The bathroom differs from other rooms in difficult operating conditions. This is reflected in everyone finishing material, which is used to decorate shower rooms, including doors. Interior floors differ in color, shape, size, structure and other parameters, but they all have one thing in common - the ability to withstand extreme loads, as well as an attractive appearance.

Today, moisture-resistant doors covering the entrance to the bathroom and toilet are a given, without which it is difficult to imagine maintaining a shower room. However, in order to correctly select interior flooring, you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each material. After all, different raw materials meet different needs, and also have their own price and features during operation and installation. But at the same time they must meet the following parameters:

• durability;
• water resistance;
• steam resistance;
• ability to withstand high temperatures.

The best option

Currently, the choice of materials that are resistant to moisture is quite large. Manufacturers offer a wide range various doors between the toilet and the rest of the apartment. Besides, everything interior partitions are moisture resistant and have the necessary performance characteristics.

The following materials are usually used:

1. plastic;
2. veneer;
3. acrylic;
4. glass;
5. array.

However, even high-quality raw materials must be checked to ensure compliance with all parameters. It is necessary to conduct a thorough inspection of the product, i.e. the entire surface of the door must be reliably varnished, the panel elements fit tightly to each other, and there must be no divergence of the seams. This ceiling, which does not have cracks or chips, is not susceptible to water penetration, which is why its service life is significantly increased.

Advantages and disadvantages

It should be noted that modern products for the bathroom and toilet, produced today by leading manufacturers, do not differ significantly from the most expensive veneer floors. And to be honest, in some positions they are superior to them.

The positive aspects of moisture-resistant bathroom doors:

• The protective film protects the product from the effects of aggressive cleaning agents, high humidity and temperature changes.
• An affordable price allows you to purchase moisture-resistant doors regardless of your income level.
• Compared to solid wood, a laminated product does not deform over time.
• The low weight makes it possible not only to easily transport and convenient installation, but also long-term operation.
• Easy care. It is enough to wipe the ceiling with a dry cloth or damp sponge with small abrasive particles.
• A wide range allows you to choose a product suitable for any design or interior.

Like any material or product, moisture-resistant doors have not only strengths, but also negative. Laminate floors have a relatively small list of disadvantages, many of which are quite subjective in nature, but this does not stop them being considered among the disadvantages of the product. Doors to the bathroom and toilet have the following weaknesses:

1. Excessively smooth surface.
2. If the damage is deep, the door cannot be restored.
3. Very high price for individual laminate products.

It is worth noting that laminated doors excellently withstand high mechanical loads. In addition, their moisture resistance is at the level of glass products. As for the performance properties of natural materials, it is best to use high-quality wood species, for example, pine. It is impregnated with resin, which makes its moisture-resistant and environmental performance unique.

Types of laminate

Moisture-resistant doors are a relatively new concept in home improvement. home life. That is why they require special treatment, because protection from moisture, microorganisms and other negative factors is their main responsibility. And they must handle it well! Thus, choosing between various types ceilings, you need to pay attention to the properties and only then to the appearance.

As for external data, today modern manufacturers give us enough wide choose. Laminate film is great for bathrooms and toilets. She represents artificial material, manufactured in various color scheme. Moisture-resistant laminate doors will suit any design. Varieties:

Types of doors

In conditions high humidity the door plays a protective role, so it must have moisture-resistant characteristics. In addition, it must cope with condensation, steam, temperature influences, and also successfully resist rot, mold and mildew. The choice of a particular material as a ceiling depends on many factors, from price to the dimensions of the room. Kinds:

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If renovations are being carried out throughout the entire apartment, it is better to replace all the doors at once; the collection may be discontinued, and the color of the next batch may be different. But do not forget that some rooms, such as the bathroom, have special requirements. Not all materials will withstand constant exposure to water, moisture and steam, but most of those used in production interior doors suitable for installation in sanitary rooms, subject to moderate humidity up to 60 percent.

What materials are there:

• Laminated doors.

• PVC coated doors

Doors lined with a polyvinyl chloride coating, which is able to keep the canvas from getting moisture on it. Plastic repels moisture well without absorbing it.

