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Budget repair in the bathroom - 6 stages that will allow you to meet 7500 rubles

Description of the workflow

To better understand all aspects of this topic, I will explain on specific example. So we have:

• a typical room in a nine-story building of the P-44 series;
• the size of the room is 1.7 by 1.7 meters, the ceiling height is 2.64 meters.

We will consider how much the decoration will cost us, I will not touch on the plumbing, since most often if the repair is done as economically as possible, then these elements do not change.

Stage number 1 - competent organization of the process

If you want to save on repairs, then these rules should become fundamental for you:

Do it all by hand	If we consider the cost of the services of specialists, we can notice such a feature that their work costs about the same as the materials. And taking into account the fact that we will use the most budgetary solutions, it is easy to guess that you will pay more for the services of builders than for materials. The conclusion is simple: we do everything ourselves and reduce the cost of the project by more than half
Use quality materials	I talk about how to make repairs using inexpensive, but not low-quality materials. In pursuit of savings, many begin to go too far and buy the cheapest product options, but this is not worth doing, as their reliability and appearance leave much to be desired. I will tell you how to choose solid solutions and at the same time pay a little
Follow the technology of work	Below I will tell you how to finish each of the sections, the process is described in steps, and there is not a single extra step in it. There is no need to skip individual stages, as this will inevitably reduce the quality of the work and negatively affect the final result.
Don't reschedule	If you want, among other things, to change the layout, then hoping for the cheapest repair is at least stupid. Any manipulations with the rearrangement of plumbing lead to the fact that it is necessary to shift communications, and here it makes no sense to save, everything must be done expensively and reliably

Another very important recommendation, which directly affects the cost of the project - the use of those materials that are easy to work with and that you can lay or attach with high quality. Many times I completed repairs for those who overestimated their strength and, having completed a small part of the repair, realized that they would not master it. Then, of course, you need to spend a lot of money on the wages of the builder.

Be prepared for the fact that you will have to spend a lot of time and instead of cozy quiet evenings watching TV, you will have to destroy, level, lay, saw, fasten, and so on. There is no free cheese in mousetraps, you will have to pay for the savings with your time, but if you take into service all the tips from this article, then the costs will be minimal.

You must have a work plan in advance to do economical repair from scratch with your own hands, you need to clearly plan each step and accurately calculate the materials so as not to acquire too much. Just read all the sections below, and based on them, you can easily draw up a clear plan.

Stage number 2 - the acquisition of everything you need

I will tell you how the simplest estimate for bathroom renovation is compiled - the sample can be adapted to your room in order to carry out all the calculations. The estimate is a list necessary materials with an indication of their quantity and cost, since we carry out the work ourselves, then it makes no sense to include their cost, unless you assign yourself a financial incentive for a successfully implemented project.

The calculation of the cost is made for the individual parts of the room, we will consider each of them and start with the floor. Linoleum will be laid on the floor, let's figure out how to choose it:

• Since the room is damp, you should purchase options without a base or based on PVC, since it is not afraid of dampness and mold and fungus do not form in it.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 1.7x1.7, the area is 2.89 square meters, but no one will cut the material according to our sizes, it is sold in running meters. In our case optimal width 2 meters, since there will be the least waste from it, we need 2 linear meters, that is, 4 squares;

• Having called all the trading facilities, I found a PVC-based option, which cost 224 rubles per square meter. Upon inspection, I made sure that the surface is strong without damage and marriage, the substrate is elastic, and the material is . As a result, I paid 896 rubles for 4 squares;
• In order for the joints of the floor and walls to be neat, a plinth is needed, I found a plastic “Comfort” at 56 rubles apiece 2.5 meters long. We need to close 3 walls, and on the fourth there is a door 60 cm wide with 8 cm cashings, that is, the opening occupies 76 cm. waste from elements that will go to the walls;

• As a result, you need to purchase 3 skirting board strips for 56 rubles each, 4 inner corners for 35 rubles each and two plugs - right and left for adjoining door frame, they cost 27 rubles. Adding all the results, we get (56x3) + (35x4) + (27x2) = 362 rubles;

• We will use liquid nails to fix the baseboard, I bought a convenient 200 ml tube for 104 rubles.

Now let's summarize all the expenses: I spent 896+362+104=1362 rubles on finishing materials for the floor, compared with conventional projects, the amount is several times less.

