House projects / 01.11.2019

Toilet renovation not tiles. How to start repairing a toilet - important rules. Stages of installation of plastic panels on the walls

Sooner or later, the moment comes when the toilet room, with its appearance, begins to irritate the eyes of the owners of the apartment. Few people now like shabby peeling walls, uneven floors, ill-fitting doors. Probably want to get rid of the spectacle water pipes and sewer line. The toilet bowl also loses its appearance over time, turns yellow, and becomes covered with a network of cracks.

You will also want to get rid of the ancient drain tank, which is outdated both physically and morally.

You should not be afraid of the apparent scale of the work - to repair the toilet with your own hands is quite a feasible task. The room, as a rule, is small, which does not imply large expenditures on building materials (an exception may be the cost of high-quality plumbing).

Cheap repair

Cheap repairs can look neat too

You can, of course, go the simplest and most inexpensive way:

Leave the toilet in place, perhaps only by replacing the old cistern.
Without knocking down the old tiles, clean up, putty the surfaces of the walls and ceiling free from tiles. Prime and paint them with a water-based emulsion or glue them with wallpaper.
Clean pipes from rust and paint, hide them, if possible, in the simplest ways, for example, with wooden (chipboard) panels.
Refresh appearance doors, old flooring, skirting boards.

It would seem that the deed is done. Of course, the view will change slightly, but to call it a full-fledged repair - the tongue does not turn. If the owner of the apartment respects himself, he must find opportunities for holding, which will completely transform this premise so visited by everyone.

Renovation

Toilet tiled - shines and shines

At the word "European-style renovation" many apartment owners fall into a stupor - but it's terribly expensive and requires the connection of some super-specialists! And the thought of doing such a toilet repair with their own hands even scares them.

Do not underestimate your abilities! Renovation involves high-quality work using the most modern building materials. There are currently no problems with their acquisition, the technology for working with them is quite accessible even to a novice inexperienced master. The result will exceed all expectations!

Naturally, in order to achieve the fulfillment of the task, first of all, it is necessary to free up a field for activity - to dismantle the old equipment and clean the premises.

Removing the toilet step by step:

Wall and floor cleaning

Removing tiles is easier and faster with a perforator

Continuing the repair of the toilet with our own hands, we proceed to a thorough cleaning of all surfaces - walls, floors, ceilings.

Removed all old tiles. Well, if you have a puncher at your disposal. If not, you will have to work with a hammer and chisel.

Wallpaper, layers of old paint or whitewash on walls and ceilings are removed. Special attention should be given to "weak" places with peeled or raised plaster. The old tile on the floor is beaten off - to a clean concrete base.

After cleaning and complete cleaning of debris and dust, all surfaces are carefully primed. On the floor, it is recommended to use compositions with good waterproofing properties. If there are problem areas on the walls with traces of dampness, mold fungus, you need to use special aseptic primers.

Installation of plumbing communications

Removed the toilet

Before proceeding to beauty, it is necessary to subject to a thorough audit the condition of all water and sewer pipes. It is better to replace old cast-iron and steel risers with polymer ones - the ideal option would be to agree with the upper and lower neighbors to carry out this operation at the same time.

Wiring steel pipes probably no one spends around the apartment now. Modern polypropylene materials allow this to be done easily and efficiently, it is easy to remove pipes even into the thickness of the wall.

It is immediately necessary to provide for the installation of all necessary water meters, valves, filters, pipes for connecting a tank and, if necessary, a washbasin.
It is better to carry out plumbing wiring compactly, taking into account the further shelter of its decoration and the possibility of access to its nodes for control inspections or taking readings.

Wall alignment

If it is completely crooked, it is better to use drywall

Leveling surfaces, preparing them for final finishing is a stage that cannot be bypassed when repairing a toilet. The overall aesthetic appearance of the room will largely depend on the quality of this operation.

If the walls do not have significant curvature, large-scale defects, then you can limit yourself to their careful puttying, followed by grinding and priming. However, in old high-rise buildings this is extremely rare.

To achieve the correct geometry, you can align them with plaster on the installed beacons. The production of such work requires a certain skill, a high-quality surface may not be obtained immediately.

The best solution would be the use of drywall (gypsum plasterboard). It can be mounted both on rails and directly on glue. At the same time, boxes are being built that reliably cover plumbing communications from view. The only possible minus of the GKL is that it “eats up” the usable area of the room a little. For the toilet, it is better to use moisture-resistant drywall (blue).

After installing the drywall, all seams, places for screwing screws, dents, scratches, etc. are carefully puttied. The surface will be ready for and priming. .

Video how to level walls with drywall:

floor leveling

Here is a roller used when laying a self-leveling floor

There is a universal method for leveling the floor surface - a device concrete screed. Of course, it is quite applicable in the conditions of the toilet room. But do not forget that the period of its complete solidification is very significant. The small area of the room makes an inexpensive and effective method of using cement-based self-leveling mixtures.

Similar materials are available in several versions. For the initial filling, mixtures with a fine (up to 1 mm) sand fraction are suitable - the layer thickness is about 1-2 centimeters. The composition is diluted in accordance with the technology indicated on the package, distributed evenly over the floor, leveled with a special spiked roller to remove air bubbles.

Video - laying the self-leveling floor:

In a day, you can fill in the upper, finishing layer from the finishing self-leveling composition, adhering to the same technology. The surface will be horizontal and perfectly smooth.

It is worth noting that there are similar mixtures with the addition of polyurethane or epoxy compound. The floors are obtained with a pleasant polymer texture of the selected color, which will eliminate the further laying of tiles on them.

Laying tiles

Don't forget to use the level!

This is one of the most critical steps in finishing the toilet room. Perhaps, without the appropriate experience, things will not work right away - you can make a lot of mistakes, and it is better to entrust this matter to specialists. But by the way, with diligence and consistency, everything should work out in the end.

