Bathroom renovations have special requirements. We can say that doing it is more difficult than repairing any other room in the apartment. After all, there are communications here that are experiencing great stress. In addition, both the walls and the floor are exposed to moisture, which affects. Consider the sequence in which you need to make repairs in the bathroom.
If the repair in the bathroom is delayed, this leads to inconvenience, because it is difficult to do without this room. But if all the decoration and installation of plumbing is done correctly, then the bathroom can be used for many years, forgetting about any cosmetic repairs and updating of accessories. Here it is important to complete the main stages of repair work in the correct sequence.
1. Layout of the premises
Pre-planning is required both when the room is small and when the bathroom is large. If this is not done, then you run the risk of making a small bathtub so that it will be difficult to turn around in it, and if the room is large, on the contrary, it will look empty and uncomfortable. However, in modern apartments it is important to select accessories for a small bathroom. Consider the most common bathroom layouts.
Schemes: 10 bathroom layouts
There is a sufficient selection of equipment on the market specifically for small bathrooms. First of all, pay attention to the corner structures. There are both corner washbasins and corner baths. Perhaps, in order to make the room as comfortable and cozy as possible, it is worth moving away from the usual solutions when these accessories are installed only frontally.
2. Selection of equipment and its installation
Plumbing equipment for the bathroom, these are elements that should not be saved on. After all, the failure of the mixer can lead to flooding of neighbors on the floor below and, consequently, to unforeseen expenses, sometimes considerable. Buy plumbing only from well-known manufacturers, and invite a specialist to install it if you cannot do it yourself. However, the market offers a sufficient number of high-quality plastic pipes, both water supply and sewer, which can be easily installed independently.
As for the bath, you can save money here. Indeed, in the market, in addition to expensive cast-iron structures, there are also more budgetary options. Well, if you still prefer cast iron, then in this case you can buy a cheaper Chinese bath. When installing the bathtub, use special gaskets that are attached between the structure and the wall so that water does not flow behind the bathtub. This will save you a lot of trouble.
If you are renovating a new building, watch how the builders installed the plumbing and sewer pipes. It may be worthwhile to immediately change them to better ones. In any case, even if the pipes are good, when making repairs, they should not be covered with a finishing material. It is better to place water supply and sewerage systems in special covers so that they have easy access.
If this is not done, if the connections are leaking, the finish will have to be broken, which will lead to additional costs.
3. The choice of finishing materials for the walls
Like many years ago, it remains the No. 1 material for bathroom decoration. There are a lot of sizes on the market, but if you want the usual, traditional repair option, you should choose the standard sizes. The use of tiles of various configurations requires additional knowledge and artistic taste.
Plastering walls with a grid is a time-tested option
Advice. In order for the tile to hold well, a metal or plastic mesh is pre-attached to the walls.
You can recommend the following materials for the interior decoration of the bathroom:
- plastic;
- wood.
Bathroom wall decoration with tiles
As already mentioned, when installing the tiles, you should not cover the water and sewer pipes with it. It is better to use casings made of a different material. The only thing to strive for is that the casing covering the pipe does not look like a foreign element, but harmoniously blends in with the interior.
Bathroom wall decoration with plastic panels
There are many other materials that can be used to decorate a bathroom. Many of them are much cheaper than tiles. For example, . For their installation, special guides are attached to the walls. The good thing about the panels is that, if necessary, they can be easily removed and replaced with new ones. It is from plastic that you can make covers that will hide the pipes when you decorate the room with tiles. Of course, in this case, the plastic must be matched to the color of the tile.
Decorating the walls of the bathroom with wooden clapboard
You can use both wood panels and lining. But the tree must be treated with special impregnations to protect it from moisture. In this case, the casings can also be made of wood, or plastic that imitates this natural material can be used.
If you want to decorate the walls with large mirrors, then you should choose those that are also protected from moisture. Conventional mirrors will not last very long.
Mosaic bathroom wall decoration
One wall is decorated with mosaics
Some people paint the walls with oil paint and even whitewash them. How many people, so many preferences. Of course, you can choose any option, but always remember that you need to choose materials that will serve you without updating for many years. Unless, of course, you want to update the interior very often.
Photo: wallpaper on the walls in the bathroom
Tile, plastic and wood, when properly processed, are the most suitable materials for bathroom decoration.
;Built-in lights + LED lighting
It is not recommended to mount the lighting directly above the bathroom, where water can get on the lamps, even if you are using waterproof lampshades. Always remember that water and electricity are deadly neighborhoods.
7. Floor installation
It is preferable to put tiles on the floor too. Although you can use both laminate and wood. As with walls, wood must be impregnated to protect it from moisture.
Main materials:
- tile;
- laminate;
- marble.
Laminate on the bathroom floor
There is also a very economical option for decorating the bathroom floor. For this, a cement screed is made on the floor, on which the waste of the marble production is laid. Such waste can be purchased cheaply from a marble processing factory or workshops. Installation of such a floor is cheaper than making it from tiles, laminate or wood. If you are using fabric rugs, they should be small so that the fabric can dry quickly. Otherwise, there will be an unpleasant odor from dampness in the room.
Wooden bathroom floor
If you are renovating a new building, then it would be good to take care of the waterproofing of the floor. This will save you from flooding your neighbors in the event of an accident. After all, it may happen that compensation for the damage caused will significantly exceed the cost of your own repair. So it's better to spend money on waterproofing. You can make it using bituminous mastic. Please note that the insulation should go on the walls by at least 20-25 cm. Only in this case it will be reliable.
The floor and walls in the bathroom are made of porcelain stoneware
Don't make your bathroom floor smooth, only use special floor tiles. Failure to follow this basic rule can lead to serious injuries if you slip on a wet surface.