We will level the ceiling with putty and paint with moisture resistant white color, so we need the following materials:

• To level the surface, I use the composition "Vetonit VH", which is designed for use in wet areas and guarantees a reliable result. The ceiling did not have significant irregularities, so one bag of composition weighing 20 kg is enough, which costs 456 rubles;

• For painting, we need paint for wet rooms, I chose the latex-based option. You need to apply the composition in 2-3 layers, so I bought a 3 kg package, for which I paid 190 rubles;

• To treat the surface and strengthen it, a primer is needed, I purchased Tikkurila products with a volume of 900 ml for 124 rubles, this is quite enough for our purposes.

Now we summarize all the costs: 456 + 190 + 124 = 770 rubles we need for the ceiling.

Let's move on to the most expensive part - the walls, for them I chose PVC panels 250 mm wide and 2.7 meters long - there will be a minimum of waste. This material is not afraid of moisture, it is easy to wash, so it is suitable for the bath just fine.

Let's figure out what we need to work:

• It is necessary to calculate the number of panels, with their width of 250 mm, you need to divide the length of the walls by this indicator. But we must not forget that on one of the surfaces there is an opening measuring 700x2100, on one side of it there will be one whole panel, on the other three, and above the doors we will need three pieces 540 mm long, that is, we will cut one element. So, on the wall with the door we need 4 whole panels, remember this figure and move on;
• Divide the wall length of 170 cm by 25 cm, we get 7 panels, multiply this result by 3 and get 21 pieces. We add 4 panels from the above paragraph and get 25 elements - so much is needed to decorate the walls in the bathroom. I found products for 127 rubles apiece, the total costs amounted to 3175 rubles;
• For installation, we need components, first of all, this inner corner, these elements are sold in pieces of 3 meters and cost 50 rubles. We need 4 pieces, that is, the costs will be 200 rubles;
• Above, below and along the perimeter of the opening, I decided to put starting profile, which is sold in pieces of 3 meters, 4 elements are needed upstairs, 2 elements are needed to frame the doorway, pieces can also be joined at the bottom, since this part will be closed with a plinth, but you still need 1 whole piece. In total, 7 starting bars are needed, the costs at a price of 45 rubles will be 315 rubles;
• We will mount the panels on a bar measuring 25x50 mm, it will be located horizontally in increments of 30 cm so that the surface is strong and does not sag. With a height of 264 cm, 9 rows need to be fixed, we count in running meters 9x1.7 = 15.3 meters, multiply by 3 whole walls and get about 46 meters;

• On the wall with door material will go less, 3 pieces 170 cm long, 6 pieces 80 cm long and 6 pieces about 20 cm long. In addition, you need to nail vertical strips along the opening, 2 pieces 210 cm each, to securely frame it. As a result, we get the following result (170x3) + (80x6) + (20x6) + (210x2) = 1530 cm or the same 15.3 meters;
• Summing up all the numbers, we get 61.3 meters, the bar is sold in pieces of 3 meters, that is, we need 21 pieces. We have lumber of this type costs 40 rubles apiece, that is, I spent 840 rubles for the entire volume;
• I will fasten all the elements using a stapler, I will need staples, a package of 1000 pieces costs 45 rubles, and this is quite enough for the job.

• The bar will be fastened with 6x50 quick-mount dowels, about 200 pieces will go to all the walls, at a price of 25 rubles, the cost is 500 rubles.

Let's calculate all expenses: 3175+200+315+840+45+500=5075 rubles.

For clarity, I will show all the results in a pivot table:

Bathroom floor
Material name	Quantity	Amount, rubles
Linoleum	4 sq.m.	896
Plinth 2.7 meters	3 pcs.	168
Inner corner	4 things.	140
Plug left and right	2 pcs.	54
Liquid Nails	200 ml.	104
Ceiling
Putty "Vetonit VH"	20 kg	456
Latex paint	3 kg	190
Strengthening soil	900 gr.	124
Walls
PVC panels 2500x250 mm	25 pcs.	3175
PVC inner corner	4 things.	200
starting bar	7 pcs.	315
Edged bar 25x50x3000 mm	21 pcs.	840
Staples for a stapler pack. 100 pieces.	1 pack	45
Fast mounting dowel 6x50	200 pcs	500
TOTAL:		7207

As you can see, a cheap do-it-yourself bathroom renovation is not a fantasy or a fairy tale, while I did not use the cheapest compounds and materials, everything that I purchased is different good quality and attractive appearance.

Stage number 3 - dismantling of old coatings

Can't work without removing old tile or without removing the worn flooring. Of course, if you have a floor or ceiling in good condition, then it makes sense to leave them. For example, if the tile on the floor looks normal, then you can freshen up the surface by removing the old grout and filling the joints with a new compound. The same applies to the ceiling: if it is even, then you can remove the old coating and repaint it.

