. If there is a need and the ability to install a mixed type of ventilation, then you probably will not need to install ventilation grilles or bushings in the doors.

Integrated lock

This is the most economical option for packaging and installation costs. It is an ordinary handle inside which a latch is integrated, which in one of the positions prevents the mechanism from turning. To install it in the door, it is enough to drill two holes with a drill - one through the door leaf, and the second from its end.

Separate latch

In this case, the door handle and latch, which can be mortise and patch, are separately purchased. In the second case, often instead of a lock, a valve (latch) is installed, which has an almost unlimited service life. This type of hardware is considered the most unpretentious and reliable.

Plumbing lock

In fact, this is a standard mortise lock, only of a simplified design and with only one tongue - it simultaneously locks the door in the closed position and, in turn, is locked with a latch, which is located inside the lock mechanism. The principle of operation is the same as that of a lock with a built-in lock, but the mechanism itself is more reliable and requires a bit more effort when mounting in the door leaf - if you order this service separately, the price difference will be almost two times.

The difference between latches for interior doors, including those that are installed in the bathroom and toilet - there is no need for high secrecy of the lock mechanism. The maximum that it should provide is to prevent accidental opening of the door if it seems that there is nobody inside. Often in such locks there is a special hole that allows you to open it with a hairpin - this precaution can come in handy if a child accidentally closes in the bathroom.

Leading manufacturers, models and prices of doors for bathrooms and toilets

The huge number of interior door models on the market from various manufacturers complicates the selection of a suitable design. Consider the leading Russian companies.

Sofia is widely known not only to Russian, but also to foreign consumers. The products of this brand are distinguished by functionality and a large assortment of decor. The manufacturer offers not only typical door models, but also the ability to order individual sizes.

The Onyx interior door manufacturing company, founded in 1997, relied on mass production without compromising the quality of its products.The factory is equipped with the latest equipment and uses advanced European technologies, which allowed it to become competitive. The company also has a separate production site that produces exclusive products for custom sizes and design drawings.

The Ulyanovsk factory Dariano during its existence was able to develop a unique production technology and offers a wide range of models for a wide variety of interior styles. The company's products are of high quality products and affordable prices.

Manufacturer	Model	Parameters (H × W), mm.	Features	Average cost (as of June 2018), rubles.
Sofia	Sophia Light Light Oak	1880×550	Materials: glued beam, MDF, veneer and triplex glass. Polyurethane varnish coating.	12 403
	CLASSIC 81_56 DO / Bleached Oak	2000×600	Materials: glued beam, MDF, veneer and triplex glass. Polyurethane varnish coating.	28 150
	ORIGINAL 146_06 DG / Silencio	2000×600	Materials: timber, MDF, veneer.	16 800
Onyx	Onyx Quadro	Materials: solid pine, MDF, veneer, glass. Polyurethane varnish coating.	13 160
	Classic 2 deaf	2000×600	Materials: additional solid pine, MDF, veneer. Polyurethane varnish coating	9 240
	Fortrez	2000×600	Materials: additional solid pine, veneer. Coating from two-component acrylic varnish.	5 200
Dariano	Serial Chicago (with glass)	2000×600	Materials: glued solid pine, MDF, veneer, glass.	15 200
	Premiere	2000×600	Materials: glued solid pine, MDF, veneer, glass.	11 350
	Elegant (with glass)	2000×600	Materials: glued solid pine, MDF, veneer, glass.	14 500

The products of Russian manufacturers are an opportunity to buy practical and beautiful doors to the bathroom and toilet inexpensively. The price of a product in many respects depends on the brand, material and whether you are buying just a door leaf or complete with a box and platbands.

A few words in conclusion

The door leaf in the bathroom is constantly exposed to moisture, steam and temperature changes. That is why the choice of the door must be approached very seriously and follow the recommendations presented in this article. We hope that the advice of our experts will be useful to you, and if you have any questions on this topic, then ask our experts in the comments, and they will answer them.

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Dimensions

The main difference between the doors to the bathroom and the toilet is their width. They are much narrower than ordinary interior designs. Standard dimensions in typical apartments vary from 55 to 70 centimeters in width, and in length correspond to other doorways in the room.

When buying a finished model in specialized stores, be prepared to see the following standards:

In new buildings, the minimum width of the bathroom door is often 70 centimeters.

Before choosing it is important to correctly measure the doorway:

• Measure the height from the floor to the ceiling.
• Width - from wall to wall.
• Thickness - the depth of the opening, taking into account the future finish on both sides.

Calculation of the size of the door leaf:

• The gap between the box and the wall should not be less than 0.1 cm.
• The allowance between the box and the blade is at least 3 mm.
• The width of the canvas is obtained by subtracting from the width of the doorway the allowances from the first two points and the width of the beam from which the box is made.
• The height is calculated similarly plus 1 cm to the gap between the floor covering and the canvas.

When repairing apartments, many tenants expand the space for the door, because narrow openings are inconvenient.

Custom sizes lead to the need for custom designs.

Tree

Natural wooden doors are popular for any interior. However, for the bathroom, it must be borne in mind that wood swells under the influence of moisture. To eliminate this drawback, the door is covered with special solutions or varnish. In addition, bathroom models are treated with an antiseptic. Recently, models of waterproof wood species have appeared on the market. These include beech, oak.

