When choosing doors to a bathroom, you need to remember the humid environment of this room. Ordinary interior door is not a very suitable option and requires replacement in a few years. On such a door, water and temperature affect detrimental - absorbing moisture, the material of the door is destroyed, veils and handles begin to become covered with rust, and mold appears on the door leaf. A modern and budget choice is a plastic door for the bathroom and toilet. Therefore, replacing the door during the planned renovation of the bathroom and the bathroom, instead of deforming soon the wooden canvas to buy a door made of PVC.
Pros
Such a door is best suited for conditions of frequent changes in temperature and increased humidity, typical for the bathroom.
The main advantages of plastic as the main material for the door in the bathroom:- Lightness. The plastic door has a hollow structure, inside which there are stiffeners, which reduces the weight of the material. This door less loads the door frame and fasteners, which lengthens the service life. In addition, due to its low weight, the PVC door is less traumatic, which is valuable for families with children.
- Strength of the .For doors of bathrooms apply plastic, which has increased the thickness of the side panels. Also in the canvas of such doors there are reinforcing ribs, which strengthens the design of the door and improves its ability to withstand shocks. Although we note that the overall shockproof resistance of plastic is low - such a door is easy to damage with a strong impact, especially if it is inexpensive and without a reinforcing skeleton.
- Non-combustibility. Modern plastic doors ignite only at temperatures above +1000 degrees. In case of fire, the material of such a door will only melt away, which will become an obstacle to the spread of fire.
- Resistance to moisture. The plastic is not affected by condensation and hot steam. The canvas of such a door does not absorb water, therefore its volume and shape remain unchanged throughout the entire operation period.
- Ease of care. Plastic is quite unpretentious in the care and easy to clean. On the door of plastic, dirt accumulates less, and it is possible to clean such a door with some kind of detergent in a liquid form, with a soap base.
- Isolation from sounds .Due to the presence of sealing by the contour of the door, there will be no sound of falling water in the living rooms behind the closed door of the bathroom.
- Versatile design. PVC doors are produced in different colors and with a great variety of decor, so the product can easily be selected for the overall design of the room.
We suggest you read our other article about the doors to the bathroom and the toilet. You will recognize, doors with what characteristics approach in a bathroom and how to choose the best door.
Design
It is commonly believed that plastic doors must necessarily be white. This is far from the case. In the doors there can be large and small inserts made of glass( transparent, matt, corrugated and even stained glass).
The plastic itself can be laminated - covered with a colored film or a film of wood.
Variety of designs and their characteristics
Differences between the PVC doors in shops are in the way of opening.
In the model range of plastic doors are:
- sliding,
- swinging,
- folding doors.
The classic model is the swing doors , because they are found in homes more often than others. Such constructions are in demand both for builders and for owners of housing. This door does not require much finance and installation time.
The sliding version of the PVC door is similar to the door in the sliding-door wardrobe. The doors of this door open the exit opening when they move to the side. In the sliding model, there can be one sheet that moves to the side( such a door is called sliding) or several. This door attracts a minimum of space in the open, as well as a stylish and modern look. It is recommended for small bathrooms because it saves space.
The folding design of the is also filled with such advantages as attractive design and increased functionality. The canvas of such a door is assembled in the "accordion", opening the passage to the bathroom. Such a door can be monophonic or with contrasting inserts.
Simultaneously with a large selection of doors completely made of PVC, manufacturers also offer combined and panel models. The paneled plastic door replaces the wooden analog and can be matched to any style.
Very impressive offers that combine plastic and glass or metal. Such doors have a presentable and solid appearance.
When choosing a plastic door with glass inserts, remember the heavy weight of these inserts and the small carrying capacity of the plastic. Be especially careful with the glass fastening( installation reliability).If you want a combined PVC door with wood additives, check the joints for leaks. Choose a model in which wood inserts are treated with water-repellent impregnation.
Useful advices when choosing the product
Correctly measure the opening to pick up the door from PVC as accurately as possible .Then, when installing between the opening and the box, there will be no significant gaps and cracks. Often, the bathroom doors are represented by standardized models, suitable for the most popular layouts. When choosing a swing door, round your measurements in millimeters to the smaller side( for example, the width of your opening is 670 mm, then choose a door leaf with a width of 600 mm).But for the sliding door should round up in the big side( and our example - up to 700 mm).When measuring, be sure to consider the height of the threshold, which is provided in all bathrooms to hold water in case of flooding.
Check the quality of the hardware. To reduce the final cost of plastic doors, unscrupulous manufacturers often save on it, installing substandard loops, locks and other details. When choosing a door, look at the quality of the fittings. Remember that metal parts must be represented by either stainless steel or another metal with special treatment against the influence of moisture.
Decide on the surface texture of the PVC door. It's best to choose a model that has a smooth surface. But the cleanliness of doors with fine-grained texture will be harder to maintain. Due to the increased temperature and humidity in the shallow depressions, dirt and bacteria can accumulate.
Check the tightness of the door to the opening, which ensures the presence of a seal .But, as this causes a deterioration in air exchange, models of plastic doors with a special grille or holes for ventilation in the lower part are more preferable.
Take a closer look at the thickness of the plastic in the proposed door. If the material is good, its thickness will be more than 1 cm. When you press your finger, quality plastic will not bend. If possible, inspect the door section by looking at the location and number of stiffeners. Also study the thickness of the side PVC sheets.
Determining the design, take into account not only the interior of the bathroom, but also the appearance of other doors in the dwelling. We advise you to purchase a door a bit darker than the general design of the room to create a small contrast.
Installation of sliding doors
Installation of any door design in a plastic bathroom includes preparation of the opening( cleaning, antifungal agent treatment), fixing the box, then fixing the door and its accessories, after which everything remains to be adjusted.
The design of the sliding PVC door includes two guides, wall supports, rollers, door leaf, handles. To install this model doors will need an assistant.
First, the installation of stops and guides, which are fixed dowels or screws. Next, the door leaf is reinforced with rollers and inserted into the guides. Finally, after checking the noiselessness and ease of movement, the door is fitted with handles, as well as latches.
Assembly of swing structures
It is easiest to install such doors thanks to the assembled delivery. After dismantling the old door and cleaning the opening, a new plastic door with a box is installed in it. If necessary, the opening is expanded using a sledge hammer and chisel.
For fixing the box, use wedges and mounting foam, resistant to moisture. Slots can also be covered with cement mortar. Further, the ease of closing and opening the door is checked. If the manipulation is carried out without difficulty, the swing door is installed with handles, as well as latches.
Assembly of doors-accordion
Since the installation of a PVC door of this design is difficult for the average user, it should be entrusted to a specialist. For installation, you need to provide the door itself and its components, as well as tools( hammer, screwdriver, tape measure and others), screws, cement and mounting foam.
The payment for the work of a specialist who provided you with a high-quality installation of an accordion door made of plastic will be justified by the length of service of such a PVC door model.
