The original and sophistication are distinguished by apartments in the interior of which there is a waterfall. This design element adds freshness and at the same time calms. But, alas, the cost of a decorative waterfall is prohibitively high, so it is much cheaper to make a waterfall with your own hands. We will talk about the features, recommendations and how to make a waterfall with our own hands.
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Advantages of using a waterfall in the apartment
Air humidity is an indicator of not only the physical comfort of the room, but also the state of the human immune system, since the well -being of people living in it directly depends on the humidity in the apartment. The optimal humidity indicator in winter is 60%, and in the summer - about 80%.
If the air in the apartment is overdried, microbacteria develop in it, which lead to the appearance of colds, especially in young children. Therefore, control of air humidity is the obligatory rule of a healthy family.
If the apartment has a waterfall, a constantly falling stream of water refreshes and moisturizes the air. The use of the waterfall also decorates the interior of the room. There are many options for its decoration: installing all kinds of illumination or combinations of lamps that create an amazing atmosphere of the holiday.
Water is a great way to calm. It eliminates overwork, stress and nervous tension. Looking at the waterfall for several minutes, the person becomes more calm and pacified. The light noise from the murmur of water avoids other unpleasant sounds that come from the street or from neighboring apartments.
The presence of a waterfall in the house increases comfortable conditions, protects against diseases, decorates the room and improves well -being. Therefore, the construction of the waterfall with your own hands will bring only positive emotions. The advantage of a home -made waterfall over the purchased is the ability to choose the size of the design, the method of its finish, decoration, a variety of options for falling water.
Making a decorative waterfall eliminates problems such as spraying water and a large noise of the pump. In addition, it is very easy to care for them.
Recommendations for choosing a decorative waterfall to the apartment
Having decided to buy a waterfall for the home, you should take into account several recommendations that will help not to make a mistake and choose this element so that the waterfall brings only positive emotions to others.
First of all, decide on the type of waterfall, which must harmoniously fit into the overall design of the room.
There are several varieties of decorative waterfalls:
- glass waterfalls;
- waterfalls on stones;
- string waterfalls;
- bubble-panel-type waterfalls.
First, we will deal with the waterfalls on the glass. Before choosing such a waterfall, it should accurately determine its location. There are several options for manufacturing this waterfall. Firstly, the waterfall on the glass is installed near the wall, but separately from it. In this case, he does not take up much space. To build such a waterfall, you should decide on the option of execution of its racks and their decoration. If the height of such a waterfall exceeds 2 m, special locks should be installed that will not allow overturning the structure. Options for the execution of the decorative part, which is located next to the wall, are also different. It is possible to order ordinary glass, but at a time when the waterfall does not work, wallpaper or wall decoration will be visible. It is better to choose a decorative film on which stones or vegetation are depicted. It is possible to use a mirror surface or matte glass. The next option is the installation of a waterfall directly on the wall or in a special niche.
Waterfalls of a string or drip-string type are distinguished by beauty and an interesting appearance. They appear in the form of rain, drops of which slowly flow down the glass. The option of manufacturing such a waterfall is possible, the height of which exceeds ten meters. This type of waterfall is easy to care for and requires temporary adding water. It looks very beautiful on the site of the staircase.
The waterfall should be chosen based on the features of the room in which it is established, as well as practical, material considerations and personal desires of the owners.
Varieties of decorative waterfalls
Decorative waterfalls differ in a large number of characteristics, such as:
- form;
- size;
- purpose;
- height;
- type of water falling;
- structural features;
- decoration by natural or artificial materials;
- the presence of backlight.
In accordance with the design and type of finish, highlight:
- exotic waterfalls;
- drilling waterfalls;
- combined waterfalls.
The first species is characterized by the presence of a large number of stones, living or artificial plants, trees, reeds, reeds, cups, jugs, mirror surfaces, figures and other jewelry. Waterfalls of this type are distinguished by an excellent decorative effect. They are installed both in residential premises (apartments, cottages or private houses), and in public buildings, such as shopping centers, restaurants, cafes.
