A sauna is a place that is constantly in contact with water. Therefore, the requirements for the installation of bath and sauna doors, for building materials, are increased. In particular, protection from heat, moisture and all the consequences associated with this is very important. A detailed description of the sauna will allow you to correctly install it and remain satisfied with the result for a long time.

Choosing a door to a sauna or steam bath consists in buying the right type of wood and the subsequent coating. You can learn more about this from the master finishers. For the correct installation of glass doors in the sauna, you will need the following:

• cloth with glass inserts or completely made of heat-resistant, shock-resistant glass;
• components of the door frame;
• fittings - iron hinges and wooden handles;
• platbands;
• stainless steel fasteners;
• insulation and moisture-repellent material.

The actual installation of a glass door in a sauna is not too different from the process of installing interior options. From special equipment you will need:

• screwdriver;
• hammer;
• glass cutter;
• hacksaw;
• level and pencil with square.

Glass door working process

If the intended model of the door differs from the leaf with glass inserts in that it is a completely transparent surface, the peculiarity of the work is as follows: the leaf is adjusted to the size of the doorway, taking into account the thickness of the door frame, that is, 3-5 cm less than the total width. Stores offer a wide selection of glass doors with ready-made hinges, so you don't have to fiddle with the installation of the main structure.

If the owner decided to do everything himself, then he will have to work with a glass cutter. It should be borne in mind that the texture of the canvas will differ from simple glass and it will take a lot of effort to cut, because the material for the door to a sauna or bath has increased strength.

Having cut out the door leaf, you need to drill holes for the hinges and fix the "mom" on it with small fasteners, and "dad" - on the vertical guide of the frame. To decide which way the doors will open, you need to immediately in order to arrange the parts of the door hinges on the same sides.

After that, the installation and assembly of the box is carried out. Its material is usually wooden, but plastic is not forbidden either. It is important that the door to the sauna or bathhouse is mounted with a threshold, so the box consists of 4 parts, and not 3, like interroom parts. There is no threshold only in the rooms that separate the washrooms. To make the box perfectly flat, work is carried out according to the level, and in the process, the canvas is regularly hung on the hinges to check for coincidences or distortions.

When the box is installed, the space between it and the wall is filled with polystyrene foam, as it has the best moisture resistance. The pieces should be compacted carefully and not allowed to protrude outward. If this does happen, the excess is cut off.

In order to give a finished look to the doors, places with filler are closed with additional strips. They are either screwed onto self-tapping screws during installation, or nailed down with small nails. As a rule, locks for glass doors are not made - only decorative locks. Their selection in construction hardware stores is rich.

But the wooden doors to the bathhouse still beat all records in popularity. Firstly, their installation is faster due to the strength of the structure, secondly, this is a traditional option, well, and thirdly, the price of wooden canvases is lower than that of glass. But since the glass in the sauna looks very attractive, the owners still want to install it. There is a way out - you can combine business with pleasure and use door models for baths with glass inserts.

Wooden doors with glass inserts are neither painted nor varnished. This should be taken into account when buying and immediately purchase what you need, without additional finishing.

The door to the sauna with glass inserts, hollow inside, can be insulated in an interesting way by removing it from its grooves and filling the inner space with a soft insulation: mineral wool, foam, etc. You can tamp the material with a wooden handle for a shovel. After that, the glass inserts are mounted back, having previously coated the grooves with silicone. After hardening and cutting off excess silicone, the glass will not move from its place and will not rattle.

The canvas is cut with a hacksaw to the desired size.

The tool must be very sharp, with fine teeth, so as not to damage the appearance of the structure. The door to the bathhouse must be with a threshold, therefore, when sawing off, its height must be taken into account.

After that, mark the places for the hinges on the canvas and the vertical guide of the box. Usually it is 20-30 cm from the edges. The hinges are screwed to both sides and the workpiece is tried on.

