Choosing the Best Door For Your Bathroom
So you’re refurbishing your bathroom and usually the very last thing on your mind is the door. Your focus of course is on the bathroom itself, any storage you think you need and any other furnishings. What else can you fit in there? A bidet perhaps, or a claw foot bath wouldn’t look a miss. Figure in your towels, power shower and to tile or not to tile and you have a lot to think about.
However, what about the door?
It’s nowhere near as inconsequential as you think. It really does matter, after all the door can really let the rest of your bathroom down. It’s the entry and exit and first impressions count. Don’t let it be a shabby affair. It needs to allow your bathroom shine and to be the bathroom entrance people won’t forget, something that compliments without overpowering the rest of the room.
Things to consider.
Are there any light issues and how much maintenance are you prepared to deal with? After all, you’ll need to consider the amount of moisture your bathroom is going to produce, and how it can warp and crack a poorly made door. If you’ve chosen one that’s not been treated, that will take time to prep before you hang it.
Steam and moisture can cause their own problems with your bathroom door.
As you can imagine, a bathroom needs to be robust enough to take all that steam and moisture, regardless of whether it’s open or closed.
Functional and aesthetically pleasing - a bathroom door that ticks all the boxes.
Bathrooms are normally smaller than the other rooms in a house, try to find a door that’s functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. A glass door will give you much needed light if that’s what’s been missing, or maybe a laminated door is a good choice, especially if you’re not looking for hard work once you’ve had it fitted with maintenance and treatments.
Large handles and sliding doors.
A large handle is good for those with grip problems and can also give a sharp and funky look to a bathroom door. If you’re having problems with space and want to avoid it feeling cramped, sliding doors may be a good option.
Frosted glass and solid materials.
Because we’ve mentioned the moisture issue, you may be wondering about which material is suitable for your bathroom door. As well as moisture it can also be prone to splashes and stains from creams, moisturizers and other liquids so it helps if the door is robust. Glass can be frosted to ensure privacy or possibly a more solid material with a secure lock.
Wooden Bathroom Doors
This is a great choice, and it’s a material that’s both durable and flexible. If it’s finished properly it’s perfect, although if not then it could be prone to cracking and warping. Wax, varnish or paint your door and the seal this gives will provide protection against moisture.
Speak to the Experts
Whether you choose sliding doors for their ease of access or wood for its traditional and classic look functionality, you can guarantee that here at The Replacement Door Company we will have what you need. Take a look around our site and find your new bathroom door, and if you have any questions just contact us.
