If earlier it was believed that the combined bathroom in the apartment is rather a lack that reduces its cost, now the situation has changed dramatically. Even in large private houses, where there are no problems with an area, the owners prefer to create combined bathrooms. There are several reasons for this. First, it is much more convenient from the point of view of hygiene. Secondly, the combined bathroom can significantly save funds on the arrangement of the plumbing and drainage infrastructure. However, when repairing a combined bathroom, problems arise much more than when repairing in the bathroom and the toilet at the same time. On how to make the repair of the combined bathroom with their own hands - further in the article.
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Problems when repairing a combined bathroom
In the manufacture of work on the repair of combined bathroom, the emergence of problems is a natural satellite at each stage. This is especially true of small apartments. Problems that occur most often in the production of these works can be divided into several types:
- Technical difficulties. When repairing a combined bathroom, it is necessary to solve the task of the most optimal placement of communication and sewage communications. In most cases, in the absence of a central hot water supply system, a boiler is still installed in the bathroom. Allocating all systems must be thought out before the start of repair to produce the optimal purchase of materials. In the combined bathroom there must be an effective system forced ventilation. The natural movement of air through the ducts will not be enough to remove the unpleasant odor and extra humidity. When implementing projects for the repair of a combined bathroom, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the probability of flooding in it will be twice as high. Therefore, it is worth considering the quality of montage of communications with all seriousness.
- Ergonomic problems. In the combined bathroom, all the details should be placed in such a way as to use them is convenient. Sitting on the toilet so that the knees rest in the bathroom or shower cabin, it will not be quite comfortable. To plan a combined bathroom, you can use the PRO program Thanks to this application, you can change the location of all parts to assess the convenience of using them before purchase.
- Designer problems. During the repair of the combined bathroom, it is rather difficult to choose the finish style so that it is equally well fit both for a bath and toilet zone.
Repair of combined bathroom with your own hands
Sequence of work
In order for the repair process to go smoothly, the result was expected, it is necessary to make a small work plan.
Sequence of work:
- Start repairing a combined bathroom stands with layout of plumbing devices to make a bathroom convenient for use. To do this, it is better to make a small scheme.
- With visual planning, you can more accurately place the locations of plumbing and electrical appliances (exhaust, electric heated towel rail, washing machine, etc.), alignment of sockets, connecting lighting. It is better to think about it in advance.
- After drawing up the plan, you need to choose the most suitable under the overall picture of the repair of plumbing devices and furniture. For small bathrooms, there is no point in putting the bathroom, it is better to restrict ourselves to a small shower.
- Next, finishing materials are selected.
- After that, the active phase of repair begins: stripping the room from old instruments, finishing materials, communications, flooring, removal of old plaster.
- Next produce floor repair. This is a very responsible moment, since bad waterproofing during the flooding of the bathroom can turn into huge problems.
- After repairing the floor, you can proceed to laying communications and repair of walls.
- Next, the repair of the ceiling is performed.
- After that, plumbing devices and bathroom furniture are placed, and the installation and connection of the concomitant equipment (heated towel rail, the fan of the exhaust, lighting devices) is set.
- The last step in the bathroom is installed the door. At the time of repair work, the old door can be left at its workplace to reduce the dustiness of related premises. However, this can be done only in cases where the door frame is not foreseen. Otherwise, a box is installed under a new door, and the latter is valid only at the end of the repair. Until then, the bathroom is better curtained with a dense polyethylene film.
Planning a combined bathroom with your own hands
As a rule, three mandatory instruments are installed in combined bathrooms:
- Sink.
- Toilet bowl.
- Shower cabin or bathroom in combined bathroom.
There are several standard layouts of the bathrooms that are used when repaired:
- Linear zone. In this case, all of the above devices are installed in one line. This is quite convenient in terms of hosting communications. However, for such a planning requires a sufficient width of the bathroom.
- Radial. The devices are packed around the perimeter of the room. This is a more convenient layout, however, when it is implemented it will be quite difficult to bring to each of the communications devices.
There are also certain technical requirements when planning a combined bathroom:
- The toolation of the toilet must be connected to the sewage riser or cross, with a diameter of at least 100 mm. A decrease in this indicator can lead to the flooding of the bathroom.
- The toilet must be located at a distance of no more than 1.5 meters from the cross. In this case, the slope of the pipe should be increased by 100 mm for each 1 m of distances.
- When laying sewer pipes, the presence of horizontal angles is unacceptable.
- The exhaust fan is better to position directly above the toilet, in this case the efficiency of its operation will be maximum.
Flooring in the bathroom
In the question of the choice of floors, there is no alternative for the bathroom. Only a concrete screed in combination with a bulk polymer coating. For concrete, it is better to use cement mortar with minimal sand adding. Outdoor ceramic tile is stacked on the floor. Very popular recently was the device of warm floors in the bathroom. In this case, special electrical heating cables are stacked under the tile before filling. Thanks to heating, it will be much nicer from the warm soul.
It is desirable to make a small side from the bathroom. Even if flooding occurs, water will remain in the bathroom, and does not rush into other rooms.
Selection of plumbing for the repair of a combined bathroom
The most important thing in this matter is functionality, price and quality. It is necessary to be guided by the following:
- Buy cheap toilet should not be purchased, it can lead to sad consequences. Bad faience with a load can give a crack, which can cause leaks at the most inopportune moment. In addition, the cheap barrel mechanism will add water consumption (they often do not hold, and the water is simply poured into the toilet), and will also create additional noises.
- Shower cabin. For a combined bathroom, it will be preferable to install a shower. In this case, it will be possible to retire while taking the soul, even if someone from the family has emergency plans. If you really like to take a bathroom - high-sided hydroboxes will be the most optimal choice.
- The selection of the sink, both size and the type depends on how much space is allocated. With sufficient area, you can choose a tulip with a large width. To save space, the most optimal choice will be the "chest" - long, but narrow washbasins.
Ventilation and wiring device
Due to very high humidity, the extractor in the combined bathroom should work perfectly, otherwise the smell of mold cannot be avoided. The most optimal fan power is 2.5 m 3/hour. It usually put automation for its inclusion. There are special relays that work on temperature or humidity sensors. The easiest option will be the turning on the fan on the inclusion of light in the combined bathroom. Then it will work all the time while the light is burning. To avoid excess noise and vibration, you can use low-robust fans with wide blades, however, they occupy a lot of space.
If the presence of sockets and switches in a separate bathroom is allowed, then in the combined bathroom they are placed only outside.
Wall and ceiling
To finish the ceiling it is better to stop your choice on plastic panels. They are relatively inexpensive and are suitable for high humidity places. Plastic is simply mounted, perfectly clean, no moisture is afraid, has a long service life. Plasterboard ceiling, even from moisture-proof material for a combined bathroom unacceptable.
Wall decoration is better to carry out ceramic tiles. Possessing all the qualities necessary for wet premises, the ceramic tile always looked pretenuled and beautiful. Currently, in the trend, the combination of tiles: lower belt (usually dark), decorative frieze, and upper belt (lighter tones). To save the walls of the wall, like the ceiling, can be separated by plastic.
Combined bathroom: photo