Tiles are laid in order, from bottom to top, from the corner. To maintain the horizontality of the rows, it is better to initially attach an even rail from below, setting it in level. It will become the base for the bottom row.

The adhesive is applied with a notched trowel to the wall surface. The gaps between adjacent tiles are observed with the help of special inserts - crosses, which are removed only after the tiles are securely fixed on the surface.

In the process of work, the correctness of laying the tiles on the floor is regularly checked with the help of a level, in order to avoid the appearance of steps, drops, deviations from the vertical or horizontal.

Inevitably, you will have to face the need to trim the tiles. It is best if you have a tile cutter at your disposal. You can use special cutting discs for the grinder.

After complete installation and drying of the adhesive with special composition(fugues) and a rubber spatula, tile joints are filled. The remains of the fugue are removed with a damp cloth or sponge.

Ceiling

Video - repairing a toilet with panels -:

At this stage of work, there are no special restrictions. Someone just carefully levels its surface and paints it with a water-based emulsion. Others prefer to build a false ceiling using metal profiles, drywall or plastic panels.

A false ceiling is good because it can be very well placed in it with spot or strip LED lights, which will give the toilet room a peculiar look.

There is an option to use a stretch ceiling. However, when repairing a toilet with your own hands, you cannot do without special knowledge and equipment in this case.

Toilet installation

Putting back is usually easier than dismantling.

One of the final procedures for repairing a toilet is installing a new toilet. There is nothing particularly complicated about this - the main thing is to follow the instructions of the plumbing manufacturer.

It is important to choose the right place for its location and be sure to try on a corrugated pipe in advance, put on both the toilet bowl and the socket of the sewer pipe. The installation site is marked with a marker, holes are drilled for fasteners - dowels.

After carefully attaching the toilet to the floor, the corrugated pipe is installed in place. It would be advisable to pre-lubricate the joints with sealant.

It remains to deal with the design of the drain tank, install it and connect it to the water supply. Basically, that's all. Little things remain, such as a toilet paper holder or small decorative elements - and the toilet repair is completed.

Sooner or later, all of us have to deal with such a problem as the repair of the toilet room. Unlike other premises, for a quality repair, it may be necessary to replace sanitary ware, water pipes, and install meters. And the cost of finishing can vary significantly, depending on the material chosen. In this article, we will see how to make quality work at minimal cost and where to start repairing the toilet.

The entire toilet repair process can be divided into separate stages for convenience.

Before starting all work, it is necessary to work out the design and layout of the bathroom, choose the intended type finishing materials and plumbing, draw up an estimate, taking into account contingencies.

Room cleaning

A complete repair in Khrushchev means cleaning everything installed in the toilet. Only supply pipes, a riser and bare walls with a ceiling should remain. For convenience, it is better to carry out in the following sequence:

We beat off the old tiles from the walls with a puncher or a hammer with a chisel. It is also better to remove old plaster or wallpaper by first soaking it with water. If we are going to finish on the old coating, then we will have to reduce the size of the room by 3-5 cm, which for such small space undesirable. In addition, it is unreliable and short-lived.
We are filming tile on the floor. We clean the resulting surfaces with a metal brush nozzle on a drill.
We wash the whitewash from the ceiling and wash off the dust and dirt from the walls.
Now you can start dismantling the plumbing. To do this, shut off the cold and hot water. If the combined bathroom is being repaired, then it will be necessary to disconnect the sink along with the faucet and drain. Usually, after old sinks, fastening brackets remain - they also need to be dismantled.
The toilet itself can be left until the last, so that it can be used. Before removing, we drain the water from the tank, unscrew the toilet bowl to the floor and beat off the drain into the riser, if it is cemented. We remove the drain pipe to the very riser, it will no longer be useful.

The better the room is cleaned at this stage, the easier it will be to deal with finishing work later, especially with tiles and wallpaper. The exception is pvc paneling, for which it is enough to make a frame over old walls.

Replacement and repair of communications

Having gained open access to the riser and supply pipes of hot and cold water, you can start replacing them, repairing, installing meters. In old houses, the wear of all communications reaches the limit, so you should take care of replacing the riser and pipes in your apartment. by the most best material for the riser there will be reinforced polypropylene, and it is better to entrust all work on its replacement to specialists from the Housing Office. It will be faster and better than self-replacement. Responsibility for work performed and possible accidents will lie with the installers and the management company.

Further intra-apartment wiring can be done on your own using a metal-plastic pipe or corrugated stainless steel. plastic pipes they are well cut and easily connected to each other with the help of fittings and a special soldering iron. Such a connection turns out to be very reliable and durable, and a wide range of pipes and fittings allows you to build wiring of any configuration in the bathroom.

The pipes themselves are gray or white color they look quite aesthetically pleasing, but it would be more correct to put them in special boxes, which will then be closed with finishing materials.

For small toilet this is optimal solution- the riser is closed with a vertical, and the piping - with a horizontal box of moisture-resistant drywall or plywood. Soundproofing can be additionally laid in a vertical box.

It is also possible to lay the pipe in a specially hollowed-out cavity in the wall. This option looks more aesthetic and takes up less space. It is only necessary to take care of the easy accessibility of the valves that shut off the water to the apartment.

Surface preparation and cladding

It is best to start with the walls and ceiling. So concrete walls simple enough, but brick or cinder block walls may be required. In general, planes in such small rooms are rarely with strong deviations, otherwise you will have to resort to plasterboard lining or PVC panels.

