Frosted glass doors are a great choice for bathroom

Choosing Bathroom and toilet door - is a very important and at the same time complex undertaking. We are all used to that traditionally in bathrooms usually put wooden doors. But here it is necessary to choose the manufacturer meticulously and look for decent products, so that the wood is not affected by the humid environment. A metal door looks unimpressive from an aesthetic point of view, and plastic lasts a long time, but quickly loses its presentable appearance. If you want to find a compromise between reliability, functionality and beauty, then pay attention to frosted glass doors. Many types of designs are available for them, they can be decorated with drawings, stained glass, as well as films or spraying, etc. At the same time, glass is an ideal option for the bathroom due to its resistance to warping.

Let's dwell in more detail on the advantages of glass doors. Their list can include:

• High noise insulation properties. If you do not like the loud noise of water, then with a glass door there will be one less problem;
• the passage of sunlight. Due to this, the room will be brighter and more spacious;
• absence of corrosive effects;
• resistance to high humidity;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• Invious to fungal growths and molds;
• easy care and quick enough installation;
• reliability and environmental friendliness;
• impact resistance. Modern technology makes it possible to achieve high strength glass, which is not easy to break;
• visual extension of the room and the possibility of creating a private environment, because, despite the fact that glass transmits light, frosted doors do not allow you to see what is behind them, but only give a rough idea of the outlines of objects;
• Affordable prices, which are presented in a very wide range.

As you can see, the advantages of glass doors are plenty, not to mention the fact that they meet the latest trends in design. The fashion for them came to us from Europe, but the idea has firmly caught on and is actively continuing to develop.

Glass doors have particular advantages in relation to the bathroom and toilet:

• They form a reliable visual barrier. Behind the door, it will be difficult to see anything, but at the same time, due to the light transmission, they help to cope with the fear of enclosed spaces;
• Glass doors do not warp when exposed to water. Their parameters remain the same regardless of temperature and humidity;
• glass is safe and secure. Even if it breaks under a very strong mechanical impact, it will not cause any harm to a person;
• As already mentioned, glass has a high level of noise insulation;
• Glass door blends with any bathroom interior;
• you can be absolutely sure that harmful bacteria will not develop on the door, as glass is hygienic;
• glass door - it is original and interesting. They give great scope for imagination, as they allow you to implement a huge number of ideas for their decoration.

Frosted glass doors acquire their properties after undergoing processing, which is carried out with the use of various technologies:

• Sandblasting method. This is a method of mechanical treatment of glass with special equipment. The matting itself is performed in a sand-blasting chamber. A jet of granular abrasive affects the entire surface of the glass. Its tiny particles destroy the upper layer of the glass, due to which the matte effect is achieved. Sometimes as abrasives, fractional sand or aluminum oxide are used.
• Firing coatings. They allow you to achieve a matting effect, but the surface is not the smoothest. Glass with the applied firing coating has a rather high cost, but the frosting is preserved for a long time.
• Ceramic paints. By applying paints with polyurethane in their composition, a matting effect is also achieved. This method is much easier than sandblasting. But the final product is quite expensive due to the high cost of consumables. Thus in due course the covering can be wiped off.
• Chemical etching. Many methods of chemical processing have the main similarity. Hydrofluoric acid is used almost everywhere. Chemical methods can achieve a very high quality matte surface. However, the compositions used contain a large number of components, so the method is only suitable for industrial applications. There are also simpler and cheaper compositions based on liquid glass or gelatin, but they are difficult to apply and provide a lower quality surface.

For glass doors to last as long as possible, they need to be cared for.

The following rules should be adhered to:

• A door remains a door, whether it is glass, wood or plastic. Lubricate the hinges and other moving elements is still needed. And it is desirable to do it in time, not waiting until the door starts creaking;
• Periodically, the glass should be subjected to disinfection with a special means;
• If the door has a decor, it requires very different care. Sprayings and films can easily be damaged, as can stained glass artwork, especially if abrasive cleaning agents are used;
• To ensure that condensation does not accumulate on the door, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation of the bathroom.

Frosted glass doors, made in a sophisticated style, can be purchased from Italian manufacturers. You can highlight the factory "3ELLE", which is ready to offer the buyer not only glass doors, but also sliding partitions, which will be an excellent option for the combined bathroom.

Partitions from the company "AG Style" are made with regard to functional convenience, so they will also be a good option for the bathroom.

But the factory "Foa" produces smoked glass doors made of colored glass. Due to this, there will be more light in the bathroom, and the colored material will give a multicolored glare.

The manufacturer "Casali" makes radius glass constructions. This option is simply ideal for the shower room.

If you want to use the free space to your advantage, because it is quite limited in space, then you are suitable cassette systems from the company "Henri Glass".

Among Russian manufacturers, you can choose "Tyga".which are ready to offer you a variety of non-standard solutions made of glass. They can realize an individual project, taking into account all the wishes of the customer.

The cost of glass doors varies from about 4000 rubles and up. The final price is influenced by:

• form of the door execution, especially if the product is made to order;
• fittings material;
• type of design (swing, swinging, sliding and sliding)
• type of glass used;
• decorative elements; for pictures or stained-glass windows you will have to pay more, not to mention different kinds of coatings, etc.;
• type of installation. Self-installation of a glass door, of course, will save money, but whether you can install it yourself is another question.

Above we discussed the different ways of frosted glass. The final cost of the door will depend on what techniques were used to achieve the frosted surface.

The most optimal in this regard is the sandblasting method. Of course, no one says that using this method, the door will cost cheap, but it will serve you long enough, and the matte coating will not wash out or wear off.

For example, matting with paints will provide a high cost of glass, but the result in this case will not be durable. The price here depends on the high cost of the materials used.