But in practice, most often it turns out like this, then you need to do the floor, and the walls, and the ceiling, so I will consider just such an option, before making repairs on a budget, I will have to sweat to remove the remnants of old coatings.

The following work is to be done:

• On the ceiling, most often old whitewashing or paint that has turned black from time to time. Sometimes there are many layers on the surface, and it takes a lot of time to remove them. I use a scraper, but you can use a spatula, knife and any other device convenient for you, the main thing is that you can remove the old coating;

Old whitewash and water-based paint they will come off much easier if the surface is thoroughly moistened and left for 20-30 minutes.

• As for the walls, they can either have many layers of paint and whitewash, or old tiles. The compositions are cleaned off as described above, but you will have to tinker with the tiles, it is best to use a puncher with a special blade for work. If there is no power tool, then you will have to work the old fashioned way - with a hammer and a chisel, the work is tedious, but one way or another it needs to be done;

• Lastly, the floor surface is prepared, in my case there was linoleum, so the work was simple: I removed the old coating and got a flat surface, completely ready for work. If you have an old tile, you will have to tinker, removing it from the surface, the same tools are used for work as in the paragraph above.

Naturally, you need to take out everything superfluous from the room, you should only have prepared walls left.

Stage number 4 - finishing the ceiling

It is from this part of the bathroom that I advise you to start work for the simple reason that a lot of dust will form in the process, and the putty may fall down. The finishing option that I am considering is the most budgetary - you can achieve an excellent result with your own hands for the simple reason that the ceiling area is small and it will not be difficult to perfectly align it even with a lack of experience.

The instruction for the work looks like this:

• First you need to check the plane with a level or a flat bar to see what irregularities need to be eliminated;
• The surface must be treated with a primer to strengthen it and remove dust, the composition is applied with a brush and dries for about an hour;
• Then the composition is prepared, it retains plasticity for a couple of hours, so I advise you to do no more than 5 liters at a time, your work speed will be low, so you are unlikely to use up more. All the features of mixing the composition are indicated on the packaging, so there should not be any problems with this part of the work;

• The first layer needs to eliminate all significant irregularities, if there are none, then simply putty the entire surface, creating a kind of base, do not worry about stains, they will be eliminated. After the surface dries, the influxes are easily cut off with a spatula, after which you need to check it with the level again;
• The second layer should level the ceiling, try to do the work carefully, there may be sagging on the surface, but the holes should not remain, since they cannot be eliminated. AT last resort, you can walk a third time if the ceiling was uneven and you have to display a plane with large drops;

• After drying, the dirtiest part lies ahead - grouting the surface, bring a respirator and goggles, as when sanding, the dust will fly into the eyes and enter the respiratory tract. To control the plane, use simple trick: hold a light bulb near the surface, it perfectly shows all the irregularities and allows you to perfectly level the surface at a time;
• After finishing work, the surface is cleaned with a brush or broom, after which it can be painted. The work is carried out in 2-3 layers, you can use both a brush and a roller, it all depends on convenience. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Stage number 5 - flooring flooring

When considering how to make a floor economically, linoleum will always be out of competition, not only due to its low price, but also the reliability and durability of the coating. In the bathroom, this coating is placed very simply:

• The surface is cleaned of dust and debris, it can be wiped with a damp cloth to clean as well as possible;
• Next, the material is spread, it will go onto the walls, so you need to place it evenly, after which the excess is cut off with a construction or any other sharp knife. Do this carefully, as it is unlikely that you will be able to glue what is cut off by mistake;

The joint in the opening can be glued liquid nails, but you can close the bar

Due to the fact that the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is small, plus there will be a bathtub on the surface, there is no need to glue linoleum, but if you want to strengthen the coating, you can use Double-sided tape. The plinth will be fixed subsequently, on this this stage can be considered complete.

Stage number 6 - wall decoration

First, a process diagram is presented, and below each stage is described in detail:

• The frame is leveled; when attaching elements, you can put chips and pieces of wood under them to output the ideal plane. A hole is drilled in the bar, then a hole in the wall is drilled right through it and a quick-mount dowel is hammered. You can fill your hand in literally 10 minutes, so the process will go quickly;

• Then, corners are attached in the corners, and a starting profile is attached above and below, as well as around the perimeter of the opening.. The main thing is to accurately cut the bar at the joints so that everything looks neat. Fastening is done using a stapler, it is very fast and very reliable;
• A panel is inserted into the upper and lower guides and wound into a corner, after which it is fixed with brackets to the bars. The work is done in this way until the entire wall is finished, the last plank is cut so that it is 3-4 mm wider, the corner or the starting profile is slightly bent and the element falls into place. Plastic bends well, but you still shouldn’t be too zealous, do everything carefully.

