Modern bathroom:
features of competent repair

Let us consider a standard and fairly common situation. At one “beautiful” moment you go into your bathroom and understand that its appearance and functionality have completely ceased to suit you: the pipes have leaked, the tiles cracked and began to crack, and the ceiling looks like the plaster is about to crumble and expose in front of you bare slabs. And you make a strong-willed decision. Need to do repairs!

Of course, this is a rather serious and responsible step, which requires considerable financial and power costs. In this article, we will tell you about how to minimize costs and competently approach bathroom repair.

Preparatory stage
As with any decisive action, the repair must be carefully prepared. The more detailed you work out a work plan, the faster and more organized you can implement them. In addition, this will give you the opportunity to calculate estimates in advance and distribute the budget.
So, at this stage, you need to figure out what you want to achieve in the end result. Based on this, you should determine what actions you need to perform in the bathroom. Ideally, it is advisable not only to compile a list of works, but also to develop design project , in which it is important to describe or draw in detail the location of the bathtub, sink, toilet bowl and washing machine, as well as lamps and mirrors. Feel free to use as much information as possible. Study the internet , browse magazines, go to specialty shops, after all.

Dismantling and disposal of rubbish
Get rid of anything that is not suitable for further use. Feel free to throw out a cracked sink, a split toilet, old pipes. Arm yourself with a hammer drill and dismantle the old tile. It is worth immediately warning that this is the most dirty and dusty stage, but it must be passed. And do not forget to remove the door. Even if your plans did not include its replacement, it will be much more convenient for you to carry out repairs in the bathroom.

Replacing pipes and wiring
Now that you have a completely empty and unsightly room in front of you, you can realize any of your imagination, so to speak “from scratch”. Start by replacing the pipes, having previously thought through the layout of their piping. Remember that the use of load-bearing walls for gating is not allowed. And after installation, weld points should be primed and the pipes themselves should be coated with heat-insulating material.
About the same principle, wiring is replaced. In the bathroom, it is undesirable to place various switches and sockets, but if there is a need for this, be sure to use special waterproof models.

Wall, ceiling and floor decoration
To begin with, you should treat all surfaces with a waterproofing solution, level the floor, mark the walls. If your choice fell on the tile, distribute the adhesive in small areas and lay it, applying the grout mass into the cracks in all directions. As for the ceiling, make sure that it is moisture resistant.

Installation of plumbing fixtures
Plumbing must be connected in strict accordance with the wiring diagrams that come with the devices. Carefully keep the bathtub horizontal. Immediately connect everything to the plumbing and sewage system. Do not forget about ventilation.

Finishing touches
At the final stage, you should wash the bathroom from the remaining dust and place accessories and toiletries in it. Now, if you wish, you can safely decorate and stylize the room, creating a unique image.

Repair completed. This means that you are now the happy owner of a new and improved bathroom. We heartily congratulate you on this!