Doors glass for a bath and a sauna - we make a choice

The glass door to the bath appeared relatively recently. Previously, everyone did the installation of wooden structures.

Only progress goes forward and new materials have appeared and it has become fashionable to use glass constructions. On our site you can see photos and videos on this topic and make your right choice.

What material and where will it fit

In fact, three types of doors are used for the sauna room. Therefore, it is first necessary to decide which material is more suitable for you.

You can equip the room and different types of structures. Only for each room will fit your material. Let's see what goes where. To do this, consider the characteristics of the material.

Wooden doors

This is the traditional version. Which makes the most.

But it also has its advantages and disadvantages:

• The advantages of wooden doors include a lot. This is an opportunity to do it yourself (see How to make wood doors with your own hands - the best solution for any possibilities). True, this can be done only with the availability of equipment. They have good sound insulation and low thermal conductivity. Sturdy construction and perfect for the entrance equipment;
• There are also disadvantages, especially applicable to the bath room. The flammability of this material limits its placement capacity. This is a rather capricious material, which at high humidity can change shade, crack or start the process of rotting. Therefore, in the steam room you should not install it, it will not be a durable construction. During operation, a constant set of moisture and drying will lead such a door to deformation.

Attention: We looked at it and estimated that it is possible to put such a door to enter the bath, but it is unlikely to be suitable for use in the steam room. For this purpose it is better to look at other materials.

Plastic door

This material has recently appeared on our market. In some embodiments, it is irreplaceable. But let's see how a plastic door can be used in a bath or sauna.

We define the characteristic features of this material:

• This material is quite durable and well withstands high humidity.. Does not respond to temperature changes. However, it does not require care, enough to wipe. This is significantly different from wooden elements. A room with such a design is tight enough; this is achieved with the help of special seals, and it prevents cold air from entering the room and improves thermal insulation. There is also a large design of these elements, which can be made to order;
• Now we will define the range of deficiencies and apply them to the sauna room.. It should immediately be said that this design is prone to condensation. If you have a warm and heated room, this issue will be solved by condensate drain. But if you do not have constant heating and high humidity, then they will not solve this issue. Plus, at elevated temperatures, elements can produce an unpleasant smell. This will not be fixed.

Therefore, when applied to this room, it is worth several times to think, before installing such a structure. Perhaps the disadvantages and the possibility of repair. If the surface is damaged, you cannot eliminate it. In a wooden surface, this is much easier.

Attention: Based on the above, it can be concluded that such a door in our room is perfect as an interroom one, but it does not suit us in the steam room and shower. Condensation and odor will not be removed.

Glass doors

Glass doors вообще недавно начали пользоваться спросом. И завоевывает свою популярность в своем сегменте рынка.

Sometimes it is difficult for him to find a replacement, and sometimes it is impossible. Let's decide where it fits in our room the most.

Advantages and disadvantages

Doors glass bath have many advantages that are difficult to overestimate, but this is a specific product that can not be installed anywhere.

But you should pay attention to some points:

• This is an environmentally friendly material that does not harm human health. At elevated temperatures, it does not emit a harmful and unpleasant smell;
• It is quite resistant to temperature changes, increased heat and moisture. . It does not change its structure;
• Pretty durable material. The truth is not as opposed to mechanical stress as plastic. However, this issue can be finally resolved by applying a special armored film, which is commercially available;
• Easy installation, which can be done by hand, will significantly reduce the cost of installation work;
• Such a door can visually enlarge the space;
• Do not require much care;
• It is possible to order any shape than to make a unique room design;
• If you are confused by the transparency of the structure, then you can make it transparent and translucent. It all depends on your desire.

Attention: According to the results of the above, it can be concluded that the glass door to the steam room is probably ideal and it is difficult to find an alternative. If you make these doors in the shower, it will look like a single entity. And in this version there is no problem of changing humidity and temperature differences.

Eliminate the transparency of the door

The glass door to the steam room, although quite practical, may confuse the user. Everyone has their own stereotypes. But this disadvantage can be easily eliminated, and you can do the work yourself.

Consider the options:

• To give a matte tint to the surface, you can use a sandblaster. The price of this work is quite low and everyone can afford it;
• There are special waterproof paints for sale, with which you can draw a picture. If you have such a talent, then there is an opportunity to apply it;
• In retail there are many films for this work, you can choose any color and shade;
• You can order the deposition of material on a plane that simulates gold and silver. It can decorate your interior space;

Such doors in our time, are made quite strong. Therefore, you can put anything on them. And for the safety do not worry. In the production of such glass is used triplex, which eliminates fragments and increases the strength of the structure.

Installation of glass doors

You can easily do this work with your own hands, which reduces the cost of construction. To do this, you just need to decide, because the work must be done quite carefully.

We will consider installing a sliding door, for a small room it will be the best option.

Make markup

This work should be treated with special attention. If done correctly, then the design simply may not work.

The markup here will be the key to success:

• To begin, we measure the height of the door. To do this, use a simple tape measure. We add to the received size about 15 cm. It is this size that we need, it determines the height of the guides in the assembled form. We measure this size over the top opening at several points and draw a line with a pencil;

Attention: For correct application of the line, apply a long level. With it, you can properly draw the line. It should be completely parallel to the ground. If this is not done, then the door can open under its weight or vice versa.

• Check the length of the wall. To do this, measure the width and put this size on the wall. The door should not go abreast, should provide a gap of about 5 cm;

Installation of guides

Here there are some differences fastener doors made of glass. They should be followed. For a wooden door, it is quite possible to install one rail, for glass products, a greater number of rollers will be required and guides will also need to be placed in the lower part of the plane. This will give additional stability to the structure.

There are several ways to mount. But they are united by one thing. The location should be strictly along the line drawn, and the chute should be removed from the wall, while moving along the plane the glass should not be obstructed.

Instruction:

• After fixing the guides, we collect roller carriages. We put in and tighten the fastening bolts, but not completely, just fix, set the mechanisms in the guides;
• After that, fasten the brackets that will hold the canvas. The number of brackets is determined by the number of roller mechanisms; for glass doors, their number will be more;
• Carefully take the door and insert it into the carriage of the upper rail. We insert into the grooves and wrap the bolts.

Attention: The mechanism of fastening the glass door is somewhat different. Pressing glass gasket of para-ray or rubber. Before installation, you should check the presence of these elements in the mechanism. Look at the density of the material.

• After that, take the level and check the correct location of the door. If you need to make adjustment.
• Note. The bottom rail for the glass door has a slightly different design. The photo is below.

Now we have to fix the fittings on the door. There is a lot of it in retail. Pay attention to the edges of the item. They should be covered up. On sale there are many seals that protect the edge of the canvas. With proper installation, the product will serve you for many years.