No other room looks like this when renovatedcomplicated, like in the bathroom. The abundance of plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, ventilation makes you feel uneasy. In fact, everything is not so scary if you initially organize the whole process. Our material will help you cope with this task. In the living room, you can cover a hole in the wallpaper with a picture, and in the bedroom, lay a carpet on the torn linoleum. In the bathroom, these tricks do not work. A faded mirror, worn-out plumbing, leaking taps require replacement, and immediate replacement. So, on you.
Make a plan
First, inspect the premises and decide for yourselfyourself: you will be doing a full or partial renovation of the bathroom. There is always a desire to replace everything at once. Calculate the cost of a full renovation and think about whether you will have enough money for everything. It is quite possible that it would be wiser to limit yourself to replacing the most problematic areas.
Take up the dismantling
If a complete overhaul is inevitable, then startwill have to be with dismantling old tiles, plumbing, door frames (if you plan to change the door), pipes, heated towel rails. After that, you will have to cut walls, lay out water pipes, sewerage systems, and electrical wiring. The preparatory work is complete, you can do the installation. Replace pipes, taps, plumbing. Don't forget to install the hood.
Sanitary engineering
From the very beginning, you should decide onbathtub material. The most common types are: cast iron, steel, acrylic. The first is the most durable, lasting up to 30 years. Its advantages also include good stability and low thermal conductivity - the water in such a bathtub will not cool down for a long time. But over time, the surface of a cast iron bathtub becomes porous, which means dirt easily gets into it. A steel bathtub is the cheapest. It is lightweight, thin-walled, and rattles like a zinc bucket when filled. An acrylic bathtub does not have these disadvantages. But its service life is much shorter than that of a cast iron bathtub.
Maria Gubina, architect-designer:— If the room is small, it is better to use suspended plumbing and furniture. They will “open” the floor, due to which the bathroom will look more spacious. In addition, to optically expand the space, you can use mirror surfaces, high-gloss coatings. maria-gubina.com
Sink
Sinks are divided into several types according to the type of fastening.types: built-in, overhead, tulip and suspended sinks. The first two are most convenient to install in small bathrooms, as it becomes possible to use the space under the sink for cabinets and shelves. Choose a sink in the same color as the bathtub. The height should be about waist-high. The sink bowl should not be too small, otherwise water splashes will constantly fly in all directions.
Faucets
There are four main types of mixers:with two valves, single-lever (hot and cold water are controlled by one handle), thermostatic (water is supplied at a set temperature), contactless. The choice depends only on your preferences. In terms of design - a huge number, you will have to choose in accordance with the developed concept of your bathroom.
Floor
An important question is what kind of floor to make.First of all, do not skimp on its waterproofing. And it is best if this work is done by professionals. The most acceptable material for the floor is tiles. Basic advice: the tiles should not be glossy, it is unsafe, you can slip on them. They should be moisture-resistant, easy to wipe and not absorb drops of moisture.
Self-leveling floors look great in the bathroom3D image. But to maintain them in proper order, such a floor needs to be adjusted every six months by applying a special solution to the surface. Only specialists can do this.
Mosaic will look very beautiful on the floor. It is more difficult (and, of course, more expensive) to lay, but it will fit well in all the most inconvenient places, since it is attached to a grid.
Walls
Again, the most acceptable material optionfor walls - tiles. The requirements for them are the same as for floors. If you decide to attach mirrors directly to the wall, you should start with them: it will be easier to cover them with tiles later.
Svetlana Ozerova, Natalia Jung, designers of the bureauprivate interiors Oybureau: - Usually a bathroom is a small room, and in order not to turn it into a stone box, we do not lay tiles or stone on the walls up to the ceiling, but stop it at about 2/3 of the height, or do it only in wet areas, if this is justified by the shape of the room (for example, in a shower niche). When determining the desired height of tile layout on the wall, remember the convenience and compositional beauty of placing a mirror and a heated towel rail by height. The wall and ceiling not occupied by tiles can be painted in a contrasting color with waterproof paint. The solution with "tiles not up to the ceiling" stops many, since it is associated with saving on tiles in Soviet apartments. To prevent your bathroom from causing such associations, finish the tiles in an original and beautiful way: for example, with a border of a contrasting color with a pattern, or an effective molding painted with glossy paint. A very modern and original look would be to embed the tiles into the wall and separate them from the painted part of the wall with a “cut” — a recess in the wall. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004683243495
Ceiling
in the bathroom - this is the place where mostcondensation collects. Therefore, it is better not to make it either wooden or plasterboard. There is a large amount of moisture-resistant material. The cheapest option is plastic panels. Moisture-resistant paint is also possible. But do not forget about aesthetics. It is unlikely that you will be able to relax lying in the bath if there is a hastily repaired ceiling above you.
German Enin, architect:— In recent years, it has become fashionable to use marble in bathroom decoration. It is expensive, but if you can afford it, why not. However, for those who decide to use this natural stone, there are many ways to ruin it. For example, you may not have the required volume, and the batch often contains something completely different from what you need. Or you liked the pattern on a large fragment. But marble is a heavy stone. It is not always possible to deliver a huge fragment; it will have to be sawn. There is no guarantee that the pattern will then be assembled as it should be. Stone is a kind of organic and energetic environment with pores that absorb everything. Therefore, take care to protect the stone from the effects of an aggressive environment. If you do not do this or do it poorly, then your product will soon acquire new “patterns” — strange dirty spots. In addition, the stone can emit radiation. Therefore, do not be lazy to check it for this as well. Gerastar.ru
Lighting
The bathroom has several functions:It should be comfortable for the eyes, make the bathroom space more cozy, and encourage relaxation if necessary. This means there should be several types of lighting. Svetlana Ozerova, Natalia Jung, designers at the Oybureau private interiors bureau: — Lighting in the bathroom should offer different lighting scenarios so that you can both tidy yourself up and relax with spa treatments. For overhead lighting, it’s best to forget about halogen lamps. It’s unlikely to be pleasant to look at them while lying in the bathtub. It’s better to hang a decorative lamp — a ceiling lamp or a pendant lamp, if the ceiling height allows. A mirror above the sink won’t do without a sconce with soft, warm light. It can be supplemented with a small cosmetic mirror with LED backlighting around the perimeter, allowing you to create the perfect makeup. And don’t forget about night lighting — it’s a good idea to build dim step lights into the walls in the bathroom; there’s a wide selection of them available now. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004683243495
Decor
The decor in the bathroom is different from any otherrooms in that it is inextricably linked with functionality. Nothing is put or hung in the bathroom just for the sake of beauty (especially if it is small). Simply put, the decor in this room is created by everything that is in it: beautiful faucets, mirrors, lamps, screens, shelves or cabinets for bathroom accessories. To ensure that all this is combined with each other, the interior of the bathroom is thought out long before the start of the renovation.