It is now the turn to install the door frame. Before inserting it, it is necessary to drill holes for the dowels in the doorway. If the construction of the bath is also wooden, you do not need to do this. The box is assembled using a level, a screwdriver and self-tapping screws for this purpose. First comes the installation of the three parts of the box, and then the threshold. You can and should use spacer wedges: they will help fix the door in the desired state to assess compliance with the level.

After installing the door frame, the canvas is hung and the platbands are nailed, having previously filled the voids between the wall and the wooden guides with insulation - foam. Bath door handles should only be made of wood; other materials can burn you, since the temperature of the sauna is more than 100 degrees. As for glass inserts, for better operation of such a door, the glass is sealed with silicone sealant. This way it will vibrate less and last longer.

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In written and online sources, saunas are distinguished as a separate subspecies of baths. The opinion is promoted that the fundamental difference between the sauna and the Russian and Turkish baths is "dry" steam.

The figures are given to confirm the "features" of the Finnish sauna:

• The sauna is characterized by low humidity (5-10%) and high indoor temperature (from seventy to almost a hundred degrees).
• The Russian bath offers balanced humidity (20 to 65 percent) and temperature (fifty to ninety degrees).
• Hamam is the record holder for humidity (from eighty to almost one hundred percent) at a low temperature of forty-forty-five degrees.

Visitors to Finland when visiting native baths (and there are indeed many of them in a cold, damp country) are very surprised. Saunas are almost indistinguishable from the classic Russian baths. Finns also use brooms in the steam rooms. The only significant difference between the Finnish and Russian baths is in the method of steam preparation:

• "Russian" steam and heat are "supplied" by a thoroughly heated sauna stove. They put it in such a way (unlike the classic Russian hut stove) that almost all the heat is stored inside the stove. Moreover, it is heated in the dressing room, and then all the accumulated heat gives off steam.
• For a Finnish bathhouse ("sauna" is just a "bathhouse" in Finnish), the temperature in the steam room is provided by stones heated on a fire (for those who like modern technology - electric and infrared heaters). And the Finnish couples play a supporting role.

The Finnish bath is a pre-fabricated "ersatz" of the Russian one, where instead of a stove they use a compact and mobile substitute. He gives less steam than a stove. And its temperature is not so high. But he is always present.

Manufacturers and suppliers of electric heaters (compact heaters) came up with the fairy tale about the "sauna" with dry steam. The first primitive designs did not allow splashing water on them. Hence the high temperatures and low humidity. But such a "sauna" could be built in almost any room (if only the electrical wiring would stand).

It is these "real Finnish saunas" that are now actively promoted all over the world. Although the Finns themselves have not heard of such "innovations". Meanwhile, the high temperature with low humidity in such "saunas" strongly "hits" the skin, especially women, being an anti-cosmetological procedure.

Transparent doors for saunas

To install a glass door to the sauna, marketers and advertisers, who have come up with a sauna without steam, are trying to "knock" us in every possible way. However, as it turned out, frosted glass, instead of the traditional wooden structure, performs well in a real steam sauna. Also suitable for a bath. Although it is not so profitable to install a glass door to the steam room of a Russian bath. This design will fog up too much and “cry”. For a classic steam room, ordinary wooden doors with glass are suitable.

If you choose wooden or glass doors to the sauna, first evaluate their pros and cons.

Glass door benefits

1. Glass, unlike wood, does not damp or dry out.
2. With a glass door, no light source is needed in the steam room. It will be enough to illuminate the dressing room.
3. Glass is easier to care for than wood.

Disadvantages of glass construction

1. A quality glass door usually costs more than a wooden door.
2. High thermal conductivity compared to wood. Thanks to the invention of films for glass that reduce this indicator, a controversial disadvantage.
3. Fragility. Typical for inexpensive solutions. For saunas, thick tempered glass is recommended. Again, there are special "armored" films that increase the strength of the glass.
4. Transparency. Doors with transparent glass are not suitable for all sauna visitors. However, if you are a fan of the "correct" steam sauna, the glass will very quickly become opaque due to fogging.

