Installation of a glass bath door. We evaluate the pros and cons of glass doors to the steam room of Russian and Finnish baths, figure out how to install, what sizes they come in and what reviews say

03.09.2016 43098

In written and online sources, saunas are distinguished as a separate subtype of baths. The opinion is being promoted that the fundamental difference between the sauna and the Russian Turkish baths– “dry” steam.

Numbers are given to confirm the “features” of the Finnish sauna:

The sauna is characterized by low humidity (5-10%) and high room temperature (from seventy to almost one hundred degrees).
The Russian bath offers balanced humidity (from 20 to 65 percent) and temperature (from fifty to ninety degrees).
The hammam is a record holder for humidity (from eighty to almost one hundred percent) at a low temperature of forty to forty-five degrees.

Visitors to Finland are very surprised when visiting native baths (and there really are a lot of them in a cold, damp country). Saunas are almost no different from the classic Russian bath. Finns also use brooms in steam rooms. The only significant difference between Finnish and Russian baths is in the method of steam preparation:

“Russian” steam and heat are “supplied” by a thoroughly heated sauna stove. They place it in such a way (unlike the classic Russian hut stove) that almost all the heat is retained inside the stove. Moreover, it is heated in the dressing room, and then all the accumulated heat is released to the steam.
For Finnish sauna(“sauna” is just a “bath” in Finnish) the temperature in the steam room is ensured by stones heated over a fire (for those who like modern technologies– electric and infrared heaters). And steam for the Finns plays a supporting role.

The Finnish bathhouse is a prefabricated Russian “ersatz”, where instead of a stove they use a compact and mobile substitute. It produces less steam than a stove. And his temperature is not so high. But he is definitely present.

The fairy tale about the “sauna” with dry steam was invented by manufacturers and suppliers of electric heaters (compact heaters). The first primitive designs did not allow water to be splashed on them. Hence the high temperatures and low humidity. But such a “sauna” could be built in almost any room (as long as the electrical wiring could withstand it).

It is these “real Finnish saunas” that are now being actively promoted around the world. Although the Finns themselves have never heard of such “innovations”. Meanwhile heat at low humidity in such “saunas” it hits the skin hard, especially women’s, being an anti-cosmetology procedure.

Transparent doors for saunas

Marketers and advertisers are pushing us to install a glass door to the sauna in every possible way, having come up with a sauna without steam. However, as it turned out, frosted glass instead of traditional wooden structure It also performs well in a real sauna with steam. Also suitable for the bath. Although installing a glass door in the steam room of a Russian bath is not so profitable. This design will fog up too much and “cry”. For a classic steam room, ordinary ones are suitable wooden doors with glass.

If you choose wooden or glass doors to the sauna, first evaluate their pros and cons.

Glass door advantages

Glass, unlike wood, does not become damp or dry out.
If there is a glass door, you do not need a light source in the steam room. It will be enough to illuminate the dressing room.
Glass is easier to care for than wood.

Disadvantages of glass construction

A high-quality glass door usually costs more than a wooden one.
High thermal conductivity compared to wood. Thanks to the invention of glass films, which reduce this indicator, this is a controversial disadvantage.
Fragility. Typical for low-cost solutions. For saunas it is recommended to use thick tempered glass. Again, there are special “armored” films that increase the strength of glass.
Transparency. Doors with transparent glass are not suitable for all sauna visitors. However, if you are a fan of the “proper” steam sauna, the glass will very quickly become opaque due to fogging.

Today there are many self-adhesive films that allow you to independently tint the glass with either a stained glass window or a pattern. Glass sauna With the help of film it is done faster and cheaper than with the help of labor-intensive and expensive processing. Therefore, tinting glass doors with special films is being used more and more often today.

Advertising and reality for glass doors

IN Lately advertising intensively “promotes” glass sliding structures for saunas. Manufacturers claim that this model conserves heat better and is easier to install. But according to safety rules, rooms with high temperatures (and especially saunas and baths) must be equipped with doors that provide quick evacuation. Only suitable for such requirements swing doors, opening into the dressing room. All other structures pose a potential danger to the lives of sauna visitors. The fact is that when a person becomes ill from overheating, he does not immediately lose consciousness, but every second is important to leave the hot zone. Often it is enough to run out to the dressing room for the dizziness and palpitations to stop. So installation of a sauna should be simple and safe.

