Rating of the best doors for baths and saunas for 2020

Do you like the bathhouse? We think that many will answer this question in the affirmative. Someone loves a Russian bath, someone a sauna, the debate about what is better still does not subside, but, in fact, is a matter of taste of the arguing. Despite the differences, the internal structure of both baths and saunas is very similar - a steam room, a separate or combined place for washing, a relaxation room and a dressing room.

If the stove is the heart of the bathhouse, then the doors are the way to this heart. What they will be, it is up to you to decide, and in order not to be disappointed and choose the right one, the editors of the site “bestx.htgetrid.com/en/” have prepared for you a rating of the best doors for baths and saunas for 2020.

What are the doors for baths and saunas?

At the place of installation:

1. For a steam room;
2. For a washroom or shower room;
3. For a dressing room or rest room;
4. Input.

For steam room

Baths and saunas have different temperature regimes and humidity.
Below we will consider these differences, but the general requirements for the doors of a bath and a sauna are the same - the ability to withstand large changes in temperature and humidity without losing their performance.

In the sauna, steam from the stove rises to the ceiling and remains there. Over time, a kind of pillow of steam accumulates under the ceiling, therefore it is always hotter on the top shelf. At the same time, the average temperature in the Russian steam room is lower than in the sauna - 60-90 C °, humidity: 50-85%

In the Russian steam room, it is customary to ensure tightness in order to prevent drafts and keep steam. The door should fit snugly against the openings and not have cracks.
Ventilation in the steam room is usually done at the top of the wall to remove excess steam if heated too much. In addition, you need to observe the distance from the ceiling to the upper edge of the door, which should be approximately 50-70 cm.

The threshold in the Russian bath is raised so that less cold air from the dressing room gets into the steam room. The height of the threshold varies from 15 to 25 cm. Due to these conditions, the doors to the Russian baths are lower than those traditionally used and wider.

However, now many are abandoning this tradition, it is believed that low doors and a high threshold impair ventilation and lead to the appearance of mold and rotting of wood, especially near the floor, where the humidity is highest. In addition, the area of ​​the premises in the bathhouse has increased. If in the old days in front of the steam room, as a rule, there was only a small dressing room in which you could undress, and in winter it was cold, keeping warm in the steam room was the most important task.

Now, in addition to the steam room, they often make a separate room for washing, and proper ventilation of the steam room and the removal of excess moisture from it come to the fore.

Ventilation is arranged in the form of vents near the ceiling at a distance of 30 cm from it, and at the same distance from the floor. The vents are closed to regulate the air flow. Doors are made in standard sizes, but, as before, with a threshold.

In the sauna, the air heats up to 90 ° C and higher, up to 110 ° C, with a humidity of 5-15%. In such conditions, more active air exchange is necessary in order to maintain a sufficient amount of oxygen in the air.Therefore, a gap of 1-2.5 cm is left between the lower edge of the door leaf and the floor.

For washroom or shower room

They do not heat up like steam room doors, but they are constantly exposed to moisture and splashing water. They must withstand high humidity without deforming, and be resistant to mold and mildew. Both glass and wooden options meet these requirements, there is no clear selection criterion, it all depends on the buyer's preference, we only note that glass is certainly easier to care for, does not require drying, and is not afraid of moisture.

Entrance for baths and saunas

According to the requirements, they do not differ from the entrance doors of any other room. Their purpose is to ensure the absence of drafts and the safety of property. In this rating, we will not consider the input options, they are given for reference, as an integral part of a sauna or bath, so that the buyer does not lose sight of this position when choosing.

By material

Wooden

Traditionally, wood was used as the material for doors to a bath or sauna.
Mostly deciduous species were chosen, from which no resin is released when heated. In addition to them, heat-treated coniferous wood is now used.

Heat treatment - drying with subsequent action on the wood with steam under pressure.

Under the influence of steam, all the juices that contribute to decay and the resins that protrude from the boards of coniferous trees when heated are expelled from the lumber.

After processing, wood fibers change their structure, becoming denser, resistant to deformation and temperature changes. The appearance also changes, becoming similar to precious woods.

Doors and door frames made of heat-treated material are more expensive, but more reliable and easier to use in comparison with ordinary wood.

Glass

Besides wood, glass has become a popular material for entrance structures. Modern technologies make it possible to make door leafs highly durable, and low thermal conductivity, inability to rot and mold resistance make glass an attractive material when choosing a door material for baths and saunas

The standard glass door leaf is made of tempered glass 8 mm thick, which does not splinter if accidentally damaged.
The appearance and color range of glass sheets are very diverse - frosted glass, transparent glass, glass with drawings applied by paints, glass with a pattern made by sandblasting - there are a lot of options for each manufacturer, you just have to choose your own one that is suitable for the price and meets the expectations ...

The door frame material for glass models is wood or aluminum profile. Aluminum is used in rooms with high humidity, and is not recommended for use in a sauna, as it gets very hot.

In addition to purely glass or wooden doors, there are combined structures with glazing.

The area of ​​glass, the type of glass, technology and styles of decoration are so diverse that it is impractical to discuss it in this review - everyone is free to choose the option that suits his taste.

Plastic

Plastic can be distinguished as a separate subgroup. These are designs similar to all known PVC windows and doors, with glazing or opaque sandwich panels.

The option is quite worthy, with the proviso that the metal fittings of the plastic door primarily suffer from high humidity in the washing compartment or shower room, therefore, when installing such a door, pay special attention to its regular (at least once every six months) lubrication.

Fittings

Steam bath and sauna door handles are made of wood so as not to burn yourself.
Some manufacturers offer plastic for bronze or brass, however, due to changes in temperature and humidity, the plastic coating is less durable. Metal handles in design series of doors can be considered quite exotic. From the point of view of safety and convenience, they are inferior to wood.