After finishing the walls, you can glue plastic plinth, do not forget to put corners and plugs so that all the elements fit perfectly with each other.

This is a simple example of how to make a cheap bathroom renovation, let's say you spend 1-2 thousand more, but still the costs are not comparable to those that you would incur using standard materials and hiring builders.

Conclusion

It is quite possible to transform the bathroom, while spending a little more than 7 thousand, and I showed this with a specific example. I tried to talk about everything in detail so that you can understand the topic, and the video in this article will clearly show some important points to better understand some of the nuances. If you have any questions - write them in the comments below.

August 26, 2016

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The bathroom is one of the key rooms in every home. Always located here a large number of various communications. Due to the fact that in the bathroom there are constant changes in temperature and humidity (due to the use of both hot and cold water), the repair of this room requires the most responsible approach. Moreover, it is of particular importance step by step repair bathroom, as a competent sequence here determines the success of the idea.

First of all, its successful completion depends on a well-planned enterprise. It is necessary to take into account all the little things that can negatively affect the task. It follows from this that the instruction is simply necessary so that in the future you do not have to redo everything several times.

To do this, you first need to decide on the type of future repair.

1. Unplanned. As the name implies, this type of repair is urgent and unforeseen. This option possible in the event that, for example, there was a leak in pipes or repairs were required in connection with moving to a new apartment.
2. Planned. This type is divided into two more subtypes: capital and cosmetic. Therefore, it is already possible to determine the type of repair in advance, depending on the degree of need and the financial component. Most often people do redecorating, as it requires less preparation time and material costs.

Knowing in advance about the upcoming repair, you need to perform a number of actions that will ensure the quality and durability of the repair.

Future Repair Plan

Any competent repair requires a clear constructive plan, which will be based on the factors taken into account.

1. Primary inspection. Initially, you need to inspect the condition of the bathroom and decide for yourself what needs changes, additions or a radical change. To be a little more specific, you need to find out if redevelopment is required, replacement of plumbing, whether any household items need to be added, etc.
2. Force calculation. This paragraph refers to the evaluation own forces for repairs; that is, it is necessary to decide which things a person is able to do with his own hands, and which require the involvement of a professional and experienced employee.
3. Design. As you know, technologies are developing day by day, and now it is possible to create the design of your future bathroom without leaving your home. To do this, just open an Internet browser and look at the options. modern design. In addition, some details can be brought in on your own if there is at least a minimal taste. Also, a web resource can provide the necessary information on what can be done to create a practical and at the same time compact bathroom.
4. Analysis of the financial component is a very important point, since the further course of work will depend on it. You need to sit down and spend a couple of hours calculating your free budget, and based on this, plan your bathroom renovation.
5. Choice building materials. It is very important already at the planning stage to clearly define the material that will be used in the repair. The most important thing is to choose a facing material, for example:

• marble mosaic;
• porcelain tile, etc.

After following all of the above rules, you need to calculate the total estimate for the renovation of the bathroom. The estimate should contain such an item as unforeseen expenses, for which it is necessary to make a reserve equal to about 10 - 15% of the total cost. After that, you can safely proceed to the necessary purchases of building material.

Preliminary work

1. First of all, it is necessary to remove all pieces of furniture and utensils from the bathroom. Everything is taken out gradually, slowly, according to the rule - from small items to the big ones. You need to finish the take-out with a bathroom, which is the largest and heaviest item in the room.
2. Next, you need to disconnect all plumbing units and communications.
3. After that, you can begin to dismantle the old pipes and sewer drains.
4. The next step is to remove from the hinges old door so that it does not interfere with the passage and repair.
5. Demolish partitions if required by redevelopment or new design.
6. Completely clean the walls and ceiling from the old facing material. To do this, it will be necessary to take a perforator and completely remove old tiles, plaster or other coatings.
7. Clear the room of old garbage, pipes and other unnecessary consumables.

The most important thing is not to demolish the superfluous and not to destroy what may subsequently have any value.

