How to remodel a bathroom from scratch. Bathroom renovation: estimate, room specifics, full cycle of work

Bathroom refurbishment has special requirements. We can say that doing it is more difficult than repairing in any other room of the apartment. After all, there are communications that are under heavy load. In addition, both the walls and the floor are exposed to moisture, which affects. Consider in what sequence you need to do repairs in the bathroom.

If the repair in the bathroom is delayed, this leads to inconvenience, because it is difficult to do without this room. But if all the finishing and installation of plumbing is done correctly, then the bathroom can be used long years forgetting about any cosmetic repairs and updating accessories. Here it is important in correct sequence carry out the main stages of repair work.

1. Layout of the room

Preliminary planning is required both when the room is small and when the bathroom is large. If this is not done, then you risk making a small bath so that it will be difficult to turn around in it, and if the room is large, on the contrary, it will look empty and uncomfortable. However, in modern apartments It is important to choose accessories for a small bathroom. Consider the most common bathroom layouts.

Schemes: 10 bathroom layouts

There is a sufficient selection of equipment on the market specifically for small bathrooms. First of all, pay attention to the corner structures. There are both corner washbasins and corner baths. Perhaps, in order to make the room as comfortable and cozy as possible, it is worth moving away from the usual solutions when these accessories are installed only frontally.

2. Equipment selection and installation

Plumbing fixtures for the bathroom, these are items that should not be saved on. After all, the failure of the mixer can lead to flooding of the neighbors on the floor below and, consequently, to unforeseen expenses, sometimes considerable. Buy plumbing only from well-known manufacturers, and invite a specialist to install it if you cannot do it yourself. However, the market offers a sufficient number of quality plastic pipes both plumbing and sewer, which can be installed independently.

As for the bath, here you can save. Indeed, in the market, in addition to expensive cast-iron structures, there are more budget options. Well, if you still prefer cast iron, then in this case you can buy a cheaper Chinese bath. When installing the bathtub, use special gaskets that are attached between the structure and the wall so that water does not flow behind the bathtub. This will save you a lot of trouble.

If you are renovating a new building, see how the builders installed the water and sewer pipes. It may be worth replacing them immediately with better ones. In any case, even if the pipes are good, when making repairs, they should not be covered with finishing material. It is better to have water supply and sewerage in special casings so that they are easily accessible.

If this is not done, when the connections leak, the finish will have to be broken, which will lead to additional costs.

3. The choice of finishing materials for the walls

Like many years ago, the No. 1 material for finishing the bathroom remains. There are plenty of sizes on the market, but if you want a regular, traditional repair option, you should choose standard sizes. The use of tiles of various configurations requires additional knowledge and artistic taste.

Plastering walls with mesh is a time-tested option

Advice. To keep the tiles well, a metal or plastic mesh is pre-attached to the walls.

You can advise the following materials for interior decoration bathroom:

• plastic;
• wood.

Bathroom wall tiling

As already mentioned, when installing tiles, do not cover water and sewer pipes with it. It is better to use casings from a different material. The only thing to strive for is that the casing covering the pipe does not look like an alien element, but harmoniously fits into the interior.

Bathroom wall decoration with plastic panels

There are many other materials that can be used when decorating a bathroom. Many of them are much cheaper than tiles. For example, . For their installation on the walls, special guides are attached. The panels are good because, if necessary, they can be easily removed and replaced with new ones. Here you can make casings from plastic that will hide the pipes when you tile the room. Of course, in this case, the plastic must be matched to the color of the tile.

Bathroom wall decoration with wooden clapboard

Can also be used wooden panels, and lining. But the tree must be processed special impregnations to protect against moisture. In this case, the casings can also be made of wood, or plastic can be used that imitates this natural material.

If you want to decorate the walls large mirrors, then you should choose those that are also protected from moisture. Ordinary mirrors will last a very short time.

Mosaic bathroom wall decoration

Mosaic on one wall

Some people paint the walls with oil paint and even whitewash them. How many people, so many preferences. Of course, you can choose any option, but always remember to choose materials that will serve you without updating for many years. Unless, of course, you want to update the interior very often.

Photo: wallpaper on the walls in the bathroom

Tiles, plastics and wood, treated properly, are the most suitable materials for decorating a bathroom.

