Repair a small bathroom

Unfortunately, not all owners of small apartments are satisfied with the size of their bathroom. This is due to the difficulties that arise in its planning. But even in this case, you can make a stylish and original repair of a small bathroom. The most important thing is to choose the right finishing materials and correctly allocate free space. Therefore, we bring to your attention a few practical tips that will significantly speed up the repair process and help to make a fully functional room out of a small room.

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Preparatory stage

Before starting repair work, the degree of wear of the plumbing equipment and all communications should be assessed. This is necessary in order to determine the scale of the forthcoming work, as well as their cost. Therefore, when developing the future bathroom design project, you should always start by taking all the necessary measurements and drawing up a plan in which you need to specify the following parameters:

• The linear size of the room;
• Plumbing installation locations;
• Location of mirrors;
• Arrangement of furniture and other bulky items;
• Tile layout;
• Ceiling design;
• The place where the ventilation duct passes;
• Pipeline scheme;
• Wiring diagram.

It is on the basis of the above indicators that you can calculate the approximate cost of repairs, timing and amount of work.

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Layout Features

The functional purpose of the room is determined solely by its content. For standard rooms this is not difficult, but in the case of a small bathroom it is much more difficult, since on a 2 or 4 square meter area you need to place a toilet, bath or shower, washbasin, etc. Therefore, in such a situation it is very important to plan the room so that it is as comfortable and functional as possible, while saving space. This can be done both independently and with the help of special computer programs.

Important! Thanks to the function of selecting the necessary elements, as well as 3D visualization, you can fully plan, evaluate and correctly enter the furniture, sanitary ware, type and color of decorative surface finishes you need.

Thus, you can correct all errors before carrying out repairs in a small bathroom at no additional financial cost.

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How can I increase the space?

We bring to your attention several ways by which you can significantly increase the area of ​​the bathroom:

• In most apartments, the bathroom and the bathroom are separated by a wall, the demolition of which will significantly increase such a precious space.

Important! It is advisable to demolish this wall if no more than three people live in the apartment.

• Moving the toilet to an acceptable distance.

Important! Pay attention to the fact that the toilet should be placed at a distance of 1.5 meters from the main sewer riser.

• The front door should always open outward.And in order to save even more space, you can install a sliding door structure from the corridor.
• Completely moving the entire doorway will free you a section of the wall on which you can place the necessary pieces of furniture, a washing machine or a heated towel rail.
• Using the built-in niches will not only significantly save the area of ​​the room, but at the same time you will not have problems with the shadow areas of lighting that are characteristic of the protruding furniture.

Important! Try to avoid continuous drywall constructions, and use interior plaster, tile or paint to decorate the walls.

Zoning

This is one of the main ways, thanks to which you can even make a small room quite functional and stylish. Properly placed accents can create clear boundaries for the zones you highlight. Unfortunately, standard methods for dividing a room into zones in the form of various partitions and screens when repairing a small bathroom are not good.

In this case, you need to use more non-standard methods, such as using a picture, color, texture and lighting. If zoning of the combined bathroom is carried out, in this situation it is best to visually highlight a bath or shower, sink, toilet, and also storage places. But the lighting devices that are used to highlight certain areas will further increase the intensity of illumination of the mirror.

Important! Designers recommend using an LED strip to highlight a zone of relaxation and relaxation.

The main condition for the allocation of areas of the bathroom with a small area is to comply with one style direction in the design.

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How to decorate the surface?

Interior decorative surface decoration is of great importance during the repair of small rooms, as well-chosen colors and texture of materials can significantly increase the room visually, make it more spacious and comfortable.

Wall Design Options

The main task of the interior decoration of the walls of the bathroom is not its attractive appearance, but its ability to withstand high humidity conditions, constant temperature changes, frequent operation and the effects of household chemicals, including the use of abrasive cleaners. Accordingly, the choice of materials for decorative finishes must be approached with all responsibility, since their quality must comply with all sanitary and hygienic standards.

Therefore, choosing this or that wall decoration of a small bathroom, you need to proceed from these rules:

• The use of light colors makes the room more spacious and creates a feeling of cleanliness.
• With the help of glossy and mirror surfaces, you can significantly expand the space and increase the height of the room.
• The narrow glass shelves and transparent doors of the shower stalls have an attractive appearance and create an atmosphere of lightness and clutter.

Important! The standard design of the walls of a bathroom with a small area is the use of ceramic or tile tiles measuring 10x10 centimeters.

In addition, wallpaper fabrics specifically designed for use in bathrooms have appeared on the modern building materials market. They can be recognized by the icon in the form of three waves.