• Doors coated with eco-veneer

Eco-veneer – modern type coatings made on the basis of polypropylene, which is a moisture-resistant material..

• Veneered doors

Products covered with veneer are protected from moisture due to the application of several layers of finishing materials (primer, varnish) to the veneer. Any moisture that enters will exit through special ventilation holes, located at the lower and upper ends, without damaging the coating and door structure.

• Solid wood doors

Doors made from natural wood, have the ability to “breathe”, i.e. take moisture from environment and give it back. The main thing is to correctly set the technical gaps during installation, and these doors will last in the bathroom for a very long time.

• Plastic doors

The best option for installation in wet rooms. Doors made entirely of plastic are presented in our catalog by the Kapelli factory.

Due to change building standards in the last 30 years, we recommend checking in advance the dimensions of the openings for doors to sanitary facilities, their standard sizes should be as follows:

If you have other opening sizes, most likely you will have to order doors custom size, pay a premium for their production and wait for their production (from 10 to 60 days).

• It is important to pay attention to the fact that not all manufacturers make doors with a height of 1900mm; for example, most Belarusian factories make doors with a height of only 2000mm.
• It is necessary to ventilate sanitary facilities to avoid swelling of door panels and their components that have been exposed to high humidity for a long time.
• A good option for installation in a bathroom and toilet are doors with inserts made of triplex or satin glass.

Bathroom doors – important element interior, which should be organically combined with plumbing, furniture and cladding. However, the main purpose of the door is not its aesthetic qualities, but its reliability and functionality.

Often, debates arise among designers and homeowners about which door to put in the bathroom, but there is no definite answer, because much depends on the area of ​​the room, humidity level, quality of ventilation and design features the canvas itself.

No matter how stylish and expensive the doors you choose are, first of all, they must be moisture resistant, that is, protected from high humidity, hot air and contact with water.

Without protective coating natural wood or MDF board is deformed: it swells, then shrinks, causing it to become cracked and cease to perform its main function.

The action of moisture and high temperature can be softened by installing a bathtub or shower stall on the wall opposite the door or by erecting an additional partition.

IN spacious room with well-equipped ventilation, you can install a door with any type of structure - from processed baguette to metal-plastic. The level of humidity in a large bathroom is not dangerous, and direct contact with water on the door covering is excluded

Metal-plastic and glass sheets are recognized as the most successful for a cramped bathroom, for spacious room– any products that have a protective layer.

For example, laminate products are covered with a thick synthetic film that does not allow moisture to pass through. To ensure that the appearance does not contradict the overall interior design, choose a laminate that imitates natural wood.

Let's also consider Various types doors and try to determine their advantages and disadvantages:

Types of canvases by material of manufacture

When choosing a product design, its location, decorative design, rely mainly on the material from which the canvas is made. The texture of wood requires one type of finish, plastic – another, glass – a third, and the possibilities of each material are far from limitless.

For example, it is difficult to place a PVC product in a palace interior, and glass sliding doors into a room designed in country style.

Budget option - MDF

If you are interested in attractive products in the mid-price segment, no doubt purchase MDF doors, which can easily be described in one word - universal.

Manufacturers offer quite interesting models in shades of walnut, wenge and cherry, decorated with glass inserts, for only 2000-2500 rubles. Designer proposals will certainly cost more, but for a couple, a bathroom-toilet is more often chosen standard canvases, not eye-catching, since in main role tiles, furniture and plumbing equipment play.

The most common option made from MDF is a blank baguette or milled type, imitating popular types of wood (oak, ash, walnut, maple) and reinforced with a protective coating

You will be pleased with the relative lightness and ease of use of MDF products - they are not as fragile as glass. Thanks to natural composition(pressed sawdust and lignin binder) and environmental friendliness, doors are good in houses with a large number of children and animals.

They are moisture resistant, but there is a risk of minimal dimensional change in heating season. The primer and enamel covering their surface increases resistance to mechanical wear.