For puttying, we need two spatulas - a worker, 30 cm long and an auxiliary, 5 cm long, a cement-based putty mixture, for example, Vetonit. Preferably a drill with special nozzle and a bucket. The finished mixture is applied with a short spatula to the main one, and then smeared from the bottom up along the wall. By changing the angle of inclination of the working tool, it is possible to fill deep cavities and level the already applied putty. After 3-4 hours, problem areas can be re-treated. The time for complete drying of the putty is 24 hours. Then the wall is sanded and primed.

After leaving the walls to dry, you can start leveling the floor. For this, a quick-drying screed is used. The mixture is prepared based on 1 m2 with a thickness of 1 cm, 12-13 kg of dry material will be required. The resulting solution is poured in a thin layer on the floor, and then leveled with a spatula, referring to the installed beacons and level. It is necessary to obtain a flat horizontal surface.

When all preparatory work done, it's time to realize the conceived toilet renovation ideas. Start off fine finish also better from walls and ceilings.

Wall coverings

When choosing a material, you must be guided by the same principles as for a bathroom or a combined bathroom. In old houses, the toilet is a small unventilated room with high humidity in which wet cleaning will be carried out periodically.

Therefore, preference is given to moisture-resistant materials that do not absorb odors and are easy to clean.

PVC panel walls

Laying tiles is similar to the work carried out on the floor in the toilet, and the installation features plastic panels worth considering in more detail.

We measure the area of \u200b\u200ball walls minus windows and a doorway. This also includes the cost of lining technological boxes and make a small margin for trimming and fitting. All pvc panels are produced in lengths from 2.5 to 3 meters, the standard width is 30 cm. We calculate the integer number of planks and additional elements - corners, skirting boards, connecting profiles.
On the walls we fix the crate of wooden slats or metal profile. They should be located horizontally and as often as possible for greater rigidity of the entire structure. Fastening is carried out using dowels. At this stage, we fix the embedded rails for mounting hanging cabinets, mirrors and water heaters, we lay the wiring to the sockets and switches.
Fasteners of the first panel start from the corner. We fix it with a self-tapping screw with a press washer or small nails, each subsequent one is inserted into the groove of the previous one. This is how the seamlessness of the coating is achieved, and it is impossible to make a mistake with such an assembly.
Excess material can be cut off with a knife or grinder. After completion of work, the corners are closed with additional elements, and the joints of the floor and ceiling with skirting boards.
ceiling lining pvc panels carried out in a similar way.

Wall and floor tiling

Ceramic tiles are found on sale in any size, color range and for any budget. This material is very durable and practical, which is why its popularity is so high. The only disadvantages are laboriousness and a large number of dust and debris.

Consider how to make repairs in the toilet using tiles:

Walls and floors must be pre-prepared and primed. You can additionally apply an antifungal primer, and if laying is on top of drywall, then a special mixture such as concrete contact, for better adhesion. All communications and wiring are laid in cable channels.
We start laying tiles on the floor from the corner near front door. For walls, it is necessary to screw the base metal profile around the entire perimeter, carefully aligning it in level.
The glue is sold in dry form and is prepared in small portions immediately before laying in order to have time to use within 30 minutes. The kneading is carried out using a drill with a nozzle.
We apply glue with a notched trowel from the bottom up, the layer of glue should approximately correspond to the thickness of the tile. The first tile is placed in the corner, next next and so on. At intervals we fix plastic crosses to ensure the uniformity of the gaps.
Floor tiles can be laid at a time, and wall tiles, due to their heavy weight, are best not to stick more than 3-4 rows at a time. It will be right to take a break for a day so that the glue finally grabs the wall.
The tiles are cut with a special tile cutter, you can use a grinder with a special abrasive disc. During this procedure, marriage is possible, so the number of tiles should be purchased with a margin.
After the tiles have finally stuck, the crosses can be removed, and the joints can be filled with cement grout - a fugue. It's done rubber spatula, and the shade of the solution is selected according to color scheme toilet. It is better to choose a grout for the floor dark or gray color- it will not get dirty underfoot so much.

Plumbing installation

When all the dirty finishing work is finished, you can proceed to the final stage of repairing the toilet. You should start with the installation of the toilet.

Having installed the toilet bowl on the floor, it is tried on and its location and attachment points are marked with a marker.
We remove the toilet bowl to the side and drill holes for the dowels with which it is attached to the floor.
We fasten the toilet bowl, close the bolt caps with decorative caps.
We connect the toilet pipe with a corrugated pipe with a pipe on the riser. We seal with special rings with cuffs so that the connection is tight.
From above, we install a flush tank on a special platform or fasten it to the wall. We collect the insides of the tank - a float, a valve, a flush lever and connect it to the cold water pipe according to the instructions.

If the dimensions of the room allow or the bathroom is combined, then it is necessary to install a sink and a faucet. For ease of installation, it is better to assemble and connect the mixer before attaching the sink to the wall. Having attached the washbasin to the wall with dowels or anchors, we proceed to connect the flexible hoses to the threaded fittings that were previously removed. Lastly, we install a siphon and drain into the sewerage system with a seal with a rubber cuff.

After installation is complete, it is necessary to flush the entire system with plenty of water. All identified leaks are repaired. Now you can close communications and drains with a decorative pedestal or cabinet. The joints between the floor and the toilet can be filled with silicone sealant.

With minimal tools and skills finishing works you can easily realize your creative ideas for repairing the toilet. You can do it yourself - quickly and inexpensively.

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Hello dear readers! Continuing the topic of repair, I will tell you how to start repairing the bathroom and toilet with your own hands. Surely many renovating these premises are faced with this issue.

If you are the owner of an apartment in which the bathroom is located separately from the toilet, I advise you to start do-it-yourself repairs at home by working out the same color scheme and style. Even if the rooms are separated, it is one whole. The design is chosen the same or similar in type of finishing materials used and color.