Decoration of the ceiling surface

The standard height of the small bathroom is less than 3 meters. Therefore, choosing the method of decorative decoration of the ceiling, one must take into account the fact that the ceiling structure should not overhang and at the same time create an oppressive and oppressive sensation.

The most accurate and hygienic solution is painting with waterproof paint on a silicone, acrylic or latex basis.

Important! Frame structures and multi-level ceilings should be avoided, as they conceal the height and are quite burdensome to maintain. In addition, such systems contribute to impaired ventilation ducts, which leads to accumulation of moisture, dust and mold.

Floor decoration

The flooring in the bathroom should be combined with the overall stylistic decision. The size of the tiles for floor design should choose a larger format in relation to the wall. Ideally, it should have a square shape.

Important! For a small room, apply the classic layout of the tile in a “seam to seam” manner. And in order to achieve a more attractive appearance of the coating, you can use furan or epoxy grout.

Also, when designing the floor surface, designers widely use linoleum, bulk and cork floors.

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Lighting organization

As the main lighting of bathrooms with a small area, frosted glass wall and ceiling shades are used.

Important! When repairing a small bathroom, it is best to choose enclosed lighting fixtures. This is due to the fact that they are protected from ingress of dust and moisture, and also provide a diffused and non-dazzling stream of light, which will allow you to calmly relax and rest.

In addition to the main one, experts recommend placing an additional level of lighting, which should be located on both sides of the mirror.

Important! LED strip is not only an additional source of light, but also a bright accessory with which you can decorate a window opening or mirror.

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How to choose plumbing?

• For small bathrooms, an excellent solution would be to use a corner washbasin, shower or tray, sitting bathtub.
• The countertop under the sink should be selected elongated in order to place a washing machine under it. Another option is to use a ready-made sink module with a chest of drawers for storing things, which is equipped with a drain, “recessed” in a box or wall.
• Also, a very original solution will be the use of suspended structures that open the floor and greatly simplify the cleaning process. When choosing such plumbing, one should take into account the fact that a significant drawback of wall hung toilets is the difficulty of access to replacing the drain tank or adjusting the fittings.

Important! Designers recommend purchasing plumbing from porcelain, as it is less porous and easier to care for.

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Choosing a mixer and heated towel rail

The standard and most popular faucets are valve. Unfortunately, their main drawback is the length of the water supply adjustment of the desired temperature regime.

As for the ball models equipped with a lever mechanism, they are more convenient and easy to operate with respect to the valve ones. However, in the event of a breakdown, such mechanisms cannot be repaired. Therefore, thermostable faucets are considered the “golden mean”, the operational qualities of which fully justify their cost.

Important! In models with a spout and wall mount, the faucet can be used for both the bathroom and the washbasin.

As for the heated towel rail, the most commonly used designs are made in the form of a coil-hanger. They completely replace the dryer and towel rail. Their size and quantity is determined solely on the number of family members living in the apartment.

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The procedure for repair work in a small bathroom

In order for your repair not to drag out and go ahead of schedule, it is very important to adhere to this progress:

1. Dismantling of plumbing, electrical wiring, other communications.
2. Removing tiles or other material from surfaces.
3. Marking, shtroblenie walls for wiring and pipes.
4. Installation of piping wiring.
5. Alignment of surfaces.
6. Decorative wall decoration.
7. Installation of ceiling structures or painting.
8. Installation of fixtures.
9. The device screeds, as well as waterproofing the floor.
10. Laying floor tiles.
11. Plumbing installation, door replacement.

Important! Before starting repairs, make sure that the shut-off valves on the hot or cold water inlet are not clogged.

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The main nuances of repairing a small bathroom

Before you repair a bathroom with a small area, it is very important to plan the stages of work in advance taking into account all the nuances of this room. We bring to your attention several recommendations that will greatly simplify this process:

• Tiles on the floor are best laid diagonally. Thus, you can visually increase the space.
• The use of a large number of mirrors and glossy surfaces expands the room, makes it brighter.
• Do not use many different colors, especially those that are not in the same color scheme. The use of monophonic design makes the room deeper.
• Red and brown colors create a depressing atmosphere and significantly reduce the room.

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Stock footage

If you decide to carry out an independent repair of a small bathroom, Do not rush to take immediate action. To begin, plan everything, think over your actions, because not only the aesthetic appearance of the room, but also your comfort depends on it. By listening to our advice and putting them into practice, you can turn a small and unsightly little room into a stylish and functional bathroom.