Budget renovation in the bathroom. Bathroom renovation - procedure and features of the work We do renovations in the bathroom

Each person spends quite a lot of time in the bathroom: in the morning an invigorating shower charges with positive energy, and in the evening hot bath relaxes after a hard day at work. Therefore, this room should be cozy and comfortable. How to renovate a bathroom with your own hands?

Making repairs is quite a difficult task, but you can always try to cope with it yourself. So, we are renovating the bathroom, getting to know useful information, we adhere to recommendations and valuable advice.

Important: the bathroom is a room with high humidity, therefore, materials for repairs must be chosen that are steam and moisture resistant.

How to renovate a bathroom without resorting to the services of professionals? First you need to prepare properly and take care of the necessary tools.

Namely:

special key for the sink;
knife for cutting plastic pipes;
tongs for finishing work on tiles;
tile cutter;
level;
scrapers for leveling the surface of the solution (scrapers with serrated and smooth edges).

Stages repair work In bathroom:

dismantling old and installing new pipes;
installation of electrical wiring;
preparing the bathroom for finishing work;
Finishing work;
installation of plumbing equipment.

We select pipes, a mixer and make a replacement

How to renovate a bathroom when steel pipes old and almost completely damaged by rust. Major bathroom renovations should begin with pipe replacement.

Over long service life, a thick layer has formed inside the pipes. lime layer, and such pipes can leak at any time.

plastic;
metal-plastic;
copper;
polypropylene.

Important: plastic pipes do not withstand high temperatures and high pressures well, and are also quite sensitive to chlorinated water.

Installation of metal-plastic pipe

When renovating a bathroom or toilet with your own hands, the recommended option for replacing pipes is polypropylene pipes.

Advantages of polypropylene pipes:

easy soldering;
no oxidation;
absence of siltation and corrosion;
harmlessness from the point of view of hygiene and ecology;
resistance to chemical exposure(bleach, cleaning products);
good flexibility;
light weight;
durability (over 30 years).

Installation of polypropylene pipes

Repairing a bathroom on your own also means replacing it.

Today, three main types of mixers are produced:

single lever;
two-valve;
thermostatic.

Characteristics of single lever mixers:

elegance;
ease of operation;
the presence of only one handle for supplying and adjusting the pressure of both cold and hot water.

Important: single-lever faucets often break down because they do not tolerate solid particles and salts dissolved in water very well.

Characteristics of two-valve mixers:

reliability in use;
low water consumption;
the ability to extend performance by replacing the gasket;
low cost;
ease of repair.

Characteristics of thermostatic mixers:

presence of a safety stop ( reliable protection from burns and hypothermia);
safe to use for children.

Thermostatic mixer

Before the actual process of replacing pipes and mixer, you must:

draw up diagrams (to determine the length of pipes, the number of connecting elements);
shut off the water supply;
empty the bathroom of unnecessary items.

Plumbing

Stages of the process of replacing pipes and installing a mixer

Dismantling old pipes:

open closed areas sewerage and pipelines;
Using a grinder, you need to cut off all the old pipes.

Tip: during dismantling, a lot of dust is generated, so you need to wear goggles and a respirator.

Installation of new pipes:

remove the pipes;
install all pipes using bends and special connections;
connect all pipes to the location of the mixer.

Tip: before connecting pipes, you need to make sure that they are under right angle and, if possible, create as few joints as possible, these are likely places for leaks in the future.

Installation of new pipes

Mixer installation.

placing spacers under the clamping nuts and evenly and tightly screwing them to the egocentrics;
installation of a shower-gander switch;
screwing flexible hose and a shower head for it;
mounting the gander to the switch (avoiding distortion).

Installing electrical wiring

Modern bathroom renovations involve replacing electrical wiring, which is done by placing cables in sheets of drywall or plaster.

Important: connecting sockets and lighting lamps should only be done outside the bathroom in junction boxes.

Socket installation

Preparing the bathroom for finishing work

Leveling the floor and walls of the bathroom is done using special mixtures on cement based. The walls are plastered and screeded.

Can also be used to level bathroom walls moisture resistant drywall, which is attached to the profiles.
The joints of plasterboard sheets are reinforced using serpyanka (self-adhesive film) or special self-adhesive tape.

Leveling the floor

This is done using special mixtures or impregnations for concrete, which are used to treat the floor screed.
Treat the walls with a special antiseptic solution that will not allow fungi and mold to settle.

Advice: it is better to apply 2-3 layers of solution, this will improve adhesion facing tiles with a wall.

Before purchasing tiles, it is necessary to take measurements of the surfaces that will be tiled.

Advice: when purchasing tiles, you should add ten on top to the main quantity; you will need it in case of damage.

In order for the tiles to look good, before laying it, you need to measure the width of the wall and calculate it so that there is not a couple of centimeters left at the end of the row and you will have to cut a narrow strip, which will not look very nice.
If you still cannot lay out a wall of whole tiles, then you can choose the corner that will be immediately visible and start the process of laying the tiles from there, and the one that will have to be cut will be in the less noticeable opposite corner.
To make the process of laying tiles easier, you can use wooden slats. Place three tiles on the batten, taking into account the seams, and then mark it in accordance with the location of the tiles. This creates a specific template that will allow you to control the size of the seams.