Toilet and bathroom are kind of twins. I advise you to tile the premises with tiles of the same type, but different shade. If you use the same finishing technique, you will get dissimilar rooms that will create a different mood. If the walls and floor are made in the same color, but with different finishing materials, discomfort will appear due to the contrast between the rooms.

Video tips

I think now you understand why it is better to use the same tiles and decor for finishing the bathroom and toilet. This approach will save you money. After finishing, trimmings will remain, which are likely to find a place in the second room.

How to start a bathroom renovation

A bathroom is a room in which a person is left alone with thoughts and emotions. Here he takes a shower, relaxes, rests after a hard day, gets rid of irritation and fatigue, gets a boost of energy.

The described effect will bring only a convenient and comfortable bathroom.

Bathroom renovation step by step

Measure the room . Take a piece of paper, a pencil, a tape measure and measure the length and height of the walls, the area of the room. Based on the figures obtained, calculate the amount of materials that will be required to repair the bathroom.
Mentally imagine a new bathroom . Decide on the color and type of finishing materials, the location of the bath, furniture and accessories.
Prepare the room . Clean the walls and ceiling of the bathroom from the old finish. The work is dusty and dirty, so wear a respirator. You will need a puncher, spatula, metal brush and other tools.
Treat the walls with a primer . Lay the wiring and level the ceiling with putty. At this stage, mark the vertical and horizontal lines with a level or plumb line.
Plumbing replacement . A responsible step, I do not advise saving on it. We are talking about replacing the plumbing, risers and sewerage in the bathroom.
Floor waterproofing . Making a cement screed, water will not seep to the neighbors. Treat the joints between the walls and the floor, the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe bathroom with a special waterproofing solution.
For wall and floor decoration . Try tiling your bathroom yourself. If there are no skills, ask a tiler for help. Some, for the sake of economy, do not veneer the place behind and under the bathroom. It is better to veneer the planes, and put the bath on the tile. The screen will help to hide the side and communications.
Door installation . If you are going to replace your bathroom door, do it before tiling.
Plinth and ceiling . At the end, install a decorative plinth along the perimeter of the ceiling, and paint the ceiling with water-based paint. If this option for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom is not suitable, pay attention to stretch ceiling or structures made of plastic panels. It remains to seal the seams.

Video instructions

Following the instructions, you will reach the final stage. At the end, install the sink, hang a mirror and lamp, install furniture. The end result is a beautiful room.

Where to start repairing the toilet

People face difficulties when renovating the toilet room. The toilet is an important part of housing, which I advise you to repair thoroughly and correctly, taking into account all the little things. Where to start the painstaking process, I will tell below.

As with the bathroom, I advise you to start repairing the toilet with the preparation of the room. First of all, remove the old toilet bowl, remove old finishing materials from the walls, floor and ceiling.
Supply water and sewer to the installation site of the new toilet. If the sewerage system in the apartment is made of cast iron pipes, replace plastic products. If pipe replacement is not planned, limit yourself to a plastic supply. It is better to connect pipes using special inserts. Do not forget about the slope that is required for the normal functioning of the sewer.
Pay attention to communications. If they run along the wall, close them in a box. Be sure to make sure that the box is removed or disassembled. This makes it easier to troubleshoot problems caused by leakage.
Before starting plastering, set up beacons on the walls of the toilet. Using as a guide, line up the walls. After the plaster has dried, lay the tile.
Switch to floor. First, make a concrete screed, and after drying, lay the tile. Do not immediately install the toilet, it will interfere with work in the upper part of the room.
There are many options for finishing the walls of the toilet. What finishing material to choose is up to you, but I advise tiles. If such a lining is not to your liking, the market offers photo wallpapers, mosaic tiles, natural stone or wood finish.
Take care of the ceiling. Plasterboard ceiling is suitable for the toilet room. It will hide the wiring and ventilation system. If you add a decorative plinth, you get beauty.
Lastly, install a lamp in the toilet, secure the toilet bowl and attach a paper holder to the wall. I advise you to immediately understaff the toilet with shelves for storing air freshener and stocks of toilet paper.

After going through a difficult path, in the end you will get a result that will delight you with freshness and originality. But more pleasure will bring the thought that the author of the masterpiece is yourself.

How to start repairs in a combined bathroom

The combined bathroom has advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage is that the room is available only to one household. Plus - the ability to expand the area of \u200b\u200bthe bathroom. Easy to fit in shared bathroom washing machine or storage cabinet.

AT modern apartments the toilet is separate from the bathroom. At the same time, the premises are characterized by a small area and there are often cases when a few centimeters are not enough to install furniture or another object. To fully consider the issue, consider how to combine a bathroom and a toilet.

How to combine bathroom and toilet

This kind of repair, in addition to construction works, provides for "paperwork". According to the rules, redevelopment in the apartment is coordinated with the relevant authorities. At the same time, changes are made to the housing plan.

When creating a preliminary plan, mark the transfer of plumbing, change electrical wiring and plumbing systems. This is an incomplete list of factors that should not be ignored. Work on combining a bathroom is a small technical part of a huge job.

After approving the plan, switch to repairs. It is better if the household members go on a summer vacation for a while. As a result, they will protect themselves from discomfort, and no one will interfere with you.

Demolish the partition between the bathroom and the toilet, level the walls, which are usually extremely crooked.
Redo the pipes. If necessary, change their location so that they do not interfere. The same goes for the heated towel rail.
The next step involves laying electrical wiring. Route cables, locate switches and outlets, and install.
Coat the walls with a primer and level the floor with a concrete screed. Before laying the floor covering, whether it is a tile or other finishing material, fill the floor with bitumen. This will reduce the likelihood of flooding neighbors during a leak.
Stretch ceiling - a good option for a shared node. Just entrust their installation to professionals, as the arrangement of the ceiling involves the use of special equipment and skills.
Finish the walls and lay the flooring. To visually expand the space of the room, build in each wall big mirror. The combined bathroom will turn out beautiful and original.
The final stage of the repair involves the installation of plumbing, furniture placement, connection of household appliances, installation of bath accessories - hanging soap dishes, hooks.