Today there are many self-adhesive films that allow you to tint glass yourself, even with a stained glass window, even with a pattern. Glass saunas are made faster and cheaper with foil than with time-consuming and expensive processing. Therefore, tinted glass doors with special films are increasingly used today.

Advertising and reality for glass doors

Recently, advertising has been actively promoting glass sliding structures for saunas. Manufacturers claim that this model saves heat better and is easier to install. But according to safety rules, rooms with high temperatures (and in particular saunas and baths) must be equipped with doors that ensure quick evacuation. Only swing doors that open into the dressing room are suitable for such requirements. All other structures pose a potential danger to the life of sauna visitors. The fact is that when a person becomes ill from overheating, he does not immediately lose consciousness, but every second is important for leaving the hot zone. Often it is enough to run into the dressing room to stop dizziness and palpitations. So the installation of a sauna should be simple and safe.

Installation of doors made of glass

A tempered glass door structure costs about five to six thousand rubles. And the sauna will cost from two to three thousand. So it makes sense to do it yourself when installing a glass new thing. Moreover, the sauna is not so difficult.

Technically, such an operation is no different from, however, it has a number of specific features:

• When installing, you should not save on cushioning materials (thick cardboard, wooden slats, and so on). The fact is that tempered glass is sensitive to impacts.
• Chips or cracks may occur at the edges with the floor or walls. Therefore, use masking tape in advance to protect the door.
• For the same reason, it is advisable to install doors with an assistant.

Do-it-yourself glass door installation will require the following tools and materials:

• building level;

• electric drill;
• wedges made of wood;
• masking tape;
• roulette.

Fitting the door supplied with the door frame

Since the door frame and door are made to fit the size of the opening, no adjustment to the new structure is usually required.

Before starting work, it is advisable to paste over the edges of the door with masking tape to protect it from possible damage.

Everything should be made of stainless steel (except for wooden parts)

• We install the door frame in the opening, having previously dismantled it. Do not forget to remove the so-called technological strip (the lower side of the box) from the box. It is needed to ensure the rigidity of the entire structure during transportation. But during installation, it is not needed, since the doors to the steam room and sauna should not have a threshold.
• We fix the box in the opening with wooden wedges. We level it using the building level.
• We fix the box in the opening with screws. We put decorative plugs covering the bolt heads.
• We hang the door leaf on the sauna, not forgetting to use gaskets.
• The sauna door handle is installed.

• The magnetic latch for the glass door to the sauna is used when it is necessary to fix the closed position.

Installation of a door supplied separately

• Sauna glass door fittings must be removed from the door leaf before installation.
• We prepare wooden supports and gaskets for installing the door leaf. The supports should provide a gap between the floor and the door of 100-200 millimeters. The gaskets should provide a gap between the frame (right, left side and ceiling) and the door of about 10 millimeters.
• It is advisable to make gaskets for safety with stops (to prevent accidental glass falling out of the box), and then temporarily screw small screws to the door frame (if you install the door without an assistant).
• Using wedges, we align the door in the box so as to provide the necessary gaps.
• We bait the door hinges and mark the places for installation on the box
• Remove the hinges, screw them to the door frame
• We install the door in the hinges using gaskets. We mount the handle and magnetic latches (if necessary).

Film abundance and its uses

Films for glass are:

• Protective. Their strength is such that glass covered with such a film cannot be broken with a hammer.
• Thermal. After gluing such a film to glass, the glass almost ceases to conduct heat (up to 80% of thermal energy is retained).
• Mirrored (architectural). After gluing such a film, visitors to the sauna will see everything in the dressing room, but it will be impossible to see them (especially if the light is turned on next to the entrance to the steam room) - the door will seem like a huge mirror.
• Decorative. They allow imitating stained-glass windows, etching, matting, painted pictures and other beautiful exotic on glass.

It is simple to use self-adhesive opaque films - it is enough to accurately cut the workpiece to the size of the glass, separate the base layer and gradually apply the film to the glass, gently smoothing it.

