Doors for the sanitary cabinet in the toilet: which option to choose?

A bathroom in an apartment or a country house is a very important room in a dwelling, the arrangement of which deserves close attention. And since, more often than not, it houses various devices for technical purposes and water pipes, it would not be out of place to correctly decorate this workspace and visually hide unattractive devices. Sanitary cabinets are widely used for these purposes.

In the toilet on the wall behind the toilet, for the most part, they equip such constructions. Cabinets perform several basic functional tasks - they provide an aesthetic appeal to a room, and also protect devices, pipes and other mechanisms located inside from possible damage.In addition, shelves are installed inside the locker, the presence of which makes it possible to store various household chemicals and hygiene items inside.

The features of these elements depend on the specifics of their device, appearance and material used for manufacturing. Therefore, they will directly affect the level of protection that the entire structure can provide, as well as the attractiveness of the cabinet as a whole. And most importantly - how effectively the product can cope with its main purpose - to hide inside unattractive counters, valves and other essential attributes for plumbing.

In the modern construction market there are many types of doors for sanitary cabinets, which have their own advantages and disadvantages. The choice of a product comes from the individual characteristics of the bathroom or bathroom, so it is very difficult to select any one type of door.In addition, along with sanitary cabinets for the same purpose in some areas using hatches.

Unlike the cabinet, where there is no such urgent need to take such extreme measures.

Since the primary task of the entire structure is considered to be the question of closing different pipes and devices, but at the same time ensuring unhindered access to the toilet and devices on demand, it is very important to open and close the cabinet.

Based on the method of implementation of this task, the doors can be divided into several varieties, such as:

• constructions with a standard opening method - such cabinets are equipped with a conventional hinged door;
• invisible door;
• crate door;
• shutters in the form of blinds;
• compartment doors.

Installation of each type requires special care, otherwise the products will not fall into place, which is fraught with the formation of bevels and other structural defects that will negatively affect the appearance of the entire cabinet.

Doors for sanitary cabinets can be classified on the basis of the material used for their manufacture.

• In the assortment on the market, there are wooden shutters. They are sold everywhere and are in great demand. In order to avoid errors associated with the acquisition of products of this type, the main thing is to choose their correct size. There are some nuances of the use of wooden products - before installation they must be treated with stain and varnish. The application of these compounds will help protect the wood from moisture that is present in the room. Doors of wood are often additionally decorated with various patterns, perforations, carvings.

• The door of chipboard can be cut independently, and with the help of hinges set on the cabinet. Such a construction arrangement option is the simplest and fastest, as well as economical.
• Doors made of tiles, which are mounted on a special frame - this is another way to create a closet in the toilet. Thus, in the bathroom, the lining of the walls of which was also carried out with this material, there will be tile doors identical to the appearance of the walls.
• Mirrored sash can be done if a mirror is attached to a sheet of plywood of the desired size. Such mirror inserts in the room allow you to visually expand the area of ​​the room.

• There are ultramodern materials that can be used as doors. One of these options is the use of roller shutters. Metal products, products from plastic and others are produced. With the help of rolling shutters, you can easily choose the appropriate color for any interior in the bathroom. There are rack-type shutters, which are controlled using the console.
• Blinds are more affordable. They are represented by a large color variety, you can order almost any size of such products.

• Doors can be made of plastic. The material is unpretentious in care and does not need special surface treatment, because it has a good level of moisture resistance.
• Small textile blinds - this is a practical solution for the arrangement of sanitary ware. No less popular are polyethylene products, which can greatly decorate the interior of a room.
• Glass products, decorated with aluminum profile - this is a convenient option for doors, because the material is not afraid of moisture. However, glass provides good sound insulation.

The operational life of the entire structure, including the doors, depends not only on the mode of use of the cabinet, the raw materials from which the products are made, but also on the quality and durability of the fittings used to fix the elements and ensure quick access to the inside of the cabinet.

Most often for the arrangement of sanitary cabinets purchased the following additional items.

