Nowadays, materials for bathroom doors are diverse and abundant. Each type of material meets different requirements to enhance both the aesthetics of private spaces and the overall architectural value of a building.
The material used for bathroom doors must ensure durability and resistance to moisture, as this is a space that generates factors like bacteria and mold, which directly affect the quality and lifespan of the door.
The question is: Which material can withstand high humidity, chemical exposure, and water stagnation — factors that commonly cause damage to bathroom doors?
Materials for Bathroom Doors
Plastic Doors
Plastic is a popular, lightweight, and relatively low-cost material, making it suitable for small-scale projects with limited budgets. On the market today, plastic doors come in various types, with different prices, origins, and quality levels.
Wood-grain plastic doors have a simple structure, with a surface coated in a wood-like paint layer, creating a warm feeling for the room. This type of door can handle moisture for a certain period and is quite affordable compared to other materials. However, as it’s made of plastic, its structure is relatively weak, brittle, prone to water retention, and easy to break.
Steel-core plastic doors have a relatively sturdy structure and come in more colors than ordinary plastic doors. The highlight of this type is its steel core, providing good stability and fire resistance. Surrounding the steel is a plastic layer, which is still affected by weather and environmental conditions, reducing the lifespan of the door over time (usable for more than 10 years under normal conditions).
Wooden Doors
Wooden doors bring elegance and warmth to the bathroom space. However, the overexploitation of natural wood is threatening the environment, shrinking forest areas, increasing the risk of landslides, and altering the climate.
This is why most wooden doors today are made from industrial wood. If processed properly, these doors can still meet quality standards when used in humid environments like bathrooms.
However, after a period of use, wooden doors tend to shrink, warp, or be attacked by termites due to exposure to chemicals in detergents, shampoos, and bath products.
Steel Doors with Wood Grain Finish
Steel has excellent water resistance and is coated with an electrostatic paint layer, giving it a relatively long lifespan. Additionally, as it’s mainly made from galvanized steel, it won’t warp or rust for a certain period.
A limitation of steel wood-grain doors is their color and aesthetic appeal — they may not complement the overall design of the room. Typically, this type of door is galvanized and powder-coated for a service life of up to 20 years. However, harsh environmental conditions can significantly shorten its lifespan.
Aluminum Doors
Aluminum is a lightweight, durable material. When treated properly, it offers strong bonding capabilities and resistance to oxidation and external environmental impacts. Aluminum bathroom doors are usually combined with frosted glass for privacy.
Aluminum and glass doors come in various designs and colors, suitable for different architectural styles. Depending on your preferences, you can choose from swing doors, sliding doors, or folding sliding doors, each offering unique advantages. Swing doors optimize space, sliding doors bring modernity, and folding sliding doors add a touch of elegance.
The convenience and sophistication brought by aluminum and glass doors enhance the overall space.
There are many aluminum brands on the market, with a wide range of prices. It’s essential to thoroughly research before purchasing, as the quality of aluminum doors is directly proportional to their price.
Hondalex aluminum profiles are manufactured and processed following Japanese standards and technology. Using anodizing technology, colored by Nickel metal, and finished with a Tuyakeshi layer, these profiles boast a lifespan of over 50 years. This is a proprietary technology of the Hondalex factory, recognized worldwide.
Hondalex aluminum profiles are exported to many countries, including demanding markets like Japan, North America, and Europe — markets that have trusted Hondalex profiles for over 30 years.
Reasonable Bathroom Design
A well-planned bathroom layout not only ensures convenience but also improves the feng shui of the house.
Bathrooms should be built in corners or along the sides of the house. According to feng shui, bathrooms carry negative energy and should not be located in the center of the house, as it affects the home’s energy flow. If the house is built on an irregularly shaped plot, the bathroom should be placed in protruding or indented areas.
Avoid placing the bathroom near the kitchen or prayer room.
There are various sizes for bathrooms:
Small bathrooms: 2.5 to 3 square meters
Medium bathrooms: 4 to 6 square meters
Large bathrooms: over 10 square meters
Proper space arrangement is essential.
Minimum ceiling height should be 2200mm
Floor slope should be 15mm to 20mm per meter
Additionally, you should note the following:
Clearly separate functional areas in the bathroom
Reasonably arrange bathroom fixtures
Ensure the drainage system works efficiently; electrical wiring should be carefully protected, preferably embedded within walls.
Ensure proper ventilation and ample lighting to prevent mold and bacteria growth
Use waterproof, anti-slip materials such as ceramic tiles, cement-sand mixtures, or concrete tiles to extend the lifespan of bathroom components
Long Vân’s Hondalex aluminum doors are custom-designed with a diverse range of structures and fully compatible accessories, ensuring a comfortable living environment and privacy for homeowners.
Aluminum systems like LV50, LV56, and LV60 embody strength and elegance, ideal for cozy, compact spaces. Meanwhile, LV70, LV120, and LV150 are sturdy and luxurious, perfectly suited for larger spaces in villas and mansions both domestically and internationally.
The Nickel metal coloring technology enables the aluminum surface to endure up to 50 years even in harsh coastal and corrosive environments.
For more specific advice on Long Vân aluminum products, feel free to call or visit our office for consultation and support.
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