The situation is more complicated with films on a transparent basis. First of all, due to the increased requirements for the cleanliness of the glass, the surrounding space and the hands of the installer. The fact is that an inconspicuous speck left on the glass or film becomes visible after installation. And you can no longer delete it.

Secondly, because of the need to use special tools. Their presence facilitates installation:

• The squeegee (sometimes also called flattening) is best purchased at the same place where the film is sold.
• Rig for cleaning windows. Allows you to quickly wash the glass. It is advisable to buy not a plastic "disposable" product, but a professional metal one.
• Spray gun for spraying cleaning solution onto glass and film.
• Sharp utility knife with replaceable blades.
• Soap solution. A few drops of neutral shampoo are enough per liter of water (preferably soft filtered water or distilled water).

How to apply a transparent foil to a sauna door

1. Before starting pasting, carry out a wet cleaning in the dressing room and wash the glass door.
2. We mark the material according to the size of the door, depending on the idea of ​​pasting. Be sure to cut out the material with an allowance of two to three centimeters.
3. Spray a glass door from a spray bottle with soapy water.
4. We moisten the film on both sides with soapy water to remove dust from it. We remove the protective layer from the film (it is better to do the operation with an assistant) and moisten the adhesive surface.
5. We glue the film on the glass and smooth it, at the same time removing air bubbles from under the film.
6. With a squeegee, we iron the surface of the film several times, removing the soap solution.
7. Cut off the excess film with a knife.

The film dries up in 2-3 days. The glass sauna door is then ready for use.

The choice of doors to the steam room is limited tree and glass... Nobody wants to put plastic in a hot room. The tree is traditional, but came from the Finns. Well, let's figure out together what are the pros and cons of both, and then we will deal with technical issues - the dimensions and installation of a glass door in the steam room.

Glass doors to the steam room of a sauna: advantages and disadvantages

First, let's remember what is typical for a sauna: high temperature and low humidity. In such an atmosphere, both wood and glass find themselves in more advantageous conditions than in a Russian bath.

Wood tends to grow in size from moisture, because of what the doors from it stop closing. But in the sauna this problem is not relevant... Therefore, we cannot say that glass that does not change its dimensions under the influence of temperature (at least in the range for which it is designed) has a clear advantage over wood in a sauna.

Moreover, on sale you will find different variations of glass doors for the steam room: without edging, with edging - wooden or aluminum. Wood can also be different - pine, linden, etc. But the most important thing is heat-treated wood, that is, it is prepared for use in sauna mode.

Coniferous wooden steam room door - note tar stains

In addition to retaining the original geometry, the glass possesses heat resistance- put in the sauna thick tempered glass which calmly withstands the temperatures of a Finnish steam room. And we know that it can be raised up to 120 degrees, but only at the cost of damage to health.

Wood is, by definition, a combustible material. Though normal situation in the sauna and does not lead to its fire.

but wood can crack over time(this happens if it does not dry properly), and glass in this regard has a real advantage - if not broken, it will last longer than wood.

Fragility of glass- the main disadvantage of glass. But its creators of high-quality doors were also able to minimize: tempered glass, if it breaks, then into fragments that are not dangerous for the body, which do not have sharp edges. In addition, a thickness of, say, 8 mm makes splitting less likely.

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Want to know how quickly 8mm glass will break if you alternately jump and hit it with a hammer? Then watch the crash test:

The second disadvantage is heat loss... No matter how the lovers of the bath convince us that through they are very small, we know that when calculating the required power, it is always taken into account area of ​​non-insulated surfaces... Including glass doors, which will "increase" the volume of your steam room by several cubic meters. Simply put, it is more fuel, more work for your stove.

Now about condensate... The question about it is relevant for a Russian bath, and in a sauna the humidity should not rise above 15%, which is at a temperature of 90 degrees makes it impossible for condensation to occur... And if you buy transparent glass for a sauna, then you don't have to worry about it fogging up and condensation leaking under the door.

