Bathroom repair by own hands

The bathroom is one of the most beautiful rooms in the house. Repair is always done in the same style or color scheme. It is here that you can make interesting design decisions. The main disadvantage is that repairing the bathroom with your own hands is far from cheap, unless you have special skills in working with these or other materials and do not know the rules for choosing them. Today we will talk about the feasibility and cost of doing repairs in the bathroom with our own hands - whether it makes sense to reduce the cost of such an approach.

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Is it worth it to do a bathroom repair yourself?

To solve this issue should be considered carefully and consider the situation from all sides. First of all, it is economically profitable. The cost of self-finishing walls and floor will cost you at least half as much cheaper than hiring people. You can independently find suppliers of building materials, which can be purchased at a low price. On this you will also very well save.

Important! Do not think that repairing the bathroom with your own hands is an action that can be done easily and simply. It's not like that at all. First of all, it is necessary to have not only theoretical knowledge, but also to have certain skills. Agree, to train to put expensive tiles in the bathroom on the walls - this is not the best option.

For this reason, before repair, you need to carefully study the cost of building materials, the prices of construction companies that offer repairs in your bathroom, study this market in more detail and only then decide whether to do repairs yourself or to get help from a master. In any case, you need to start with the cost in all areas of repair in this part of the house.

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Prices

The bathroom is a part of the living space in which there is always high humidity and frequent changes in temperature. That's why you can not buy the cheapest building materials.

To choose independently all materials for repair, corresponding to the established norms not to the expert it is difficult enough.

Important! If you decide to do it yourself, buy only those goods that are intended for use in the bathroom. The material is always indicated, for what works in which part of the house is used this or that kind of coverage, and also for what conditions it is expedient to use it.

Consider the difference in the cost of materials:

1. Tile is presented in a wide range of prices. Material from the domestic manufacturer will cost 2 or even 3 times cheaper, but if you decide to give preference to a local manufacturer, you must be unambiguously confident in its reliability.
2. The prices for related materials, in particular glue, crosses, various mixtures and preparatory materials are calculated as 50% of the cost of tile or ceramic granite tiles.

However, when calculating the cost of finishing the walls and floor in the bathroom of the house, it is worth considering the following nuances:

• You only need to purchase the materials that you need to update the room. It can be not only tile and building mixtures for leveling, antifungal effect, increasing the adhesion of the substrate, but also auxiliary decor - plastic panels, stretch ceilings, etc.
• Do not buy building materials of low price category, since in this case you will spend moretime and effort on the styling. And in one party there will definitely be a greater percentage of marriage.
• When buying a tile it is worth buying a little more than you need. This is due to a small fight and trimming the "tiles", if necessary.
• Depending on the area of ​​the room, it is worthwhile to lay the percentage of the battle. So, for a small room you should buy 5-7% more, for a spacious bathroom - 3-5%.
• Cement, sand and other loose materials worth buying 30% more. This is due to the fact that at the initial stage it is difficult to calculate the amount of the future solution that will be needed to level the walls.
• You will need 2-3 weeks to repair the bathroom by yourself. This is without changing the floor. For repairs with the replacement of this coating can take about 60-70 days.

Important! We can not tell you the cost of plumbing for this room. This is due to the fact that prices depend on the manufacturer, design and quality. The runaway in the cost is incredibly big and it's up to you to decide on which device to stop your choice!

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We make repairs in the bathroom by ourselves!

Have you decided to make repairs in the bathroom with your own hands? Before you begin to equip a new interior, you need to know the sequence of the work.

Stages of bathroom repair:

1. Decide how much you need sanitary equipment and choose the right models.
2. Decide on the color scheme and future interior.
3. Calculate the necessary building materials and purchase them.
4. Prepare the room.
5. Remove the old coating from the walls.
6. Determinant with floor covering. Will you change it?
7. Replace the pipeline.
8. Repair or completely replace the wiring.
9. Repair of walls - plastering, puttying, priming.
10. Repair of the ceiling.
11. Final work on the walls.
12. Improve or update ventilation.
13. Plumbing installation.

