According to the interior canons, all interior doors installed in an apartment must be in the same style. Doors that separate bathrooms from all other living quarters are no exception. In collections produced by well-known manufacturers, this postulate is taken into account.
In the model line of the companies there are special doors for the bathroom and toilet, equipped with a ventilation grill in the lower part. When installing doors without provided ventilation holes in the door leaf, the problem is solved by using 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 assortment of different doors to the apartment and the house is so great that it can confuse any buyer. To make it easier to choose a model and reduce the time it takes to find a suitable product, immediately determine the price range. The cost of a product is influenced by the material of manufacture, the type of design chosen, the quality of the fittings, and the 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 of the models meet the listed requirements. Particular attention should be paid when choosing wooden doors, which, in order to meet the above requirements, must be impregnated with a special waterproof compound that repels moisture.
Assorted interior doors presented in the showroom allow you to make a choice in accordance with the client's preferences
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 mildew on natural materials. 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
By the type of base, interior doors are divided into two categories:
- hollow;
- full-bodied.
Hollow doors consist of a timber frame that is sheathed with MDF and then covered with veneer or laminate. If you knock on the door leaf, you can hear a characteristic resonating sound.
The internal space in such doors is filled with corrugated cardboard, entrusting it with 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 blocks located at a short distance from each other. The glued bars are sheathed with MDF, and then pasted over with veneer.
In the manufacture of doors with a frame made 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 bathroom premises, it is necessary to find out information about the material of their manufacture, its characteristics and behavior in conditions of high humidity. You cannot be guided only by the beauty of the model's appearance, since the practicality of using the product should still come to the fore.
Veneered doors as imitation of solid wood
Veneer is a thin cut of natural wood, which is used to cover cheaper wood, chipboard and other substrates, thereby reducing the cost of manufactured products. The quality of veneered doors depends on the veneer itself, on the base on which it is glued, on the gluing method and the selected glue. There are three types of decorative coating:
- natural veneer obtained in the course of processing valuable wood species, and therefore preserving 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 is an artificially reproduced material obtained from varieties of fast-growing trees. For its formation, peeled parts of wood are needed, the processing technology of which makes it possible to skillfully imitate different types of natural wood.
The advantages of purchasing veneered doors include:
- noble look typical of models made of solid wood;
- naturalness of color and texture;
- environmental safety of products;
- wear resistance due to veneer processing technology;
- moisture resistance provided by a layer of varnish;
- light weight of door leaves;
- 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 makes it different 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 turf is covered on top with a film designed to protect it from getting wet and mechanical damage. During the lamination process, a well-heated material is pressed against the base of the door structure under pressure and firmly adhered to it. The ends of the doors are closed with an edge, which is the main material or a plastic strip. Heating of the material is also required to fix the edge. The laminated coating must be varnished at the finishing stage.
The advantages of choosing laminated doors for bathroom and toilet include:
- affordability;
- good wear resistance;
- variety of colors;
- moisture resistance;
- immunity to temperature extremes;
- external attractiveness.
Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the dissimilarity of artificial turf to natural materials, as well as the possibility of purchasing a cheap model of low quality. Laminated doors, made in accordance with all the rules of the technological process, are slightly cheaper than veneered products. A large gap in price speaks of the manufacturer's savings on materials, which will affect the service life of interior doors.
PVC coated doors - profitable and practical
Interior doors with PVC coating are considered one of the types of high-quality laminated products. However, on the market, these models are positioned in a separate category, ideal for installation in bathrooms and toilets. The PVC coating copes well with the effects of steam, does not react to splashes, is scratch resistant, 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 products. Doors with PVC film imitating any natural wood form the interior of the premises in a uniform style. The feeling of comfort during operation, coupled with simple maintenance of the condition 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, since the smooth surface is easy to sanitize and hygienic, which is important when a large crowd of people.
