In Russia, the repair of bathrooms combined with a toilet is a very relevant topic. Many people live in small apartments, where every centimeter of free space is worth its weight in gold. Having a separate toilet and bath in cramped conditions is an unaffordable luxury, but by demolishing the dividing wall, you can get a combined and spacious bathroom. Examples of such work can be found on the Internet or found in construction magazines. But the picture is not always true. Therefore, before starting repairs, it is necessary to soberly assess your strengths.
Where to begin?
The demolition of the partition between the bathroom and the toilet is nothing more than a redevelopment of the apartment. Therefore, repairs must begin with the collection of permits. To do this, you need to call the housing and communal services and BTI workers, approve the work plan and make appropriate changes to the official layout of the apartment. Only after that you can start turning the combined bath with a toilet into a single bathroom.
The technical side is as follows:
- The partition between the bathroom and the toilet is being demolished.
- The floor and walls are leveled. The floor can be leveled with a concrete screed.
Advice! Before laying the finish coating on the floor, it is necessary to apply a waterproofing layer. To do this, you can use bitumen or resin.
- Water and sewer pipes are being replaced. Usually they are not designed for a combined bathroom.
- Electrical wiring is being done.
- A primer is applied to the walls.
- The finish coat is applied.
Before starting repairs, it is necessary to plan the design of the room and decide on plumbing. This will help you properly piping and install electrical outlets and switches. Despite the fact that there will be noticeably more free space in the bathroom combined with the toilet, it is necessary to properly dispose of the meters obtained as a result of redevelopment. Otherwise, the whole repair will not make sense.
Arrangement of plumbing
At this stage of repair, you need to take into account a lot of nuances. For example, with any combination of a bathroom with a toilet, the toilet outlet remains in place in 99 cases out of 100. The maximum that can be done is to slightly move the toilet away from the main riser. But the sink and bath can be placed anywhere.
Advice. If even in a combined bathroom there is sorely not enough space, try taking the washing machine to the kitchen or installing it under the sink. This will allow you to gain some free space.
Plumbing for combined bathrooms must be chosen with great care. It should be compact, functional and organically fit into the design.
Toilet
Pay attention to the corner models. They are very conveniently located in the corner of the room, without taking up much space. But such toilets are not suitable for "Khrushchev", here sewer pipes and a riser are located in load-bearing walls, which cannot be touched. In this case, you can give preference to mounted models.
Bath
It is recommended to give preference to angular or stepped models. Some people get rid of the bulky bathroom altogether, opting for ergonomic shower enclosures.
Sink
It all depends on your preferences and taste. It makes sense to walk around the nearest plumbing stores and get acquainted with the assortment. The only criterion that you should pay attention to when choosing a sink is the size and design. A small sink that matches the style of the rest of the plumbing is the best option for a small bathroom.
Cabinets
It is not worth cluttering up the walls in a bathroom combined with a toilet.It is better to limit yourself to one wall cabinet in which washing accessories will be stored. If you decide to leave the bath, then pay attention to those products that are combined with built-in wardrobes. This will save space and keep laundry detergents, brushes and other household chemicals on hand.
It is unlikely that it will be possible to install a separate plumbing cabinet for meters. A thing that is essentially useless to you will take up too much space. Therefore, usually water meters and pipes are hidden under wall panels, leaving a small door for taking readings and shutting off water if necessary.
Design
In addition to repairing and placing plumbing in a bathroom combined with a toilet, it makes sense to think about the aesthetic side of the issue. A person spends no less time in the bathroom than, say, in the kitchen or in the hallway. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the decoration of the bathroom. Here you can use a finishing option that matches the style of the overall design of the apartment or go the other way and play in contrast.
The ceiling can be finished with plastic panels. This is the most economical, but also short-lived option. Therefore, you can simply apply water-based paint or try to install a stretch ceiling. The latter option is suitable for almost any interior.
For walls, ceramic tiles or mosaics are usually used. It is recommended to choose soft and soothing tones, such as blue or green. But you can also use contrasting colors, this will create a visual effect of a larger space. There are no strict criteria for choosing tiles, focus on your taste and financial capabilities. The main thing is to use moisture-resistant glue when decorating the walls.
The floors can also be tiled. But recently self-leveling floors have become very popular. This allows you to hide all the unevenness of the floor, respectively, at the initial stage of repair, there is no need to level it. In addition, self-leveling floors look great in any room and are applied much faster than other types of flooring.
Above the sink you can install a large mirror. This approach also allows you to expand the visual boundaries of the room. Alternatively, you can use a wall cabinet with mirrored doors.
Advice! Regardless of the design style of the bathroom combined with the toilet, plumbing should match the style of the interior decoration. In addition, it must be placed in a certain order. The most common arrangement order: sink, toilet, bath. Items are listed in order of removal from the entrance.
Instead of a conclusion
Combining a bathtub with a toilet is a space for any creative ideas. In addition, you can significantly expand your living space in a small apartment. If you are not confident in your own abilities, it is better to entrust the repair to professionals. This will entail certain financial costs, but it will save time and effort.
