What Doors To Put In The Bathroom And Toilet: Varieties And Materials Of Manufacture, And Also What Should Be Guided When Choosing

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Doors for bathroom and toilet: which to choose

Each room in our apartment needs a door. For ordinary living rooms, the choice depends only on the external characteristics of the canvas. For the door to the bathroom and toilet, beauty alone will not be enough - it must also have increased resistance to moisture.

Content

• 1 What characteristics should a door for a bathroom and toilet have?

  1.1 Video: characteristics of plumbing doors

• 2 Choosing material

  • 2.1 Doors from MDF
  • 2.2 Wooden doors
  • 2.3 Plastic doors
  • 2.4 Glass doors
  • 2.5 PVC coated doors
  • 2.6 Table: Advantages of PVC-coated doors
  • 2.7 Video: choosing material for the door

• 3 Choosing a door design

  • 3.1 Swing door
  • 3.2 Sliding door
  • 3.3 Folding door
  • 3.4 Doors with partial or full glazing
  • 3.5 Door fittings
• 4 Photo gallery: variety of plumbing doors

• 5 Dimensions of sanitary doors

  • 5.1 How to make the correct measurement
  • 5.2 Standard door sizes

• 6 Installation of doors to the bathroom and toilet

  • 6.1 Required tools and materials
  • 6.2 Installation process
  • 6.3 Video: DIY door installation
• 7 Operation and maintenance of doors
• 8 Reviews about choosing a door for a bathroom and toilet

What characteristics should a door for a bathroom and toilet have?

Doors to the bathroom and toilet are an integral part of the apartment interior. They should be combined not only with the outer part of the room, but also with the interior design: plumbing, furniture, wall and door decoration - everything should be in harmony with each other.

It is more difficult to choose doors for a bathroom than for other rooms: they must be durable, resistant to moisture and provide sound insulation

The most important property of a high-quality bathroom door is moisture resistance. Such a door will without damage tolerate an increased level of humidity, contact with water and steam.

If the bathroom is large, the influence of moisture can be reduced by placing the bath on the opposite side of the door. With a small room size, for the same purpose, a partition can be built in front of the bathroom. But in any case, without a protective coating, ordinary doors swell and deform over time.

Glass partition will reduce the effect of steam and moisture on the door surface

If the bathroom has poor ventilation, it will signal this to you in different ways: misted mirrors and the appearance of condensation on the walls and doors. To improve ventilation, you can buy a door with a ventilation grill.

It is very difficult to find doors with a ventilation grill in Russia

To avoid the problems described, when choosing plumbing doors, you need to take into account the design and material from which they are made.

Video: characteristics of plumbing doors

Choosing a material

Today, a wide range of materials and door coatings are presented on the construction market. In order not to be mistaken when choosing a quality door for toilet and bathroom, you need to know the main characteristics and advantages of all types.

MDF doors

MDF is one of the most popular materials for the manufacture of interior doors.

At affordable prices, manufacturers offer many interesting models of MDF doors in walnut, wenge and cherry shades, deaf and decorated with glass inserts

MDF canvases are made from finely dispersed wood chips, which are coated on top.

For bathroom and toilet, it is better to choose laminated MDF doors. In this case, the MDF board is covered with a laminate - a special film that provides moisture resistance to the door.

Laminate has several advantages: it protects the door from moisture, is easy to clean and is inexpensive

Also, the advantages of laminated MDF doors include:

1. The widest choice of door leaf designs. There is a “perfect” door for every interior.
2. Relatively low cost.
3. Environmental friendliness.
4. Resistance to mechanical damage.
5. Resistant to moisture. Experts assure that the laminated door will withstand humidity up to 60%.
6. Ease of care.

Such doors also have a number of disadvantages:

• poor sound insulation;
• impossibility of restoration in case of serious damage;
• when the coating is deformed, the door tends to accumulate moisture.