4. Mounting the ceiling

If you are doing repairs yourself, then keep in mind that it is much more difficult to mount tiles on the ceiling than on the walls. In this case, you can simply paint or use plastic. Oil paint must be of good quality, resistant to moisture. Can also be used stretch ceiling. But if you have never mounted it before, you should entrust this matter to specialists.

Ceiling made of plastic panels

Ceiling finishes:

• just painting.

Stretch ceiling with built-in lights

5. Ventilation device

It happens that tenants, making repairs, neglect the ventilation openings and close them. This should absolutely not be done. On the contrary, it is recommended for better ventilation of the room to install exhaust fan. Do not forget that the humidity in this room is increased, and the periodically turned on hood can significantly reduce it.

6. Choice of lighting

Very often they leave in the bathroom, which the builders installed. But it doesn't always fit the design you choose. Do not neglect the replacement of this element, because a lamp that does not fit the interior in any way can ruin the whole look of the room. If you want to break away from tradition and install lighting on the walls, then you need to think about this even before the start of the repair.

Recessed lights + LED lighting

Mounting lighting directly above the bathroom, where water can get on the lamps, is not recommended, even if you use moisture-proof lampshades. Always remember that water and electricity are a deadly neighborhood.

7. Floor installation

It is preferable to put a tile on the floor too. Although you can use both laminate and wood. As with walls, the wood must be impregnated to protect it from moisture.

Main materials:

• tile;
• laminate;
• marble.

Laminate flooring in the bathroom

There are also very economical option flooring in the bathroom. To do this, a cement screed is made on the floor, on which waste is laid. marble production. Such waste can be bought cheaply from a marble processing plant or workshops. Installation of such a floor is cheaper than making it from tiles, laminate or wood. If you are using fabric mats, make sure they are small so that the fabric can dry quickly. Otherwise, there will be an unpleasant smell from dampness in the room.

Wooden floor in the bathroom

If you are doing repairs in a new building, then it would be good to take care of waterproofing the floor. This will save you from flooding your neighbors in case of an accident. After all, it may happen that compensation for the damage caused will significantly exceed the cost of its own repair. So it's better to spend money on waterproofing. You can make it with bituminous mastic. Please note that the insulation should go at least 20-25 cm onto the walls. Only in this case will it be reliable.

Floor and walls in porcelain stoneware bathroom

Do not make the bathroom floor smooth, use only special floor tiles. Neglecting this elementary rule can lead to serious injuries if you slip on a wet surface.

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Budget repair in the bathroom - 6 stages that will allow you to meet 7500 rubles

Description of the workflow

To better understand all aspects of this topic, I will explain on specific example. So we have:

• a typical room in a nine-story building of the P-44 series;
• the size of the room is 1.7 by 1.7 meters, the ceiling height is 2.64 meters.

We will consider how much the decoration will cost us, I will not touch on the plumbing, since most often if the repair is done as economically as possible, then these elements do not change.

Stage number 1 - competent organization of the process

If you want to save on repairs, then these rules should become fundamental for you:

Another very important recommendation, which directly affects the cost of the project - the use of those materials that are easy to work with and that you can lay or attach with high quality. Many times I completed repairs for those who overestimated their strength and, having completed a small part of the repair, realized that they would not master it. Then, of course, you need to spend a lot of money on the wages of the builder.

Be prepared for the fact that you will have to spend a lot of time and instead of cozy quiet evenings watching TV, you will have to destroy, level, lay, saw, fasten, and so on. There is no free cheese in mousetraps, you will have to pay for the savings with your time, but if you take into service all the tips from this article, then the costs will be minimal.

You must have a work plan in advance in order to make an economical repair from scratch with your own hands, you need to clearly plan each step and accurately calculate the materials so as not to purchase too much. Just read all the sections below, and based on them, you can easily draw up a clear plan.

Stage number 2 - the acquisition of everything you need

I will tell you how the simplest estimate for bathroom renovation is compiled - the sample can be adapted to your room in order to carry out all the calculations. The estimate is a list necessary materials with an indication of their quantity and cost, since we carry out the work ourselves, then it makes no sense to include their cost, unless you assign yourself a financial incentive for a successfully implemented project.