Repair materials and tools:

• ceramic tile;
• tile adhesive;
• cement;
• putty;
• paint/wallpaper;
• sealant;
• foam concrete blocks;
• mounting foam;
• a hammer;
• screwdrivers;
• screwdriver;
• perforator;
• Bulgarian;
• insulating tape;
• nails;
• self-tapping screws;
• building level.

Laying and installation of communications

At this stage, after complete dismantling, it is necessary to lay all the necessary communications: pipelines and electrical wires. The beginning (the entrance of communications to the apartment) must be brought to the plumbing connection point - the future sink, bathtub, washbasin, etc.

Modern plastic pipes Very easy to connect to each other with a soldering iron. But with metal pipes you will have to tinker a little, as they require welding. When laying pipes, the main thing is to pay attention to the slope. Water pipes due to water pressure, you can even pull parallel to the floor, but sewer drain must be installed at least 3 - 5º downhill. This is necessary in order to wastewater do not stay in the pipe in case of blockage.

If the bathroom is combined with a toilet, then you should also pay attention to the lowest possible location of the pallet. After that, it is necessary to fix it tightly, it is advisable to veneer with brick or concrete mix followed by tiling. When laying electrical wiring, you should always mark places for sockets, leaving a supply of cable.

Installing a new door

As, probably, many have noticed, windows and doors are installed in the first place during the repair of the premises. After installation, of course, even the dirtiest work will take place, so the door will need to be covered with something like polyethylene. If the door is pre-released with protective film, then it can be removed only after the repair is completed.

Facing works

To begin with, the walls and ceiling of the room are finished.

1. You need to start from the ceiling. It is advisable to level the ceiling with a special water-repellent plaster. You can also just ceiling in new color or perform the ceiling, wood, suspended, etc. - everything as planned according to a pre-prepared plan.
2. Then you need to do the wall and floor cladding. After removing the old cladding, you need to re-align the walls first with cement mixture and then treated with either plaster or alabaster. It is desirable to make the floor self-leveling, since it will be extremely expensive to level it using any other means. After that, you need to carefully sand the surfaces using a conventional sandpaper (0-2).
3. . The main rule when laying tiles is that you need to lay them 1 - 2 cm above the level of the rest of the floor in the room. This is necessary in case there is a sudden leak or breakthrough of water in a pipe or drain.

Installation and connection of plumbing

When installing plumbing, the most important thing is to mount everything exclusively horizontally. For this, the building level is used. Besides, modern materials allow you to do this with the help of adjusting bolts and elementary adjustable legs.

You should install a sink, bathtub, everything and taps, while you need to correctly connect everything back to the communications.

Additional installation

Lastly, mirrors, cabinets, various hooks and other little things are installed. In addition, we must not forget that to complete the work it is necessary to connect switches and lamps. All electrical appliances should be installed as a last resort due to the possibility of water, building material, etc. entering them.

From the above, we can boldly conclude that, following step by step instructions Renovating a bathroom can be quite rewarding. As a result, only the residents of the apartments will enjoy, but also the people who come to visit.

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Before you make repairs to the bathroom, first you need to carefully plan everything and think over all the options for the location of the bathroom. After choosing a project, it is worth deciding on an algorithm repair work and take all measurements to know the dimensions of the room. So you can accurately determine the amount of materials and understand what the result will be.

How to plan

You need to decide for yourself how your room will look like in the end result, and only then proceed to work:

Modern renovation

When it comes to bathroom remodeling, it’s important to decide where to start. The modern range of building materials is so extensive that you can get lost in the variety of colors, textures and technical characteristics.

The market also offers big choice plumbing fixtures of various models and variations, decor and cladding. Everyone can find something for themselves and make the bathroom comfortable and cozy.

Tips from experts to create the interior of your dreams:

Where to begin

The bathroom is a room with high level humidity, possible problems with a ventilation system, frequent temperature changes and lack of natural daylight. Therefore, when repairing, it is worth considering many nuances so that the lining is of high quality and durable.

Renovating a bathroom is quite a financially costly process, so you should be well prepared for it. Preparatory stage includes the following steps:

To start the renovation in the bathroom, we need the following tools:

• Wide spatula.
• A bucket or other container for diluting the solution.
• metal rule.
• Paint brush.
• Roulette and pencil.
• Sharp scissors.

After we have turned off the water in the bathroom, dismantled the old finish and knocked down the old tiles from the walls and floor, plumbing and pipes, prepared all surfaces, removed all interfering objects from the room, you can proceed with the installation of waterproofing, floor screed and other important activities :

Professionals advise strictly following the sequence of repair work and preparation for them: leveling surfaces, eliminating unnecessary things and old finishes, cleaning dirt, connecting electrics and plumbing, a project plan for the location of plumbing and lighting fixtures. The result of a quality initial stage repair is shown in the photo.

