Glass doors for bathroom

Doors for bathrooms and bathrooms are usually made of wooden materials. However, such doors in a room with high humidity, which includes the bathroom, can serve for a short time. If we talk about the design of wooden doors, it should be noted the scarcity and monotony of the range.

Metal doors are also very impractical for bathroom decoration: the same humidity is the reason for corrosion, the consequence of which is the short life of this type of door. Plastic doors also have disadvantages, the main of which is the rapid loss of their original appearance and durability.

With each passing day, doors made of glass are becoming more common. In Russia, the trend of installing glass doors in the living interior came from the West, where it is actively used for quite some time.

Let us consider in detail the specificity and what are the advantages of glass doors compared to doors made of other materials.

To understand the variety of glass doors and understand what model is right for you, let's first look at the classification of glass doors.

By the type of device glass doors can be:

• hinged - with one or two doors of equal or different widths;
• swing - consist of one or two leaves and can open inward or outward;
• sliding - the door leaves are mounted in a roller mechanism at the top and bottom, so that they can be moved along the length of one of the walls;
• sliding - have a roller mechanism and two sashes that slide in opposite directions.

Regardless of the type of device glass doors can also vary in shape.

They come in two varieties:

• flat;
• Radius (which have a curved, rounded shape).

Glass doors do not differ in size from other interior doors. Radius doors are an exception: the specifics of their production make it possible to produce doors from 100 to 600 centimeters in size.

A distinctive feature of glass doors is the absence of the usual frame into which the door is inserted. The fixing of glass doors is made directly to the wall. Fittings for this type of door are no different from those for other types of doors, but have a certain nuance. In order to ensure that the door is securely fastened, it is recommended to use branded fittings.

If we talk about the advantages of doors made of glass, we can highlight such characteristics as:

1. Environmental friendliness of the material.
2. Moisture resistance.
3. Durability.
4. Durability, thanks to which the volume of doors is much less.
5. A variety of models.
6. Easy care.

Of course, the transparency of doors in the bathroom can confuse many people, but using the wide possibilities of glass processing, we have the opportunity to implement any, even the most daring, design projects.

Currently known technologies of processing glass surfaces make it possible to make them translucent or completely opaque.

This can be both frosted glass using sand-blasting devices, and drawings with waterproof paints, gluing a variety of decorative films, laying stained glass and fusing (fusing different shades of glass into a single sheet).

One of the disadvantages of glass doors, as, indeed, of doors made of other materials, is the appearance of condensation after we have taken a bath or shower.

This problem is quite simple to eliminate: you either need to install a good ventilation system in the bathroom, or ventilate the bathroom room, leaving the door open.

Another characteristic feature of glass doors is a higher price compared to their wooden and plastic counterparts. Taking into consideration all the advantages of the glass door, you can choose yourself which door is more acceptable in terms of price and quality.

Plexiglas, polycarbonate, hardened glass or triplex glass is used as door material.. These materials are characterized by very high strength, respectively, to break such a door, you should try very hard.

In order to make glass doors even stronger and safer, a special armor film is glued to the door's surface during production, which holds the glass in place in case of emergency so it doesn't fly around and injure those around it.

The use of a glass door in the bathroom is often explained not only by the above advantages, but also by the possibility of solving non-standard design problems. Very unusual looks such a door in the interior of the living space, especially in such intimate areas as the bathroom and toilet.

In addition to the fact that the door itself is a decorative object, it is also very harmonious will fit into almost any interior, complementing it and decorating it. Chrome fittings will blend perfectly with the chrome details in the bathroom interior (this can be handles, towel holders, shelves).

Possibilities and options for glass doors are a lot, as well as options for bathroom design, respectively, the door can become a bright and at the same time inseparable element of design. It should also be noted that the back side of the door will border with the corridor space, which can not only not confuse, but also emphasize the elegance and thoughtfulness of the style of the apartment as a whole.

It is important that a small thickness (only 7-10 mm) of the door helps to increase and visually expand the space of the corridor and the bathroom.

To begin with, we note that installing glass doors yourself is not recommended, it requires a certain experience and skill in this matter. Glass door installation has a number of nuances.

Work on the installation of a glass door should be carried out as follows:

• First of all, it is necessary to install the fastening elements. To do this, it is necessary to take into account the type of door chosen, to understand where we will install the fastening mechanisms: on the walls themselves or at the top and bottom for the roller mechanisms. Particularly carefully need to calculate the place of attachment, as to adjust them in the future is not possible.
• now proceed to the installation of the door itself. Without outside help here can not do, because the door is quite heavy and fragile (especially its corner parts).

• The last stage will require adjustment and installation of fittings. This is a simple enough step that you can do it yourself.

We would like to pay special attention to the maintenance of glass doors. Here everything is elementary: it is enough to wipe the door with a cloth with special products to keep it clean and gala for a long time.

Sliding and pivoting mechanisms periodically need to be lubricated with a special oil, as they are constantly under the influence of moisture. Doors coated with special lacquers or decorative paints require special care. They should be cared for according to the recommendations of the door manufacturers.

By following these simple steps for the care of glass doors, you will be able to maintain their performance and attractive appearance for a long time.