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Advantages and disadvantages of glass doors

Glass objects in the interior can add sophistication and uniqueness to the design of the room. Such an element of the room as glass doors can be successfully mixed with different style trends. An unusual decorative result can be achieved by decorating the “transparent screen” with a drawing or painting.

Glass doors are installed both in public institutions, offices, banks, and in residential buildings - interior partitions in bathhouses, saunas, dining rooms, etc. This popularity is justified by a number of advantages of glass doors:

1. Glass is not exposed to virtually any chemical or physical action, so the service life of such doors is very long.
2. Glass doors let in and reflect sunlight - this fills the room with an atmosphere of comfort and comfort.
3. Mold bacteria, which quite often appear on wooden structures in conditions of high humidity, will not be able to develop on the glass door. This property is very important for systems installed in saunas, swimming pools and bathtubs.
4. The door leaf does not deform under the influence of temperature and humidity changes.
5. Easy to install. For installation you do not need complicated fittings consisting of a huge number of small parts. Doors are almost always secured using special fasteners.
6. Wide decorative capabilities. Achieving a unique design is very simple - just show your imagination and spend not a lot of time. You can apply a pattern, a sticker, or use the decoupage technique on the door without the help of others.

And such impeccable designs are not without their drawbacks:

1. Incorrectly processed and selected material for doors can significantly worsen the design. First, the resistance of glass to mechanical action suffers. To produce doors, it is necessary to select glass coated with layers of acrylic, triplex and special films that prevent the canvas from scattering into a huge number of fragments when disintegrating.
2. Certain difficulties in care. Fingerprints and stains from steam (bath/sauna) appear on the glass, and the use of abrasive products can cause scratches.
3. You will have to pay a lot for a good quality glass structure. The cost is determined by the complex production process and the thickness of the material used.

Using lighting in the interior

There are a lot of interiors and design solutions. The classic style is characterized by the use of details made from high-quality materials with elegant patterns. Classics are an indicator of aristocracy and wealth. In such stylistic directions, light is used to a large extent. These are sectional windows and chandeliers of invisible sizes. Therefore, illuminated door elements are not their path.

Additional light sources in the interior

The use of additional light sources, technologies characteristic of modern or high-tech style. These styles are performed in simple forms without unnecessary grace. Practicality and dark shades harmonize. Therefore, technology and stylistic trends go hand in hand.

Hallway lighting

Hi-tech translated from English means high technology. He is characterized by extraordinary solutions in interior design. Dynamic walls with a built-in TV monitor, which, when turned off, blends into the overall interior and goes unnoticed. Motion and light sensors installed in all rooms, remote control of curtains and blinds - all this is in her spirit.

But not only these styles use details with additional lighting in the interior. Any modern style is characterized by additional light sources. Light allows you to look at things differently, is able to highlight certain features, emphasize advantages and hide the flaws of the room with a contrasting arrangement of light sources.

Which glass is suitable for the door

The canvas for glass doors and hinged partitions is made according to the latest achievements of science and technology. Based on production methods, the following groups of glass applicable for the production of doors can be distinguished:

• Plexiglas - created from a synthetic polymer. The plus of the material is lightness, the minus is susceptibility to mechanical action and flammability. This type of glass is almost always used for the production of shower doors.

• Tempered glass is produced by heating to +700°C and sharp cooling by blowing air. This hardening makes the material heat-resistant and increases its resistance to external influences.
• Triplex is a multilayer laminated glass created by connecting 2-3 sheets of glass with layers of laminating films. The main advantage is the highest impact resistance. In addition, if the glass manages to break, there will be no sharp fragments. Depending on the type of polymer used and the number of layers of glass, triplex receives different decorative, optical and protective characteristics.

According to the processing method, glass sheets for the production of partitions/doors are:

1. Bent - using stencils and templates, a certain shape of glass is created.
2. Faceted - the edges of the glass are processed thermally.
3. Frosted - the surface of the glass is treated with various mineral salts, giving the material a suitable level of protection and properties.
4. Sandblasting - nanoparticles of abrasive are fed under amazing pressure. A suitable sketch appears on the surface of the glass.
5. Stained glass - glass elements of different colors and textures are glued together. A certain sketch or a whole plot comes out. Developing a treatment is not easy, but the result is an artistic masterpiece.

The listed types of glass are widely used in the production of various door systems.

Features of different glass door designs

Glass interior doors are often hinged or sliding according to the opening method.

Swing models are the most popular, as they are easy to install and affordable. If we associate them with ordinary wooden doors, glass doors are structurally no different. They also consist of a door frame, door leaf and awnings. The main difference is the design of the hinges. The box can be made of MDF, aluminum or wood. If the design does not have a door frame, then the glass sheet is attached to the floor and ceiling with hinges.