Now you know the sequence of actions and you can independently start planning repairs in your bathroom. The initial stage of repair work is the most responsible and important, so it is worth approaching it responsibly and seriously. Following the recommendations, you will perform a quality rough finish and get the desired result.

In order for your renovation, once started, not to become an endless nightmare for you, you need to organize such a serious event as correctly as possible. So let's develop step by step plan actions that will help us start and, most importantly, complete the repair in a reasonable time.

Budgeting

Do not forget that bathroom renovations are quite expensive. Therefore, a preliminary budgeting will be very useful. Initially think over the design of your bathroom, determine everything that you would like to place there. Decide if you are ready to completely change the plumbing, or it is quite possible to get by with such a simple trick as bathroom restoration. Moreover, if you can do some (and maybe all) of the work yourself, without involving builders, this will help save about 50% of the cost of the entire estimate.

Preparatory work

If you decide to overhaul the bathroom, then you need to get rid of the old plumbing. Then you can start dismantling the old finishing materials. Be sure to pay attention to the condition of the sewerage and water pipes and, if necessary, carry out a complete replacement of pipes.

If state plumbing equipment and pipes are satisfactory and do not require complete dismantling, then it will be enough for you to carry out such a procedure as restoring baths. This can significantly reduce the time and cost of repairs.

Bathroom cladding

First you need to prepare the walls and floor for laying tiles. The surface must be smooth and even, only then the tile will look good. After leveling the surfaces, do not forget about waterproofing, which can cover the floor and walls where necessary.

The choice of tiles for wall and floor cladding in the bathroom is huge. Material - ceramics or porcelain stoneware, and color and size - a matter of your taste. After laying the tiles, grouting is required, which can also be matched to any color.

The ceiling in the bathroom can be painted, or plastic can be used to finish it. In addition, an excellent choice for a room with high humidity is a stretch ceiling.

Filling the bathroom

Now you can fill the bathroom with everything you need and, first of all, this is of course plumbing. Please note that if you are going to install cast iron or steel bath, then this should be done before tiling. Same items as acrylic bath, shower, sink, toilet, are already installed in a fully prepared room. Enameling of baths (if you decide to leave old bath) is also carried out after all dirty work.

Then we install and connect the washing machine, place all kinds of cabinets, shelves, mirrors, and various accessories. And enjoy your new bathroom!

So this moment has finally arrived. Moral fatigue from the mere sight of premises for daily sanitary and hygienic procedures, not to mention the visit, exceeded all future costs. I need to start renovating the bathroom. But where to start and how to plan the work?

The first thing to start with the repair of the bathroom and toilet is to find out what kind of work the owners of the apartment can do with their own hands, and which will require the involvement of specialists.

If possible, assess the condition of communications and screeds, although this can be difficult to do before dismantling. Make up a complete list of works and their sequence. When referring to professional craftsmen you need to ask to see samples of repaired objects and do not be shy to ask questions.

Depending on the budget, determine whether it will be an inexpensive light redecoration or a major refurbishment of a premium bathroom.

Sketch and design of the future bathroom

Taking into account the size of the room and personal preferences, they decide what exactly to install in the apartment. If the area is small, you may have to limit yourself to a shortened or sit-down bath or shower.

In a spacious bathroom, on the contrary, it is appropriate to think about installing a jacuzzi and even a mini-sauna. Options that do not pass not only because of the size, but also design features, cut off.

Advice! After measuring the room, you need to transfer its plan to paper or a computer and try to find the most convenient location for plumbing and washing machine.

For design development, it is better to contact the specialists of this business, but if there is a shortage of funds, there is a chance to master it yourself. There are enough images and videos on the Internet with examples of repair and detailed description. Special attention give decoration to those details that should not be conspicuous.

Even before the start of repairs, it is necessary to think over the lighting and electrics system. Don't limit yourself to just one lamp. Multiple light sources and additional mirror lighting will create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.

Of the wiring accessories, a socket for a hair dryer and an electric shaver, a washing machine, a switch for a mirror and a duct fan are useful.

Furniture, faucets, accessories and lamps should organically fit into the overall picture and create a sense of a single style. The wrong selection can negate all the most talented work of designers, and one single successful detail will make the space around play in a new way.

