Door with ventilation in the bathroom: grilles and holes in the interior doors

Fresh air in the house is the guarantee of the well-being of the whole family, as a large concentration of carbon dioxide and oxygen deficiency is created in the unventilated room. In addition, toxic substances released by finishing materials and household chemicals can accumulate in the air. And, if in residential premises the problem of the influx of clean air is solved by simple airing, then in the bathroom and toilet the situation is different.

Not so long ago, the arrangement of ventilation in the bathroom was not given much importance. This is due not to the ignorance of the builders, but to the fact that over the past couple of decades the approach to repair has completely changed. There were new finishing materials and building structures, which have good heat-insulating, waterproofing and soundproofing qualities. On the one hand - it makes the bathroom completely completely comfortable and completely intimate space, and on the other - does not leave for fresh air not a single chance to "break through" into the room.

Earlier, when there were crevices in the wooden windows, and the doors in the rooms were closed loosely, a natural flow of air occurred by itself. Today, the organization of air exchange requires a different approach. For example, in the bathroom, in addition to forced ventilation, you should take care of the door, which does not interfere with the flow of fresh air.

Doors made of glass are perfect for the bathroom in terms of hydro and thermal insulation. They are well tolerated by high humidity, hot steam and temperature changes. However, the air glass door practically does not pass( if it does not have special holes for this).

Doors made of plastic are similar in their properties to glass: they perfectly retain heat and do not allow moisture to pass through. Constantly being in conditions of high humidity, they are not deformed and do not collapse. At a price, plastic doors are much cheaper than glass or wooden doors, but inferior to aesthetic characteristics.

Doors made of natural wood are one of the most expensive options, but the most successful in terms of ventilation. It is known that wood does not tolerate moisture and temperature changes very well, therefore a high-quality wooden door designed for installation in the bathroom must be treated with antiseptic and covered with several layers of varnish.

Doors from laminate, chipboard and MDF - are considered a budget option. They can be installed either in the bathroom or in any other room in the house. For such doors, it is usually possible to equip the ventilation holes with your own hands. Recycled materials are covered with special solutions, so they tolerate close proximity to water.

According to the rules, there should be a small gap between the lower part of the interior door and the floor, through which natural ventilation is carried out. In fact, apartment owners rarely leave this gap, fearing that in case of a flood the water will spread throughout the apartment. Therefore, many use different seals or equip the entrance to the bathroom with nails. For this reason, manufacturers began to produce doors for the bathroom with built-in ventilation. There are two options.

The design of such a door is quite interesting: in its lower part there is a small window into which the lattice itself is inserted - a frame with flat curtains at an angle. Thus, peeping through such a lattice does not work, and fresh air in the room will circulate freely. Ventilation grilles for doors are made of metal and plastic and have a variety of designs.

This is a simpler and cheaper option. End-to-end ventilation openings in the same way as the grille are located at the bottom of the door in the number of three to four pieces. In the holes are inserted plastic rings, responsible for the aesthetic component of the structure. On sale you can find "advanced" models, equipped with a protective noise-absorbing grid.

As practice shows, it is not an easy task to find a ventilation door in your store for your bathroom. The choice of models is very limited( whereas, for example, to find a metal front door with ventilation is not difficult). Therefore, we recommend you to equip the door yourself with ventilation.

To make holes for the ventilation grilles or rings, it is best to purchase a door made of wood or wood processing materials. To cut a glass door you will need professional equipment, and how the plastic door behaves, if you start to drill it, it is difficult to predict.

One of the most effective ways of organizing supply ventilation in the bathroom is the door ventilation grille. In this section we will tell you how to install it on the bathroom door yourself.

• First, take the ruler and measure the ventilation grills you bought( two pieces are usually included).
• Then apply a marking on the door, along which you will cut the hole. At the same time, add 1-2 mm to the length and width of the grating.
• Cut a hole in the door leaf of the appropriate size( tools for work should be selected depending on the material of the door).
• Install the ventilation grilles on both sides of the hole. Some models are designed for fixing to building glue, while others can be fixed to self-tapping screws.

It's so easy and quick to install an important element of the ventilation in the bathroom!