When choosing a MDF material, you should pay attention to the integrity of the coating: the presence of chips or burrs will lead to the penetration of moisture into the door structure, which will begin to deform and eventually become unusable

Wooden doors

Doors made of solid natural wood always look aesthetically pleasing. Such door leaves create an atmosphere of wealth and luxury and fit into any interior, making it more elegant. There is a great variety of doors: solid, glazed, partially glazed, decorated with mosaics.

Devesina collapses under the influence of water spray, therefore wooden doors are not suitable for small rooms

However, for a toilet, and especially a bathroom, wooden doors are a rather specific choice. After all, natural wood is capable of "breathing", which means it can absorb and release moisture. Over time, doors swell and lose their attractive appearance.

If you still prefer doors made of natural wood, then you should choose them correctly and take care of them:

1. When buying, it is worth clarifying whether the door leaf has undergone additional processing that increases moisture resistance. The price of a processed door will increase.
2. Regular painting and varnishing of the door leaf will help protect it from moisture, but this will require additional costs.
3. Antiseptic treatment will also reduce the effect of water on the wood, but if the bathroom is small, this will not keep your door from swelling.

Wooden doors made of beech and oak are the most resistant to moisture, so you should opt for canvases from these types of wood. An alternative to solid wood can be glued laminated timber, which is more durable and resistant to temperature extremes.

A door made of laminated veneer lumber has a higher moisture resistance than doors from an array, since the wood for their manufacture undergoes special processing

In addition to low resistance to moisture, wooden doors also have such disadvantages as:

• high price;
• the severity of the structure.

But one cannot bypass a number of undoubted advantages that solid wood doors have:

1. Increased sound insulation. The noise of water through such doors cannot disturb anyone.
2. Eco-friendly design.
3. A varied selection of textures, shades, textures of the door leaf.
4. Nobility and aesthetics of appearance.

When buying, carefully inspect the doors for chips, swelling, scratches and pay attention to the coating of the canvas, giving preference to natural compounds that are safe for health.

Plastic doors

Doors made of plastic - an inexpensive but durable material - feel great in wet rooms, which is an important factor when choosing. To enhance the strength of the structure, either blind or glazed, plastic doors can be reinforced with a metal profile, and to increase sound insulation, the internal cavities are filled with expanded polystyrene.

White plastic organically fits into the interior of pastel, creamy, milky colors and goes well with plumbing equipment

Plastic doors appeared not so long ago, appeared on the market, but have already conquered "their audience". Fans have something to love them for:

• are absolutely resistant to water and steam;
• durable in operation;
• have good heat and sound insulation;
• not susceptible to mold and mildew;
• relatively inexpensive;
• easy to clean.

Plastic doors are well suited for rooms with high humidity and poor ventilation

Ideal for bathrooms and toilets, this option still has two drawbacks:

1. Plastic doors are mostly white.
2. If the door does not have a metal profile, then this can cause deformation of the leaf under heavy loads.

As you can see, the disadvantages of the plastic door are significantly less than the advantages. Therefore, it will be an excellent choice for installation in a bathroom and will serve for a long time and functionally.

Glass doors

A glass door always looks nontrivial and elegant, and if it is made of tempered glass, it loses the main disadvantage of glass surfaces - fragility, so it can withstand all the necessary loads.

Glass is not afraid of direct contact with water or constant exposure to moisture, as well as temperature changes

Glass doors have the following positive qualities:

1. Resistance to moisture: the material is not afraid of direct contact with water and steam.
2. Good sound and thermal insulation.
3. High strength: tempered glass will be difficult to break.
4. Environmental friendliness: glass doors are not afraid of fungus and mold.
5. Attractive design and wide range of models.
6. Glass doors do not deform even after many years.

Glass products can be decorated with sandblasted designs or mosaics, which gives the doors even more exclusivity.

The composition on the door should match the design of the entire room

Glass doors also have disadvantages:

1. Condensation settles on the glass surface and leaves unsightly streaks.
2. Doors need regular maintenance: for the glass to look neat, it needs to be wiped frequently.
3. Glass doors are quite heavy and therefore require high-quality fixing.
4. Glass door prices can bite.

