Renovation in the bathroom. Where to start to finish quickly?
A bathroom is a room where a person, as a rule, plunges into his thoughts, scrolls through the events of the past day in his head and rests in body and soul, basking in warm water. It is in the bathroom that we truly relax, and with this irritability and fatigue go away. That is why everything in this room should be carefully thought out: the arrangement of furniture and technical devices, the color and texture of coatings, the design of plumbing and much more. How do you start a bathroom renovation?
First of all, you need to understand what we want, and then measure the room, calculate how much materials we need (that is, make an accurate estimate) and make all the necessary purchases.
Next, clean the walls and ceiling of old tiles (if there is such a covering). Of course, this process is a very messy and dusty job. In Soviet-era houses, the walls in this room were often covered with paint. In this case, try to remove the paint completely. You can knock it down mechanically or remove it with solvents. It is important that the wall is clean, as new tiles will not adhere well to surfaces with paint residues.
After the most unpleasant stage is over, the clean wall must be primed and wired. In this case, decide in advance on the location of the mirror and washing machine. It is advisable to immediately decide whether you need pencil cases for the bathroom , cabinets, a water heater, if necessary, then you need to determine their location. After that, mark the vertical and horizontal lines using a plumb line or a vertical level.
After that, you need to replace the plumbing, sewerage and riser (that is, the pipes located between floors). It is better not to save money on this work, since faulty pipes can let you down at the most inopportune time. Take care of the waterproofing of the floor. Then the water will not seep into the neighboring apartment. To do this, cover the joint between the wall and the floor with a special waterproofing mixture. It's good if the waterproofing is on the entire surface of the floor (in case a pipe breaks or water overflows through the bathroom).
Now you can put the room in order, that is, finish it with tiles. You can do this yourself or by inviting a specialist. Then you can start installing the bath. If the front of your bathtub is closed, then you do not need to lay out the floor under the bathtub (this way you can significantly save money).
Once you are done with the tiles, you can start installing the ceiling plinth. It is advisable to apply a waterproof emulsion paint to the ceiling. The color of this paint should be in harmony with the color of the tile. However, you can also install a stretch ceiling or plastic panels.
Thus, the renovation of the bathroom is almost complete. Only the last details remain, namely the accessories. Install a sink, hang a beautiful mirror over it, install a lamp on the ceiling. With these simple tips, you will have a beautiful bathroom. It remains only to wish you success in all your endeavors!