We carry out finishing work
1. Ceiling finishing.

There are several options for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom:

painting;
pasting with polystyrene foam tiles;
suspended ceiling;
false ceiling;
suspended ceiling.

False ceiling bathroom

Laying tiles on walls.

It is necessary to lay the tiles in small areas, because in a large area it is more difficult to apply the mortar and ensure that the tiles are evenly laid.

Tip: for evenness when laying, the seams can either be widened or narrowed.

You need to start from the bottom level. From the beginning of the row, a lath is fixed to the wall and leveled.
The center of the wall is determined, and strokes are applied to the wall using a scale ruler; these strokes will serve as specific marks for the vertical tile rows.
Using a spatula that has a serrated surface, apply glue to the surface of the wall.

Laying tiles on the wall

Advice: when using glue, you must carefully study the instructions, because if they are not followed, the tiles may break and fall off.

The first tile is laid in the corner, then the next tiles are laid with the designation of horizontal and vertical rows.

Advice: any glue that appears must be removed immediately with a sponge and not allowed to dry out.

The process of laying tiles on the wall

The tile needs to be moved a little to the sides, so it sits in the right place.
A level is applied and the evenness of the masonry is checked.
The entire surface of the wall is laid.

Laying tiles on the floor.

It is necessary to start laying tiles from the middle of the bathroom.
Using a notched trowel, apply the adhesive solution to the floor surface.

Applying adhesive to the floor using a notched trowel

The tiles are laid from the center of the room along transverse lines to the wall.

Laying tiles

After laying the whole tile, the cut tile is laid down.
Spacers must be installed between the tiles at all intersections.

Installing spacers at tile intersections

Using a rubber spatula, the solution required color The grout is applied to the surface of the tile, and the excess is removed with a sponge or spatula.

Filling joints with waterproofing cement

When the grout reaches the required hardness, excess mortar is removed using a hard sponge.
After grouting is completed, the surface of the tile is polished with a dry cloth.

Plumbing installation

What renovation should I do in the bathroom, what plumbing should I choose? There is a huge selection of plumbing equipment on the market today.

Bath installation.

Baths are different:

steel;
cast iron;
acrylic.

Bath installation

Bathroom installation steps:

screw the legs to the bathtub;
attach a siphon;
treat the seal with silicone;
treat the seams between the wall and the bathroom with silicone sealant;

Tip: before sealing, you need to fill the bathtub with water, this will give some load, and the seams will be able to expand as much as possible, or put a plastic edge on the seam.

using bends and an elbow, connect a siphon to the sewer pipe;
all connections in mandatory must be sealed using gaskets;
the drain is monitored for leaks;
ground the bath.

Sink installation.

There are several options:

mounting on a pedestal;
mounting on brackets;
mount on the cabinet.

Sink installation

The first option is considered the best option, since using a pedestal you can hide the pipes.

Toilet installation.

the toilet outlet pipe must be inserted into the sewer pipe;
secure the drain tank;
secure the toilet using mounting bolts;
use a coupling to connect the toilet to the sewer;
Connect the water supply hose to the drain tank.

Toilet installation

Can be used to decorate bathroom walls different materials. Bathroom renovation with plastic compared to ceramic tiles It's inexpensive.

Plastic is a moisture-resistant, durable and hygienic material, so renovating a bathroom with plastic can be affordable for those who do not have great financial resources and therefore want to make simple cosmetic repairs in the bathroom.

Renovations in different apartments differ from each other.

In old houses, renovation of a bathroom with a gas water heater is mandatory, since according to the new rules, placing a gas water heater in the bathroom is prohibited, so redevelopment is necessary by moving the water heater to the kitchen.
Renovating a bathroom in a new building is different from a regular bathroom renovation. The difference is that the usual renovation involves dismantling old equipment, finishing materials, and plumbing fixtures, while renovating a bathroom in a new building is exempt from all of this.
Bathroom renovation in Brezhnevka is no different from renovation in ordinary apartments, except that the bathtub in a Brezhnevka is often very small, and repairs are carried out very quickly.

Answers to many questions can be found in the book “Bathroom Renovation for Dummies.”

Doing a bathroom renovation yourself takes a lot of time, and the process is very dusty and dirty, so renovations in this room must be done first.

August 26, 2016
Specialization: master in construction plasterboard structures, finishing works and laying floor coverings. Installation of door and window units, finishing of facades, installation of electrical, plumbing and heating - I can give detailed advice on all types of work.

From my own experience I know that those who decide to do budget renovation in the bathroom, they often spend even more than those who don’t particularly bother with saving. This is due to a number of factors: from the use of low-quality materials to the hiring of unskilled workers. I will share my experience of carrying out work and tell you how to meet the minimum budget and get an excellent result.