If you want to achieve results, listen to the recommendations. They will help to speed up and successfully complete the repair. When the family returns home, the beauty of the combined bathroom will surprise.

The choice of furniture and the layout of the bathroom

I devote the final part of the article to the layout of the bathroom and the intricacies of choosing furniture. If you have finances, organize a separate bathroom in the house, especially if the family is large. As a result, several people will be able to relieve their needs at the same time. If you like a combined bathroom, make sure that it has a sliding partition. With its help, divide the room into zones.

Room size. To make the toilet convenient and comfortable, select several square meters. Excess space is not required. Design a bathroom according to tastes and preferences, but you should not overdo it with space - 6-10 squares are enough.

Furniture . Before buying furniture, decide what you want to see in the room. Usually this is a set of a sink, a mirror, a pencil case and a floor stand. Sometimes a hanging cabinet is provided. Before buying a bath set, make sure the quality. On the surface of the furniture, the paint should lie in an even layer.

Accessories. From accessories, choose models equipped with chrome-plated legs, handles and metal hinges. They also make accessories from plastic, covering with a layer of chromium. You should not buy such furniture, because chrome-plated or gold-plated plastic handles will quickly lose their original appearance.

Sink . Be sure to inspect the sink for chips and damage. Check the integrity of the product by light tapping. Buy a sink that makes a pleasant ringing. A dull sound is a sign of defects.

Bedside tables and cabinets. When choosing bedside tables and lockers, be guided by the size of the room, the number of residents and tastes. If there is more than enough space, buy a large set that will fit hair dryer, curling iron, shampoos and other things. If there is a problem with the area, pay attention to a set of cabinets and several hanging drawers.

Shelves and niches. It is useful to complete the bathroom with niches and shelves of open or closed type. They will help with the storage of bath utensils. Be sure to provide a place for clothes and bath towels. A hanger or a set of hooks will help solve the issue.

I hope that the day of knowledge was not in vain, and you learned a lot of useful information.

Renovating a toilet and bathroom is one of the most difficult processes. Mostly problems arise due to the small area. Many people prefer to combine a bathroom. This solution allows you to purchase a few additional meters. However, before starting repair work, it will be necessary to coordinate the planned actions. What does this mean? First of all, the need to study the technology and the sequence of repairs, choose the right materials, conduct communications and, of course, purchase the necessary plumbing.

In order not to make a mistake when making these decisions, you need to carefully read the material provided. And then the repair of the bathroom and toilet (photo of the most good examples attached in the article) will be performed as professionally as possible.

Repair types

The need for repairs may be unplanned. As a rule, professionals call these works spontaneous. Very often this situation occurs in old houses. In Khrushchev, bad pipes and ceilings, outdated plumbing, which can fail at any time. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that when replacing the drain pipe, you will have to completely change the toilet bowl along with the cross.

The planned renovation of the toilet and bathroom can be major and cosmetic. Each of these types differs in the complexity of the work and the size of financial investments. Cosmetic repairs are possible only if the communications are in perfect order and there is no fungus and other bacteria on the surfaces, as well as serviceable plumbing. During it, they simply update the appearance of the walls and ceiling.

Overhaul will require large investments, as it involves a whole range of works: sweeping pipes, plumbing, redevelopment, which is most relevant in Khrushchev, floor insulation, and so on. Before embarking on such a repair, you need to carefully prepare. Therefore, let's start with a theory, we will study a phased description of construction work.

The first stage is the development of a project plan

Repairs in the bathroom, combined with a toilet, must be done according to a clear plan. It is better to entrust the drafting of the project to professionals, since it is difficult for an inexperienced person to take into account all the nuances.

As a rule, the area of the bathroom is small, and you need to place a lot of items in it, so combining the bathroom is relevant. It is also worth considering the correct wiring and communications. Basically, when drafting a project on your own, it is at this stage that many mistakes are made.

Stages of drawing up a repair plan:

Distribution of space, taking into account the size of the room and layout.
Scheme of communications and wiring.
Choosing a place to install sockets and switches.
Ventilation wiring.
Arrangement of plumbing and electrical appliances.
Finishing work.

The second stage is the purchase of materials and plumbing

After drawing up a project plan, you can proceed to the selection of finishing materials, equipment and appliances that will be used in the bathroom. Why is it better to buy early stages? The answer is simple. Sometimes the necessary equipment is not available, and it has to be ordered directly from the manufacturer. As a rule, this process takes some time, so in order not to stop the repair of the bathroom and toilet, it is better to take care of everything in advance. In a well-designed project, all objects have exact dimensions. When buying, in no case should you deviate from them.

You also need to strictly follow the general style. For example, all plumbing should be done in the same color. Classic option white is considered, but it is not at all necessary to follow this rule. Most importantly, the interior should be as harmonious as possible.

The third stage - dismantling

Repair of the toilet and bathroom, however, like any other room, begins with dismantling. It is simply impossible to do without these works. Where to start? First of all, turn off the water supply. After that, you will need to take out all the plumbing, having previously disconnected it from communications. Special plugs are installed on the pipes in these places. Now you can start cleaning the surfaces from the old finish. These works are performed in a certain sequence:

Ceiling cleaning.
Removal of old pipes.
Removing wall trim.
Floor dismantling.

In some variants final stage can be skipped if the surface is firm and level. In this case, the new flooring is installed on the old one, this will raise the floor level by no more than 1 centimeter.

The fourth stage is the installation of internal communications

How to renovate the bathroom and toilet so that it meets modern standards? First you need to decide on the material, in particular, with water and sewer pipes. Consulting with professionals will help you choose the right diameter and wiring diagram.