Ecologically attractive timber

The fashion for natural materials has led to the fact that solid wood doors are becoming increasingly in demand among owners country cottages, and from the owners of city apartments.

Wooden products do not need additional decorative finishing– wood texture is distinguished by its natural beauty. It is enough to saturate the surface with varnish or special wax, and the soft, porous and pliable wood turns into a durable, waterproof, pest- and mold-proof canvas.

Solid doors, especially those made from valuable or rare wood, can more often be seen in luxury homes, the interior of which corresponds to an aristocratic style. The price range is large - from 20 to 200 thousand rubles

Many people don't see much difference different breeds tree - and they are deeply mistaken. The color of bleached, milky hornbeam or almost black, with the noble waxy shine of bog oak cannot be confused with anything. Alder, like cherry, gives off a slight redness, and shades of pine represent a whole range - from brown-pink to yellow.

Elegant veneer

Veneer finishing is an appropriate suggestion for quality alternative option for those who appreciate natural beauty and practicality. Veneer is a thin sheet of wood obtained by a special sawing method. For the manufacture of interior doors, sawn material is used, which is the most resistant to mechanical damage.

The use of veneer facilitates the door structure, makes it more accessible, while texture features and wood grain are preserved in their original form.

Special treatment of veneer - usually coating with 2-3 layers of varnish - increases the strength of a thin sheet of wood and allows the use of interior doors in kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms, that is, in rooms with high humidity

Modern methods of wood processing make it possible to produce veneer from various species - beech, apple, oak, poplar, olive. The walnut texture is the most popular due to its affordable price, while models made of oak veneer are durable and wear-resistant, so their cost is higher.

The versatility of veneered products allows them to fit harmoniously into any design project - they combine perfectly with sanitary ware and bathroom furniture.

Practical laminate

If you like laminated doors, be sure to ask what type of film was used in their production. The cheapest products are covered with a layer of cellulose impregnated with synthetic resins. Obviously, a paper “shirt” is absolutely not suitable for bathroom equipment.

You should choose models wrapped in a polyvinyl chloride elastic film 0.5 mm thick, or an even more durable two-chrome laminate up to 0.8 mm thick, which is more expensive and resembles veneer in appearance.

Caring for door panels covered with laminate involves wiping the film with a damp sponge or piece of cloth (microfiber). Can be used non-aggressive detergents, For example, laundry soap or bath cleaning gel

For bathroom with budget interior laminated doors are ideal: cheap, different easy installation And simple care. If desired, among the monotonous models you can find options with a figured panel or glass design.

However, it must be remembered that the exquisite design of doors of this type You shouldn’t expect any special strength either – products with honeycomb filling are rarely reliable.

Plastic: variety of choices

Plastic bathroom doors do not have to resemble standard ones balcony blocks white. Manufacturers offer various options swing, sliding, folding structures consisting of plastic, metal-plastic and glass.

If the thickness and structure of the wall allows, you can choose the original one. modern solution – cassette doors. They don't require extra space for opening, but are placed in the wall or parallel to it.

White plastic goes well with plumbing equipment and furniture of similar shades and fits organically into an interior in pastel, milky, beige or pearl tones

To save space and money, many people choose an “accordion” - a folding door made of plastic slats. Immediately after installation, you will notice the shortcomings of a device that is convenient at first glance: instability of the structure, large gaps, lack of reliability.

A sliding door on rollers is much more convenient and functional, and with precisely selected dimensions it is not inferior in sound insulation to a conventional hinged design.

Impact resistant glass

Glass systems are not yet as widespread as metal-plastic ones, but their popularity is growing every year. Beautiful, superbly decorated, durable and completely water-resistant doors seem to be created for bathrooms. Glass goes well with earthenware, porcelain, chrome and gilded fittings.

The safety of glass doors is guaranteed by the use of modern materials: polycarbonate, tempered glass, plexiglass, triplex. It is very difficult to break a product made from the listed materials, and if damaged, the fragments hang on the doors or crumble into pieces without sharp corners

How to maintain privacy and deprive glass of its inherent transparency? Several successful methods are recommended:

• gold, silver, colored plating;
• adhesive-based film coating;
• drawings and ornaments with stained glass paints;
• frosted or tinted glass;
• stained glass window.