Workflow Description

In order to have a good understanding of all aspects of this topic, I will explain in specific example. So we have:

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 look at how much the finishing 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 No. 1 – competent organization of the process

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

Do it yourself	If we consider the cost of specialist services, we will notice a peculiarity: their work costs about the same as the materials. And taking into account the fact that we will use the most budget solutions, it’s 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 versions of products, but this is not worth doing, since their reliability and appearance leave much to be desired. I'll tell you how to choose good solutions and still pay a little
Follow the work technology	Below I will tell you how to finish each of the sections; the process is described step by step, and there is not a single unnecessary step in it. No need to miss individual stages, since this will inevitably reduce the quality of work and negatively affect the final result
Don't remodel	If you want, among other things, to change the layout, then hope for the most cheap repairs It's stupid to say the least. Any manipulations with the rearrangement of plumbing lead to the need to rearrange communications, and here there is no point in saving, 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 have completed repairs for those who overestimated their strength and, having completed a small part of the repair, realized that they would not be able to handle it. Then, of course, you need to spend a lot of money on paying 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 demolish, 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 all the tips from this article, the costs will be minimal.

You must have a work plan in advance in order to make economical repairs from scratch with your own hands; you need to clearly plan each step and accurately calculate the materials so as not to purchase too much. Just read all the sections below and you can easily create a clear plan based on them.

Stage No. 2 – purchasing everything you need

I will tell you how to prepare a simple estimate for a bathroom renovation - the sample can be adapted to your space in order to carry out all the calculations. An estimate is a list necessary materials indicating their quantity and cost, since we carry out the work ourselves, there is no point in including their cost, unless you assign yourself a financial incentive for a successfully completed project.

The cost is calculated according to separate parts rooms, we will look at 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 mildew 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 to our sizes; it is sold in linear meters. In our case optimal width 2 meters, since it will produce the least amount of waste, we need 2 linear meters, that is, 4 squares;

After calling all the retail outlets, I found a PVC-based option that cost 224 rubles per square meter. Upon inspection, I was convinced that the surface was durable without damage or defects, the substrate was elastic, and the material... As a result, I paid 896 rubles for 4 squares;
To keep the joints of the floor and walls neat, you need a plinth; I found plastic “Comfort” for 56 rubles per piece, 2.5 meters long. We need to close 3 walls, and on the fourth there is a door 60 cm wide with 8 cm strips, that is, the opening takes up 76 cm. The opening is not located in the corner, so on one side we need 20 cm of plinth, and on the other 76 cm, that’s enough for us waste from elements that will go on the walls;

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

To fasten the baseboard we will use liquid nails; I bought a convenient 200 ml tube for 104 rubles.

Now let’s sum up all the expenses: I spent 896+362+104=1362 rubles on Decoration Materials for the floor, if compared with conventional projects, the amount is several times less.

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

To level the surface, I use Vetonit VH, which is intended for use in damp rooms and guarantees a reliable result. The ceiling did not have significant unevenness, so one bag of the composition weighing 20 kg, which costs 456 rubles, is enough;

For painting we will need paint for wet rooms; I chose the latex-based option. The composition needs to be applied 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 in a volume of 900 ml for 124 rubles, this is quite enough for our purposes.

Now let’s sum up 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 which 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 perfect for the bath.

Let's figure out what we need for work:

You need to calculate the number of panels; if their width is 250 mm, you need to divide the length of the walls by this figure. But we must not forget that on one of the surfaces there is an opening measuring 700x2100, on one side there will be one entire panel, on the other three, and above the doors we will need three pieces 540 mm long, that is, we will cut one element. This means that we need 4 whole panels for the wall with the door, remember this figure and move on;
We divide the length of the wall of 170 cm by 25 cm, we get 7 panels, we multiply this result by 3 and we get 21 pieces. We add 4 panels from the point described above and we get 25 elements - this is how much is needed to decorate the walls in the bathroom. I found products for 127 rubles apiece, the final costs were 3175 rubles;
For installation we will need components, first of all this internal corner, these elements are sold in pieces of 3 meters and cost 50 rubles. We need 4 pieces, that is, the cost will be 200 rubles;
On top, bottom and along the perimeter of the opening, I decided to put a starting profile, which is sold in pieces of 3 meters, 4 elements are needed on top, 2 elements are needed to frame the doorway, pieces can be joined at the bottom, since this part will be covered with a plinth, but you will still need 1 a whole piece. Total needed 7 starting bars, costs at a price of 45 rubles will be 315 rubles;
We will attach the panels to a block measuring 25x50 mm; it will be positioned horizontally in increments of 30 cm so that the surface is strong and does not sag. With a height of 264 cm, you need to fix 9 rows, we calculate in linear meters 9x1.7 = 15.3 meters, multiply by 3 whole walls and get approximately 46 meters;

On the wall with the door there will be less material, 3 pieces 170 cm long, 6 pieces 80 cm long and 6 pieces approximately 20 cm long. In addition, you need to nail vertical strips along the opening, 2 pieces 210 cm long to frame it securely. 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 will need 21 pieces. Our lumber of this type costs 40 rubles per piece, 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 to get the job done.