• The hinges for fastening the leaves are the main component that holds the entire mass of the door. Such fittings regulate the issues of opening and closing. Since condensate can accumulate on the pipes inside the cabinet quite often, the hinges should be made of stainless alloys, which will prolong their service life;
• The closers providing fixing and smooth closing of doors. These accessories are installed in models of cabinets with hinged doors;
• When installing roller shutters as construction doors, it is worth choosing models with an inner box that will be mounted inside the structure. The conciseness of the entire structure in the interior depends on this nuance;

• Doors of the secret type are equipped with locks and various latches; you should carefully select similar fittings, since the availability of uninterrupted access to the communications in the cabinet will depend on its serviceability;
• To increase the tightness of closing the valves, they are sometimes additionally staffed with furniture magnets.

The dimensions of the doors for the sanitary cabinet directly depend on the size of the structure itself.

Since this question for the cabinet is very individual, the choice of dimensions should be based on some general recommendations.

• structures at full height of the wall are needed only if the pipes are located along the entire vertical of the surface;
• small secret doors should be installed, if you need to have access only to the meter, they can also be performed with small viewing windows;
• medium constructions, for example, 55 x 190 cm, except for the water meter, can easily accommodate several more shelves for household supplies;
• as far as depth is concerned, it must be acceptable for working with tools, because sometimes there may be a question of replacing any elements.

Most often, sanitary structures have a square or rectangular shape - 600 by 1900 mm, 760 x 2100 mm, 650 x 2050 mm.

Options for placing cabinets in the toilet in the apartments of the old building will be dependent on the original space allocated for the withdrawal of pipes. In most cases, risers are directly behind the toilet, so the placement of the cabinet will be appropriate.

To make a sanitary cabinet in the bathroom with your own hands, you will need materials and construction tools such as:

• perforator;
• tape measure and screwdriver;
• jigsaw and level;
• wood for arranging the box;
• accessories for doors.

Work on the independent construction of a structure includes several stages.

• first thing you need to decide on the dimensions and type of doors, making a sketch of products. The size of the cabinet depends on the distance of the toilet bowl from the communications - if the device is located close to the pipes, then the structure should be equipped above the drain tank, but taking into account that the sash should not touch it;
• the frame is installed in the niche with the help of profiles, the surfaces are sheathed with plasterboard;
• further from the bars the box is knocked down. It is very important to pretreat the wood with a special composition of fungus and mold;

• after installing the structure in a niche and if there is free space inside, you can fix the shelves, they are best made of chipboard or plasterboard. The latter material, if desired, can be simply painted or pasted with wallpaper sheets;
• the box is inserted into the niche reserved for it and fixed to the walls;
• after installation it is necessary to check the correct location using the level;

• the doors can be made of plastic, wood, which can be easily restored, plywood, MDF or chipboard, and the ends should be glued or painted. The number of doors will depend on the width of the cabinet. Wooden ends are ground with sandpaper;
• then handles and hinges are screwed, if any;
• after that, the sash is attached to the structure itself.

Plumbing closet is a great option that allows you to create a beautiful interior in the bathroom, regardless of whether the installation of the finished product or the cabinet was made by hand.A large variety of different door options for it makes it possible to equip the cabinet based on their preferences and financial capabilities, allowing you to harmoniously fit into the interior of the room this design or hide its presence as much as possible.

Wooden structures have always been the most attractive design options for rooms for any purpose. Such a room as a bathroom, where the interior contains elements of wood, can advantageously complement the sanitary cupboard, the doors of which will be made of a similar material.

In the toilets, where the overall design is sustained in a modern style, the sanitary cabinet should be equipped with plastic doors in the form of blinds with a beautiful pattern. The design will attract attention and will decorate the room.

If homeowners prefer the closet in the general interior to be visually imperceptible, the use of invisible doors will minimize the visibility of the structure. If the walls are tiled, the doors are easily decorated with the same material.

The process of installation of doors for the sanitary cabinet in the form of a roller shutter, see the video below.