Installation of doors made of glass

A door structure made of tempered glass costs approximately five to six thousand rubles. And a sauna will cost from two to three thousand. So it makes sense to do it yourself when installing new glass. Moreover, a sauna is not so difficult.

Technically, this operation is no different from, but has a number of specific features:

When installing, do not skimp on cushioning materials (thick cardboard, wooden slats and so on). The fact is that tempered glass sensitive to shock.
Chips or cracks may occur at the edges with the floor or walls. Therefore, take advantage of it in advance masking tape to protect the door.
For the same reason, it is advisable to install doors with an assistant.

Installing a glass door with your own hands will require the following tools and materials:

building level;

electric drill;
wood wedges;
masking tape;
roulettes.

Installation of the door supplied with the door frame

Since the door frame and door are made to fit the size of the opening, any adjustment to the new design is usually not required.

Before starting work, it is advisable to cover the edges of the door with masking tape to protect it from possible damage.

Everything must be made from of stainless steel(excluding wooden parts)

We install the door frame in the opening, having previously dismantled it. Don't forget to remove the so-called technological strip from the box ( down side boxes). It is needed to ensure the rigidity of the entire structure during transportation. But during installation it is not needed, since the doors to the steam room and sauna should not have a threshold.
We fix the box in the opening with wooden wedges. Align it using building level.
We secure the box in the opening with screws. We put decorative plugs, covering the bolt heads.
Hanging door leaf in the sauna, remembering to use pads.
A handle for the door to the sauna is installed.

A magnetic latch for a glass door to a sauna is used when it is necessary to fix the closed position.

Installation of a door supplied separately

Fittings for glass doors to the sauna must be removed from the door leaf before installation.
Cooking wooden supports and gaskets for installing the door leaf. The supports should provide a gap between the floor and the door of 100-200 millimeters. Gaskets should provide a gap between the frame (right, left side and ceiling) and the door of about 10 millimeters.
For safety reasons, it is advisable to make the gaskets with stops (to prevent the glass from accidentally falling out of the frame), and then temporarily screw them to the door frame with small screws (if you are installing the door without an assistant).
Using wedges, we align the door in the frame to ensure the necessary gaps.
Let's bait door hinges and mark the installation locations on the box
Remove the hinges and screw them to the door frame
We install the door in the hinges using spacers. We mount the handle and magnetic latches (if necessary).

Film abundance and its use

Films for glass are:

Protective. Their strength is such that glass coated with such a film cannot be broken with a hammer.
Thermal. After gluing such a film onto glass, the glass almost stops conducting heat (up to 80% of thermal energy is retained).
Mirror (architectural). After gluing such a film, sauna visitors will see everything in the dressing room, but it will be impossible to see them (especially if the light is on near the entrance to the steam room) - the door will seem like a huge mirror.
Decorative. They allow you to imitate stained glass, etching, matting, painted paintings and other beautiful exotic things on glass.

Using self-adhesive opaque films is simple - just cut the workpiece exactly to the size of the glass, separate the base layer and gradually apply the film to the glass, carefully smoothing it out.

The situation is more complicated with films on transparent basis. Primarily due to increased requirements for the cleanliness of glass, the surrounding area and the installer’s hands. The fact is that an invisible speck remaining on the glass or film becomes visible after installation. And it can no longer be deleted.

Secondly, because of the need to use special tools. Their presence makes installation easier:

It is best to purchase a squeegee (sometimes also called a squeegee) where they sell the film.
Squeegee for washing windows. Allows you to quickly wash glass. It is advisable to buy not a plastic “disposable” product, but a metal professional one.
Spray bottle for spraying cleaning solution onto glass and film.
Spicy stationery knife with replaceable blades.
Soap solution. For a liter of water (it is advisable to use soft filtered or distilled water), a few drops of neutral shampoo are enough.