The advantages of wood as a material for the bathroom door include environmental friendliness, nobleness, high quality, durability with proper care. When buying a wooden structure for a bathroom or toilet, you need to weigh the pros and cons, the feasibility of a solution, since these modifications are expensive and require a certain approach.

MDF, particleboard, veneer

Veneer is a thin sheet of cut wood. Veneered versions have a low degree of moisture resistance, as a result of which they deform over time. The quality of the doors in this case depends on the base, which is veneered, and glue.

This coating is classified by the method of creation:

• The ecointerline interval is made from valuable species of wood.
• The multi-veneer is obtained from small sawdust that adheres to the fabric.
• Fine-line is artificially formed from shelled wood of fast-growing trees.

Particleboard, as well as MDF, consist of pressed wood chips, which does not increase their moisture resistance. In addition, the models do not withstand strong impacts, however, the use of such materials reduces the cost of the door structure.

Laminated boards

The properties are similar to MDF. The only difference is that the plates are covered with a film that protects the doors from moisture and allows them to be washed.

The advantages of the coating are its diverse design, easy maintenance, low cost. An extensive assortment contributes to the quick selection of any color and size. The disadvantage is a short service life and a low degree of sound permeability. Today, due to the unique way of gluing fibers, you can increase the period of use of such a door structure for the bathroom.

Colors

Doors to the bathroom should fit as much as possible into the surrounding interior. All interior models carry a different functional load, participate in the design of interiors that are different from each other, but go to the same corridor, hallway or hall.

In this regard, the dimensions and finishing elements of the structures may vary, but the color and general concept of the panels facing the same room must match.

The generally accepted standard is white pine doors. They have been popular for over two decades. Made by panel technology. The base is made of glued pine timber, stiffeners are made of MDF, filling - coniferous bars. The panels are coated with moisture resistant MDF, which has undergone cold pressing, and veneered veneer from wood of valuable species. Painting with white enamel containing polyurethane captures the quality characteristics of a unique design.

Recently, designers have advised using other color variations, but they all agree that the shades should be light. The reason is a small amount of light in the corridor space.

Which one to choose?

The purchase of doors for a bathroom is always connected with the solution of several functional tasks:

• Tightness.
• Soundproofing.
• Moisture resistant.
• Strength.
• Availability of space for opening.
• Design.

Perhaps, the circulation of air in the bathroom should be considered paramount. If natural ventilation fails, then upon purchase it is necessary to provide ventilation elements in the door structure. For example, grilles, “blinds” or other openings of various shapes.

When choosing a door structure for the bathroom and toilet, it is necessary to focus on how the model fits into the external interior, how it combines with plumbing and lining inside the bathroom.

If the size of the bathroom allows you to place everything that the soul desires, and the place still remains, then the choice will be limited only by the requirements of the customer.

Since the room is large, spray will not fall on the door itself. If there is excellent ventilation, the material of the canvas in this case can be any, the door does not deform. In the case of small bathrooms, characteristic of the average standard apartments, the purchase must be approached more carefully.

All interior doors incorporate an internal frame. For budget options, it is made of MDF and particleboard with a low degree of moisture resistance. Therefore, if the humidity in the bathroom is above 60%, then it is worth considering the option of installing glass or plastic models.

Customer reviews allow you to highlight laminated structures in the class of the most popular. High-quality coating can provide protection with humidity up to 60%. To avoid disappointment, it is advised to choose a laminate flooring, which is a laminate with improved properties.

In small-sized apartments with thin walls, where every sound is heard or the bathroom door goes directly into the room, it is recommended to select models with increased sound insulation. To achieve this, a double design is used.

If there are young children in the family and at the same time want to install a glass door to the bathroom, it is necessary to use only tempered glass, additionally glued with thermal film.

If, in order to save space, it was decided to install sliding doors in the bathroom, then you have to put up with low sound insulation. In this case, it is advised to make a choice in the direction of cassette options, which are voids hidden in the wall where the door leaf is rolled back. It should be noted that if such a structure breaks down, it will be necessary to open the wall.

Typically, trim elements adorn the exterior door leaf, as the interior is exposed to the aggressive effects of moisture and temperature changes. In this case, pay attention to the tiles. It can be varied, have many shades and sizes. Drawings, design - for every taste. Tiled door design is allowed. To do this, use the facing material with which the walls in the bathroom or toilet are covered. With its help, either inserts are made, or a picture in the form of a mosaic is laid out from smaller pieces.

If the choice fell on a PVC door, then first of all, ask your consultant about the availability of a quality certificate.

This will protect against the purchase of low-quality, unhealthy designs. Plastic models are attractive for the price and variety of options offered. Manufacturers produce both solid and combined models with inserts of glass, wood, and ceramics. Additional reinforcement strengthens the structure, while the cost increases.

Before purchasing a door finished with natural veneer, be sure to check the presence of varnish with hydrophobic properties. A high-quality protective layer increases the life of the product. Particleboard constructions should also pass a similar check, the integrity of the coating of which will ensure durability.

How to issue?

If the door leaf did not deform over time, but simply bored with its appearance, then there are many ways to change its appearance. Making in this case will require either the presence of imagination and skillful hands.

Popular design techniques:

• Dressing with a film. A vinyl film imitating a stained glass window or some kind of texture is applied to the door. Sometimes they use small stickers.
• Decorative photo wallpaper or fabric. Under them you can hide minor damage and revitalize the interior. Before gluing, it is necessary to clean and polish the surface of the door leaf, cover with a primer. Wallpaper can not decorate the entire door, but only part of it.