Criteria for selecting MDF screens for a bath

In order to choose the right bathroom accessories, it is necessary to approach this choice with all the responsibility. To date, there are a huge number of different accessories for the bathroom. Among such a large selection it is difficult to choose the most suitable option, but many practical owners opt for panels made of MDF.

To decorate the bath, you must use the MDF screen, and for this there are a large number of reasons.

This screen is one or more panels., fixed on a special frame, which can be made of aluminum or wood. MDF screens have their advantages, as they are made of moisture-resistant plates.The panel is installed under the bathroom, where moisture can accumulate, so manufacturers are trying to laminate it well.

The MDF screen is a suitable option for decorating the bathroom, because any pattern that will be combined with the overall interior can be applied to the panel.

Using MDF screens allows you to make the bathroom richer and more spacious.

Choosing such a screen, you should pay attention to the following points:

• the product is perfect for standard or rectangular baths;
• Such screens are made of environmentally friendly material, as they are produced by pressing wood chips, and lamination is a prerequisite for protection against moisture.

Additionally, you can install the screen under the bath with a mirrored surface (in case the bathroom is small). But before you opt for this particular MDF panel, you should bear in mind that it is fragile and impractical.

The advantages of MDF screens are many:

• in a small bathroom the panel will look expensive and visually be able to increase the area of ​​the room;
• care for MDF panels is much easier than for products from other materials;
• it is possible to choose a screen size that fits the size of the bathroom;
• You can choose different types of panels, which will make using them even more comfortable.

Starting the choice of the MDF panel, it is necessary to consider these moments:

• before you buy the panel, you should carefully remove the measurements in the bathroom;
• if the room has a small area, then it is recommended to stop your choice on solid models;
• the choice can be stopped on models with doors that will allow to fold household chemicals and other household items under the bath.

MDF screens can be of different types, each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be discussed in detail.

• Solid, which are a one-piece panel that attaches to an aluminum or wooden frame. Such panels are considered the most common and are distinguished by their ease of use. Facing such a screen can be made using mosaic or tile.The main advantage of a solid MDF screen is its durability, it can be easily washed and cleaned. There are, of course, its drawbacks. It will not be possible to store household chemicals under the bathroom, and if communication is required, serious problems may arise.

• The second type - swing. In this case, the MDF screen consists of several moving parts that are mounted perpendicular to the main frame of aluminum or wood. Thanks to several racks with eyelets, they attach frontal doors that open to the outside. Depending on the wishes of the owner of the door can be from two to four. Such screens are considered the most durable and convenient to use them. This is a great option for a room with small dimensions.

• The third type is a coupe screen or sliding design. It is not much inferior in its functionality hinged panels. Thanks to this design, there is a chance to win more space under the bathroom, for example, to organize special shelves for storing household chemicals or various items that are needed in the household. Most often for fastening of such panels the aluminum shape is used.He can last much longer than a tree.

The front part can consist of three parts. The central part, as a rule, is narrow, and the two side panels are much wider and move apart according to the type of wardrobe.

The main advantage is that MDF-screens are produced by such a famous manufacturer as Alavann. The legs can be attached to the frame, but it will not be difficult to adjust the panels. You can install the coupe screen in just ten minutes.

• Combined type it can include both a standard and a coupe at the same time, or it can combine two hinged doors with one sliding door. This design can also be very ergonomic.

Any of the proposed options can come under the bath - it all depends on the preferences and wishes of the owner.

For models of MDF screens there is a special size range, so most often they have standard sizes. The length of the panel can be 150, 160, 170 cm, but sometimes there are other sizes, for example, you can find screens with lengths of 140 and 180 cm. As for height, by standards it is either 54 cm or 62 cm.

The most popular are 170 cm panels, so the range of such screens is the most extended. Under the order, you can make panels of different lengths (the minimum size can reach 105 cm, and the maximum - 190 cm). Panels of this size are difficult to install, so you have to ask for help from specialists.

Important is the ease of installation of the panels, so stopping your choice on the MDF screens, it is worth noting that they are the easiest to install.

Consider how you can install the MDF panel yourself.

• Having decided that it is the MDF panel that is required, it is necessary to take measurements of the bathroom and buy the material.
• The finished MDF panels are already impregnated with an antiseptic and a laminated film is applied on them, which greatly simplifies the task.
• It is necessary to build a frame and install it. For this it is best to take aluminum racks and profiles.

• The screen is mounted on one common structure - the frame.
• The special frame is mounted. It is necessary to attach the first profile to the wall (it will be enough to use ordinary dowels).
• When collecting the frame, it is worthwhile to consider the vent hole so that you can get to the communications.
• After that, all the panels are fixed on the frame.
• Inside the screen, you can install additional shelves for placing chemicals and other household items on them.
• Additionally, facing work can be carried out.

Much depends on which bath the panel is mounted on. On an acrylic bath it can be mounted on the side. But with a cast-iron bath so does not work, you can ruin the enamel.

Pay attention to the design of the screen: the harder it is, the mounting process will be time consuming. To install the sliding doors you first need to mount the profile from the bottom and top. The panels should be installed in such a way that one overlaps the other. In some cases, it will be necessary to add additional rigidity to the screen: for this, the space between the upper frame and the side of the bath itself is filled with foam.

Instead of aluminum, wood can be used to mount the frame.

If everything is done correctly, the finished MDF screen can be installed within half an hour. Such a design can differ in its cost-effectiveness and reliability, because MDF-panels are inexpensively available to any person.

Due to the different design of the structure, each owner will be able to choose the option that will be ideal for the interior of his bathroom.

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