AT modern interiors it is not customary to put communications in the foreground. For this, it is recommended to use drywall constructions. For example, near the toilet there is a large sewer pipe. Outwardly, it looks, to put it mildly, not aesthetically pleasing, so you can build a decorative partition here. It must be provided with a door through which there will be access to meters and central valves. The remaining pipes are laid inside the wall. To do this, with the help of a grinder, strobes are cut, which are subsequently sealed with a starting putty. Be sure to leave outlets for faucets and drains. This solution will significantly transform the interior of the bathroom.

Fifth stage - wiring

If you are renovating a bathroom with a combined toilet, you can allocate space in Khrushchev to install a washing machine. And this implies the presence of an outlet. It is also worth taking care of good lighting, as this room has no windows. This requires additional wiring. However, in order to do this job correctly, you need to have special knowledge.

Important: electricity in a room with high humidity is a source of danger!

There are several rules that should not be neglected:

Wiring must be internal only.
Sockets, switches and lighting installed away from water sources.
Grounding must be done correctly.
For electrical wiring, only one-piece cable with double insulation is used.
The junction box is installed outside the bathroom.

Sixth stage - preparatory work

After communications and electrical wiring have been carried out, you can begin to prepare the main surfaces, that is, the ceiling, walls and floor. To do this, you need to assess their condition: check for the presence of fungus and mold, identify cracks and other deformations, as well as evenness.

If a fungus is found in the room, then you need to completely get rid of it, otherwise a new bathroom renovation combined with a toilet will not give good results. To do this, it is proposed to first carefully treat these places with a special antibacterial solution, then apply putty or plaster, and then prime again.
All cracks must be sealed. First of all, their edges are expanded in such a way that a kind of triangle is obtained. After that, close up with a solution. If the wall is gypsum, it is recommended to additionally use self-adhesive tape (serpyanka).
The last step is alignment. The implementation of these works may affect the final result. Therefore, be sure to carefully level all surfaces. Material is selected depending on the basis. It can be a starting putty or cement-sand mortar in a ratio of 1:4. Such work is quite laborious and can take about a week in time.
The final layer is applied immediately before the front finish. It must be perfectly even and smooth. As a rule, requirements are imposed on it in accordance with the choice of a specific finishing material.

Seventh stage - facing

High-quality repair of a bathroom and a toilet in many respects depends on correctly picked up finishing materials. They must meet the following requirements:

be moisture resistant;
durable;
environmentally friendly;
antibacterial;
easy to wash.

Water-based paint is suitable for the ceiling. It is sold in a wide range of shades, which will give the room the necessary color scheme. Recently, stretch ceilings have become quite popular. They meet all the necessary requirements.

Floor finishing should be approached very carefully, especially when it comes to repairing small toilets and bathrooms. In such premises, the cladding should not only be practical, but also contribute to the visual expansion of the space. First of all, the floors must be non-slip, as this can lead to injuries. Also, importantly, you need to take care of the heat. For example, porcelain stoneware tiles are strong enough, but very cold, so a “warm floor” system can be installed. Currently, several new types of coverage have appeared. The most interesting is the self-leveling floor. True, its technology is very complex, and the work is quite expensive. However, its appearance and specifications fully justify these costs.

Eighth stage - installation of equipment

So, the renovation of the toilet and bathroom is coming to an end. After carrying out the above work, you can safely proceed to the installation of plumbing. It’s worth starting with a bathroom, as a rule, it is installed along the wall. It is necessary to check the level of the legs. The top and bottom drains are connected to the sewer pipe. After that, the mixer is mounted in order to immediately check the operation of the water supply. If errors are found, they must be corrected at this stage. The washbasin and toilet are installed in the same way.

Ninth stage - installation of electrical appliances

When repairing a bathroom and toilet (see photo below), it is necessary to foresee the installation of electrical appliances, such as a washing machine, water heater, meters, etc. In this matter, it is necessary to strictly follow the safety rules. During operation, these devices are connected to electricity, which exposes people to a certain risk. Therefore, in no case do not save on their installation, entrust this work to professionals. Subsequently, this will not only save money and nerves, but, possibly, save the lives of households.

Tenth stage - furnishing

As we said earlier, it is more expedient to repair a bathroom with a toilet in Khrushchev by combining these premises. In this case, the entrance to the room will be one. This solution will provide more opportunities for arranging furniture. For example, you can install a small pencil case where towels and other accessories will be stored. Also, a cabinet that can be placed under the washbasin does not interfere. Hanging cabinets do not take up much space at all. And if their facade is decorated with mirrors, then they will also visually increase it.

Of course, it is quite difficult to make repairs in the bathroom on your own, however, having carefully studied the sequence of work, it is quite possible.

August 5, 2016
Specialization: a professional in the field of construction and repair (full cycle of finishing works, both internal and external, from sewerage to electrics and finishing work), installation of window structures. Hobbies: see column "SPECIALIZATION AND SKILLS"

If you decide to master the technology of finishing work, then do-it-yourself toilet repair will be an excellent workout for you: a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room will significantly reduce time and financial costs, and at the same time you will be able to practice performing a variety of operations.

Of course, the repair and design of the toilet can be implemented according to a variety of schemes, but in this article I will give the most common option, which takes into account both the preparation for finishing, the tiling of the floor and walls, and the installation false ceiling and plumbing installation.

Preparatory stage

Preparing the room

So, initially we are dealing with a small room: for example, in the 137th series of standard apartments, the dimensions of the toilet are 120x85 cm. Therefore, we need to implement the most compact design option, while using materials that are affordable and not too difficult to work with.

