Bathroom and toilet doors: design and material features

According to the interior canons, all interior doors installed in the apartment must be designed in the same style. Doors separating bathrooms from all other residential premises are no exception. In collections produced by well-known manufacturers, this postulate is taken into account.

The model line of companies includes special doors for the bathroom and toilet, equipped with a ventilation grill at the bottom. When installing doors without provided ventilation holes in the door leaf, the problem is solved with a small gap left above the floor surface. Thus, knowing this nuance, you can choose any model you like, taking into account the special conditions of its operation.

The range of different doors to an apartment and a house is so great that it can confuse any buyer. To facilitate the choice of model and reduce the time of searching for the right product, immediately decide on the price range. The cost of goods is influenced by the material of manufacture, the type of design chosen, the quality of the fittings, and brand awareness.

When choosing, they also take into account the requirements that apply to products installed in bathrooms:

• practicality;
• resistance to deformation;
• moisture resistance of the material;
• resistance to mechanical damage;
• ease of hygienic processing.

Most models meet the listed requirements. Particular care should be taken when choosing wooden doors, which must be impregnated with a special water-resistant composition that repels moisture in order to meet the above requirements.

Interior doors in the range presented in the showroom allow you to make a choice in accordance with the preferences of the client

In addition, the solid wood door leaf is coated with an antibacterial varnish, which makes the wood resistant to water and warm air. This treatment prevents the appearance of mold and fungus on natural material. Products from well-known manufacturers always meet the stated criteria, which cannot be said about models from less popular companies.

But this does not mean that their products are not worth your attention. You just need to clearly find out from the sales assistant all the characteristics of the model you like, indicating that the door is being purchased for the bathroom.

Design features of interior doors

According to the type of base, interior doors are divided into two categories:

• hollow;
• corpulent.

Hollow doors consist of a frame made of wooden beams, which are sheathed with MDF, and then covered with veneer or laminate. If you knock on the door leaf, you can hear a characteristic resonant sound.

The internal space in such doors is filled with corrugated cardboard, assigning to it the functions of thermal insulation and sound insulation of the product. It is clear that cardboard cannot cope with this task.

Hollow models can be produced both with a blank door leaf and with glass inserts. In the latter case, they are called paneled.

The design of a hollow door gives an idea of ​​the strength of this product and the degree of accuracy with which it must be operated.

Solid doors are made from a solid array of valuable or cheap wood species, as well as from small pine bars located at a short distance from each other. The glued bars are sheathed with MDF, and then glued with veneer.

In the manufacture of doors with a frame of glued wood and a leaf filled with cellular cardboard, it is possible to achieve a compromise between the price of the product and its quality. Now you know how to choose interior doors to the bathroom and toilet so as not to run into an expensive fake.

The schematic drawing shows the device of a full-bodied veneered door, clearly showing the strength of this type of door structure.

Interior doors and materials for their manufacture

When choosing doors for bathrooms, it is necessary to find out information about the material of their manufacture, its features and behavior in high humidity conditions. You can not be guided only by the beauty of the appearance of the model, since the practicality of using the product should still come to the fore.

Veneered doors as an imitation of an array

Veneer is a thin slice of natural wood, which is used to cover cheaper wood, chipboard and other bases, thereby reducing the cost of manufactured products. The quality of veneered doors depends on the veneer itself, on the substrate on which it is glued, on the gluing method and the selected adhesive. There are three types of decorative coating:

• natural veneer obtained during the processing of precious woods, and therefore retains the texture, properties and color of wood;
• multi-veneer, otherwise called reconstructed veneer, since small wood chips are used for its manufacture, glued to the fabric;
• fine-line - artificially reproduced material obtained from varieties of fast-growing trees. For its formation, peeled parts of wood are needed, the processing technology of which allows you to skillfully imitate different types of natural wood.

The advantages of purchasing veneered doors include:

• noble appearance characteristic of models made of solid wood;
• natural color and texture;
• environmental safety of products;
• wear resistance achieved through veneer processing technology;
• moisture resistance provided by a layer of varnish;
• light weight door panels;
• low cost compared to solid wood doors.

The cost of a veneered bathroom door is higher than that of models with artificial decorative coatings. This is perhaps their only drawback.

Laminated bathroom doors

Laminate is a man-made material that can be made from paper, melamine, laminate and even fiberglass. The quality of laminated doors directly depends on the materials chosen by the manufacturer. In any case, the coating only imitates the wood texture, which is how it differs from veneer. Laminated doors are offered in a wider range of colors, allowing the buyer to choose the model that best suits the interior of the room. Artificial coating is covered with a film on top, designed to protect it from soaking and mechanical damage. In the process of lamination, a well-heated material under pressure is pressed against the base of the door structure and firmly adhered to it. The ends of the doors are closed with an edge, which is the base material or a plastic strip. To fix the edge, heating of the material is also required. The laminated coating must be varnished at the finishing stage.

Among the advantages of choosing laminated doors for the bathroom and toilet are:

• affordability;
• good wear resistance;
• variety of colors;
• resistance to moisture;
• immunity to temperature extremes;
• outward attraction.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the dissimilarity of artificial turf to natural materials, as well as the possibility of acquiring a cheap low-quality model. Laminated doors, made according to all the rules of the technological process, are slightly cheaper than veneered products. A large gap in price indicates the manufacturer's savings on materials, which will affect the life of interior doors.

Doors with PVC coating - profitable and practical

Interior doors with PVC coating are considered one of the types of high-quality laminated products. However, these models are positioned on the market as a separate category, ideal for installation in bathrooms and toilets. The PVC coating perfectly copes with the effects of steam, does not react to splashes, is resistant to scratches, and does not cause allergic reactions, as it is made of environmentally friendly materials.