Sliding compartment doors are made without a frame. The system is installed on special rollers using one of the following methods. The first option - “runners” are fixed through holes in the glass, the second option - installing rollers on the end of the canvas.

Folding and revolving doors are often used in the bathroom. The folding design is well suited for small bathrooms - the door is designed like a fan and does not take up much space. Revolving doors are appropriate in spacious rooms.

Loop selection

The range of loops is huge. You can buy ordinary “classic” hinges - to install them you will have to select sites with a router or chisel.

There are hinges that do not require any material removal; they are simply placed on the frame and screwed to the door. Installation of these types of hinges is simple and almost anyone can do it.

There are more interesting designs - for example, “screw-in” hinges. They require the highest precision in installation. Companies that supply them sometimes even offer a special template for this. What is the advantage of this type of loop? First of all, it is possible to provide a porch on all four sides of the door. Other advantages are the ease of removing and installing the door leaf, the ability to adjust in three directions without removing the door. The hinges themselves can be quickly placed in pre-drilled holes and, if necessary, quickly removed.

“Screw-in” hinges are equipped with various decorative caps. The latter can be selected in accordance with the style of the door - from inexpensive plastic ones of different colors to chiseled “pawns from old bronze”.

Independent installation of sliding glass doors

Before you start work, you should prepare the tools:

• Screwdriver and screws;
• Roulette;
• Drill;
• Building level;
• Pencil for marking;
• Watery nails;
• Anchor bolts;
• Polyurethane foam.

The kit for installing sliding doors almost always includes:

• Rails for moving the door leaf;
• Rigel;
• Door handles that do not support the plane of the door;
• Factory kit for fastening glass doors;
• Limiter – protects the glass unit from unnecessary movements.

Important! The choice of rails and rollers for moving the door depends on the weight of the glass sheet. Light doors (weight up to forty kilograms) are installed on two rollers, heavy structures (from forty kilograms) are installed on four rollers or more. The length of the rails should be twice as long as the width of the doorway

Let us outline the sequence of installation of sliding interior doors with glass with our own hands using the example of a single-leaf model:

• Measure the door clearance and check the evenness of the adjacent walls. The top should be strictly parallel to the bottom, and the right side should be parallel to the left. A serious condition for high-quality installation and uninterrupted operation is the evenness of the wall, against which the glass will be pressed when opened.
• Mount the floor rail so that one of its edges supports the door clearance by 5 cm. Check the levelness of the installation using a building level. If the tilt is not removed in time, then later the door will open/lock itself depending on the tilt.
• Place the glass sheet on the bottom guide and measure the height to the top bar.
• Mount the upper guide and add a locking block to it.

• The appearance of the guides can be improved and decorated with decorative panels.
• Install the canvas - for this work you need to hire an assistant. It is not enough to tilt the upper part of the glass and place it under the upper bar so that the rollers engage with the guide.
• Connect the canvas to the bottom rail.
• Check for smooth operation - push/pull the door a couple of times.

Glass shower doors are installed in the same way. But in this case, increased attention is paid to sealing the connections.

Recommendations for installing the bottom guide and rollers

Before installing the door leaf, it is necessary to check the quality of installation of the guides or runners along which the sliding doors will move.

The bottom guide is rarely used as an independent fastener, most often in combination with the top guide. Only in exceptional cases, when the door leaf has a minimum weight.

It is also worth noting that one bottom guide in the structure is subject to a high risk of breakage or deformation and in such a situation the door will not move quietly and smoothly.

The principle of attaching the bottom guide when installing interior sliding doors yourself is quite simple.

In no case should you forget to systematically check the correct location during the installation of the guide and door leaf.

Installation of glass swing doors

The glass sheet can be ordered according to personal measurements or purchased ready-made. Upon completion of delivery of the door, installation is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Secure the edges of the door leaf - they can be wrapped with pieces of fabric or soft carpet. Prepare wooden wedges to level the door.
2. Check that the door frame matches the dimensions of the glass panel.
3. Attach the hinges to the door jamb:

• Place a polyvinyl chloride gasket under the loop;
• Press down the loop on the inside of the glass;
• Place a pressing bar on the reverse side of the door and screw it to the hanging hinge;
• Install masking caps on the clamping strips and hinges.

• Attach the lock box to the inside of the glass panel.
• Mount the handles and check that the lock tongue matches the size of the hole in the door frame.

Beautiful exclusive furniture to order

When a designer is working on the interior, it is difficult to find suitable furniture in the store. Most often, individual cabinet furniture is ordered to order. For this apartment we made: cabinets for children's rooms and hallways, cabinets and shelves for TV areas, furniture for the bathroom and laundry room, wooden wall panels with lighting and much more.

Also, according to the manufacturer’s special specifications, a decorative overlay was made for the front door. All products have a chic appearance and excellent quality. You will find a detailed description of all objects in our detailed video review.