It is unlikely that caring for the door should be attributed to disadvantages, but glass will require more frequent and thorough maintenance than wooden.

LET'S SUMMER: the glass doors for the steam room of the sauna are perfect, the material does not suffer from the condition, but the same applies to the wood. Aesthetic preferences aside, glass in a sauna has no significant advantages over wood. But the opposite is also true..

Glass door to the steam room of the Russian bath: advantages and disadvantages

The conditions of the Russian steam room differ sharply from the Finnish one. The humidity is much higher and the temperatures are lower. In such an atmosphere the tree inevitably swells. The exception is Linden, which is why it is recommended to do it in the steam room from its wood.

It is in the Russian bath that the property of glass is in demand to preserve its original geometry.

But here's the bad luck: manufacturers of doors from it are guided by, therefore they do below a few centimeters gap... That is, usually it is a non-use door with a gap to the floor of 2-5 cm. For a sauna, which is based on strong constant convection (air heat exchange), this is a necessary part. But in a Russian bath, uncontrollable convection is evil.

... usually it is a blank door with a gap of 2-5 cm to the floor ...

That's why traditional doors are made with low and high thresholds and: at the top you need to leave enough space - "a pocket for a steam cake", and at the bottom put an obstacle in the form of a threshold so that cold air from outside does not penetrate the floor.

Headroom and threshold in the Russian steam room

Unfortunately, the glass sheet is unlikely to be able to be adjusted independently to the requirements of a Russian steam room.

IMPORTANT! There should not be any gaps at the bottom if you have a Russian steam room.

But even if we assume that someone managed to make the required size to order, then the next problem will be the already mentioned condensate.

Glass and tiles are the first places where it is formed. Therefore, you should not be surprised if by the end of the procedures a puddle of condensation forms under the door. It goes without saying that the transparent glass will become matte, like a mirror in the bathroom.

About heat loss mentioned above. Nothing changes here: you have to pay for beauty.

OUTPUT: glass does not swell and does not lead. This is where the merits end, because a standard door with a slit at the bottom is not suitable for a Russian steam room.

The size of the glass door to the steam room

Each manufacturer has its own range. Usually the "step" between adjacent ones is 10 cm - either in width or in height.

ATTENTION! Often in the catalog, the dimensions are given not of the door, but of the opening in which it should be installed. At the same time, the real dimensions doors with a frame (!) will be on 10mm less both vertically and horizontally. For example: 7x19 is the size of the opening 700x1900 mm, while the door with the frame will be 690x1890 mm.

We leafed through the catalogs and wrote out for you the sizes of two popular brands and one of the first available brands). You already know how to read 7x19, so we will give all the data in this format. Do not forget that these are the dimensions of the openings!

AKMA	Harvia	Doorwood
7x19	7x19	6x18
6x19	8x19	6x19
8x19	8x21	7x17
8x20	9x19	7x18
	9x21	7x19
	13x21	7x20
	14x21	7x21
	15x19	8x19
	15x21	8x20
	16x21	8x21
	17x19
	17x21

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If you need a custom door, here's an example of a custom report:

How to install a glass door to a steam room

The glass door leaf comes complete with a frame and a lock. Moreover, everything is assembled and before installing the glass door in the steam room, you will need to disassemble the structure.

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Video instruction "How to install a glass door in a steam room":

Glass door to the steam room: reviews

We always advise our readers to visit bath forums, which at the moment are a storehouse of the most valuable information. This is the opinion of both professionals and ordinary bath lovers. In particular, if you search for the topic "Glass door to the steam room",

It will be a definite plus for a private sauna.

This creates a feeling of the spirit of a Finnish or Russian bath not only in the steam room itself, but also outside it - after all, what is inside will be visible from any point of the washing department.