The material of the manufacture of containers is very diverse: metal, ceramics, porcelain, plastic, concrete, wood, gypsum, artificial or natural stone. Such waterfalls are equipped with glass fence and differ in small sizes.
The restrained waterfalls are distinguished by the absence of a large number of decorative elements. In most cases, they have no plants or stones. Their appearance resembles a waterfall, which is walled into a glass surface. Therefore, they are also called waterfalls on glass. Their work is based on constant drainage of water on the surface of the glass, due to the presence of a special mechanism.
In the upper part, there is a device of reservoir-storage type, into which water enters the process of pumping. Restrained waterfalls come in two types:
- jet;
- rain.
The third type of waterfalls is combined devices that connect the waterfall through the glass with decorative elements of an exotic waterfall, such as trees, plants, stones, figures and other materials.
In accordance with the method of lifting water, they are divided into devices:
- cascading type;
- jet type;
- drip type;
- foggy type.
The cascade waterfall involves a drop in water according to several changing fragments of the device, that is, in several stages. Inkjet waterfalls represent a homogeneous drainage of water in the form of a jet. A drip waterfall is characterized by the presence of small drops, which gradually flow down on the surface of the glass.
Fog -type waterfalls look like a crying wall, on the surface of which fog is formed.
Depending on the design features, they are:
- monolithic type;
- collapsible type;
- mobile type;
- singing type.
Monolithic waterfalls represent a single speculated structure, which is installed in a certain place and does not move anywhere from there.
The collapsible waterfalls are easily disassembled and moved to another place.
Mobile waterfalls provide the possibility of transportation to any corner of an apartment or house.
Singing waterfalls not only decorate the interior with their beauty and moisturize the air, but also bring aesthetic pleasure in the form of pleasant music that is reproduced.
In accordance with the location, waterfalls are divided into:
- wall;
- built -in;
- floor;
- waterfalls in the form of windows;
- waterfalls in the form of columns;
- waterfalls in the form of screen;
- waterfalls in the form of a wall.
Wall waterfalls are installed on the walls in the form of picture paintings, in most cases in a restrained form, which involves the presence of water, smoothly flowing down the surface of the glass.
Built -in waterfalls are mounted in specially prepared niches. Another version of the built -in waterfall is to install it in the aquarium, or the expansion of the aquarium and the addition of a waterfall to its surface.
Floor waterfalls involve installation on the floor, in the central part of the room or near the wall.
Window waterfalls do a great job with the function of replacing windows, they pass the light well and look beautiful when sunlight hits the surface.
An excellent option for decorating a staircase or a high room will be the installation of a waterfall in the form of a column. Such a waterfall will become a decoration of not only a large house, but also fits perfectly into the design of any shopping center.
To divide one room into two functional zones, the installation of a waterfall in the form of a screen is suitable.
Waterfall is another extraordinary option for decorating the room.
Recommendations for the construction of a waterfall in the apartment with your own hands
- The main components for the construction of the waterfall are: pump, tube and nutrition elements.
- To mask the soda, use pebbles or installation of a special niche.
- The location of the tube is the extreme upper point of the waterfall.
- If in the waterfall there are structural elements that are made of wood, before installing them should be covered with a special water -repellent solution, which will prevent damage to the material.
- As a container for the construction of a waterfall, choose a reservoir that will not pass water.
- It is recommended to use plastic products. When choosing a nanos, you should compare its power with the volume of circulated water, choose sediments with minimal power.
DIY waterfall in the aquarium
The construction of such a waterfall will begin by considering the principle of its work. Due to the presence of air, sand and water, the illusion of a waterfall is created. Air supply is carried out due to the presence of a tube that is connected to the compressor. For a waterfall, which is installed in an aquarium with a volume of 50 liters, choose a compressor with a capacity of 3.5 watts.