Procedure for covering a sauna door with transparent film

Before starting pasting, carry out wet cleaning in the dressing room and wash the glass door.
We mark the material according to the size of the door, depending on the design of the pasting. Be sure to cut out the material with an allowance of two to three centimeters.
Spray the glass door with a soap solution from a spray bottle.
We wet the film on both sides with a soap solution to remove dust from it. Remove from film protective layer(it is better to do the operation with an assistant) and wet the adhesive surface.
We glue the film onto the glass and smooth it, simultaneously removing air bubbles from under the film.
Using a squeegee, we smooth the surface of the film several times, removing the soap solution.
Cut off the excess film with a knife.

The film dries in 2-3 days. After this, the glass sauna door is ready for use.

Traditionally for construction and interior design Wood is used in private saunas and baths. However, many owners of steam rooms prefer other, no less effective and safe materials, such as glass.

In terms of their performance characteristics, glass doors for a bathhouse are absolutely not inferior, and in some cases even superior to their wooden counterparts. They fit succinctly into any interior, emphasizing its sophistication and color.

Advantages and disadvantages of glass doors for a bath

Glass doors for baths have an impressive list of advantages, thanks to which they become more in demand.

Advantages:

Resistance to rotting and corrosion when used in high humidity.
Preservation of the original shape of the canvas. Lack of response to temperature changes does not lead to thermal expansion glass, so this door does not swell or shrink.
Hygiene and safety. Glass - environmentally friendly material, resistant to mold and pathogens.
Heat resistance. The canvases meet the basic requirements fire safety, so they can be used near heating equipment.
Attractive appearance. Glass doors can have different design executions, decorated with wooden decorative inserts, ornaments or paintings.
Long service life. Due to the lack negative influence glass sheets can be used for several decades.
Simplicity and accessibility of service. Product care involves using non-aggressive household products and a damp sponge.
Light transmittance of glass. Doors for saunas and baths provide a good flow of light into the steam room, which allows you to reduce the amount of electricity consumed.

Flaws:

Despite the fact that glass bath doors are practically free of disadvantages, there are still some of them:

Impressive dimensions. Glass sheets are heavy, so for installation similar design it is necessary to attract an assistant.
High price. It is justified by the quality of the material, manufacturing technology and operational reliability.
Fragility. Glass is a fragile material, susceptible to mechanical damage. However, additional hardening increases the strength characteristics of the blades. As a rule, the glass door to the steam room is of sufficient thickness - from 8 to 10 mm, therefore it is wear-resistant and durable.

Despite the existing shortcomings, which are being corrected, glass door panels have become quite in demand and popular.

Types of glass doors

A glass bath door is a solid sheet of fire-resistant glass with a heat-resistant insulating base fixed on the edge.

The canvas is classified:

By opening method: swing, sliding and pendulum. The first two types are installed in baths, the latter - only in saunas.
According to manufacturing technology: one-piece and combined. The second option involves decorative inserts made of wood and plastic.
By design: transparent, matte, with a pattern, colored tint.

The door frame has two versions - made of wood or aluminum alloy. Wooden box can be installed before the start and after the end decorative finishing steam room Metal box - only before starting work.

IN Finnish sauna with high temperature conditions And low level humidity, you can install wooden boxes made of pine, alder, aspen and linden.

In the Russian steam room and Turkish sauna with low temperatures and high level humidity, it is recommended to install a glass door with an aluminum frame.

Standard sizes of glass doors

Typical sizes of glass doors for saunas from leading foreign and domestic producers have virtually no differences. When choosing doors, you should take into account the main dimensions - the height/width of the frame and leaf (in cm).

In height: canvas - from 184 to 202, box - from 189 to 209.
Width: canvas - from 52 to 72, box - from 59 to 79.

Many companies make doors the right size according to individual drawings, taking into account the functional features of the steam room.

Choosing the right door hardware

The choice of fittings is one of important stages preparing the door for installation. Minimum permissible thickness canvas - 8 mm, weight 1 sq. m of glass - up to 30 kg, so powerful holders (loops) are required to hold such a structure suspended.

Important! Metal hinges are susceptible to corrosion, so it is better to choose products made of ferrous metal alloy or stainless steel.

Particular attention should be paid to the latch for reliable fixation of the canvas. The doors of the cheap segment are equipped with ball latches, which are subject to deformation, which often leads to jamming of the structure.

The best option for a steam room is magnetic latches. They are practical, reliable and durable.