If financial costs and frequent leaving do not scare you, then a glass door will be an excellent choice for a bathroom and will delight you with its exquisite beauty for many years.

PVC coated doors

This door is made of MDF profile, on top of which a special polyvinyl chloride film is applied. Such designs outperform all types of doors, because they have combined almost all the advantages inherent in wood, plastic, glass and MDF doors, but at the same time they are practically devoid of disadvantages.

The film can be of different colors and textures, so choosing a door to the bathroom and toilet is not difficult

Table: advantages of PVC coated doors

Qualities	MDF doors	Plastic	Glass	Wooden	PVC covering
Moisture resistance	+	+	+	-	+
Cheapness	+	+	-	-	+
Ease of care	+	+	-	+	+
Soundproofing	-	+	+	+	+
Variety of choices	+	-	+	+	+
Ease of construction	+	+	-	-	+
Strength and durability	-	-	+	+	+
Fire resistance	-	+	-	-	+

As you can see from the table, PVC-coated doors have the best performance. Thanks to the PVC film, the door leaf is able to withstand moisture, it becomes more durable and wear-resistant. A large selection of colors and textures of PVC coating makes it possible to choose a door to any interior. In addition, PVC foil can recreate the texture of wood, making the door look like a product made from natural wood, but at the same time the price remains quite low.

Deaf structures with PVC coating provide complete sound insulation, which means they can be used in bathrooms

Video: choosing material for the door

Choosing a door design

Doors for sanitary facilities are divided according to the opening method. Swing doors are most common, but there are other options. You should choose based on the characteristics of the room and your preferences.

Swing door

The classic swing doors familiar to the eye are in every home, they are considered the most stable and reliable, versatile and do not require special conditions.

Adequate free space is required to open the swing door

Swing doors can be opened to the right and left. The main disadvantage, relevant for small rooms, is the need for free space for the unhindered opening of the door.

Sliding door

This is ideal for small rooms: rolling to the side, such doors are great for saving free space. However, they are not without disadvantages:

• lack of sound and heat insulation due to the presence of a gap under the door;
• if the door mechanism is designed in such a way that when the door is opened, it goes into the wall, then if such a door breaks down, it is quite difficult to repair it;
• if, when opening, the door enters an adjacent wall, then this wall must always be free.

There is always a gap between the sliding door leaf and the floor, which negatively affects the sound and heat insulation characteristics

For a large bathroom with a large opening, sliding doors with two leaves can be used.

Double sliding door will add luxury and aesthetics to the room

Folding door

Folding doors, "book" and "accordion", require the least amount of space to open. They do not go either into the wall or on the wall, thereby facilitating the installation and layout of the interior next to the toilet or bathroom.

The door-book consists of two halves, which, when opened, join and stand across the doorway. This feature may also be a disadvantage that reduces the width of the passage to the room.

Folding doors are preferable to install in living rooms or very large bathrooms, as they cannot provide good heat and sound insulation

The accordion door is a budget option, since it is not able to retain heat and sounds inside the room, in addition, it has poor sealing.

According to user reviews, accordion doors, due to their design features, cannot provide a secluded atmosphere

Doors with partial or full glazing

Doors with glass - transparent, frosted and colored - deserve special consideration. They can be completely glass or partially.

Frosted glass will help hide from prying eyes

Naturally, the glass in the bathroom door, and even more so the toilet, cannot be absolutely transparent. It should be quite thick to provide sound insulation in the room and only let in light, which is very convenient for understanding whether the room is free or not.

The presence of glass elements in the canvas without opening the door will help to check whether the light in the room is turned off or not

Door hardware

The living room does not need the installation of locking elements, which cannot be said about the bathroom and toilet. Here, the closing mechanism is an important component of the door leaf.

Three options for locking devices are considered basic:

1. Built-in handle of the lock. This most common and affordable option is made in the form of a regular or round handle, inside which there is a latch that prevents the mechanism from turning.