When deciding where to start repairing the toilet, it is worth assessing its original condition. And if it becomes obvious that a complete reconstruction is required to bring the premises into a decent appearance, we will first of all remove the old finish. For this:

We dismantle the toilet, disconnecting it from the sewer riser and water supply, and then removing it from the stand that fixes the product to the floor.
We inspect the condition of the pipes, and if they require replacement, we dismantle them as well.
We remove old finishes - tiles, wallpaper, paint, etc. To clean surfaces, we use either a perforator or a drill with a nozzle in the form of a stiff wire brush.

When a complete reconstruction is planned, we also dismantle the old wiring. If the wires are laid in deep strobes, then they can not be removed - just de-energize the branch and cut the conductors close to the wall.
After removing construction debris, we treat the surfaces with an antiseptic. This will allow us to avoid the appearance of fungi and bacteria after finishing.

Laying communications

At this stage, we need to lay all the communications that are responsible for the functioning of the bathroom. This includes sewer pipes, water supply pipes and electrical wiring.

AT panel house of a typical building, very often it is in the toilet that vertical risers with cold and hot water. In order not to carry out a comprehensive reconstruction, it is here that it is worth laying a distribution unit, hiding all pipe bends in a special cabinet or box.

When doing toilet repairs, I usually do this:

I lay first sewer pipe connecting the toilet to the riser. Usually this segment does not differ in significant length, therefore it can be laid with a minimum slope towards the drain. I choose a branch pipe for direct connection in such a way that it matches the configuration of the toilet bowl outlet - straight or inclined.
At the same stage, I lay drain pipes connecting the sewer riser to the bathroom and. I fix the pipes on the wall with clamps, making sure that a slope of about 2 cm per linear meter is maintained.

I cut a tee into the cold water supply riser, to which I connect the outlet for the drain tank. If it is planned to install a washstand in the bathroom (such options are implemented in visits to a larger area), I make two separate taps with cold and hot water to connect to the mixer. They should be made hidden, so you will have to cut separate strobes under the pipes.

Consider in advance whether you need a boiler. If you need it (even if you do not plan to install it right now) - immediately lay the piping for its installation.

I lay the wiring for installing a socket for a water heater in a strobe. For ceiling lighting, I run a cable in a corrugated plastic channel, which I fix with wire hangers.

From wooden beam impregnated with an antiseptic, or from a metal profile I form a box for masking risers, piping and other elements. It should be sheathed immediately before finishing - so we will not damage the drywall in the course of other work.

Actually, this is where the preparatory operations end. After that, we move on to finishing.

Toilet finishing

Ceiling

When thinking about how to make repairs in the toilet, we must first approve the order of finishing work.

Masters practice a variety of schemes, but I still prefer to move from top to bottom - this minimizes the likelihood of staining or damaging the “finishing” area, and I don’t have to spend time masking already finished surfaces with film, fabric, newspapers, etc.

It is for these reasons that I prefer to start with the repair of the ceiling:

Along the perimeter of the room in the upper part, I beat off a straight line at a distance of about 50 - 70 mm from the ceiling.

The offset depends on the dimensions of the recessed fixtures. If you plan to use small lamps, then 40 mm may be enough.

Along the line, I install either a starting profile made of galvanized steel or a wooden beam on the walls.
I attach guides to the ceiling with the help of metal suspensions: I also make them either from a bar or from a metal profile. Fixing all parts to the bearing surfaces is carried out using dowels for express installation.
After completing the work on the frame, I bring the wires to the places where they will be installed.

To the profile fixed around the perimeter, I attach a special ceiling plinth with groove for plastic panels. For fastening to a tree, I use galvanized staples, which I hammer with a construction stapler.
The most inexpensive, but at the same time practical option is to cover the ceiling with plastic panels. I cut the PVC lining to size, after which I install it on the ceiling: the ends must be inserted into the grooves of the plinth, and the edges of the locks should be fixed on the frame beams with a stapler.

In the selected place, I make a hole in the plastic panel, through which I bring out the wires to connect the lamp. I usually put the device itself at the very end of the repair, so a temporary construction of an incandescent lamp with a cartridge tied to the wires with electrical tape is used for lighting.

Walls

After completing the work on the ceiling, I move on to the walls. The best option there will be tiling here: a small area significantly reduces purchase costs and minimizes labor costs, but the finish is hygienic and durable.

The sequence of work in this case will be as follows:

I check the walls with a level, and if necessary, I perform a rough leveling. For high-quality cladding, it is important that the differences along the plane do not exceed 5 mm per 1 m - anything less can be compensated for by varying the thickness of the adhesive layer.

When leveling, it is advisable to first try to knock down all the protrusions with a perforator, and then grind the concrete surfaces. The thing is that plastering surfaces, and even in a room such as a bathroom, is difficult, long and expensive.

I treat the walls with an antiseptic primer: it not only improves the adhesion of the adhesive composition, but also prevents the formation of fungal colonies under the tiles.
I sheathe the frame of the box with pipes with moisture-resistant drywall.
I soak the tile in water for about 2-3 hours. This trick allows you to greatly improve the adhesion to the glue, which is important, especially if you do not have enough experience and work slowly.

I prepare the adhesive mixture by diluting the dry component in cool water. I mix the glue thoroughly with a nozzle on a drill: you need to do this at least twice so that there are no lumps.

Now I'm going to start tiling:

I take a level and mark the walls, drawing lines along the bottom edge of each row. I make indents between rows: the thicker the tile, the wider the seam can be.
Using a grater, I apply a layer of glue to the wall. With the serrated edge of the tool, I form grooves for even distribution of the composition.
It is important not to apply glue on too large an area. Be guided by howling speed of work: the surface of the adhesive composition should not dry out!
According to the markup, I apply the tile to the wall, press it and level it. With a spatula, carefully remove the protruding excess glue.
To maintain the same thickness of all seams, I install plastic remote crosses.