Another element of the fittings is the handle. Traditionally, the canvases are completed wooden handles resistant to heat and deformation.

The main requirement for products is a convenient location. In many door models, a silicone gasket is used between the leaf and the handle to protect the glass from mechanical damage.

Stages of installing a glass door in a steam room

To install the glass sheet in the steam room, you need to prepare:

canvas and box;
polyurethane foam;
electric drill;
self-tapping screws;
construction tape and level;
wooden wedges;
liquid nails;
masking tape.

Installation glass structure- complex and labor-intensive process, requiring preliminary preparation, dexterity and attention.

Installation of a glass door in a steam room is carried out in the following sequence:

First, the box is installed strictly in a vertical straight line. This will ensure compliance with the geometry of the door leaf and prevent deformation and improper operation of the structure.
The box is fixed using self-tapping screws, and the installation accuracy is checked using a building level. During installation, it is necessary to maintain technological gaps of 20 cm, into which wooden wedges of the required thickness are driven.
After installing the frame, the door leaf is hung. This will require outside help. The canvas is first hung on the hinges, after which the fastenings are carefully tightened.
The door is checked for correct installation. This is quite simple to do: the canvas is closed, after which the gaps are checked, which should be the same size.
If the blade is installed correctly, next stage- fastening the latch and door handles. The existing cavities between the wall and the frame are filled polyurethane foam. Small cracks can be hidden with decorative trim.

Important! When working with glass, you must use gloves to prevent the door from sliding.

Features of operation of glass doors

To installed structure has served for decades, it is important:

perform a proper installation;
choose reliable and durable fittings;
provide protection from high humidity and temperature changes door frame made of wood;
ensure cleanliness glass surface using safe household chemicals;
Carry out regular inspection of all structural elements for serviceability and integrity. If necessary, perform high-quality repairs products.

Stylish and practical glass doors will ensure a comfortable stay in the steam room.

At the same time, fast and easy installation such a design cannot exist, because such a process requires minimal knowledge and skills in working with the tool.

Therefore, competent installation of a glass door in a sauna and bathhouse with your own hands is possible if you follow the above rules. In this case, a private steam room will become a wonderful place for healing the body and relaxing at home.

A bathhouse is a room that is constantly exposed to moisture. Therefore, installing a door to a steam room in a bathhouse requires a careful approach. First you need to choose a glass door that will meet all security requirements.

Currently, there are several types of glass doors for steam rooms:

Convenient pendulum structures in steam baths can easily open in two directions. And with the help of a magnetic closer, it opens and closes smoothly.
The hinged glass door of the steam bath can only open in one direction, and it is installed in a wooden frame using hinged hinges (butterflies) made of stainless steel. The handles for the glass door to the bathhouse and the frame structure are made of non-woven materials. coniferous species tree.
A sliding glass door for a steam room is an excellent option if the dimensions of the room do not allow the installation of a swing or pendulum structure.

The glass for the door leaf in a steam bath should be made of impact- and heat-resistant material with a thickness of about 7-8 mm.

The glass door to the steam room is installed before the final finishing of the walls. The doors to the steam room must close tightly to retain heat in the room.

When choosing glass for installing a door in a steam room, it is necessary to take into account the operating conditions. Heat-resistant glass comes in 3 categories: A1, A and A3. Experts recommend installing durable glass sheets measuring 190x70 cm, category A3, into the steam room. They can withstand a blow equal to a force of 3382 kgf/m², and a fall of a heavy object (about 100 kg) from a height of up to 10 m. Such high strength characteristics of glass are achieved through the use of a special hardening process, in which the material softens, changing the composition of its crystal lattice. As a result of subsequent extreme cooling, the degree of thermal resistance of glass increases several times.

Advantages of a glass door for a steam room

Glass is environmentally friendly, safe material, which will not harm people even at high humidity.
This material perfectly tolerates even extremely high temperatures and humidity, so it will serve for a long time without changing its characteristics.
Due to the application of an armored durable film, the glass sheet is reliably protected from mechanical damage.
Install glass hinged, pendulum or sliding structures You can go to the steam room with your own hands in a few hours, without resorting to outside help.
The glass design helps to visually expand the parameters of the steam room, making it lighter and more spacious.