In the lower part of the tube there is a hole through which sand enters the aquarium, due to the presence of air, it rises and circulates. Since the sand is not able to be at the top of the aquarium, it gradually falls down and enters the accumulative tank. Thus, this process never ends.
When choosing sand, pay attention to its color and fraction, it should be white and very small. The upper part of the waterfall should be plunged into water by at least two centimeters.
Now let's start the materials for the construction of the waterfall. For work, you will need:
- 1 tap hose, the diameter of which is 12 mm, the length depends on the height of the waterfall;
- use a pipe for a water supply as a support, the length of which also depends on the height of the waterfall;
- 1 system for droppers;
- silicone glue-mix, it is better to give preference to the glue "Titan";
- narrow adhesive tape;
- plastic bottles per 1.5 l;
- plastic bottles for 5 liters;
- plastic bottle of 0.5 l;
- decorative elements in the form of stones;
- ordinary sand;
- white sand;
- compressor;
- a small piece of foam.
Instructions for the manufacture of a waterfall in the aquarium:
- Take the water supply hose and using a knife, make an oval -shaped hole at the end of the hose.
- Put on the accumulative bowl - the upper part previously cut off from one and a half liter bottle, and put it on the oval hole of the hose.
- With the help of adhesive tape, fix the bowl, and with the help of glue, glue the surface of the bowl to the hose, monitor the tightness of the joints. After the glue dries, proceed to the next step.
- In the upper part of the hose, you should also cut a hole in the form of an oval with a size of 30x15 mm.
- Insert the tip from the droppers system into the lower part and glue it. Wait for the glue to dry.
- Put the tube from the system to the compressor and on the tip.
- Set the base for the waterfall in the aquarium and check its performance.
- Now proceed to the construction of the frame for the waterfall. To do this, take a plastic bottle of 5 liters and cut the upper and lower parts from it, they will not be required.
- Using several side parts, simulate the rock. Stick on it various stones at your discretion.
- Small pebbles should be poured into the recesses, and pour the traces between the plastic bottle and stones with ordinary sand.
- To control the rash of sand, it is necessary to build a lid that will be located on top.
- From a bottle of 0.5 liters, cut the lower and most upper part on which the lid is attached, and the middle, the length of which is about 4-6 cm, leave it as a lid.
- Attach it to the main mechanism and check the performance of the entire system.
- In the corner part of the aquarium, using tape, fix the tube that will supply air. The air output in the upper part of the tube must be covered with foam.
- When the water is flooded, take care of turning on the compressor, gradually pour all the white sand. Small pebbles should not fall into the accumulative tank, since the system will clog.
DIY glass waterfall
The construction of such a waterfall will need:
- cellular plexiglass;
- vinyl air hose;
- compressor;
- backlight;
- check valve.
Such a waterfall has a simple design, it consists of a cover with a panel installed on the catwalk. Their functions are to protect the waterfall from pollution with dust or dirt.
As a backlight, it is possible to use neon or LED bulbs. The first option is preferable, since the LEDs are less powerful in radiation.
Choose the location of the bulbs, based on personal preferences and the features of the waterfall.
Before you start work, draw a diagram and determine the size of the waterfall.
Make a podium that should be waterproof and install a power supply, compressor and check valve into it. Also set the power elements for backlighting in the form of controllers or lamps.
Install a plexiglass through which the backlight will be visible. Install the tank in which the water will be. Install the tube that is connected to the compressor. For uniform distribution of water bubbles on the surface, use an acrylic spray. The pipe should approach each hole. It is possible to use holes with different diameters, so you get a waterfall with bubbles of different sizes. It will look more aesthetic.
The location of the tank with water should be hidden, it is possible to install it in the podium itself or between the glass and catwalk surfaces.
To avoid stagnation of water, build a small crane, it is recommended to use the water purified and distilled. Before starting the waterfall for the first time, clean the glass well with a special tool that also degreases it. Thus, the water will be evenly distributed over the glass surface.