The block will be fastened with 6x50 quick-installation dowels; approximately 200 of them will be used for all walls; at a price of 25 rubles, the total 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 summary table:

Bathroom floor
Name of material	Quantity	Amount, rubles
Linoleum	4 sq.m.	896
Skirting 2.7 meters	3 pcs.	168
Internal 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 block 25x50x3000 mm	21 pcs.	840
Staples for stapler pack. 100 pieces.	1 pack	45
Quick installation dowel 6x50	200 pcs	500
TOTAL:		7207

As you can see, cheap DIY bathroom renovations are not science fiction or fairy tales, and I did not use the cheapest compositions and materials; everything I purchased is of good quality and attractive appearance.

Stage No. 3 - dismantling old coatings

It is impossible to carry out work without removing the old tile or removing worn flooring. Of course, if your floor or ceiling is in good condition, then it makes sense to leave them. For example, if the tiles on the floor look fine, you can refresh the surface by removing the old grout and filling the joints with a new compound. The same applies to the ceiling: if it is smooth, then you can remove the old coating and repaint it.

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

The following works are to be done:

The ceiling most often has old whitewash or paint that has turned black over 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 compounds are cleaned off as described above, but you will have to tinker with the tiles; for this work it is best to use a hammer drill with a special spatula. If there are no power tools, then you will have to work the old fashioned way - with a hammer and chisel, the work is tedious, but one way or another it needs to be done;

IN last resort the floor surface is being prepared, in my case there was linoleum there, so the work was simple: I removed the old coating and got a flat surface, completely ready for work. If you have old tiles lying around, you will have to tinker with removing them from the surface; the same tools are used for the job as in the point above.

Naturally, you need to remove everything unnecessary from the room; you should only have prepared walls left.

Stage No. 4 – finishing the ceiling

It is from this part of the bathroom that I recommend starting work for the simple reason that a lot of dust will be generated in the process, and the putty may fall down. The finishing option I am considering is the most budget-friendly - you can achieve it yourself excellent result for the simple reason that the ceiling area is small and perfectly leveling it will not be difficult even with a lack of experience.

The instructions for carrying out the work look like this:

First you need to check the plane with a level or a level 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 more. All the features of mixing the composition are indicated on the packaging, so there should be no problems with this part of the work;

With the first layer you need to eliminate all significant unevenness; if there are none, then simply putty over the entire surface, creating a kind of base; don’t worry about stains, they will be eliminated. After the surface has dried, the sagging can be easily cut off with a spatula, after which you need to check it with a level again;
The second layer should level the ceiling, try to do the work carefully, there may be sagging on the surface, but there should be no holes left, since they cannot be eliminated. As a last resort, you can walk a third time if the ceiling was uneven and you have to create a plane with large differences;

After drying, the dirtiest part lies ahead - grouting the surface; bring a respirator and goggles, as when sanding dust will fly into your eyes and enter your respiratory tract. To control the plane, use simple trick: hold a light bulb near the surface, it perfectly shows all the unevenness and allows you to perfectly level the surface at one time;
After finishing the 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 either a brush or a roller, it all depends on your convenience. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Stage No. 5 - flooring

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

The surface is cleaned of dust and debris; it can be wiped with a damp cloth to clean it as best as possible;
Next, the material is spread out; it will extend onto the walls, so you need to position it evenly, after which the excess is cut off with a construction knife or any other sharp knife. Do this carefully, since it is unlikely that you will be able to glue back something that has been cut off by mistake;

We don’t have any joints, which simplifies the process, the only thing is that doorway You may need to fix the material; for this you can buy a metal threshold.

Due to the fact that the area of the room is small and there will be a bathtub on the surface, there is no need to glue the linoleum, but if you want to strengthen the coating, you can use double-sided tape. The plinth will be fixed subsequently, at which point this stage can be considered complete.

Stage No. 6 – wall decoration

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

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

Then the corners are attached in the corners, and the starting profile is attached above and below, as well as around the perimeter of the opening.. The main thing is to accurately cut the strip 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 inserted into the corner, after which it is fixed with brackets to the bars. The work is carried out until the entire wall is finished, the last plank is cut so that it is 3-4 mm wider, the corner or starting profile is slightly bent and the element falls into place. The plastic bends well, but you still shouldn’t be too zealous, do everything carefully.

After finishing the walls you can glue plastic skirting board, do not forget to put corners and plugs so that all the elements fit perfectly together.

This is a simple example of how to do a cheap bathroom renovation, even if 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 a 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 could understand the topic, and the video in this article will clearly show some important points so that you understand some of the nuances even better. If you have any questions, write them in the comments below.

August 26, 2016

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Most bathroom repairs can be done independently, without the help of specialists. This is especially true for the cosmetic finishing of a room, since even a novice craftsman can hide pipes in a gypsum plasterboard box and lay ceramic tiles. Before carrying out work, you need to draw up a design project for the bathroom and determine where to start renovating the bathroom.

