endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) Just to find out more... which one do you build.. 1) sliding door 2) foldable door 3) normal open & close type Edited October 27, 2010 by endlssorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 Just to find out more... which one do you build.. 1) sliding door 2) foldable door 3) normal open & close type Sliding door If u have sufficient space inside your toilet, u should go for sliding door becox it's the most durable. But that's if your contractor has given u one that's made of good quality material and a good installation is done. Materials: aluminium frame with PVC, sandblasted glass, etc. Bi-fold door Depending on frequency of usage and materials used, may or may not last. Common complaint is that the entire door comes out of the sliding track at the bottom. When rough handled, might risk dislocating the door. normal open & close type what do u mean by normal open & close type? R u referring to swing doors made of plastic but hollow in between, aluminium frame with PVC panel or tempered glass swing door found in some spas, toilets of newly renovated food courts?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 those normal door like the house main door. swing inward/outward type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 I'm not so sure about such swing doors. Becox I haven't done any research on such doors while I was looking around to change my toilet doors this year (few months ago). But if it's to be used in the toilet, which tends to get wet, it's likely that the contractor would supply you with the hollow plastic type. However, such items r already out-dated from what I observed. R u sure you want to use those? It is very light and I'm not sure how ur contractor is going to install for your toilets, say, if you are doing it for your flat. Not sure about the condos & private houses's toilet layouts... varies. For flats, there are grooves (like a small strip of raised platform) outside the toilet/ bathrooms. If you use that swing door, your contractor will have to install the door such that it'll swing towards the inside of the toilet. Takes up alot of space & I believe it's not so nice-looking also. Reminded me of aluminium swing doors for toilets in the 1970s-80s. And there is normally no door frames for toilet doors so I'm not sure how ur contractor is going to drill a hole in the wall (without breaking any of ur toilet wall tiles) to accomodate your swing door's "lock" when u need to close the door using the knob. U can check this out with all ur bedroom doors - u must hv a door frame for such swing doors which are made of solid wood. I saw it once in a makeshift toilet in another country (remoted region), they attached a really "obiang" looking hook to latch up such a door. Have u checked with ur contractor? Or still scouting around? If budget is a constraint, I will recommend that u go for bi-fold doors. should be abt $200+ depending on workmanship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knightskid 1 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 Just to find out more... which one do you build.. 1) sliding door 2) foldable door 3) normal open & close type i do like sliding door, how much does it cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) i do like sliding door, how much does it cost? The costs depends on whether the panel is made of PVC, normal glass or tempered glass but framed in aluminium. It'll also depend on ur contractor & your toilet door's dimensions. I got mine from owners of a factory that specialises in aluminium based metal works for doors, grilles, etc. They do not advertise and do not own any showrooms as they handle landed property assignments, commercial & condominium projects. Edited October 29, 2010 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 Hi knightskid, i am same as u... like sliding door.. Hi edenstrauss, i am scouting around as i am new... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 R u going for ID? If u r going for ID, u will need to check with them if u hv sufficient space inside ur toilet for any sliding doors. Can be single panel, double panel (opening from opposite sides) or double/triple panels (opening on the same side). Hi knightskid, i am same as u... like sliding door.. Hi edenstrauss, i am scouting around as i am new... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creatrixnator 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 R u going for ID? If u r going for ID, u will need to check with them if u hv sufficient space inside ur toilet for any sliding doors. Can be single panel, double panel (opening from opposite sides) or double/triple panels (opening on the same side). what's the price range for sliding door? Uploaded with ImageShack.us i don't think i will have space issue for sliding door but the swing door (casement??) that hdb provided is huge. have problem with my shower screen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 Hi creatrixnator, now the door comes with a design such that it can slide halfway and close halfway type.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggy 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 Just to find out more... which one do you build.. 1) sliding door 2) foldable door 3) normal open & close type If space permits, I would def go for casement door - this, to me, is the most durable. Second choice - sliding door, again need to check if there is space to slide the door to the other side. Last resort - folding door. I believe there are 2 types - PD door and bifold door. PD door is the slide and swing type, which is a little more durable. I have used both types, and find that for bifold, the door "derail" from the track easily. Material is also very important. My first choice is glass - classy and easy maintenance, esp when washing the toilet. For my toilet, we had to do wooden door which I think is a major mistake. Contractor said that because of the door frame which HDB had built, it is not possible to build a glass door - not sure how true this is now .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2010 but if using glass, i believe the hinge at the 2 side wont last too long.. e weight is too heavy.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggy 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2010 but if using glass, i believe the hinge at the 2 side wont last too long.. e weight is too heavy.. if glass, need hiinge for glass. cannot use the hdb given ones. also there is some restriction with the door frame done by hdb. that is why end up i can't use glass door, though that's our first choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 The price will vary depending on what material is used. tempered/ non-tempered glass/ PVC panels. Aluminiun frame can come in different colours or original, etc. All these will have different pricings. I wouldn't recommend you the swing-slide door (PD door) because it looks & feels very fragile. If you have to keep using ur toilet doors, not advisable. Unless no choice. what's the price range for sliding door? Uploaded with ImageShack.us i don't think i will have space issue for sliding door but the swing door (casement??) that hdb provided is huge. have problem with my shower screen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddust 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2010 Hi Guys, Seems like you all are missing out something... There is another type of door that is rather lasting, provided that you do not have kids that will bang heavily on it when it is closed. Have u heard of Pd Doors? It is a swing and slide door, I had use it for 4yr plus so far so good, only the latch is having a minor problem. You can check out the web site, I find it really excellent design very impress with it 4 yrs ago till now. It last, easily match the kitchen design, classy, no need to worry about space constraint, etc... Web site : http://www.pddoor.com/ If you like to have a direct contact person, you can leave me a message too. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