Often glass doors They are made to order, so there are no problems with design, framing, choice of texture or image. A small disadvantage of glass is the appearance of streaks when condensation accumulates, but you can get rid of this problem by adjusting ventilation and using ventilation.

Sliding and folding door systems

When it is necessary to save space adjacent to the doorway, or to carry out an original design project, non-traditional ones are chosen swing doors, and folding and sliding type designs.

The easiest installation method is to install an overhead system. It includes a door leaf that moves along a guide ( metal profile or decorative hanging) along the wall.

Some designs in their functionality resemble the front part of a wardrobe: to open the door leaf you need to lightly move it to the side

The design is so simple that many people install it themselves, choosing doors from different material: wood, MDF board, plastic.

The sliding one-way or two-way system consists of the following parts:

• 1 or 2 door leaves;
• guide profile (suspension) installed above the doorway;
• rollers fixed in the upper end part of the sashes;
• a stop that prevents the doors from swinging and is located on the floor.

To make a latch, you need to install a stand on the opposite side and adjust the locking mechanism. Option sliding systems are cassette in-wall structures that are perfect for new-built houses, but in old Stalinist, panel and block houses There may be problems with their installation.

Design, choice of material and external design sliding doors largely depends on the area of ​​the bathroom and hallway, as well as on design goals. Suppose glass doors visually increase the space of the premises

Despite the recommendations of experts, some residents choose folding doors-books and accordion doors. These are two similar options, united by one opening principle. “Accordions” consist of many identical elements, which, when folded, are assembled like the bellows of the musical instrument of the same name.

The “book” doors consist of two large parts that fold in a certain direction. It is extremely impractical to use both solutions for decorating a bathroom, since it is difficult to achieve good sound insulation and reliability. These designs are more suitable for installing interior partitions.

The weakest point of folding doors is the fittings that connect the plates and secure them to the top track. If there are three or more people in the family, the fasteners will wear out very quickly

Choice of doors and style solutions

One of starting points when choosing door model is the style of the bathroom. It is taken into account when cladding walls, selecting plumbing equipment and furniture, and, of course, it is reflected in the design of door and window openings.

The favorite of homeowners is the classic - noble, elegant, calm, ideal for decorating a room intended for receiving water procedures. It is allowed to use wooden or veneered door panels in a traditional baguette frame.

Door color in classic interior should intersect with the shade of the surrounding walls, most often this pastel shades– beige, gray, pearl, golden, pink or light blue

Country style is characterized by simplicity and deliberate roughness of execution. Doors made of any material are suitable: solid wood, MDF, veneer, laminate.

To give the doors a touch of rustic imperfection, they can be aged using special impregnations and paints, as well as choosing a simple, outdated design

In a minimalist interior, the doors seem to merge with the wall and do not stand out against the general background. The design is the simplest; glass, plastic, and moisture-resistant veneer are used for manufacturing.

One of the principles of minimalism is the absence of unnecessary details, which is also reflected in the design. door leaf, however, it can still be decorated with neat, discreet details, for example, frosted glass inserts

The luxurious Art Deco style emphasizes the richness and sophistication of the interior. This is reflected in general structure bathroom and in individual details, including doors: for their manufacture, rare types of wood are chosen, stained glass windows are used self made or elaborate wrought iron finishes.

Unlike minimalism or hi-tech, the art deco style is characterized by pretentiousness, extravagance and eclecticism. Sample door design - figured carvings on the background Venetian plaster and designer tiles

Whatever the doors you choose, the main thing is that they match the interior design and your taste.

Interior doors can be expensive and affordable, glass or veneered, completely different in style, design and color shade, but the bathroom is a special room. And moisture-resistant doors for the bathroom are not a whim, but urgent need. The ability to withstand temperature changes, steam, drops of water, and retain its aesthetic appearance- these are the criteria by which the design is selected if you do not want to replace the door annually, or even more often. But which partitions fully meet the given parameters? And is it possible to choose waterproof bathroom doors without shelling out a fortune?