Is it possible to do everything yourself?

You can do basic bathroom renovation work yourself. A novice craftsman can easily pour screed with his own hands, make waterproofing, plaster walls, resolder plastic pipes, assemble a plasterboard box and lay tiles.

More skills will be required when installing electrical wiring. In this case, people who do not have experience should contact a specialist.

Bathroom renovations should be done in compliance with technology. All construction works must be performed in strict sequence.

Prices and costs

The main question that arises before renovating a bathroom is where to start remodeling the bathroom. Experts recommend deciding on a budget at the first stage. It is necessary to indicate the upper price level for finishing materials, since all expenses will fall on them. Having an approximate estimate will help you avoid unnecessary expenses.

It is recommended to buy building materials in one store, since discounts are often given for bulk orders. Required amount dry mixtures can be calculated by knowing the surface area to which they will be applied. Tiles and porcelain tiles should be purchased with a margin of 10-15%.

To reduce costs, you should refuse the help of a designer. You can think over the style of the room and the arrangement of furniture yourself. To make the task easier, it is worth creating a three-dimensional model of the room using a computer program.

Sequence of work

The correct sequence of renovations in the bathroom is the key to a quality finish. All work is carried out in several stages. To begin with, the old finishing and pipes in the room are dismantled and all unnecessary items are removed.

Then the surfaces of the walls and floors are leveled. After this, they move on to marking communications. The electrical and ventilation layout must be thought out in advance. Then the room is finished. The final stage is connecting plumbing and installing furniture.

Repair plan:

Removing the bathtub, old coverings and doors.
Plastering walls.
Engineering work (rough installation of pipes, electrical).
Leveling the floor.
Waterproofing works.
Sealing pipes in plasterboard box(if necessary, installation of installation on gypsum board).
Laying tiles.
Installation of the door leaf.
Ceiling finishing.
Plumbing connection.

Planning

An important part of planning is the choice of finishing materials and plumbing fixtures. Ceramic tiles are chosen for renovation, plastic panels. They do it in the bathroom and decorative plaster walls It is better not to save on building mixtures. It is recommended to select plumbing equipment taking into account the size of the room.

Purchase of materials

To finish the bathroom you will need the following rough materials:

plaster;
self-leveling floor screed;
waterproofing mixture;
tile adhesive;
drywall;
primer;
concrete contact;
metal profile, beacons.

To install electrical wiring and ventilation elements, you will need corrugation and VVG-P cable. Important point: electrical equipment for the bathroom (lights, sockets) must have a protective class of IPX4.

Features of dismantling

For dismantling old tiles use a puncher, chisel and hammer. The work must be carried out very carefully so as not to get injured by flying pieces of tile. For protection you should use goggles and gloves.

Dismantling begins with any outer tile. A piece is knocked off from it with a hammer, and then the tile is pryed off with a chisel. The cladding is removed piece by piece. Working with a hammer drill is carried out in a similar way.

Before laying the tiles, notches must be applied to the previously painted surface with an axe. Then the surface is sanded with coarse sandpaper. Peeling elements ( old paint, plaster) is removed using a spatula.

Floor screed and waterproofing

During repairs, the old screed is dismantled if there are defects and differences. The cleaned floor should be pre-vacuumed and primed. The screed is poured along the beacons located according to the level. It is better to use non-shrinking mixtures that quickly gain strength. This will help reduce the repair time.

Bathtub waterproofing is done in 2 ways:

It is done before and after leveling the floor. To do this, first use a roll and then coating waterproofing. This method is recommended for apartments on upper floors, because such double protection will reduce damage in the event of flooding.
In the second case, the walls and floor are covered with a thin layer waterproofing mixture cement based. Before carrying out work, the surface will need to be moistened with water. The waterproofing solution is applied to the corners. Then a tape with a mesh is glued onto it. After gluing the corners, the mixture is applied to the remaining surfaces, rubbing it into the base. It is allowed to harden for 3-6 hours. The second layer is applied perpendicular to the first. This method of waterproofing prevents water from entering under the tiles from the outside and helps protect the finish in adjacent rooms.

Installation of piping and electrical wiring

When renovating, be sure to rework old sewer pipes. They should be replaced with polypropylene. To dismantle the heated towel rail, you will have to turn off the water through the riser. The pipes are laid out for plumbing.

For installation of electrical wiring, corrugated or insulating boxes are used. They are laid horizontally and vertically in channels, which are cut using a grinder.

Then plastering is done on top. Communications are hidden under suspended ceiling and drywall. Their locations are marked on the wiring diagram.

The final stage of repair

After installing the plastic pipes, you need to assemble a box for them. To do this you should use plasterboard sheets, which are not afraid of humidity. The base of the box is profile guides. The gypsum board is attached on top of them. For quick access to meters, the structure is equipped with an inspection hatch.

