Features of wooden doors for a bath

Bath is a fairly popular procedure in our country. During the construction of this structure, many have to deal with the choice of a wooden door to the steam room. What features this attribute has and what its choice depends on can be found in this article.

A variety of entrance wooden doors for a bath, which are on sale in specialized stores, can be confusing when choosing this attribute. Sauna doors can be divided according to several parameters:

It can be of two types: solid and knocked down from separate elements. The first type is much more airtight. Do not be afraid that during the period of operation the boards will dry out and gaps will form between them. But such products are quite expensive.

Oddly enough, wooden doors are made from different materials. That is, different types of wood are used for their manufacture. Since there is a large drop in humidity in the Russian bath, not every type of wood is suitable for the manufacture of this product.

The best type of massif here is oak. It is very dense, practically does not absorb moisture, therefore it does not rot. Such a door is quite heavy, so it requires reinforced hinges.

Linden is also used to make the door to the steam room. This type of wood also does not absorb water well, it practically does not swell from this. Also, this array practically does not heat up, you should not be afraid that you will burn your hands with such a door. In addition, linden does not emit tar. The advantage of the linden attribute is its relatively low cost, which makes this product quite popular.

The cheapest attributes of this type are products made from pine. But they have a number of disadvantages. Due to changes in humidity, pine doors often dry out and begin to let cold air into the steam room, its tightness is broken. Such a product requires periodic repair. Over time, high humidity can cause pine to rot. This is especially true for baths that are operated seasonally. Another disadvantage of such an attribute is that the pine “cries” and you can get dirty in the resin, and it is problematic to wash it.

Often, modern wooden doors are glazed. For these purposes, tempered glass is used, which perfectly resists high temperatures. In addition, if there is no window to the street in the steam room, then with the help of the glass on the door, light from the dressing room will penetrate into the room.

The dimensions of the entrance doors are also different. In general, in a Russian bath, the size of the entrance is calculated on the condition that the heat inside the steam room will be retained as much as possible, therefore it is considered that the smaller the entrance to the bath, the better.

Standard height dimensions for this attribute range from 1500 mm to 1850 mm. The width of the door does not exceed 700 mm.

The main difference between this attribute and the usual interior is the presence of a threshold. It stands up as a barrier to the penetration of cold air into the room. Its height should not be less than 150 mm.

The colors of the entrance doors for the baths usually have natural shades of wood. So, pine, linden will give a light shade to the product. The oak door will be darker.

Bath doors are not recommended to be painted and varnished, as at high temperatures and humidity, these chemicals can release harmful substances that negatively affect your health.

Now the industry produces impregnations with a tinted effect that can be used in a steam room. They will protect the wood from rotting and deformation, while not emitting toxic substances when heated.

Choosing a door to a bathhouse is a rather difficult task, and it depends on several factors.

First, you need to decide on the budget for this product. If it is limited to only a few thousand, then you can only afford to buy a simple pine door without any interesting elements. If you have a little more at your disposal, then you can choose a door made of more expensive wood or with a combination of wood and glass. If your budget is unlimited, you can buy yourself a one-piece product, decorated with original carvings, or order it in a workshop according to an individual project. In the latter version, you can be sure not only in the quality of the door, but also in the fact that the attribute with artistic carving will be a highlight in the interior of your bath, and your friends will not find a similar product.

Secondly, you need to measure the required size. Remember that the door to the steam room should not be too large, otherwise it will release all the heat from the bath.

It's good if your product has an original look. This is due to the fact that in the bath we not only gain health, but also rest in body and soul. Therefore, the aesthetic design of this room will contribute to relaxation.

It is also worth paying close attention to the door fittings. This applies to handles and hinges. Handles should never be made of metal. This material becomes very hot during the operation of the bath, and you simply cannot open and close the door. Therefore, the best option for this type of fittings is made of wood. But if you still want to buy iron handles, choose models with a wooden insulator in the place where you will hold on to it with your hand or made of alloys that do not heat up. Don't buy plastic pens. Under the influence of high temperatures, this material can become brittle and crack with a simple push on it. Also, under the influence of heat, plastic can release toxic substances.