The cost is calculated according to separate parts rooms, we will look at each of them and start with the floor. Linoleum will be laid on the floor, let's figure out how to choose it:

• Since the room is damp, you should purchase options without a base or based on PVC, since it is not afraid of dampness and mold and fungus do not form in it.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 1.7x1.7, the area is 2.89 square meters, but no one will cut the material according to our sizes, it is sold in running meters. In our case optimal width 2 meters, since there will be the least waste from it, we need 2 linear meters, that is, 4 squares;

• Having called all the trading facilities, I found a PVC-based option, which cost 224 rubles per square meter. Upon inspection, I made sure that the surface is strong without damage and marriage, the substrate is elastic, and the material is . As a result, I paid 896 rubles for 4 squares;
• In order for the joints of the floor and walls to be neat, a plinth is needed, I found a plastic “Comfort” at 56 rubles apiece 2.5 meters long. We need to close 3 walls, and on the fourth there is a door 60 cm wide with 8 cm cashings, that is, the opening occupies 76 cm. waste from elements that will go to the walls;

• As a result, you need to purchase 3 skirting board strips for 56 rubles each, 4 inner corners for 35 rubles each and two plugs - right and left for adjoining door frame, they cost 27 rubles. Adding all the results, we get (56x3) + (35x4) + (27x2) = 362 rubles;

• We will use liquid nails to fix the baseboard, I bought a convenient 200 ml tube for 104 rubles.

Now we summarize all the expenses: 896 + 362 + 104 = 1362 rubles I spent on Decoration Materials for the floor, when compared with conventional projects, the amount is several times less.

We will level the ceiling with putty and paint with moisture resistant white color, so we need the following materials:

• To level the surface, I use the composition "Vetonit VH", which is designed for use in wet areas and guarantees a reliable result. The ceiling did not have significant irregularities, so one bag of composition weighing 20 kg is enough, which costs 456 rubles;

• For coloring we need paint for wet rooms, I chose the latex-based option. You need to apply the composition in 2-3 layers, so I bought a 3 kg package, for which I paid 190 rubles;

• To treat the surface and strengthen it, a primer is needed, I purchased Tikkurila products with a volume of 900 ml for 124 rubles, this is quite enough for our purposes.

Now we summarize all the costs: 456 + 190 + 124 = 770 rubles we need for the ceiling.

Let's move on to the most expensive part - the walls, for them I chose PVC panels 250 mm wide and 2.7 meters long - there will be a minimum of waste. This material is not afraid of moisture, it is easy to wash, so it is suitable for the bath just fine.

Let's figure out what we need to work:

• It is necessary to calculate the number of panels, with their width of 250 mm, you need to divide the length of the walls by this indicator. But we must not forget that on one of the surfaces there is an opening measuring 700x2100, on one side of it there will be one whole panel, on the other three, and above the doors we will need three pieces 540 mm long, that is, we will cut one element. So, on the wall with the door we need 4 whole panels, remember this figure and move on;
• Divide the wall length of 170 cm by 25 cm, we get 7 panels, multiply this result by 3 and get 21 pieces. We add 4 panels from the above paragraph and get 25 elements - so much is needed to decorate the walls in the bathroom. I found products for 127 rubles apiece, the total costs amounted to 3175 rubles;
• For installation, we need components, first of all, this inner corner, these elements are sold in pieces of 3 meters and cost 50 rubles. We need 4 pieces, that is, the costs will be 200 rubles;
• Above, below and along the perimeter of the opening, I decided to put start profile, which is sold in pieces of 3 meters, 4 elements are needed upstairs, 2 elements are needed to frame the doorway, pieces can also be joined at the bottom, since this part will be closed with a plinth, but you still need 1 whole piece. Total need 7 starting bars, costs at a price of 45 rubles will be 315 rubles;
• We will mount the panels on a bar measuring 25x50 mm, it will be located horizontally in increments of 30 cm so that the surface is strong and does not sag. With a height of 264 cm, 9 rows need to be fixed, we count in running meters 9x1.7 = 15.3 meters, multiply by 3 whole walls and get about 46 meters;

• On the wall with a door, there will be less material, 3 pieces 170 cm long, 6 pieces 80 cm long and 6 pieces about 20 cm long. In addition, you need to nail vertical strips along the opening, 2 pieces 210 cm each for its secure frame. As a result, we get the following result (170x3) + (80x6) + (20x6) + (210x2) = 1530 cm or the same 15.3 meters;
• Summing up all the numbers, we get 61.3 meters, the bar is sold in pieces of 3 meters, that is, we need 21 pieces. We have lumber of this type costs 40 rubles apiece, that is, I spent 840 rubles for the entire volume;
• I will fasten all the elements using a stapler, I will need staples, a package of 1000 pieces costs 45 rubles, and this is quite enough for the job.