Materials required for installing hinged glass panels:

glass sheet;
timber from hardwood wood measuring 4x80 mm;
door hinges;
fittings (wooden or metal);
closer;
soft silicone seals;
platbands;
fastening elements (anchors);
polyurethane foam;
means for impregnation of wooden structural elements.

Door installation tools:

electric screwdriver;
hammer;
hacksaw;
building level;
construction pencil;
tape measure, square.

Installing a steam room door with your own hands

Instructions for installing glass doors

We begin to install the wooden box so that there is a distance of 5-7 cm between the floor and the door. This is necessary so that it opens and closes easily.
When installing a wooden pane, we maintain precise geometry so that the glass sheet can fit into it without distortion. Using a building level, we attach the box to the wall using long anchors. In order to easily align the box while maintaining the evenness of the corners, we make its dimensions slightly smaller than the doorway.
We fill all gaps and voids with polyurethane foam. After it dries, cut off the excess with a sharp knife.
We carefully place the silicone soft insulation into the formed grooves of the door frame.
We attach the hanging loops to the canvas in the holes made by the manufacturer. We put soft pads under them.
We expose the door and carefully screw the hinges to the frame.
We screw the handles with soft silicone gaskets to the glass sheet.
We process everything carefully wooden elements door design special impregnation and then coated with waterproof varnish.

Installation instructions for sliding glass doors

Sliding door to the bathhouse

We measure the canvas using a tape measure and add about 15 cm to the resulting figure for precise fastening of the guides. We make marks on both sides of the opening and then connect these points using a level. Before drawing a line, it is necessary to check the accuracy of the door location. The line must be exactly parallel to the ground.
Then we check the width of the opening. The gap should be at least 5 cm.
We attach two guides for installing the canvas. A larger number of high-quality rollers will be needed to ensure that the door fits without distortion and is more resistant to movement.
We fasten along a precisely drawn line. To do this, mark the points and attach metal guides. If the plane is made of wood, then in this case we use self-tapping screws. In a brick or concrete base, you need to make holes of the required size using a hammer drill, and then use dowels to attach the guides.
Experts recommend purchasing all fasteners separately.
After the guides are installed, we assemble the carriages. To do this, fold them and tighten the bolts. There is no need to press hard at first so that you can easily install them on the guides.
For a more durable fastening, we install brackets. Their number depends on the number of rollers in the door.
Then we take the glass door and install it into the top rail carriage. Place them carefully into the grooves and secure them with bolts. We immediately adjust the door.
When installing the glass sheet, it is necessary to press it using paranit gaskets.
Using a level, we check the correctness and accuracy of the door installation, the ease of its movement along the guides when opening and closing.

At correct installation The glass structure in the sauna steam room will serve you for many years.

The choice of doors to the steam room is limited tree And glass. Nobody wants to put plastic in a hot room. The tree is traditional, and came from the Finns. Well, let’s figure out together what the pros and cons of both are, and then we’ll deal with technical issues - dimensions and installation of a glass door in the steam room.

Glass doors to the sauna steam room: advantages and disadvantages

To begin with, let's remember what is typical for a sauna: high temperature and low humidity. In such an atmosphere, both wood and glass find themselves in more advantageous conditions than in a Russian bathhouse.

Wood tends to grow in size when exposed to moisture., which is why the doors from it stop closing. But in a sauna this problem is not relevant. Therefore, we cannot say that glass, which does not change its dimensions under the influence of temperature (at least in the range for which it is designed), has a clear advantage over wood in a sauna.

Moreover, on sale you will find different variations glass doors to the steam room: without edging, with edging - wooden or aluminum. Wood can also be different - pine, linden, etc. But the most important thing is heat-treated wood, that is, it is prepared for use in sauna mode.

Wooden steam room door made of softwood - pay attention to resin stains

In addition to preserving the original geometry, glass has heat resistance- put in the sauna thick tempered glass, which can easily withstand the temperatures of a Finnish steam room. And we know that it can be raised to 120 degrees, but only at the cost of damage to health.

Wood is, by definition, a combustible material. Although This is a normal situation in a sauna and does not lead to fire.

However wood may crack over time(this happens if it is not dried correctly), and glass has a real advantage in this regard - If you don't break it, it will last longer than wood..