   

   To install a handle with a built-in lock, you need to drill two holes with a tree - through the door leaf and from its end

2. Separate retainer. In this case, the lock and handle must be purchased separately. The locking mechanism is mortise and overhead (latch). The service life of such a mechanism is very long.

   

   A separate retainer is the most reliable and unpretentious

3. The lock is plumbing. It is a mortise lock, the latch of which fixes the door in the closed position using a pivot mechanism. This version of the locking device is one of the most reliable and expensive.

   

   Often, a special hole is provided in plumbing locks, which allows, if necessary, to open the door with a hairpin

Photo gallery: variety of plumbing doors

The glazed door will visually expand the space of small bathrooms

The bathroom door needs to blend in with the surroundings

Stained glass will perfectly decorate the door, giving it uniqueness

An unobtrusive design on the door diversifies the laconic bathroom design

Door and furniture fittings can be made of the same materials

A sliding door will always attract attention and make the room more elegant

Mirror can be hung directly on the bathroom door

It is more reasonable to install sliding doors in spacious bathrooms, thus eliminating the escape of heat from the room

The door can become a bright accent in the interior of a bathroom or toilet.

For rooms where the humidity level is very high, the use of glass is a rational and profitable solution

For a large doorway, double doors are used.

If the toilet and bathroom are located next to or opposite, then it is better to choose the same doors for them.

Wooden doors look luxurious and impressive

Outside, the plumbing door can be mirrored, which will help save space on installing a mirror

Dimensions of plumbing doors

The dimensions of the doors to the bathroom and toilet differ from the standard interior doors. It is necessary to accurately measure all the parameters so as not to "miss" the purchase and not incur losses. Even one centimeter of discrepancy can lead to serious problems. The fact is that if the dimensions of the purchased door are incorrect, the opening will have to be adjusted to the required parameters, and this will result in an increase in financial costs by one and a half times.

Before buying new doors, the process of measuring the doorway is mandatory

How to make the correct measurement

Of course, there are standard sizes for plumbing doorways. In Soviet-type buildings, they are 60 * 200 cm, in new houses - 70 * 200 cm.

To measure the parameters of the doorway, you can use a regular tape measure

If you are not the first owner of an apartment or are simply not sure about the standard size of the opening, it is better to take measurements with your own hands.

1. Remove the old door leaf and trim.
2. Measure the height of the opening from the floor (if there is no finish on the floor, then take into account its future thickness) to the overlap.
3. Measure the width of the opening from wall to wall.
4. Measure the thickness of the wall, taking into account its future finish (if not available). The resulting value is the depth of the opening.

After measuring the opening, you need to calculate the size of the door. To do this, subtract the following values:

1. The distance between the wall and the box is 1–1.5 cm.
2. Box beam 2.5 cm thick.
3. The distance between the box and the panel is 3 cm.
4. The distance between the bottom edge of the box and the threshold is 1 cm.

For the functional use of the door, it is necessary to correctly calculate the clearances

It will not be easy for a person who makes calculations for the first time to understand what's what. In this case, the best and most reliable option would be to contact a professional who knows the technology of measuring and installing doors.

Standard door sizes

Three standard door sizes are available for sale.

1. 55 * 170 cm. This size is suitable for doorways with a width of 59–65 cm, a height of 195–200 cm.
2. 60 * 190 cm. Suitable for openings with a width of 64–70 cm and a height of 195–200 cm.
3. 60 * 200 cm. These dimensions are suitable for doors with a width of 64-70 cm and a height of 200-210 cm.

If the doorway is of non-standard dimensions, the door must be purchased to order.

A non-standard opening width is not only a minus, but also a plus, because a custom-made door will be unique and original

Installation of doors to the bathroom and toilet

The door installation process is time consuming and responsible, no matter which door you choose. Many people mistakenly think that this is a rather easy task, but if you do not have the necessary experience and the necessary tools, then it is better to entrust it to more experienced people.

A properly installed bathroom door should be sufficiently airtight, while still allowing air to circulate freely between rooms.

For the installation of one door you will have to pay from 3500 rubles

When completely replacing the door structure, it is better to assemble the box on the floor and install it in the opening. Ready-made designs are on sale that do not require assembly.