• The bar will be fastened with 6x50 quick-mount dowels, about 200 pieces will go to all the walls, at a price of 25 rubles, the cost is 500 rubles.

Let's calculate all expenses: 3175+200+315+840+45+500=5075 rubles.

For clarity, I will show all the results in a pivot table:

As you can see, a cheap do-it-yourself bathroom renovation is not a fantasy or a fairy tale, while I did not use the cheapest compounds and materials, everything I purchased is different good quality and attractive appearance.

Stage number 3 - dismantling of old coatings

It is impossible to carry out work without removing the old tile or without removing the worn flooring. Of course, if you have a floor or ceiling in good condition, then it makes sense to leave them. For example, if the tile on the floor looks normal, then you can freshen up the surface by removing the old grout and filling the joints with a new compound. The same applies to the ceiling: if it is even, then you can remove the old coating and repaint it.

But in practice, most often it turns out like this, then you need to do the floor, and the walls, and the ceiling, so I will consider just such an option, before making repairs on a budget, I will have to sweat to remove the remnants of old coatings.

The following work is to be done:

• Most often on the ceiling old whitewash or paint that has turned black over time. Sometimes there are many layers on the surface, and it takes a lot of time to remove them. I use a scraper, but you can use a spatula, knife and any other device convenient for you, the main thing is that you can remove the old coating;

Old whitewash and water-based paint they will come off much easier if the surface is thoroughly moistened and left for 20-30 minutes.

• As for the walls, they can either have many layers of paint and whitewash, or old tiles. The compositions are cleaned off as described above, but you will have to tinker with the tiles, it is best to use a puncher with a special blade for work. If there is no power tool, then you will have to work the old fashioned way - with a hammer and a chisel, the work is tedious, but one way or another it needs to be done;

• Lastly, the floor surface is prepared, in my case there was linoleum, so the work was simple: I removed the old coating and got flat surface, ready to go. If you have a old tiles, then you have to tinker, removing it from the surface, the same tools are used for work as in the paragraph above.

Naturally, you need to take out everything superfluous from the room, you should only have prepared walls left.

Stage number 4 - finishing the ceiling

It is from this part of the bathroom that I advise you to start work for the simple reason that a lot of dust will form in the process, and the putty may fall down. The finishing option that I am considering is the most budgetary - you can achieve it yourself excellent result for the simple reason that the ceiling area is small and it will not be difficult to perfectly align it even with a lack of experience.

The instruction for the work looks like this:

• First you need to check the plane with a level or a flat bar to see what irregularities need to be eliminated;
• The surface must be treated with a primer to strengthen it and remove dust, the composition is applied with a brush and dries for about an hour;
• Then the composition is prepared, it retains plasticity for a couple of hours, so I advise you to do no more than 5 liters at a time, your work speed will be low, so you are unlikely to use up more. All the features of mixing the composition are indicated on the packaging, so there should not be any problems with this part of the work;

• The first layer needs to eliminate all significant irregularities, if there are none, then simply putty the entire surface, creating a kind of base, do not worry about stains, they will be eliminated. After the surface dries, the influxes are easily cut off with a spatula, after which you need to check it with the level again;
• The second layer should level the ceiling, try to do the work carefully, there may be sagging on the surface, but the holes should not remain, since they cannot be eliminated. In extreme cases, you can walk a third time if the ceiling was uneven and you have to display a plane with large drops;

• After drying, the dirtiest part lies ahead - grouting the surface, bring a respirator and goggles, as when sanding, the dust will fly into the eyes and enter the respiratory tract. In order to control the plane, use a simple trick: hold a light bulb near the surface, it perfectly shows all the irregularities and allows you to perfectly level the surface at one time;
• After finishing work, the surface is cleaned with a brush or broom, after which it can be painted. The work is carried out in 2-3 layers, you can use both a brush and a roller, it all depends on convenience. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Stage number 5 - flooring flooring

When considering how to make a floor economically, linoleum will always be out of competition, not only due to its low price, but also the reliability and durability of the coating. In the bathroom, this coating is placed very simply:

• The surface is cleaned of dust and debris, it can be wiped with a damp cloth to clean as well as possible;
• Next, the material is spread, it will go onto the walls, so you need to place it evenly, after which the building or any other sharp knife excess is cut off. Do this carefully, as it is unlikely that you will be able to glue what is cut off by mistake;

The joint in the opening can be glued liquid nails, but you can close the bar

Due to the fact that the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is small, plus there will be a bathtub on the surface, there is no need to glue linoleum, but if you want to strengthen the coating, you can use double-sided tape. The plinth will be fixed subsequently, at this stage this stage can be considered completed.