Fragility of glass- the main disadvantage of glass. But also its creators quality doors were able to minimize: Tempered glass, if it breaks, does so into fragments that are not dangerous to the body and do not have sharp edges. In addition, a thickness of, say, 8 mm makes splitting less likely.

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The second disadvantage is heat loss. No matter how much sauna lovers convince us that they are very small, we know that when calculating the required power, it is always taken into account area of surfaces without thermal insulation. Including glass doors that will “increase” the volume of your steam room by several cubic meters. Simply put, this is more fuel more work your stove.

Now about condensate. The question about it is relevant for a Russian bath, and in a sauna the humidity should not rise above 15%, which is at a temperature of 90 degrees makes condensation impossible. And if you buy clear glass into the sauna, you don’t have to worry about it fogging up and condensation leaking under the door.

It’s unlikely that door maintenance should be considered a disadvantage, but glass will require more frequent and thorough maintenance than wood.

LET'S SUM UP: glass doors for a sauna steam room are excellent, the material does not suffer from conditions, but the same applies to wood. Aesthetic preferences aside, Glass in a sauna has no significant advantages over wood. But the opposite is also true.

Glass door to the steam room of a Russian bath: advantages and disadvantages

The conditions of the Russian steam room are very different from the Finnish ones. Humidity is much higher and temperatures are lower. In such an atmosphere the tree inevitably swells. The exception is Linden, which is why it is recommended to make the steam room from its wood.

It is in the Russian bath that the property of glass to preserve its original geometry is in demand.

But here’s the problem: manufacturers of doors made from it are guided by, so they make them at the bottom a gap of several centimeters. That is, it is usually an empty door with a gap to the floor of 2-5 cm. For a sauna, which is based on strong constant convection (air heat exchange), this required part. But in a Russian bath, uncontrolled convection is evil.

...usually this is a door without thresholds with a gap to the floor of 2-5 cm...

That's why traditional doors are made low and with high thresholds and: you need to leave enough space at the top - a “pocket for the steam cake”, and put an obstacle in the form of a threshold at the bottom so that cold air from outside does not penetrate the floor.

Ceiling and threshold in a Russian steam room

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the glass sheet will be able to be independently adjusted to the requirements of a Russian steam room.

IMPORTANT! There should be no gaps at the bottom if you have a Russian steam room.

But even if we assume that someone managed to make the required size to order, then the next problem will be the already mentioned condensate.

Glass and tiles are the places where it forms first. Therefore, you should not be surprised if by the end of the procedures a puddle of drained condensate forms under the door. It goes without saying that the transparent glass will become matte, like a bathroom mirror.

About heat loss mentioned above. Nothing changes here: you have to pay for beauty.

CONCLUSION: glass does not swell and does not leak. This is where the advantages end, because standard door with a gap at the bottom is not suitable for a Russian steam room.

The size of the glass door to the steam room

Each manufacturer has its own range. Typically, the “step” between adjacent ones is 10 cm - either in width or height.

ATTENTION! Often the catalog gives the dimensions not of the door, but of the opening into which it should be installed. At the same time, the actual dimensions doors with frame(!) will be on 10 mm less both vertically and horizontally. For example: 7x19 is an opening size of 700x1900 mm, but a door with a frame will be 690x1890 mm.

We looked through the catalogs and wrote down for you the sizes of two popular and one of the first brands we came across). You already know how to read 7x19, so we will present all the data in this format. Don't forget that these are the dimensions of the openings!

AKMA	Harvia	Doorwood
7x19	7x19	6x18
6x19	8x19	6x19
8x19	8x21	7x17
8x20	9x19	7x18
	9x21	7x19
	13x21	7x20
	14x21	7x21
	15x19	8x19
	15x21	8x20
	16x21	8x21
	17x19
	17x21

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How to install a glass door in a steam room

The glass door leaf comes complete with a frame and a lock. Moreover, everything is assembled and before installing the glass door in the steam room, you will need to disassemble the structure.

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Glass door to the steam room: reviews

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A sauna is a place in constant contact with water. Therefore, the requirements for installing bathhouse and sauna doors are building materials, elevated. In particular, protection from heat, moisture and all the consequences associated with this is very important. Detailed description in the sauna will allow you to install it correctly and remain satisfied with the result for a long time.