Also, plastic models are resistant to mechanical damage, which cannot be said about hollow laminated or veneered products. In apartments, this type of door is installed in openings that provide access to a balcony, loggia, winter garden, terrace and other premises.
Plastic doors are rarely used in bathrooms and toilets.
Plastic doors for bathroom and toilet are not particularly sophisticated, but the practicality of their use is beyond doubt
Glass doors for a bathroom - a fashionable trend
Glass doors have an unusual and very elegant look, for the production of which heavy-duty glass grades are used. These products are not afraid of the microclimate typical for bathrooms and toilets.
From the presented models, the buyer can choose doors made of glass with different degrees of transparency:
- tinted;
- frosted;
- corrugated;
- mirrored.
However, glass doors will not be appropriate in every interior. Special care should be taken when choosing models with stained glass drawings, photo printing, sandblasting compositions.
As a rule, such glass partitions are made to order for a specific interior.
Fancy pattern glass doors are ideal for bathroom interiors. Due to its transparency, it allows you to visually expand the space of the room
Classification of doors by way of opening
Interior doors differ in the way they are opened. Manufacturers offer the following models:
- swing single-leaf (single-leaf);
- swing double-leaf (double-leaf);
- pendulum (swinging);
- sliding (sliding);
- folding - "accordions".
The most widespread in the Russian market are single-leaf swing doors that open only in one direction (left or right). The door leaf together with the box is called the door block. Platbands serve as a decorative frame for the opening.
Before installation, determine in which direction the door will open. When opening, it should not block the passage or abut against any part of the interior.
The set of swing doors contains rubber seals, which are responsible for the noiselessness of the structure while the door leaf is tightly closed. There may be additional parts necessary for expanding the box into the depth of the opening. The door can be installed so that it opens outwards or into the bathroom.
The last option is resorted to if there is not enough space in the walk-through corridor, as well as in the case of a close location of the doorways of the bathroom and kitchen. Fastening the door leaf to the frame is done 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 double-leaf swing models can be installed only in spacious bathrooms
The sliding door model needs special rails, along which the door leaf moves 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. When closed, the rail does not always look aesthetically pleasing, extending beyond the opening to the width of the door leaf. These doors are popular both in small rooms and in spacious mansions.
When operating them, it is possible to use the living space more ergonomically. The unusual appearance of rolling 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 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 type of door opening is gaining popularity. Ease of use, modern mechanisms for opening door leaf elements create comfort and harmony of housing.
The importance of matching doors 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 so happens that this problem has no solution.
But do not leave the opening without doors? A way out of the situation can be a custom-made design door. On the one hand, such a product has a color and decor that corresponds to the interior of the bathroom, and on the other, a corridor or hallway.
If this option is unacceptable, then choose a model that matches the style of all interior doors that open into one corridor. At the same time, slight differences in the design of the door leading to the bathroom are allowed.
For example, the width of glass inserts may be narrower than that of other interior doors. There may be no inserts at all, but the color and general decor elements must match.
Choosing a door handle
When buying bathroom and toilet doors, immediately purchase a door handle that matches the color of the product. There are three types of door handles:
- push handles;
- swivel;
- stationary.
Stationary door handles are U-shaped, which is why they are called brackets. In the houses of the old buildings, you can find handles, staples and latches. Nowadays, 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 knobs are a type of push-pull model. They are also popular with consumers who value their compactness and ball shape. However, these handles only allow you to open the door with your hands.
Door handles are die-cast from aluminum and brass and machined from stainless steel. Please note that the lever handle can only function in conjunction with a latch lock.
The look 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. By measuring the dimensions of the doorway, it is easier to make a subject choice. Do not rely on your memory, which can let you down in the stressful situation of choosing the right model. Write down the measurements and show them to the sales assistant, who will find it easier to show all the acceptable options.
Measurements are also important when ordering doors to the bathroom and toilet. When buying a door, worry about installing it. 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 craftsmen involved in the professional installation of doors have many tricks that allow them to carry out installation work at a high level.