Important! The process of repair in the bathroom with their own hands always takes a lot of time and effort. It is necessary to protect every corner of this room from the reproduction of fungus and mold.

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Features of the selection of plumbing and finishing

Please note that when repairing the bathroom with their own hands, it is worth considering all the nuances.

Washbasins and mixers:

• If you decide to buy a wash basin, then think about choosing a "tulip" model. In this case, water pipes are much easier to conduct.
• If your living space is located in an apartment building, then you should not dream of a mixer that will be installed directly into the wall. This is due to the fact that this possibility is laid even when planning the entire building.

Important! When choosing plumbing, we advise you to take a closer look at a mixer model that reacts to the hands of a person, that is, water will pour at the moment when a person brings them under the tap. This model saves water very much.

Pipes

When purchasing these materials, we recommend that you give preference to polypropylene pipes. According to their characteristics, they are superior to metal plastic, which are recommended for use in a heating system.

The main advantage of polypropylene in comparison with metal plastic is that:

• pipes do not leak from it;
• are welded into a single unit, they never show a fissure and fistula is formed.

Important! The market also sells products made of PVC.The price category is low, but the service life is not long-lived. They are more suitable for dachas, small and temporary buildings, rather than for quality repairs in the bathroom with their own hands.

The metal pipes are the lowest price. However, they have more flaws than advantages. The main disadvantage is the corrosion, which they yield. In this case, rust can appear both inside and outside.

Fittings and fittings for bathroom

When repairing the bathroom with your own hands, special attention should be given to fittings and fittings. For the first option, it is better to take exclusively polypropylene, which should be an integral material. This is due to the fact that there should be no cracks, which entail water leaks.

Metal fittings can be completely different. For example, the products from

• brass and bronze are not bad; they are durable, do not corrode, but are very expensive;
• stainless steel - it is important to buy products from a really reliable manufacturer, otherwise - there will be problems with rust, cracks and ruptures from pressure surges.

Choosing a tile

When deciding on how to make repairs in the bathroom, each owner of the apartment focuses on the choice of tiles.

Important! For floor covering it is better to use porcelain stoneware. The price for it may not be much more expensive, but its properties are much better. Due to the fact that the bathrooms do not have huge areas, the difference in value you will not notice, because it is scanty, and the floor you will not be so slippery and will stand out with an incredibly beautiful and reliable design.

Some tips for buying tiles:

1. When choosing tiles, ask the sales consultant to open several packages for you and show the condition of this building material from different "packs".
2. In the store, place the tile on a flat surface and look at the upper corners - they should be the same, the difference in them can be no more than one millimeter.
3. Please note that the face surfaces should not have any cavities, bumps, uneven surface and visible air bubbles.

Adhering to these rules, you will choose a tile that will not only please your eyes, but will not quickly become dirty during the service process.

Choosing glue and tools

When repairing the bathroom with their own hands, it is worth buying glue that does not dry out quickly. Give preference to such a substance, which has a drying time of 12-24 hours.

Important! With this approach, you will not be in a hurry, but do your work with quality and attention. If there are small defects - you can eliminate them and do not be afraid that the glue will dry instantly.

A spatula with square teeth is used to spread the glue. Often the width of the teeth of the tool is often indicated on the adhesive itself, which must be applied to the wall.

Important! If not specified, choose the most suitable and convenient for you. The most common is 3-6 mm.

For laying tiles you will need the following tool:

• spatula;
• glue;
• tile cutting machine;
• plastic crosses;
• microfiber cloth;
• glasses.

We have you painted the main points, so that it would be easier for you to make repairs in the bathroom with your own hands. To begin weighed all the pros and cons, think carefully and consult with experts in this matter. We are sure that you will succeed if you competently and responsibly approach this process.