PVC film does not lend itself to deformation, reliably protecting the external attractiveness of the door leaf and the integrity of the internal structure of the products. Doors with PVC film, imitating any natural wood, form the interior of the premises in the same style. The feeling of comfort during operation, coupled with simple care for the state of the door, makes its purchase profitable and attractive for many consumers.

Plastic doors - as an option for a bathroom

Plastic doors are ideal for installation in bathrooms in public places and institutions, as the smooth surface is easy to sanitize, which is important in crowded areas.

Also, plastic models are resistant to mechanical damage, which cannot be said about hollow laminated or veneered products. In apartments, this version of the door is installed in openings that provide access to a balcony, loggia, winter garden, terrace and other rooms.

In bathrooms and toilets, plastic doors are rarely used.

Plastic doors for the bathroom and toilet are not particularly sophisticated, but the practicality of their use is beyond doubt.

Glass doors for the bathroom - a fashion trend

Unusual and very elegant look have glass doors, for the production of which heavy-duty glass grades are used. These products are not afraid of the microclimate typical for bathrooms and toilet rooms.

From the models presented, the buyer can choose doors made of glass with varying degrees of transparency:

• tinted;
• matted;
• corrugated;
• mirror.

However, not every interior glass doors will be appropriate. With special care it is necessary to approach the choice of models with stained glass drawings, photo printing, sandblasting compositions.

As a rule, such glass partitions are made to order for a specific interior.

Fantasy patterned glass doors are perfect for bathroom interiors. Due to its transparency, it allows you to visually expand the space of the room

Classification of doors according to the method of opening

Interior doors differ in the way they open. Manufacturers offer the following models:

• swing single-floor (single-leaf);
• swing double-floor (double-leaf);
• pendulum (swinging);
• sliding (retractable);
• folding - "accordions".

The most widespread in the Russian market are swing single-leaf doors that open only in one direction (left or right). The door leaf together with the box is called the door block. The platbands serve as a decorative frame for the opening.

Before installation, determine in which direction the door will open. When opened, it should not block the passage or rest against any part of the interior.

The set of hinged doors contains rubber seals, which are responsible for the noiselessness of the structure during tight cover of the door leaf. There may be additional parts necessary to expand the box deep into the opening. The door can be installed in such a way that it opens outward or inward into the bathroom.

The latter option is resorted to if there is not enough space in the passage corridor, as well as in the case of close proximity to the doorways of the bathroom and kitchen. The door leaf is attached to the frame using right, left or universal hinges, this nuance must be taken into account when buying accessories.

Six main types of doors according to the method of opening, of which hinged double-leaf models can only be installed in spacious bathrooms

The sliding door model needs special rails to be laid, along which the door leaf shifts away from the opening. The same principle works in wardrobes. Sliding doors can be single-leaf and double-leaf. In the latter case, the sashes roll back to the sides opposite from the center of the doorway.

Sliding pencil doors hide behind a false wall, and open models simply roll to the side. In the closed state, the rail that extends beyond the opening to the width of the door leaf does not always look aesthetically pleasing. These doors are popular both in small-sized rooms and in spacious mansions.

During their operation, it is possible to use the living space more ergonomically. The unusual appearance of sliding structures brings charm to the interior of the apartment.

The sliding door in the bathroom looks heavy in this light bathroom interior, but it goes well with the texture and color of the floor of the room.

If folding doors are present in the sliding doors, then they are called "accordions" and are distinguished into a separate category.

Accordion doors to the bathroom can significantly save living space

Currently, this option of opening doors is gaining popularity. Ease of use, modern mechanisms for opening the elements of the door leaf create comfort and harmony of housing.

The importance of choosing a door by color and decor

The interiors of the bathroom and the hall adjacent to it are radically different due to the different functional purpose of these rooms. The door, installed in the bathroom, should fit into the surrounding space to the maximum. It happens that this problem has no solution.

But do not leave the same opening without doors? The way out of the situation can be a custom-made designer door. On the one hand, such a product has a color and decor that matches the interior of the bathroom, and on the other, a corridor or a hall.

If this option is unacceptable, then choose a model that matches the style of all interior doors facing the same corridor. At the same time, slight differences in the design of the door leading to the bathroom are allowed.

For example, the width of the glass inserts may be narrower than other interior doors. Inserts may be completely absent, but the color and general decor elements must match.

Choice of door handle

When buying doors for the bathroom and toilet, immediately purchase a door handle that matches the color of the product. There are three types of door handles:

• push handles;
• rotary;
• stationary.

Stationary door handles have a U-shape, due to which they are called staples. In the houses of the old buildings you can find handles, staples and latches. Now, push or rotary handles are installed almost everywhere, while the first option allows you to open doors with any part of the body: hand, foot, elbow, etc.

Rotary round knobs are a type of push models. They are also popular with consumers who value their compactness and ball shape. However, these handles allow you to open the door only with your hands.

Door handles are cast from aluminum and brass under pressure, and are also made from stainless steel by machining it. Learn that the lever handle can only function in tandem with a lock that has a latch latch.

The appearance and functionality of the door handle is of great importance for the comfortable everyday use of the bathroom and toilet.

Before buying a door, you need to measure the doorway. Having the dimensions of the doorway, it is easier to make a subject selection. Do not rely on your memory, which can let you down in a stressful situation of choosing the right model. Write down the dimensions and show them to the sales assistant, who will be easier to show all acceptable options.

Measurements are also important when ordering doors to the bathroom and toilet. When buying a door, take care of its installation. It is better to order this service together with delivery. Still, not everyone is able to put the door in accordance with the requirements of building codes.

The masters involved in the professional installation of doors have a lot of tricks that allow them to carry out installation work at a high level.