After installing the box, you need to finish the walls and floor. The tiles are laid from the bottom up. When finishing, you need to trim the material correctly. The tiles located in the corners must be the same size. After finishing the surfaces in the bathroom, they proceed to installing plumbing fixtures.

How to save money at the planning stage?

Planning - important stage repair, because it allows you to avoid a number of mistakes. You need to think through all the work especially carefully when you have a limited budget. To save money you can:

Calculate possible adjustments to the size of the room when planning. This will save on facing material. To lay fewer rows of tiles, you can move them forward plasterboard wall with installation or reduce the ceiling height using finishing. The dimensions of the room must be adjusted taking into account the size of the tiles.
Find plumbing equipment (for example, an installation) for which you will not need to purchase additional parts. The set must be complete.
Before purchasing any equipment, thoroughly understand its features. This will avoid problems during installation.
Combine materials. This is especially true for rooms with large area. To save money, the area around the bathtub and sink is tiled, and the remaining surfaces are painted. Less money will be spent on a plasterboard ceiling, which you can also install yourself.
Take necessary tool rent rather than buy. You may need: tile cutter, hammer drill, screwdriver, grinder.

conclusions

The repair procedure depends on the characteristics of the room and the selected materials. If the walls have been treated acrylic paint, then you can do without plastering. Before laying the tiles, you will need to make notches on them. Concrete surfaces It is worth treating with a primer that increases the adhesion of the base.

First of all, think about where to start renovating your bathroom. First of all, you need to take into account the state of communication systems. Check pipes and ventilation. If there are no obvious problems, you can refuse a major rework of communications.

Video instruction

The bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in an apartment or private house. But, despite such dimensions, this room is considered the most complex from the point of view of architects.

The first difficulty is that this is where all the utility lines are concentrated. Any unqualified intervention in the wiring diagram will have a very Negative consequences for the entire building. We will tell you how to competently solve problems with engineering communications in the article a little lower.

The second difficulty is that the operating conditions of building materials, plumbing equipment and special furniture are the most difficult. Constant high humidity air, frequent direct contacts of architectural elements with water and heat require special materials And construction technologies. This is the only way to ensure the reliability and longevity of the premises.

Like all construction work, bathroom renovations should begin with planning. There are two reasons for the need to renovate a bathroom, there is a big difference between them, and accordingly, the planning methodology is not the same.

Emergency repairs

The bathroom area was damaged due to flooding or fire. Such situations cannot be foreseen, and the consequences must be eliminated in the shortest possible time. Accordingly, there is no time for calm planning; decisions have to be made very quickly.

Another serious problem is finances. If you have time to carefully prepare for planned repairs and save money, then the consequences of the accident must be eliminated as quickly as possible.

How to act in order to short time and eliminate the consequences of emergency situations with minimal losses? How to properly plan a bathroom renovation?

Check the condition of the equipment and building elements. Treat this stage very responsibly; the more problems you notice, the more complete the purchases can be made. This means that there will be no need to go back to the store for every missed detail and waste precious time.
Buy materials with the most similar properties. Do not try to radically change anything in the sewerage and water supply systems. Such work takes a lot of time, and an emergency situation requires a quick solution.
Don't chase too much expensive materials, consider your financial capabilities.
Plan to hire help. These can be either specialized companies or more experienced acquaintances. DIY repair After an accident, it may be delayed, and this is extremely undesirable. And not only because the bathroom must be used constantly, but also because the longer the building structures are wet, the greater the damage.
Make a plan for carrying out repair work. You need to think several stages ahead, do not allow technical downtime.

When preparatory stage planning has been completed and materials have been purchased, repair work can begin.

Scheduled repairs

The situation is much calmer, there is time to think and weigh everything in detail. What is recommended to consider when planning a renovation?

Consider your financial capabilities. At the same time, add up the price of all materials and the cost of their installation. If the repair is major, then you need to calculate the number and cost of re-equipment or installation of new utility networks. The list of works includes dismantling old equipment and finishing materials (in case overhaul), preparation of wall, floor and ceiling surfaces, installation of water supply and sewerage, electrical wiring, installation of plumbing equipment and finishing of surfaces. The specific list largely depends on the selected building materials and technologies.
If you can’t do some work yourself, then consider the cost of services professional builders or plumbers. As a rule, they charge as much for the work as the materials cost, but it is better to check the company’s price lists. In order to do bathroom renovations yourself, you should have a fairly large set of tools. Decide whether it’s worth buying them for one-time jobs.
Draw a sketch of the room indicating the location of outlets, plumbing fixtures and furniture. The order of work will depend on this. Take dimensions and calculate surface area. Based on this data, you can find out the need for materials. Don’t forget to make a reserve for obligatory waste; every craftsman has it; no construction can be done without unproductive waste. The pipe layout will allow you to select consumables: sewer and water pipes, angles, bends, couplings, adapters, etc.
Determine how you will level the walls. To do this, you can use plasterboard, waterproof OSB or chipboard, cement mixtures. Each material has its own strengths and weak sides, the price of finishing may vary significantly, and may differ significantly required time alignment. Make your final decision taking into account maximum quantity individual factors.