Locks and locks in steam rooms are not accepted for security reasons.If you feel unwell, it is much easier to leave the steam room without wasting time turning the handle with a lock. In addition, the constipation mechanism will inevitably suffer from corrosion and temperature changes, which will affect the reliability of operation.

Door hinges

Hinges for wooden doors are made of stainless steel or chrome plated. The main goal is to prevent corrosion. According to the execution, there are invoices, in addition to the functional ones, having a decorative purpose, mortise and screw-in.

For door panels made of glass, the hinges will have a different design, on the one hand, being a screw hinge, and on the other, welded plates between which the glass is clamped.

When choosing, pay attention to the weight of the door leaf. If it is large, you will need reinforced loops, or an increase in their number.

Please note before purchasing that some door models are custom made to fit your size. It takes longer than buying a finished product. Also, depending on the choice of accessories and additional components, the price may change. Before ordering, decide in which direction the door will open, to the right or to the left, and be sure to remember this during installation.

The best bath and sauna doors for 2020

Models included in the review:

Model:	Price:
DoorWood "Rus"	10 800 RUB
AKMA Linden	7 590 p.
Blind door type No. 4	3,500 RUB
DoorWood Series "Bathhouse in the forest"	7 779 p.
Bath door DG9	2488 p.
AKMA Aspen M	7,090 p.
SAWO 741-3SGD-R-3	27,990 p.

AKMA Aspen M

On the seventh place in our rating is a massive glass door for a bath from AKMA. Glass thickness - 8 mm. The canvas is made of tempered bronze colored glass.
The buyer can choose the texture of the glass (matte or glossy), and the opening option.

The set includes a box made of solid aspen, hinges and a handle. A sealant made of heat-resistant material is laid along the perimeter of the door frame.

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Blind door type No. 4

In sixth place is a simple linden model. Produced by the Bannye Shtuchki company, although, if you search, in any region there are many carpentry factories producing similar designs.

Linden was chosen as the material for the canvas, which perfectly copes with heating and temperature extremes. The interior is lined with mineral wool and a vapor barrier to keep warm. The diagonal arrangement of the slats gives the canvas a modern look.

The size of the door leaf is 195x70 cm, the thickness is 80 mm.

Supplied with chrome hinges and wooden handle. The box is made of pine.

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DoorWood "Bathhouse in the forest"

Glass sheet 8 mm thick with sandblasted pattern. Tinted glass with a bronze tint. Box made of high quality alder, without nut. Hinges included, opening side right. The package also includes a wooden handle.

There is a seal around the perimeter of the box for a better fit of the canvas.

This model will fit equally well into a bathhouse and a sauna; for a Russian steam room it is recommended to order a sill made of the same material as the door frame.

Overall dimensions 190x70 cm (without box).

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SAWO 741-3SGD-R-3

SAWO is a manufacturer of high quality doors from Finland. The blade is made of 8 mm tempered glass. Glass color - antique bronze.
The door frame is made of Canadian cedar. The long vertical handle is also made of cedar with metal inserts at the attachment points. The door leaf is mounted on three stainless steel hinges.
To improve the adhesion of the door, a seal is glued around the perimeter.
A nice detail is the included magnetic latch, which is installed in the upper left corner.

Model dimensions 190x70 cm, without box.

Please note that the nut is not included in the package. If you plan on installing a steam room door, purchase it separately.

Installation possible with opening on the right side.

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AKMA Linden M

In third place in the rating is another door from AKMA, the Linden series. The blade is made of 8 mm thick tempered glass in bronze color. The color of the glass is set at the manufacturer's factory by introducing coloring pigments into the glass mass during production. This technology makes the colors rich and resistant to fading.

The door frame is made of basswood, which has good deformation resistance and heat resistance.

Model dimensions 190x70 cm, without box.

Installation can be done with right or left opening.
The scope of delivery also includes chrome hinges and a basswood door handle.

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Bath door DG9

The second place in the rating is occupied by a truly popular door model. Everything here is simple and no frills. The shield is made of conifers connected in a groove. Pine and spruce alternate. Additional rigidity of the structure is given by two transverse bars recessed into the shield. This same technology was used in connection a hundred years ago, and it has proven to be reliable. To prevent the bars from moving, they are fixed on the back with plugs.

The door leaf is supplied without a box and fittings, which on the one hand is not very convenient, but on the other gives full scope for creativity - you can choose hinges and a handle to your taste and create a small masterpiece out of the door.

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DoorWood "Rus"

In the first place in the rating is the door of DoorWood Rus company. The name may be a bit pretentious, but nevertheless, it quite accurately reflects the embedded idea, appearance, and intention of the authors. She seemed to have descended from the pages of Russian folk tales. The model is unusual and arouses constant curiosity among buyers. At first glance, it is difficult to understand what it is actually made of. Glass door leaf with a photograph of old boards applied. Aged wood overlays are attached on top of the canvas. The box is made of artificially aged pine. Platbands are installed on top of the box, in style matching the overlays on the door leaf.

The door will perfectly fit into the interior of an old Russian bath, combining color and modern high-tech materials.

The kit does not include fittings; the manufacturer suggests purchasing it separately.

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Tips for choosing sauna and bath doors

Before buying, write down or remember which side the door leaf will open to. Many manufacturers sell products assembled, and you cannot independently move the door to the other side without spoiling it.

Do not skimp on fittings - properly selected high-quality hinges and handles will make using the door more convenient.

On glass doors, you can additionally install a ball lock - a mechanism with a spring-loaded ball, which, under the action of a spring, will lock the door in the middle position.

Install safety catches on the floor so that the handle or door leaf does not hit the walls when opening.

If you have any tips for using the bath and sauna doors, or have any questions or suggestions, share them in the comments.