Loops also need attention. It is good if they are made of brass. This material can easily support the weight of even an oak door, it practically does not corrode and will serve for many years.

Another parameter that is required for a door leaf in a bath is its fire resistance.

The wooden door in the bathhouse has been installed since ancient times. And in modern times, perhaps, it is rather difficult for her to find a replacement.

This is due to the fact that this attribute has several advantages:

• Natural wood is an environmentally friendly material that does not emit harmful substances even under the influence of extremely high temperatures, and they are characteristic of steam rooms in a bath.
• The smell that is released when exposed to wet steam from these products has a beneficial effect on human health and emotional state. This is a kind of aromatherapy.
• Wood conducts heat poorly, retaining most of it inside the steam room.
• Wooden doors are usually made in old Russian traditions, so they will be ideal for people who respect their history.
• You can find a fairly budget option that even poor people can afford to buy.

Doors for a wooden bathhouse have several negative sides:

• Even made of expensive types of wood, they can dry out under the influence of moisture and temperature changes.
• Over time, especially if the bath is not used in winter, such a product may rot.
• Quality options are quite expensive.

Now many manufacturers produce bath doors. Here are a few that are in particular demand, and the reviews on the products of these companies are mostly positive.

DoorWood is a Russian manufacturer. Workshops for the manufacture of products of this company are located in Moscow and the Republic of Mari El. For more than ten years she has been producing wooden doors for Russian baths and saunas. The production is equipped with modern equipment that allows you to increase the strength and minimize the impact of moisture on these products, reduce the amount of waste and increase labor productivity, thereby reducing the cost of products. The doors of this manufacturer can be bought both in the official online store of the company and from numerous dealers throughout Russia and abroad. The material from which this company produces its sauna doors is linden, birch, coniferous wood species. The cost of products varies from 3,000 for a simple canvas made of birch to 11,000 rubles for a door made of Canadian cedar.

"Litkom". This company was founded in 2000. It manufactures all products for equipping baths, from stoves to doors. "Litkom" cooperates with many construction companies, whose activities are related to the construction of baths. The doors of this company are simple in design, but their quality is high. You can choose models that simply have a wooden canvas or in combination with glass inserts. The cost of attributes here is quite budgetary and ranges from 3000 to 5000 rubles.

"Intellect, Technics, Construction" (ITS). This company has been present on the sauna door market for over 20 years. The quality of the products manufactured by ITS is at its best. The doors have a unique design, which is patented by this company. They perfectly retain heat, while the construction is quite light, but strong and durable. The cost of the products of this company is not to say that the budget. The cost of bath doors from this manufacturer starts at 8,000 rubles.

Sauna door manufacturers offer products in a variety of designs, from simple hammered planks to paintings decorated with artistic carvings. Here are some interesting options.

A door resembling the entrance to the hut of three bears. It has a minimum size and is decorated with trimmed wood trims, forged hinges and a wooden handle in the same style as the canvas itself. The shape of the door resembles a barrel and protrudes slightly on the sides.

An attribute made of one piece, decorated with artistic carvings. This is handmade according to an individual sketch of the author.

A simple model made of planks. The only decoration of this canvas is the horizontal beams of non-edged boards, which add brutality to the product.

There are several tips for using wooden doors in the bath, which are given by experienced bath attendants:

• When purchasing this product, check if it has been treated with impregnations that protect the wood from moisture and fire. If this procedure was not carried out, buy special solutions and process the canvas and box yourself. This will extend the life of this product.
• The door can be painted only with water-based tinting compounds, which are intended for use in conditions of exposure to wet steam on the product. It is not necessary to use paints, as they can release toxic substances when heated, and such a coating will last

• If the door is deformed during operation, repair the cracked structure. To do this, disassemble the door into planks. Coat the joints with PVA glue and fix with clamps. After complete drying, make a horizontal strapping of the door.The repaired product can be hinged.
• If the door is hooked and the air passes between the canvas and the box, then nail felt along the entire perimeter of the box. This material is environmentally friendly, and at the same time it perfectly protects the steam room from cold air entering it and steam coming out.

You will learn how to make a good wooden door for a bath in the following video.