Only after all the issues have been clarified can the actual renovation of the premises begin.

Bathroom renovation stages

The scheme of actions may vary slightly depending on the characteristics of the repair and the condition of the premises. But for most cases, bathroom renovations need to be done in this order.

Step 1. Removal of old wall, ceiling and floor cladding. Use an electric hammer or manually to remove the wall cladding. Don't try to save old ceramic tiles. Firstly, it is unlikely to be reused due to its very unsightly appearance. Secondly, you can never predict how many pieces will remain intact and how many will have to be broken. Thirdly, the time spent carefully knocking down old tiles can be used more efficiently.

Step 2. Remove old water and sewer systems.

Important. If personal knowledge in plumbing intricacies is not enough, then we strongly recommend consulting with a professional. Unskilled intervention in installed systems heating, water supply and sewerage systems can completely damage them.

Cut metal pipes with a grinder and store the waste in one place. If the remaining rooms are residential, then take measures to prevent the spread of dust. Always close the door, avoid drafts, cover furniture plastic film. You will have to wear a respirator when working in the bathroom.

Step 3. Find out the location of the old wiring. This is not as difficult to do as it seems, but only if the wiring is laid in compliance with the PUE. Knowing the hidden wiring diagram will allow you to avoid many unpleasant situations when slitting a wall or dismantling plaster.

How to find out the location of the wiring under the plaster?

Find the wiring box on the wall; it should be under the ceiling. Several conductive cables converge in the wiring box; it has holes for their output. Modern boxes are made of plastic, while old houses have iron ones.
Find all the switches and sockets on the wall, and the connection point on the ceiling lighting fixtures. One of the main installation rules electrical wiring– all cables must bend only at right angles; the direction can only be vertical or horizontal.
Draw vertical lines from sockets and switches, draw vertical lines from the wiring box under the ceiling horizontal line. There should be wiring along these lines in the plaster. To guarantee, make deviations from them by 5–10 cm in each direction. The fact is that not all electricians perform their duties conscientiously; in order to prevent cable damage, it is better to make a reserve.

This way you will know where you can chisel plaster without fear, and in which places you should be extra careful. But in any case, before starting work, you should turn off the machine in the bathroom.

Step 4. Install new wiring, sewer and water supply pipes. We strongly recommend that all pipes be placed under wall sheathing. The work is much simpler if the walls are finished with different slabs.

Important. Before installing pipes and electrical wiring on the wall, you need to mark the location of switches and sockets, and the connection points for the sink and bathtub. It is advisable to know the dimensions and features of the plumbing; taking this data into account, you can accurately calculate the height of the location of water sockets and drains. Due to this, it will speed up installation work, the reliability of fastening plumbing will increase.

Step 5. Proceed to level the ceiling, walls and floor. For the floor, professionals recommend using cement screeds, they have the highest performance indicators. If you plan to make a heated floor, then you need to take into account the overall thickness of the cake and mark the position of the tiles on the wall from it.

To level, you need to prepare a container, spatula, level, tape measure

Step 6. After the screed has completely hardened, begin laying the partitions. Their location should take into account the size of the bathtub or shower stall, the specific layout of the room, the presence of additional architectural elements, etc. It is better to make partitions from concrete blocks approximately 10 cm thick. It is not worth using plasterboard boards for these purposes; they have many more disadvantages than advantages.

First, mark the position of the first row of blocks on the floor, check all sizes and angles. Be sure to control the position of each row of blocks; it is better to place them under the rope. To increase the stability of the partition, tie the blocks together across a row using perforated metal tape and secure it with self-tapping screws of the appropriate length. Use the same metal strips to secure the blocks to main walls bathroom.

Step 7 Start installation sewer pipes. If you are doing a major renovation of a room, then you should study the purpose of each existing outlet, otherwise you can disconnect other rooms of the apartment or house. It is better to use plastic pipes. Connect them into a socket; for sealing, all additional elements have rubber gaskets. Pipes are fixed to the wall special clamps. If you plan to finish plastering, then you need to trench the walls under the pipes. The location previously drawn on the wall electrical cables increases work safety.

Step 8 If you plan to have a shower stall without a tray in the room, install a water drainage system. She may have various options, but this does not have a significant impact on the algorithm of actions. The main thing is that all manufacturers' recommendations are followed, the floor has reliable waterproofing, all connections are sloped and do not leak.

Step 9Make sure installation is correct engineering systems. Plug open water outlets and check the tightness of the connections. To do this, place sheets of paper under the joints; drops of water will be visible on them. If leaks are found, turn off the water supply and fix the problem.

Step 10 Start pouring the floor; the pouring method depends on the chosen technology. To save materials and speed up work, you can lay broken bricks or other construction waste on the subfloor at the height of plastic pipes. This will not affect the quality, but it will significantly simplify and speed up the process of leveling the floor. In addition, in the event of an emergency, access to the pipes will be much easier; you will not have to dig into a thick layer of concrete. The rough leveling of the floor is done according to the beacons, but there is no need to be particularly precise. Final alignment can be done immediately before laying the tiles.

bathroom tiles

At this point, the preparatory stage of bathroom renovation is considered complete, you can begin finishing surfaces.