Choosing a door to a sauna or bathhouse involves purchasing the right type of wood and subsequent coating. You can learn more about this from master finishers. To properly install glass doors to a sauna, you will need the following:

canvas with glass inserts or entirely made of heat-resistant, impact-resistant glass;
door frame components;
fittings – iron hinges and wooden handles;
platbands;
stainless steel fasteners;
insulation and moisture-repellent material.

The actual installation of a glass door to a sauna is not too different from the process of installing interior options. Special equipment you will need:

screwdriver;
hammer;
glass cutter;
hacksaw;
level and pencil with a square.

Glass door process

If the proposed door model differs from the leaf with glass inserts in that it is a completely transparent surface, the peculiarity of the work is as follows: the leaf is adjusted to the size of the doorway, taking into account the thickness of the door frame, that is, 3-5 cm less than the total width. Stores offer wide choose glass doors with ready-made hinges, so you don’t have to mess around when installing the main structure.

If the owner decided to do everything himself, then he will have to work with a glass cutter. It is worth considering that the texture of the canvas will differ from plain glass and it will take a lot of effort to cut, because the material for the door to a sauna or bathhouse has increased strength.

Having cut out the door leaf, you need to drill holes for the hinges and secure the “mother” on it with small fasteners, and the “father” on the vertical frame guide. You need to decide in which direction the doors will open right away in order to place the parts of the door hinges on identical sides.

After this, the box is installed and assembled. Its material is usually wood, but plastic is not forbidden. It is important that the door to the sauna or bathhouse is mounted with a threshold, so the frame consists of 4 parts, and not 3, like interior ones. There is no threshold only in the rooms separating the washing compartments. To make the box perfectly level, work is carried out using a level, and during the process the canvas is regularly hung on the hinges to check for alignment or distortion.

When the box is installed, the space between it and the wall is filled with foam, as it has better moisture resistance. The pieces should be compacted carefully and not allowed to protrude out. If this does happen, the excess is cut off.

In order to give the doors a finished look, the areas with filler are covered with additional strips. They are either screwed onto self-tapping screws during installation, or nailed with small nails. As a rule, they do not make locks on glass doors - only decorative locks. Their selection in construction accessories stores is rich.

But wooden doors to the bathhouse still break all records for popularity. Firstly, their installation is faster due to the strength of the structure, and secondly, it traditional version, well, and thirdly, the price of wooden panels lower than glass. But since the glass in the sauna looks very attractive, the owners still want to install it. There is a solution - you can combine business with pleasure and use bath door models with glass inserts.

Wooden doors with glass inserts are not painted or varnished. It’s worth taking this into account when purchasing and immediately purchasing what you need, without additional finishing.

The door to the sauna with glass inserts, hollow inside, can be insulated in an interesting way, removing from their grooves and filling inner space soft insulation: mineral wool, polystyrene foam, etc. You can compact the material using a wooden shovel handle. After this, the glass inserts are mounted back, having previously coated the grooves with silicone. After hardening and cutting off excess silicone, the glass will not move and will not rattle.

The canvas is cut using a hacksaw to the desired size.

The tool must be very sharp, with fine teeth, so as not to damage the appearance of the structure. The door to the bathhouse must have a threshold, so when sawing, you need to take into account its height.

After this, mark the places for the hinges on the canvas and the vertical guide of the box. Usually it is 20-30 cm from the edges. The loops are screwed to both sides and the workpiece is tried on.

Now it’s time to install the door frame. Before inserting it, you must drill holes for the dowels in doorway. If the structure of the bathhouse is also wooden, this need not be done. The box is assembled using a level, a screwdriver and self-tapping screws for this purpose. First comes the installation of the three parts of the box, and then the threshold. You can and should use spacer wedges: they will help fix the door in in the right condition to assess compliance with the level.

After installing the door frame, hang the leaf and nail the trims, having previously filled the voids between the wall and the wooden guides with insulation - foam plastic. Handles on sauna doors should only be wooden; you can get burned on other materials, since the sauna temperature is more than 100 degrees. Concerning glass inserts, then for better operation of such a door the glass is sealed using silicone sealant. This way it will vibrate less and last longer.