The glass door has many advantages:

• A glass door does not exhibit the same thermal expansion as a wooden door. As a result, there is no need to make large gaps. When a glass door is installed in the steam room, the size of the opening can only be slightly larger than it.
• This design solution eliminates the need for lighting in or in the sauna. A warm twilight is created inside, in which a person feels more comfortable.
• Very aesthetically pleasing.
• The glass door is easy to clean. The same cannot be said about the wooden door. There are always a lot of bacteria in the shower and sauna room, which like a humid and warm environment.

The door is off. This is important, because there may be a stove nearby, in which a fire is burning. You can even make it so that the door, when opening and closing, is opposite the open firebox to save space - this trick will not work with a wooden door.

• Durability. Due to the fact that the door does not expand, does not warp, its service life can be longer than that of a wooden one.
• The cramped steam room becomes visually much larger. It is very uncomfortable to be in a small, cramped steam room, closed to a deaf, moreover, poorly lit.

Disadvantages of glass doors

Glass doors to the steam room are also not without disadvantages:

• Fragility. Glass can be accidentally broken. Although, if it is thick and made of good glass, it is quite difficult to do it by accident.
• The door gets very hot, especially in a Finnish sauna, where temperatures can get very high. If you touch it from the side of the steam room or even the washing compartment, you can get burned. During a burn, a person can make a sharp movement - and the door will be broken. That is why it is recommended to limit the use of such doors to Russian steam rooms - a door heated to 60-70 degrees will not feel as hot as up to 120-150.
• Relatively high price. An ordinary glass door will cost from 4.5 to 15 thousand rubles. However, if you look at the price of an ordinary door to a thick steam room, the glass door is not so much superior.
• Standard doorway. A low door is usually made to the steam room to reduce heat loss when it is opened and closed. If you decide to install a glass one, the doorway will have to be made higher so that a door in a standard box can fit into it.
• Inconvenient for installation. Due to the fact that the door is very thick, it will weigh a lot. You will have to put it together, or even three, using special potholders-suction cups for glass.
• Large heat loss. The glass is very hot by itself, it also conducts heat well. As a result, it will be colder in the sauna, and the room and the steam room will also be warmed up from the door. In a Finnish sauna, where the temperature is high, heat loss will be especially noticeable.

In general, despite the shortcomings, glass doors are widely used. Especially for those who appreciate the exquisite. We must honestly admit that a wooden door is much more practical than a glass one, but in terms of interior design, a glass door is beyond competition.

How to choose

The glass door leaf is approximately 700 mm wide.

Sometimes you can find deviations - 710 mm, 720 mm, 690 mm.

The main thing is for her to come to.

If the door is purchased separately, the box can be ordered, and it is necessary to additionally stipulate that the material of the box must be made of hardwood, or the hinges must be reinforced with a large amount of fasteners.

A glass door is a rather heavy thing, and it must be fixed thoroughly.

The door frame has a standard size 50 mm larger than the door leaf. However, the sauna opening is usually made of thicker wood. When the box is installed, the space between it and the opening is not foamed, but filled with tow - it is not afraid of heating, unlike.

It is impossible to choose a door to a steam room less than 70 cm wide - often people in the steam room start to feel dizzy, it will simply be very difficult to get into a narrow opening.

For the same purpose, the door is placed so that it opens out of the steam room.

There is also no point in installing a door 90 cm wide - through it there will be an increased loss of heat, and it is more likely to touch a wide door than a narrower one.

It is worth remembering that the glass door to the steam room has the same height as a regular front door to an apartment, about 1900 mm.

Here, too, there may be minor deviations - from 1890 to 1950, with a step of 10 mm. When installing such, you must remember that you cannot somehow change its size. For example, often when installing a wooden door, you can simply saw it off if it does not fit into the box. With glass, such a trick does not work - you have to break the opening and make it higher.

When determining the size of the opening, it should also be considered that such a door is installed with a threshold. So when determining the height of the opening, you will also have to calculate the threshold that is below. The size of the opening should be about 1970 mm, specifically everything is considered from the size, which may be thicker than usual.