Choice of materials and plumbing

The main requirement for materials for bathroom renovation is moisture resistance and corrosion resistance, and for electricians - waterproof design. Other important condition- high-quality plumbing. Unreasonable saving threatens not only with the loss appearance but also equipment failure.

The main materials that can be used in the case of a bathroom renovation are:

• pipes - there are metal-plastic, polypropylene, PVC, copper, stainless steel;
• tiles, mosaics, PVC panels are used for walls, decorative plaster, panels, coloring, Various types wallpaper (vinyl, liquid, glass wallpaper);
• ceilings are trimmed with PVC panels, paint, drywall, rack suspended ceilings, stretch ceilings are made;
• floors - tiles, self-leveling floors with a 3D pattern, linoleum, cork, laminate, parquet;
• partitions - blocks of cellular concrete, gypsum boards, glass blocks;
• the bath after repair can be new or restored with an acrylic liner, liquid acrylic;
• toilet bowl - compact toilet bowl, with mounted or concealed cistern, wall-mounted, rimless, anti-splash system, different systems flush control;
• washbasin - built into the bedside table, with a "tulip" leg;
• lamps - energy-saving, halogen, light-emitting diode, LED-panels.

When replacing or upgrading wiring electrical wire It is preferable to take the NYM brand. Depending on the chosen bathroom renovation idea, the set of finishing materials may vary. An interesting option is a combination of contrasting colors.

Finishing materials are bought with a margin of 10–15%, since the shade of different batches of goods does not completely match and subsequently it will be difficult to find a replacement. If you buy in one store, you can count on a discount. Checks are not thrown away in order to change the purchased product in case of marriage.

Bathroom release procedure

When the design is thought out, the materials are selected, the question arises, where to start repairing the bathroom with your own hands, with what actions? The answer is simple - they begin to vacate the premises.

After shutting off the water supply, the old bathtub is taken out of the room, plumbing fixtures and accessories are removed, and the plumbing cabinet is dismantled. Dismantle plumbing and sewer pipes, the entrance to the sewer riser is closed with a plug. Without this, a comprehensive repair will not be possible.

The heated towel rail is cut off and, taking into account its transfer to another place, a new tie-in is made with outlets to the hot water pipe riser. Or they completely replace the general house sections of the water supply that are in an emergency condition.

It will not work to cut off the heated towel rail and replace the risers on your own; a management company is involved to perform these works.

Important! old engineering Communication in the apartment they must be replaced, otherwise after a while leaks will begin and repairs will go down the drain.

When redevelopment or replacement of flimsy structures, doors are removed and non-load-bearing wall partitions are demolished. Remove old wall and ceiling coverings. Pre-soak the wallpaper, soften the paint building hair dryer, then act with a spatula. The whitewash is washed off with water, the facing structures are dismantled.

It is also better to knock down tiles with a plaster layer. Now released adhesive mixtures, allowing tiling work on the previous cladding, but this reduces the volume of the bathroom.

A concrete screed in good condition can be left, except when it is planned to install a “warm floor” system or when it is necessary to get rid of a high threshold and bring the floors in the bathroom and corridor to the same level.

Construction of partitions and leveling of the bases

Instead of the demolished partitions, new ones are erected, provided for by the project, as well as false walls for space zoning, niches, shelves. At the same time, the ventilation shaft is restored if it is damaged.

Important! Doorways are formed in such a way that a box enters them. standard sizes. Otherwise, you will have to pay more for individual order doors or engage in alteration.

For cladding on a frame or stretch ceilings preliminary alignment of walls and ceiling is not required. An additional plus of such structures is that communications can be hidden in them without gating, which will facilitate the repair of the bathroom.

If leveling is still necessary, the surface is primed, beacons are set up and plaster is applied. In the places affected by the fungus, all layers are first cleaned to the foundation and treated with an antiseptic. Plane finished surface check the rule diagonally.

After plastering, the screed is poured over the beacons on the floor. Simultaneously with this operation, the "warm floor" system is mounted. If it is decided to leave the old screed, it is ground and leveled thin layer poured floors.

Laying new pipes and electrical wiring

They start chasing walls for pipes and electrical wiring, thoroughly equipped with respiratory, vision and hearing protection. In the lower part of the wall, where the pipes run in a single bundle, communications are usually removed into a box. It is not necessary to hide pipes in strobes if they are covered with a bathtub or shower tray from above.

Advice! It is very convenient to make a recess in the wall under the hoses of the washing machine in order to move it close.

