How to install glass doors in the bathroom correctly

In retail there are a large number of doors. Various materials and design decisions are used. However, there are designs that have relatively recently appeared on the sales market. This is a glass door to the bathroom.

Today we will talk about this material, weigh all the advantages and disadvantages. See photos and videos on this topic. Will be given instructions for installing this product.

Advantages and disadvantages of glass doors

Glass doors have many positive qualities that distinguish it from the rest. First you need to figure out where you can install such a product, and where it is not desirable to use it.

Consider this question:

• It is an environmentally friendly product.that does not harm human health;
• Material resistance to wet environmentse, gives an excellent opportunity to install it in the bathroom. Unlike others, it will not crack and will not undergo fungal diseases. When heated, it will not begin to emit a harmful smell, like plastic structures;
• The completed construction is durable enough and will last for many years;
• Such a door will visually increase the volume of a small room;
• The door can be easily serviced during operation., apply any cleaners, only non-abrasive;
• In retail, a large number of forms of these products;
• The disadvantages include exposure to mechanical stress.However, this is eliminated by pasting a special armored film:
• Many may not use this material because of its transparency.. But this deficiency is also corrected by various film coatings;
• The price of the material is quite different. You can choose fairly cheap products. But there are expensive models, it all depends on your taste;
• It should be said that modern doors, it is quite durable materialthat are made using tempered glass;
• In the modern world, such a design is also made using special glass, triplex. This technology significantly strengthens the product. And even when it falls, it does not fall apart.

As you can see, there are advantages and disadvantages, but if such a door is applied to the bathroom and toilet at the same time, then it becomes a design solution that distinguishes your room from others.

Elimination of transparency

It is this question often pushes the buyer. Therefore, we have decided to dwell a little more about the ways of eliminating this deficiency. To do this, there are several ways, everyone can find one that suits him.

So:

• The plane can be sandblasted to make the surface matt;
• If you paint, then it is possible to apply your talent and apply a unique pattern using waterproof paint;
• In retail there are a large number of films that have a variety of colors and shades;
• Some use a case of the same material, and then fill it with inserts of glass of different colors. This will not be a bad decision either.

Types of doors with glass

There are several types of glass doors. Which are different in installation. And the requirements for the room where they can be applied depend on it. This should be known before making a choice.

So:

• Glass swing doors that open in one direction. This is how they differ from the pendulum design. In principle, the pendulum door can always be converted into a swing door.

Attention: When choosing this type of door, always keep a close eye on the selection of fittings. It is extremely similar to the pendulum structures. Pay attention to it.

• The design is attached to the opening in two or more hinges (see. Hinges for doors: their types and rules of choice). There are several types of locks for such a system. The weight of the structure can be 45 kg. But there are lightweight options. Glass of about 8 mm is used;
• Doors swing, which can open in both directions. They are mounted on both sides and are made to the floor and ceiling. On the glass plane, the bottom and top futures are installed. In turn, the lower one is attached to the floor closer, which closes the door after passing a person. There are certain types of closers that can and hold the door in the open position. This design can be quite heavy and reach 150 kg with a width of 140 cm;
• Glass doors retractable (see. Retractable interior doors with their own hands)which when opened move to the side. To use this design, you will need additional distance for its operation. The length of the wall for its installation must be twice the width of the door itself. This is of course a minus. But in certain circumstances, it is a virtue. For example, if you have a fairly narrow corridor. Then this door will be just a godsend. Its fastening is carried out with the help of guides, which are placed above and below the element;

Installing the glass door in the bathroom

We consider the glass doors for the bathroom sliding type. This design is not installed to enter the room, but it is successfully used for bathrooms.

This work can be done with your own hands, than to reduce the cost of the entire structure. Only all the work should be done very carefully and carefully.

Caution: Special attention should be paid to the markup. If it is not executed correctly, the entire system may not work correctly. In this matter should do everything right. There are no trifles here. Deviation of one mm. May result in a difference of one cm at a distance of one meter.

Structural Markup

Proper and high-quality installation is directly dependent on the markup. Stock up on the gauge and start doing this work.

So:

• Glass sliding doors for the bathroom have their height, and it should be measured first. This work will help to perform the usual roulette. After that, we add about 15 cm to the obtained value. This will give us the height of the guide when it is assembled. This size is applied to the wall where the door is located. Make a point mark. Then we connect these points in one line.

Note: You can draw the correct line using the level. Just do not use short. Give preference to a tool with which you can connect with one approach.

• We measure the wall, the door must be completely open and there must be another gap for the complete installation of the guide.

Fasten guides

For a glass door there is a slight difference in fixing guides. It must be adhered to during installation. For most materials, one guide can be installed at the top. Glass construction requires the use of two.

This is due to the weight of the structure and the need to install not two roller mechanisms, but more. There are several ways to mount these items. But in all cases it must be carried out strictly along the line, deviations are not allowed. When the sash is moving, the chute itself must be removed from the wall and nothing should interfere with its movement.

So:

• Making fastening guides. For a wooden surface is quite enough screws. For the concrete surface will have to use a punch. First, a hole is made with its help, and after that the connection is made with a dowel.

Attention: Do not use in the construction of sets of dowels. Take items separately. Take a dummy, and measure the cross-section of the hole. Take a self tapping screw for a couple of mm. Less. Then it will give a reliable connection.

• Insert the mounting bolts and tighten them. Not until the end, there should be a backlash. After that, the whole mechanism is inserted into the guide;
• We make fastening brackets, they will keep the canvas design itself. Bracket should be in accordance with the volume of roller mechanisms;
• After that, we start the door to the top, we start in the groove and draw in the bolts that will hold it to the carriage.

Attention: In our construction, the canvas itself is held using gaskets that serve as sponges. Before installing it is worth checking the operation of this mechanism. If it is not of high quality, then make an insert of paranit or thick rubber. Glass should be pressed all over the plane, and not just at the points of attachment. If this is not done, then the canvas itself may crack.

• Now the canvas we hold. Checking the final installation. This is done using a level. If everything is fine, then just tighten the bolts. If the work is not correct, then we make the adjustment;
• When buying, pay attention to the bottom guide. She has some difference. Consult with the manager in the store;

The door is fully installed. It remains only to install the handle for the door, which can be easily purchased at retail.

For the tightness of the design, you can use special seals, which should be selected in retail chains. If you did everything according to the instructions, then the product will serve you for many years.