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Bathrooms experience high levels of humidity and moisture despite the installation of exhaust fans and ceiling fans. For this reason, bathroom door materials should be chosen with careful consideration to ensure that you don't end up putting in too much work to maintain them and extend their usable life. Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, is one of the best materials that you should consider using for your bathroom doors. PVC has the following features that make it a worthwhile investment during your bathroom renovation project.
Waterproof properties
PVC is a man-made plastic material that does not degrade in the presence of moisture. This makes it superior to wood and other materials that contain absorbent fibers which can degrade in value when exposed to water and humidity environments. With no natural fibers to absorb water, problems of rotting, warping, and mold growth is eliminated, and your bathroom door can last for years without showing any physical signs of degradation due to exposure to moisture.
Low maintenance requirements
Many homeowners hardly pay attention to the maintenance needs of their bathroom doors. Instead, they are occupied with exterior doors and windows which are paramount to maintain the security of the home. Choosing a high-maintenance material such as wood for the bathroom door is a bad idea unless you are up for the task. Why not opt for PVC which is practically maintenance free. Wiping the door clean every once in a while is all you need to maintain its aesthetics.
Anti-corrosive properties
Many people choose corrosion resistant metals such as steel and aluminium for their interior and exterior doors. However, even the metals with high corrosion resistance can corrode if they are poorly maintained or exposed to weather and corrosive elements. PVC is an anti-corrosive material, which means that it cannot corrode or rust regardless of the environment it is exposed to. This makes them the suitable option for bathroom doors since the humid environments can degrade most metals over time. Also, chemical spills from bathroom products cannot eat into the plastic as they do with metal.
Improved aesthetics
Aesthetics are an essential aspect of every interior fixture, and you should ensure that your bathroom doors complement your bathroom design. PVC doors can be painted in any color to match or complement your home or bathroom décor. You can also get creative with patterns and textures to achieve a particular rustic, modern, contemporary, or country look. PVC bathroom doors can even be painted to mimic other materials such as wood or stone.
Bathrooms are heavy traffic areas that experience high levels of humidity. PVC material can give you a functional and durable bathroom door without worrying about aesthetics and high maintenance requirements.
Share24 August 2016
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