Bathroom door....AIBU

[AuntyJackiesBrothersSistersBoy]

Ok. Have recently had a bathroom refurbished. We were advised by the fitter to not have a traditional door but, to maximise space, to instead go for a sliding door. I wasn’t keen but, my partner thought it a good idea. I was reminded of boarding school life where there were sliding doors here and there (it was an old mansion house) and it meant there was little or no privacy.

The bathroom’s now done and as I feared there’s a half inch gap where the sliding door doesn’t quite meet. There’s no kind snug fit to the top, either.

Would I be unreasonable to say that this is NOT acceptable or am I being overly “private”?

We have a sliding door on our downstairs loo and have absolutely no gaps. I certainly wouldn't be happy to have any gaps on my bathroom door

Not acceptable. Think how any visitors would feel...

You're not being unreasonably private. A door shouldn't have any gaps.
Can you get a proper door fitted now?

If it doesn’t fit properly I’d be back on to the builder.

We have sliding doors with no gaps. You need to get it redone.

Get the fitter back to fit it properly.

Well the door hasn't been fitted properly has it?

It’s half an inch what could anyone really possibly see? Also do you have the kind of family or visiting people that would actually stand and peep?

However doesn’t sound like the door is fitted properly so make the fitter come back......

It isn't fulfilling the description of a bathroom door. Make them fix it!

No, you’re not being ‘overly private’.

Is it a ‘pocket’ door or one that sits on the outside of the wall?

I don’t particularly like either, but ‘pocket’ doors are marginally better.

I’ve had all the doors in the house replaced, I wasn’t overly happy with with them (I felt they were too flimsy), but I was badgered into it (long story). I am getting the bathroom doors replaced, even if I have to get a different design, because they just do not offer the ‘privacy’ I require when someone is using the bathroom.

In your case I’d be insisting on a ‘proper’ door if possible, if not then at the very least a heavy door with a decent fit when closed.

Pink. Not to put too fine a point on it, for me it’s not about the peeking (I’m not that body shy!) it’s about the noise/smell etc when other people are in there, I do not want to hear or it.

It’s half an inch what could anyone really possibly see? Also do you have the kind of family or visiting people that would actually stand and peep?

Really? Do you actually lack the capacity to think logically about the privacy issues surrounding a gap in a bathroom door?!

@PinkHeart5914 do you not think bathrooms benefit from being private? Half an inch isn’t much but it’s enough to make it feel less private, surely?

It’s half an inch what could anyone really possibly see? Also do you have the kind of family or visiting people that would actually stand and peep?
Just by walking past and happening to glance you could potentially see someone stark naked just out of the shower or someone sat on the loo! I can just imagine how comfortable people would feel using it. You don't have to stand there peering in to have a very clear view...
If you're still not convinced leave your bathroom door open half an inch, invite a male neighbour round and ask them to walk past the door as you step out of the shower without a towel.....

I'm not a fan of sliding doors

I'm with you OP. It's not about being seen to me, it's about noise. I have IBS and I hate that people can hear me when I have very bad diarrhoea bouts, so this would upset me.

The door slides “into” the wall, if you like so no, it’s not on the outside. Also when you sit in the toilet, my knee is touching the bloody door.

Oh God, I’m going to have to sort this, aren’t I? My partner doesn’t see the problem (typical bloke) but for me, I feel like I’m in a caravan or a mobile home we used to stay in, whilst on holiday in Wales (circa 1972).

Charlotte neither am I. I wish I’d stuck to my guns now and said a flat “no”.

Nope not acceptable at all.
Either have a proper door now or get the sliding door redone.

1/2 inch gap means you can see several feet of space through it . Who would be happy to have a shower or even a long toilet visit with a big gap like that? Not to mention the sounds and smells that may emanate from the bathroom.

Im getting quite annoyed actually . Almost like the time a builder decided to take away our bathroom door and not bring a new one until the next day. The resident teenagers almost combusted with fury.

Im not particularly bothered about the privacy especially in my own home but a small gap would drive me mad with the draughts.

Have showered in there this evening and teenage DS was in and out of my bedroom so no, IT WILL NOT DO!