Where to start repairs in the bathroom and toilet: basic preparatory work

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How to start a bathroom renovation with your own hands?

To successfully complete the repair of the bathroom and toilet with your own hands, it is important to follow the correct sequence of work. In particular, a number of preparatory procedures cannot be neglected, on which the quality of the overall space design process depends. What are these procedures? Drawing up a project, purchasing materials and equipment, dismantling the old finish - we understand and watch a video on how to perform these works in order to start repairs correctly.

Drawing up a project plan

First of all, you need to decide how you want to see the bathroom and toilet after the repair is completed, and state your idea in the form of a project plan. It can be drawn up both on a sheet of paper and using a computer program.

In both cases, before taking on a project, the following measurements must be taken:

• height and depth of the room;
• the width of each wall;
• width and length of the floor and ceiling;
• the dimensions of the window opening;
• doorway dimensions.

First of all, take all the necessary measurements

• or ;
• furniture;
• switches and sockets;

Important! Separately, in the project, it is necessary to designate the layout of all communications: water and sewer pipes, ventilation system, electrical wiring.

Choice of materials and equipment

When the plan-project with measurements on hand, proceed to the choice of "filling" the bathroom and toilet: finishing materials, plumbing fixtures, furniture and other things.

Decide what materials will be used for wall, floor and ceiling cladding. Considering the area of ​​​​the surfaces to be decorated, calculate how many of these or other finishing materials will be needed for the bathroom and toilet. Be sure to add 10-15% to the data obtained in case of unforeseen deformation of the cladding used.

Advice. The bathroom is a room with specific operating conditions: high humidity, temperature fluctuations, special hygiene requirements. Therefore, do not skimp on finishing materials - cheap cladding will not withstand difficult conditions and will not last very long.

Focusing on the same project plan, select plumbing fixtures to replace old equipment. When buying products, consider the angle of the water and sewer pipes in your room in order to avoid unnecessary difficulties when installing and connecting plumbing.

Dismantling of coatings

Repair procedures in the bathroom and toilet must be preceded by the dismantling of all facing coatings: the walls must be cleaned to concrete or brick, the ceiling and floor to floor slabs. If this is not done, you can not count on the durability of the finish, because after some time the layer between the new and old materials will make itself felt.

Dismantling of the old coating

Particular attention deserves the dismantling of tiles. So, if you do not plan to reuse the facing material, it can be quickly removed with a perforator. If you want to save most of the tile, pre-moisten all the seams with plenty of water, clean them thoroughly with a knife, and then remove one tile at a time with a spatula and a hammer.

Important! When working with tiles, do not forget about safety measures: use goggles, thick clothing and gloves.

At this stage, if necessary, old electrical wiring is cut out and unusable pipes are dismantled.

Remember that the right start is the most important condition for a successful renovation in the bathroom and toilet. That is why, before starting direct work, it is imperative to complete a number of preparatory procedures: planning, purchasing materials and equipment, dismantling old coatings - pay maximum attention to each process so that the new repair will please you for many years.

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