Laminated doors: the choice is yours

Advice! To determine the level of humidity in the room, be observant: if after each use of water treatments, steam billows in the room, and the bathroom door and mirror fog up so much that water drips down, it’s time to install ventilation or extremely moisture-proof doors to the bathtub.

The choice of doors with water protection today is quite wide. Manufacturers offer a wide range of partitions that meet the usual moisture resistance criteria. Moreover, the material used can be anything:

• veneered;
• glass;
• doors made of foamed PVC;
• interior doors lined with plastic;
• acrylic;
• from the array.

Advice! When purchasing, carefully inspect the door: if the entire surface is varnished without gaps, the panel parts fit tightly and there are no diverging seams - such a door has no places for moisture to accumulate and penetrate, which means it will last a long time.

Laminated interior door: advantages and disadvantages

It is worth noting that the laminated bathroom door produced today is completely indistinguishable from expensive veneered doors. And in many respects it surpasses the latter:

• Protective film protects against aggressive influences chemical substances, changes in temperature and humidity.
• Caring for the canvas is simple, just wipe with a dry cloth and clean with fine abrasives.
• Unlike solid wood doors, laminated partitions are not subject to deformation.
• Light weight affordable price and variety of shapes allow you to choose exactly what you need for your individual bathroom interior.

Laminated doors: coating details

Laminate film is a material of artificial origin, produced in a wide range of colors, which greatly facilitates the selection of interior doors. There are several options for making film that the modern buyer should know about:

1. Paper-based film is an inexpensive and extremely unreliable option, the thickness is up to 0.2 mm;
2. Melamine film is paper impregnated with melamine resin. The coating is considered more practical and dense;
3. Two-chrome laminate is a very durable coating up to 0.7 mm thick. Often used in the production of door panels;
4. Fiberglass film is the highest quality and expensive coverage. It is used only in individual cases, but meets all the requirements of the modern user

To choose high-quality laminated bathroom doors, you should pay attention to the following parameters.

• weight. the heavier the more natural material was spent during production, which means the door will last longer;
• smoothness of the coating. the laminate film should not have roughness or nicks - this is a defect that will lead to damage to the entire canvas;
• drawing. the film not only imitates the curves of the array, but also repeats the texture. Matte fabric is more resistant to moisture, and brightness and gloss are a sign of a cheap paper base;
• the side edges must be without peeling, absolutely smooth, decorative inserts on the canvas must also have no complaints about the appearance;
• panels and their fasteners are fixed securely (if the manufacturer’s equipment does not meet the standards, the edges of the glazing bead will look “torn”).

Disadvantages of laminated doors

Many buyers pay attention to some of the disadvantages that laminated bathroom doors have, for example:

• surface too smooth;
• severe damage to the door cannot be repaired;
• expensive cost quality laminate(slightly cheaper than natural veneer);
• similarity of texture and pattern.

But it is worth remembering that today strength laminated coating withstands very serious mechanical stress, and the moisture resistance of the material is comparable only to glass. If you do not choose extremely economical options, then you risk getting a low-quality door with paper covering small.

Regarding environmental friendliness, the use of natural pine timber, resins and compounds based on natural materials makes doors safe for health. Recommendations for the use of laminated sheets in medical and educational children's institutions are a guarantee of environmental cleanliness and door safety.

Fabric care: very little required

Proper use will ensure preservation appearance partitions for a very long time. To make your door beautiful, it is worth clarifying the rules of care:

1. treatment with polish with wax compounds will extend the service life of the coating (no more than 2 times a year);
2. cleaning of mechanical parts and hinges is mandatory (no more than once a year);
3. cleaning with abrasives is possible, but only if it is heavily soiled;
4. chips, cracks, tears can be masked using a wax pencil: heat the wax, apply to the scratch and polish soft cloth. The crack will become much less noticeable.

A laminated bathroom door is a smart purchase. Big choice, affordability, huge range and excellent technical and practical qualities are clear advantages of the product in the line of similar ones.