Required tools and materials

For high-quality and quick installation of the door, you need to purchase materials and tools. Prepare them in advance so as not to be distracted by searches.

1. Building level. Needed to verify the correct position of the elements.
2. Roulette. The main tool for measuring distances.
3. Drill. With the help of it, holes are made for fasteners.
4. Screwdriver. Serves for tightening the fixing parts.
5. A hammer. It will be needed for attaching the platbands.
6. Polyurethane foam. It fills in the gaps between the box and the wall.
7. Small-headed nails. Required for fixing platbands.
8. Wooden wedges. Used when fixing the door frame.
9. Spacers. They help to hold the door frame during the drying period of the polyurethane foam.
10. Dowel. Used for fixing screws in the wall.
11. Self-tapping screws. Needed for fixing the door frame.

All tools should be at hand so that during installation you will not be distracted by looking for them

Installation process

When installing, you should adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. We clean the doorway from dust and debris and install the finished box.

   

   A gap of 2-3 cm is required between the box and the wall for mounting foam

2. We fix the finished structure using special wedges that are inserted between the wall and the door block.

   

   Wooden wedges can be made by yourself from unnecessary wood blocks

3. We check the evenness of the installation using a building level.

   

   Align the door frame horizontally and vertically by applying a level

4. After making sure that the installation of the structure is even, we fix it in the opening with self-tapping screws.

   

   There can be 6-8 fasteners on each side

5. We install the hinges using self-tapping screws.

   

   The hinges must be installed so that the door leaf can be put on the hinges from above

6. We hang the door leaf on the hinges.

   

   The door should not open or close on its own - this is a sign of incorrect installation

7. We put spacers in the box to avoid deformation.

8. We fix the box with foam from the inside. It should be borne in mind that the polyurethane foam increases during the setting process, so do not fill the space completely.

   

   Keep in mind that the foam will increase in size as it dries, so fill the vertical seam from below by one third of the total volume of the seams.

9. We again check the evenness of the structure and leave it for two to three hours.
10. After the foam has dried, remove the spacers.

11. We install and seal the sill.

    

    The nut is fixed to the floor with dowels and self-tapping screws

12. We check the ease of opening and closing the door.

13. If everything is in order, cover the foam with platbands.

    

    The platbands are fixed with nails with small caps

At this point, the installation process can be considered complete.

If there is no need to change the door frame, then the purchased new door is simply put on the door hinges. They are attached to the canvas and box with self-tapping screws.

Video: self-installation of the door

Operation and maintenance of doors

Doors in sanitary facilities require careful and regular maintenance. This is due to the observance of hygiene and sanitary standards.

If the toilet door needs to be washed once a week, then in the bathroom it is enough to do this procedure once a month. The lower part of the doors gets dirty more often, so you should pay more attention to this area when cleaning.

If the care of the toilet and bathroom doors is correct and regular, then they will last a long time and retain a beautiful appearance.

Plastic, MDF and PVC-coated doors are the most unpretentious to maintain. They are easily cleaned with simple detergents, after which they are wiped with a dry cloth. But solvents, alcohol and acetone cannot be used to clean such surfaces.

It is easy to remove dirt and stains from the surface of glass doors and elements with special glass products without alkalis and abrasives, otherwise the surfaces will be hopelessly damaged.

Wooden doors are the most difficult to maintain. They must be wiped with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol solution. After that, the door leaf is thoroughly wiped dry and covered with a protective compound.

In order for the service life of your door to be long, you need to take good care of it: do not allow condensation and moisture to settle on the surface of the door leaf, regularly clean it from dirt and, if necessary, lubricate metal elements. Such simple manipulations will increase the service life of the door and keep its appearance at the proper level.

Reviews on the choice of doors for bathroom and toilet

The door for the toilet and bathroom must be chosen based on the needs and financial capabilities. Everyone decides for himself which door he likes. The “right” door will not give you any hassle to clean and will transform the look of the sanitary room.