Installation of a glass door for a sauna - in the video instructions:

And saunas are suspicious. What if it bursts from overheating? What if you accidentally hit it with a stool, and it crumbles? And is it possible to do it yourself? It turns out that all these fears are in vain. It is enough to clarify the dimensions of your door, see the photo or video instructions, and you can put the door yourself.

Glass doors: dispelling myths

First of all, it is worth understanding that glass doors to the bathhouse could not be sold if the manufacturer had not provided for all these points. So let's dispel the fears.

1. What if she burst from the heat? Doors to paired rooms are made not of ordinary window glass, but of thick and heat-resistant glass. The material is specially hardened at high temperatures, and its thickness is rarely less than 10 mm.
2. What if she breaks and injures someone? Breaking such thick glass is not an easy task. But even if this situation occurs, the risk will be minimal. Tempered glass breaks down into small fragments without sharp edges.
3. What if the door releases steam due to poor sealing? It depends on the room in which you want to install it. In the sauna, for example, there is a special gap in the doorway through which excess steam will escape. In the bath, of course, it is better to have a sealed door. But a high-quality glass door with a properly organized threshold and well-installed spacers will serve much better than a cracked wooden door.

What is really worth being afraid of is that inattentive guests may "bump" into this door all along the way. Because with proper care, the glass is completely transparent and almost invisible. Therefore, connoisseurs recommend tinted, colored or patterned models. But such a door will not divide your company into bathers and vacationers, you will all be in front of each other.

Another problem is that not all paired rooms allow you to install such a door. Traditionally, a bathhouse is a room with a low ceiling. Or the door should be low to let out a minimum of heated air. Glass doors below 190 cm are hard to find. Some people get out of the situation like this: they order a piece of tempered glass of the size they need, and fit it into the doorway by hand.

The main disadvantage: it's all about the price

Experts say that the main drawback of glass doors is their high price. You can, of course, choose a cheaper model. But the economical option will be much worse than the wooden doors that you can buy for the same money. Therefore, if you want to decorate your bath or sauna in a modern way, it is better to spend money. A high-quality door should be no thinner than 7 mm in thickness. With such dimensions, it weighs quite a lot, so it needs to be fastened at least three loops. Magnetic catches are installed on good doors. There should also be at least three of them. So they will hold the door securely, but will not jam when opened.

But having paid a tidy sum, we get many advantages that a glass door has:

• you cannot burn yourself about it;
• it will not swell and crack like wood;
• it is easy to wash;
• the service life of such a door is infinite if you protect it from breakdowns;
• it is better from a safety point of view, because bathers are always in sight of their friends, and this reduces the likelihood of unforeseen situations.

Of course, in a traditional sauna with high humidity, the glass door can fog up, and then some of these advantages will disappear. But it can be used as an impromptu hygrometer, which will help determine when the steam concentration in the bath will be optimal. And to prevent condensation from accumulating on the glass, you can install heated doors. But they are much more expensive.

Advice. If you doubt that you will be able to install this door hermetically in your room, you can solve this problem with a stove. Choosing a stove, stop at a model that can heat a steam room, which is 1-2 cubic meters more than yours.

Glass door installation: decide on your own or entrust the professionals?

Installing a glass door is not easy. First, it is still fragile. Secondly, it's hard. Thirdly, without knowing the nuances, it is easy to make this door traumatic. Therefore, before deciding to put such a door into your bath yourself, carefully study the instructions.

Attention! In order to install the glass door, you will need an assistant. Its canvas is too heavy. Without skill, one person cannot cope with this task.

A door with a wooden frame is installed when the work with the walls of the steam room is completely finished. If your door comes in a metal box, then you need to install it before finishing.

So, a glass door for a bath or sauna is a modern phenomenon. It was liked by progressive bath attendants due to the fact that it is easy to take care of it and, unlike a wooden one, it does not deform. Manufacturers of quality doors have provided everything so that their products are not fragile, traumatic or leaky. Its only drawback is its high price.

Bath door installation instructions: video

Glass doors for a bath: photo