Many buyers mistakenly think that the doors to the bathroom and the bathroom are identical in size and often make a choice not in their favor, requiring adjustment or correction. But this is not entirely true, because when choosing interior doors, nuances often arise. If you decide to buy doors to the bathroom and toilet, the sizes of which do not always correspond to the standard, then get ready for "surprises" that are undesirable to lose sight of.
This does not mean at all that the use of structures standard in terms of parameters and operational characteristics is prohibited. It is possible, if the opening is standard. Just do not forget that active use and constant contact with water and moisture will lead to a quick failure of the canvas. So think about whether to pay twice?
To avoid mistakes even at the time of the acquisition of the design, familiarize yourself with the dimensions of the doors to the bathroom and the bathroom, as well as their properties. So using the door will bring aesthetic pleasure and practical benefits, and not a series of continuous inconveniences.
What to base your choice on
Approaching the choice of an ordinary interior door, the buyer focuses on the appearance of the product, how harmoniously it fits into the interior, what operational characteristics are characterized by the design and the ecological compatibility of the composition.
For a bathroom or a bathroom, it will be necessary to choose a door in a slightly different context, namely taking into account the increased moisture protection of the door leaf surface and resistance to climatic changes.
In this case, you can give preference to manufactured goods, according to experts, the best manufacturers on the market:
- "Cabinetmaker".
- ON "Odintsovo".
- ONYX.
- Matador.
- Sofia.
Having chosen the size of the door for the bathroom, do not dwell on products with surface finish with natural veneer. This material is actively deformed by prolonged contact with a humid environment. If you are an ardent supporter of veneer, then pay attention that for a bathroom or bathtub only a model of construction is suitable, trimmed with veneer and covered with a special protective layer of varnish that does not allow moisture to pass through.
According to experts, the best option for a door with the required dimensions would be a door leaf equipped with a box. This ensures the correct functioning of the door after installation.
How to choose the right door size for the bathroom and the bathroom
Compared to the others, the dimensions of the doors for the bathroom, or rather the doorways, differ significantly from those inside. It is enough to miss only 0.5 cm and, at first glance, a small miscalculation will result in additional expenses for the buyer. They are connected with the fact that in this case the installation cost increases almost 1.5 times due to the need to adjust both the canvas and the box to the dimensions of the opening.
Accurate structural measurements
The dimensions of the door to the bathroom according to the standard in buildings of the Soviet era with typical layouts are 600x2000 mm, in a new building - 700x2000. But you cannot be 100% sure of the accuracy of these data. If the apartment has already been commissioned, the previous owner could easily adjust the opening or replace the door leaf. Therefore, before buying a new door, it is important to take measurements again, taking into account adjustments.
Before taking measurements, remove the platbands and the old door structure:
- Measure the height of the doorway from the floor to its overlap. At the same time, do not forget to take into account the height of the future finish of the floor surface, if you have not yet reconstructed the coating.
- The width of the opening is measured from wall to wall.
- The thickness of the wall (depth of the opening), resorting to a similar technique, given the thickness of the future wall decoration on both sides.
How to calculate the size of the opening
They proceed to this stage, having received all the measurements necessary for further calculation of the corresponding size of the door to the bathroom with a box. The calculation is based on the subtracted values in view of:
- The distance between the wall and the box is 10-15 mm.
- Box timber - 25 mm.
- The distance between the panel and the box is 3 mm.
- Distances from the bottom of the box and the threshold - 10 mm.
How to understand this algorithm? Easier than it seems at first glance! For an opening with parameters of 68x20.5x210 cm, the following numbers appear: door width - 60 cm, height - 2 m.
Faced with the need for such calculations related to determining the size of the opening under the door to the bathroom, for the first time, perhaps, not everything is as clear as we would like. Then you can seek help from a specialist. Such an assistant will carry out all the necessary measurements, and in the future, after acquiring or manufacturing the door, mounts the structure in place.
A few words about standard sizes
The following options for designs sold in specialized stores or construction hypermarkets can always be found in stock and do not wait until the design is made to order. If only they fit your door parameters:
- 550x1900 mm canvases are suitable for openings with a width of 59-65 cm and a height of 195-200 cm;
- 600x1900 mm canvases are suitable for openings with a width of 64-70 cm and a height of 195-200 cm;
- 600x2000 mm canvases are suitable for openings with a width of 64-70 cm and a height of 205-210 cm.
Now, knowing the standard sizes of the door for the bathroom, you will choose the right option immediately.
Technical requirements
Paying attention to the choice of material for the doors to the bathroom and toilet, it is quite realistic to choose a high-quality door leaf even from solid wood. But only subject to certain conditions conducive to the purchase of a reliable and durable construction.
Before dwelling on a specific option, pay attention to the manufacturer of the product. It is important that the product is of high quality and manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer's statements. How not to make a mistake in choosing? To get started, view the entire line of door models offered by this manufacturer. Luxury models are precisely distinguished by a high level of quality.
How to extend the "life" of doors, keeping them in order
Simple installation of a standard hood in the bathroom or the bathroom will help to save the door structure longer, while improving the quality of life of the inhabitants of the house or apartment. This device must function correctly and regularly to drive air and moisture, which adversely affects the finish structure.
An important factor affecting the further operation of the doors is the competent installation of the structure. Under it, it is recommended to leave a gap of not more than one and a half centimeters for additional ventilation of the bathroom. But if you want the door to fit snugly, stop at the modernized version of the product with a grill.
Subtleties of design choice by material
Having picked up the model of the door to the bathroom in size, you can also determine the design option, that is, the raw materials used during the manufacture. It can be an array of wood: oak or beech or other lumber.
Products made from natural wood undergo a complex technological process of processing, including drying (natural and vacuum), coating with a protective layer of varnish. All these actions are aimed at the longevity of the structure and its high resistance to deformation in a collision with moist air masses.
Sometimes, for the purpose of economy, doors belonging to the budget category are made of solid glued pine, lined with a thin layer of MDF and covered with PVC film over it. In the photo there are doors to the bathroom with dimensions that correspond to the standard, with an interesting design option.
Today, the most popular option is veneered doors, the modern production technology of which allows them to be used for rooms with high humidity.
It is not excluded the use of plastic structures, which, when properly processed, are characterized by excellent moisture-proofing properties.
Now you have an idea of what standard door sizes mean and what rules should be followed in the process of design selection. The above descriptions and recommendations will be a simple improvised tool for the correct choice of a door that pleases the owners during further operation.