Common mistakes at the initial stage of repair

Errors occur for two reasons: great haste when making a final decision and lack of practical experience performing similar work.

The fact is that they have a guaranteed service life; in such buildings it is at its limit. Worn pipes may develop leaks several months after major repairs. It takes a lot of money and time to fix problems. It is much more profitable to anticipate the occurrence of force majeure situations than to eliminate them later.
sewer pipes
At the same time, install sockets not only for the existing equipment, but also for the future. Increase the number of sockets, select the cable cross-section taking into account the possible increase in the total power of electricity consumers.
Install the bathtub in such a position that its dimensions allow it to accommodate a maximum of household appliances, did not interfere with connecting the sink, etc. It is better to have one piece of free space with a fairly large area next to the bathroom than several small ones. The bathtub should not divide the room into several zones.
When decorating walls with ceramic tiles, it is not recommended to get carried away with a large number of decorative elements: borders, special internal and external corners. Such elements are very expensive. In terms of area, they occupy no more than 10–15% of the walls, and in cost they can exceed the price of the rest of the tiles. Besides, decorative elements often have various convexities that create difficulties during the installation of plumbing fixtures - the fixation planes of sinks and toilets are flat and must be mounted on the same flat walls.
The dimensions of the doorway must match the dimensions of the doors. There are times when it is necessary to put non-standard doors, and the opening has already been made and the walls are tiled. To expand the opening, you have to not only saw off part of the partition, but also the tiles. As a result of such actions, it cracks, it is required complete replacement adjacent row.
Pay special attention to the position of the partition on which the door will be installed. Theoretically, the tiles can be laid on a sloping wall, although it is better to avoid this. And installing a door on a slanting wall is even theoretically impossible. There will always be a gap between the wall and the platband; it will not be possible to make it invisible.
Consider ways to install inspection hatches. Use cheap ones plastic models currently not recommended even for budget options bathrooms. Modern hatches with magnetic covers look much better. Installing them is not a problem; you just need to plan the specific placement at the stage of marking the tiles.
Bathroom ventilation must be reliable and efficient, with an air exchange rate of at least 7. In order to save thermal energy, it is recommended to install an electric fan in the room and turn it on only during the reception. water procedures. Just keep in mind that connecting such fans to existing general house systems is strictly prohibited; issues should be resolved with specialists.

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How to save money while planning a bathroom renovation

Run beautiful and stylish renovation if there is significant financial resource easier than achieving the same result with minimal losses Money. What can you save on without reducing the quality of your bathroom renovation?

Ceiling panels for bathroom

It is recommended to always use only high-quality waterproofing; it should be done strictly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Due to high-quality waterproofing you can save significant money on unplanned repairs that occur after an emergency breakthrough water pipes or leaks at fitting joints.

It is always more profitable to purchase finishing materials and plumbing in a large supermarket

Practice shows that proper planning and sequential execution preparatory work ultimately allow you to have an excellent bathroom space and at the same time get by with minimal financial losses. And one last thing. It is recommended to start repairs only when you have at least 90% of the materials and equipment to complete it. A long break in work due to lack of materials often leads to the need to redo work that has already been completed.

It is not difficult to build a pallet yourself, but in order for everything to work without failures, it is necessary to equip a sewer drain. This will help sewer drain, which must be installed correctly in the floor.

Read the article on the website about how to install shower drain with your own hands. detailed information With step by step instructions and a photo report on .

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I most often try to use large tiles - 300 x 900 mm. Each manufacturer has its own format, but I have roughly rounded it up. So, for example, it is best to place the toilet in the center of the tile, and the button wall hung toilet To properly trim, place it on a horizontal seam.

Shells also have many modifications. The standard height is about 85 cm. The sink, namely its center, if it is small, should also be placed either in the center of the tile or along the seam.

The tile size of 300 x 900 mm gives a very specific placement of switches and sockets: 1,050 mm from the finished floor level, in the center of the tile. If the socket is below, near the floor, then 150 mm. It is convenient to make all bindings multiples of these sizes. An electric heated towel rail is then also tied to this height, since they usually have a bottom connection.

By the way, do not take a model with a cord that plugs into an outlet. I use flush connection boxes and connect them directly. Do not forget that the connection can be either right or left.

I also recommend not doing the ceiling until you lay out the tiles. I prefer not to trim, I lay out the walls in a precise and complete quantity, say 8 x 300 tiles, not 8.5. And only then I make a suspended ceiling from plasterboard.

Do not forget that if, when laying tiles, you make a seam through a cross, then at the top you will gain an extra centimeter of height. Sometimes this is critical. In general, first you need to lay the floor, then the walls. Although the bathroom is a technologically advanced room, one should not forget about its aesthetics. Small size tiles make it simpler, but larger tiles make it richer.