Metal plumbing risers are painted and packaged in thermal insulation material to prevent corrosion to protect them from condensation and extend their service life. The sewer line is replaced with management company. So that the noise of water drained by neighbors does not interfere in the apartment, the sewer riser is covered with sound insulation.

Before wiring in a plumbing cabinet, a frame installation system is mounted for hidden installation toilet cistern, which saves some space. After connecting the pipes of hot and cold water supply to the collector with the installation of meters and sensors, they check the strength and tightness of the connections - pressure testing. This is compulsory procedure during major repairs.

Important! Installation of pipes for hot and cold water supply is carried out taking into account the location of the corresponding inlets on the mixer.

Electrical wiring is supplied to the locations of electrical installation products and equipment. For electrical safety, the wires are hidden in the corrugation and a ground loop is made. In order for the wiring to be done correctly, the work must be carried out by an experienced person.

After laying the communications, the strobes close up and erect the walls of the plumbing cabinet with a hidden inspection hatch. Depending on where it is more convenient to open, forward or sideways, choose one of two options for the design of the hatch - sliding or hinged. For the period before the installation of new plumbing, an old toilet is installed.

Installation of plumbing

Bathroom remodeling is not complete without plumbing replacements. The floors are covered with coating or penetrating waterproofing. If they decide not to change the bath, they make a restoration. At the level of the edge of the bath is applied silicone sealant. Then the bath is moved close to the wall and leveled horizontally for normal draining.

Advice! You can push the edges of the bath, adjacent to the walls, into the strobe made in advance.

After connection, the joint is filled with a waterproofing solution. It firmly fixes the bathtub and seals the seam at the junction with the tile, preventing it from cracking.

The bath is grounded, connected to the sewer, a mixer is installed and filled with water to check the functionality and tightness of the siphon and the drain-overflow system. The space under the bathroom is covered with a screen.

Screen installation options:

• fixed. They are laid out from foam blocks or assembled on a drywall frame with an invisible hatch in the drain area. At the bottom, a recessed niche for the legs is left;
• removable. Buy in ready-made, put after laying the tiles. The removable hatch looks less aesthetically pleasing, but the space under the bathroom can be used to store all sorts of household items.

A toilet bowl and a washbasin with a mixer are installed later, after the finishing is completed.

Plumbing is connected to the sewer outlet and water supply and fixed to the floor or wall, not forgetting to align with the horizon.

The pipes under the washbasin are masked with a furniture cabinet, a “tulip” leg, and a countertop laid out in advance from foam blocks.

A seat with a lid is installed on the toilet. Classic white plumbing looks beautiful.

Room decoration

Finishing in case of cosmetic and overhaul can be very different. The instructions for tiling are as follows.

Laying tiles start from the top edge of the bath. Since the surface of the edge is not very even, it is usually impossible to maintain the same joint width along the entire border with the bathtub. The tile has to be cut very evenly or close the seam with a corner or a plinth.

Advice! A perfectly even seam is obtained when cutting with a mechanical tile cutter. Electric tile cutter with diamond disc makes chips on the surface.

Cutouts are made in the places where communications are supplied. The sockets are placed so as not to get into the joint. At the outer corners, the tiles are sawn at an angle of 45 °. Fitting and laying the bottom row of wall tiles is carried out only after the flooring.

When laying the cut tiles, they try to take them out of sight and hide them in corners, under a bathtub or boxes. For a precise fit, manufacturers offer borders, friezes, inserts, but they are much more expensive. More affordable option- use of scraps of tiles of a different color.

After the laying is completed, the seams are filled with grout based on epoxy resin, excess fugue is removed immediately. Hardened fugue is more difficult to remove and can scratch the surface.

Installation of PVC panels is easier than working with tiles and takes much less time. PVC panels are mounted on rails made of wooden slats, metal or plastic profiles hidden fasteners - kleimers. The tree is pre-treated with antiseptics.

From above and below, the cut ends are hidden by starting strips. In the corners, external and inner corners. Particular attention is paid to the vertical evenness, especially the first plank, and the alignment of the pattern. The finishing process is completed with the installation of a stretch or false ceiling.

Last stage of repair

At the final stage, bathroom attributes are installed: mirrors, shelves, cabinets, soap dishes, holders, racks. Attach hooks and hangers for towels, other small accessories. Connect the heated towel rail to the outlets hot water, mount the curtain for the bathroom.

AT suspended ceilings cut niches for lamps, connect wiring accessories and lighting to the wires. Install ventilation grilles and decorative trims. Finishing the renovation of the bathroom and toilet with the installation of doors.