How to change glass in a door with your own hands

First, you should carefully remove the remaining glass from the door. To do this, simply loosen the fasteners from above - glazing beads, without removing them completely. Huge fragments must be removed first. Once the broken glass has been dismantled, the glazing beads can be removed.

If there is a rubberized gasket left in the door, it is also pulled out and inspected. A warped ribbon will need to be replaced.

The following steps for inserting glass into a door with your own hands:

1. Measure the clearance and order new glass. It is normal if the canvas is 1.5-2 mm smaller than its own bed on each side.
2. Prepare the gap for glass insertion: remove old putty and sealant; Clean the perimeter of the opening with sandpaper/abrasive net.
3. Remove the door from its hinges and place it on a horizontal surface, such as a long and wide table.
4. Apply a layer of silicone using a construction gun along the entire contour of the stock.
5. Tuck the glass sheet into the rubberized gasket and stick it in the same place. If the glass does not fit tightly, the rubber band must be cut.
6. Place the fastening beads onto the sealant, pressing them perfectly against the glass and each other.
7. Secure the glazing beads with decorative final nails.
8. Hang the door back on its hinges.

Types of windows

The type of imitation window opening is selected based on preferences and financial capabilities. A wide selection allows you to choose the most suitable option.

Photo wallpaper

This view allows you to select the best images: you can find yourself on an exotic beach, in a green forest, or looking outside the city from a tall building.

Photo wallpaper

To make the window more realistic, it is recommended to frame it (the frame can be made of any material). Many forms of image can be found.

Before mounting the image, you need to prepare the surface. A flat wall is the main thing during installation.

To make it even more realistic, a window frame with a window sill is glued onto the image; plexiglass is used instead of glass. Indoor flowers are placed on the windowsill and curtains are hung.

painting

Some masters use hand-drawn images. This pleasure is not cheap, but if you have the funds, this option will be good in small rooms.

painting

If you have artistic skills, you can draw a picture. There will be no problems finding an image that is similar in spirit.

Before carrying out work, you must perform the following steps:

• Level the surface with plaster mixture or putty.
• Clean the wall.
• Get rid of dust and dirt.
• Treat with primer mixture.

Acrylic paints will help make the image colorful. The frame is made of polyurethane baguettes. If you want to attach a real frame, it is recommended to wait until the paint has completely dried, after which you can begin installation.

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Mirror design

The mirror structure is made from a single piece of fabric, or using a tiled version. Let's consider both options:

• A one-piece mirror is framed with a wooden frame, and a decor is created from fabric curtains.
• Mirror tiles are a complex design. First, the window is assembled, then individual pieces of mirrors are mounted in it, and the structure is hung on the wall.

Ceiling option

Starry skies are a popular option. Additionally, the structure is equipped with blue lamps, which will help simulate night.

If the room has a suspended ceiling, then you can achieve the effect of a glass roof due to the double structure. Installation consists of several stages:

• Installation of a suspended structure (ceiling) with a niche.
• The inside is covered with an image of the starry sky.
• Install lamps.
• Cover the structure with a window frame.

Illuminated window

A false window using lighting is a decorative structure equipped with artificial light. A large structure can replace indoor light.

Backlit

Rooms deprived of natural light are the main places where it is recommended to use imitation windows. If you use stained glass instead of ordinary glass, then if the structure is properly assembled, you can mistake the false structure for the real one.

DIY glass decor on the door: design options

In addition, the most unique and beautiful interior items become boring over time and cease to be as fun as before. You can change glass doors and add a touch of freshness to the room without the help of others, using one of the technologies:

• Decoupage;
• Decorative stickers;
• Drawing with paints.

To perform decoupage you will need materials:

• Double-sided paper with a pattern;
• Paper towel;
• Contour paints on glass;
• Stationery knife;
• Glass glue;
• Cutting mat;
• Scissors and brushes.

Let's look at step by step how to decorate glass on a door with your own hands. Decoupage technique:

1. Carefully cut out the image from a decoupage card or napkin.
2. Cut out the inner parts with a knife, placing a napkin on the mat.
3. It is better to cut off long and narrow parts of the design. Later they may be painted with a brush.
4. You should start gluing from large fragments of the drawing. Dip the sketch into just heated water.
5. Remove the image from the water, use a cardboard towel to remove any drops, and spread glue on one side.
6. Attach the sketch to the glass, and pressing down, release the air space in the direction from the center to the edge.
7. After drying, coat the sketch with glass glue.
8. Scrape off the remaining glue with a wood stick.
9. On the reverse side of the glass sheet, stick the cut-off narrow parts of the design with tape. Trace the stripes with paints and remove the fixed piece of the image from the glass.

Decorating glass with stickers: photo

More hard work is painting on glass with stained glass paints.