Tiles on the walls are laid in rows, from top to bottom. To get a beautiful pattern, you can arrange elements with an offset - while the tiles in each next row are shifted by 1/2 of the width. The accuracy of laying is checked using a level and a plumb line, if necessary, the position of the tile is adjusted and the adhesive composition is added / removed.

After finishing the lining, I give the surfaces 12 hours for the glue to polymerize, and then I rub the seams. Grout is a paste that fills the gaps between the tiles: this way we will not only improve the appearance of the room, but also protect the base from moisture penetration.

When the grout dries, I will have the last, purely cosmetic step: wash the tiled lining and wipe it with a clean, dry rag. If we were careful enough to remove excess adhesive and grout from the surface in time, then this task would not require any significant effort.

Floor

Before I repair the floor in the toilet with my own hands, I usually evaluate its condition. In most cases, restoration of the waterproofing layer is required, therefore the first part of the work on flooring carried out before finishing the walls.

To begin with, the base is once again cleaned of dust and debris and impregnated with a penetrating primer.
Then, with my own hands, I apply a waterproofing mastic based on bitumen or liquid rubber. This layer protects the ceiling and the premises below it from leaks, therefore it is worth forming the so-called “trough” here - waterproofing not only the floor, but also the walls to a height of about 15 cm.

On top of the waterproofing, I pour a leveling screed up to 50 mm thick. For pouring, I use self-leveling compounds with fast hardening: their price is higher than that of a standard cement-sand mixture, but they also save work time, and at times.

After the screed has dried (at best it will take three to four days, at worst, if we saved on materials, we will have to wait two to three weeks) I treat the floor surface with primer.
For work I choose only floor tiles: it is both stronger and less slippery. Attempts to use cheaper wall tiles will lead to the fact that after a couple of years the floor will have to be shifted.

On the base with a grater I apply cement-based tile adhesive. I evenly distribute the adhesive composition over the surface of about 1m2 and proceed to the cladding.
I lay the tiles either in rows or alternating in accordance with the planned pattern, for example, tiling in black and white.
As in the case of wall decoration, I maintain the width of the gaps using spacers.

After facing, I let the glue dry, rub the seams, dry the grout, wash it and wipe the floor.

Installation and connection of plumbing

The repair of the toilet itself ends here, but we still have to install the equipment. No special difficulties are foreseen here, but it will take a lot of work, especially if, in addition to the toilet, you also need a washstand:

We install the toilet bowl on the floor in the chosen place, using either a special rubber lining or a wooden board impregnated with a moisture-proof compound.
In place of the mounting holes, we make notes, remove the toilet bowl and drill nests with a perforator to fix the product.

We hammer dowels into the nests, install the toilet in place and fix anchor bolts. At the same time, the outlet of the toilet bowl is either brought directly into the sewer pipe, or connected to it using a flexible corrugation.

From above we install a tank, which we fix on the base with screws with union nuts.
We attach a hose with cold water to the side or bottom of the tank.
We apply the sink to the wall and mark the attachment points.
According to the marking, we drill holes into which, as in the case of the toilet bowl, we hammer plastic dowels.

Next, we either fasten the brackets to the wall, on which we install the washstand, or fix the sink itself on the base using anchors with union nuts.
We connect a siphon to the sink drain, which we connect with a flexible corrugation to the sewer pipe.
We install the mixer, leading to it flexible hoses with cold and hot water.
After completing all these manipulations, it will be possible to check the performance of the system and check the absence of leaks.
Then we take the prepared recessed fixtures, connect the wires to their terminals and install the lamps in the holes on the ceiling.

Our toilet is ready and ready to use!

The cost of consumables

To answer the question of how much it will cost to repair a bathroom, you need to know its area, and what materials will be used, and whether we will do the finishing on our own or turn to specialists. However, even with the most accurate estimates, the estimate tends to increase, so it is worth putting about 30% more money into the budget than it turns out according to the calculations.

To facilitate budgeting, I advise you to use the table containing the estimated prices for materials used in the repair of the bathroom. Of course, this information is for reference only (prices in online stores were taken as the basis), but it gives an idea of the order of numbers in full:

Material	unit of measurement	Cost, rubles
Mastic waterproofing	5 kg	1100 — 1600
Tile adhesive CM 9	25 kg	250 — 450
Grout for tiles	5 kg	600 – 1200
Penetrating primer with antiseptic	5 l	250 — 500
Floor leveling compound	25 kg	280 – 750
Tiles for walls budget	m2	45 — 90
Tiles for walls of the middle price category	m2	250 -500
Ceramic floor tiles	m2	250 – 2500
Acrylic paint for internal works	5 kg	200 – 500
Profile for drywall	panel 3 m	50 — 150
Drywall hanger	PCS.	5 — 25
Wooden beam for the frame	panel 6 m	80 — 200
PVC lining for ceiling lining	m2	150 -250
Sewer pipe for outdoor work 110 mm	1 m.	125 — 200
Sewer pipe for interior work 50 mm	1 m.	75 — 150
Metal-plastic water pipe 16 mm	1 m.	70 — 120
Compression fitting for metal-plastic pipe	PCS.	250 — 500
Mixer with short spout	PCS.	1500 — 2200
Inexpensive washstand Santeri	PCS.	900
Toilet-compact Santek	PCS.	3100 — 3500

In addition, when calculating how to make repairs in the bathroom, you need to consider that we will need other little things like fasteners, sealants, gaskets, etc. So the budget reserve mentioned above will definitely not be superfluous.

Conclusion

Toilet repair is a kind of training ground for “running in” the skills of a novice builder, finisher, plumber and electrician. Based on the recommendations given, the tips in the comments and the video in this article, you will be able to lay the foundations of your skill, and in the future successfully cope with much more complex projects.

August 5, 2016

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