Stage number 6 - wall decoration

First, a process diagram is presented, and below each stage is described in detail:

• The frame is leveled; when attaching elements, you can put chips and pieces of wood under them to output the ideal plane. A hole is drilled in the bar, then a hole in the wall is drilled right through it and a quick-mount dowel is hammered. You can fill your hand in literally 10 minutes, so the process will go quickly;

• Then, corners are attached in the corners, and a starting profile is attached above and below, as well as around the perimeter of the opening.. The main thing is to accurately cut the bar at the joints so that everything looks neat. Fastening is done using a stapler, it is very fast and very reliable;
• A panel is inserted into the upper and lower guides and wound into a corner, after which it is fixed with brackets to the bars. The work is done in this way until the entire wall is finished, the last plank is cut so that it is 3-4 mm wider, the corner or the starting profile is slightly bent and the element falls into place. Plastic bends well, but you still shouldn’t be too zealous, do everything carefully.

After finishing the walls, you can glue plastic plinth, do not forget to put corners and plugs so that all the elements fit perfectly with each other.

This is a simple example of how to make a cheap bathroom renovation, even if you spend 1-2 thousand more, but still the costs are not comparable to those that you would incur using standard materials and hiring builders.

Conclusion

It is quite possible to transform the bathroom, while spending a little more than 7 thousand, and I showed this with a specific example. I tried to talk about everything in detail so that you can understand the topic, and the video in this article will clearly show some important points to better understand some of the nuances. If you have any questions - write them in the comments below.

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Bathroom renovation has long been part of our plans, since the last time it was done 15 years ago. During this time, the bath turned yellow, the sewer pipes clogged, the tiles began to fall off, the plumbing was covered with an indelible coating. Therefore, we saved up money, counted the amount of material, gathered our strength and began to repair.

However, first things first. First, we turned to repair specialists. Our bathroom is located in an apartment in a house built in the Khrushchev era, when the party and the government were faced with the task of quickly resettling Soviet citizens. Therefore, no one cared about comfort, the main thing was to give people a lot of housing, more modest yes smaller size. For example, our bathroom, together with the toilet, has a size of 1.5 by 1.8 m. And for the repair of this small area, local craftsmen asked for an amount that could hardly fit in our heads.

Of course, they can also be understood. There is no work in the provinces (namely, where the house of the Khrushchev era is located), so people who did not leave to protect the capital and know how to do at least something, took up the repair of apartments and private houses. And since there are few such people, the demand for their services is high. Prices have skyrocketed, so even for the repair of a small bathroom they ask for big money, by the standards of the same province. As if the Kremlin Palace is going to be restored. And the quality of work leaves much to be desired. Even our Uzbek friends no longer want to receive a reward, for which a couple of years ago they were ready to work hard from morning to night.

For comparison, you can view the work of the capital's masters at the builders' exchange VotMastera.ru. Prices are an order of magnitude lower than those offered by local repairmen, and the quality of the work performed can be judged both by photos and customer reviews.

In general, assessing the volume and specificity upcoming work decided to do the repair themselves. And the money that could go to the wages of the workers, we will spend on the boards and make it in the country, and even there won’t be any left. In this article we will tell you in detail how we did the repair, attaching a lot of photos.

DIY BATHROOM REPAIR

First of all, let's define the scope of work. We decided to make a complete renovation with our own hands, replacing everything that is there: a bath, a toilet bowl, a sink, a radiator, floor and wall coverings. Everything except, which we recently mounted.

First, remove the cabinets and shelves, unscrew the screws on which they were held, remove the sink. As a battery, we hung a heated towel rail, curved like a coil. We will change it too.

If you plan to replace the radiators, then you need to carry out repairs at the time of the year when there is no water in the radiators. Carefully cut off the heated towel rail grinder.

Now let's break the tile. To do this, we use a perforator with a nozzle in the form of a spatula.