Budget repairs in the bathroom

Over time, the bathroom loses its former beauty and it is necessary to make repairs to restore pristine grooming. Unfortunately, repair services cost a lot of money, so it’s easier to revitalize the bathroom yourself. With the right approach, you can make a good budget repair in the bathroom. At the same time save not only a good amount of money, but also time. How exactly to achieve such a result, we will describe in this article.

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Where to begin?

First you need to give a preliminary assessment of the condition of the room. It is necessary to evaluate the appearance (ceilings, walls and floor), plumbing, pipes. Depending on which elements are worn out, the total amount of repair will be set.

If the bathroom is in an unsatisfactory condition, and you don’t want to spend space amounts, you will have to do it yourself. First you need to remove the wallpaper (tile) and remove the broken plumbing. If the toilet or bathtub has lost its presentable appearance, then they can be restored with special chemical compounds. But first, you need to consult a specialist.

Important! If the room seems boring to you, you can get by with small design elements (rubber rugs, soap dishes, hooks and shelves).

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Walls

The cheapest materials for wall decoration are:

• Paint.
• PVC panels.
• Self-adhesive film.
• Inexpensive tile.

Tile

Cheap tile is considered the most optimal option, as it is durable, easy to maintain and quite resistant to temperature changes. Before installing it, you should treat the walls with fungicides and level them.
Glue and grout are added to the tile, without which reliable fixation will not work. If you hire a specially trained person, the cash costs will increase.

Important! If you want to save money, it is not necessary to glue the tiles around the perimeter of the entire room, it will be enough to install it above the bathroom and sink.

Film

You can also use self-adhesive film. It is very easy to use and great if you need budget repairs in the bathroom. Before you stick it to the wall, you need to level the surface, as the unevenness of the wall can become even more noticeable.

Important! The composition of this film already contains glue, so you do not need to apply it to the wall before fixing the film.

On the market you can find a coloring of such material for every taste.

PVC panels

Very often for wall decoration use lining or PVC panels. They perfectly hide flaws on the wall and are resistant to moisture. But we must take into account such nuances:

• PVC panels do not withstand strong mechanical shocks and can deform at very high temperatures.
• In addition to such material, you need to purchase a frame and fasteners.

Important! As for the design - it is very diverse, so you can freely find panels of any shade, with any preferred pattern or ornament.

Dyeing

The easiest way to decorate the walls is painting. It does not require much effort and knowledge. Both men and women will be able to cope with this task. Before painting the wall, it must be plastered and level the surface. And then apply a layer of paint in such a way as to hide all the bumps and flaws.

Using at least one of these materials, you can make cheap repairs in the bathroom with your own hands, saving a certain amount for some decorating element (rug, curtain, etc.).

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The cheapest floor materials are linoleum and tile:

• Linoleum coating is not chosen for long-term operation. Usually it is used in cases where there is no means for a more thorough repair. Over time, it wears out, and the increased humidity of the room only spoils its structure. Therefore, in any case, it will have to be replaced with a more durable coating.
• The tile for the floor in comparison with linoleum takes over, as it can last a very long time and does not deform due to the high level of moisture. But, like for wall decoration, in this case, you will also need tile glue and grout. This is necessary for a better and more accurate result. Tiler services will increase costs, so it is better to lay the tiles yourself.

Important! Linoleum can be put on an old floor covering. A tile installation requires preliminary floor preparation. It needs to be leveled and the old covering removed.

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Refresh the ceiling

If the ceiling is even, without visible flaws, then it can simply be whitened or painted with water-based light paint - this will be an affordable budget repair in the bathroom. The painting process does not take much time and effort. And the materials are pretty cheap. But the result of painting will transform the bathroom, make it lighter and visually larger.

In the case when pipes pass through the ceiling or it is crooked, it is recommended to use plastic slats or panels. Such materials have a fairly wide range of advantages:

• Low cost and ease of installation.
• Hide all the flaws of the ceiling.
• When installing lighting devices are very convenient.

Important! When installing rails and panels, you do not need to pre-prepare the ceiling.

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Choose plumbing

The cheapest bathtubs are acrylic. They are very easy to maintain and install. Their service life is small and very often coincides with the repair. Acrylic bathtubs are often purchased by families with small children, since such models are not traumatic, unlike steel or cast-iron bathtubs.

Important! If you want to save on a purchase, you can buy a small bath. The size of the plumbing affects its cost.

If your old bath generally suits you, but you want to bleach it, you can cover it with liquid acrylic. This procedure will cost you much less than buying a new bath.

At first, you can do without a sink, but to complete the room you still have to buy it. It is better to purchase a sink on a pedestal than on hooks, since the first option will be able to hide pipes and chemicals, thereby, you will save space in the room.

Important! Toilets and sinks are better to choose their faience. This is a fairly cheap option, but no worse than porcelain.

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Secrets of saving:

• In most cases, consumers do not overpay for the quality of plumbing and building materials, but for the brand. It makes no sense to buy Turkish or Chinese goods, since then you still have to buy everything again. Experts recommend buying domestic materials, Polish or Bulgarian - they are reliable and of high quality.
• You can save on workers (tilers, painters, etc.). Most of the processes can be performed independently, thereby saving a rather impressive amount of money.
• Make an estimate, carefully calculate what and how much you need to buy. If you do not plan this moment, then there is a risk that you will leave a lot of money in the construction shop.
• Add at least a small portion of money for unforeseen expenses to the entire amount.

Important! Very often near new buildings, you can notice new factory plumbing. People who bought an apartment in a new building very often exchange factory sinks and toilets for others that they themselves purchased. If your budget is very modest, you can try using these items.

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Stock footage

If you consider these recommendations, you can make an economical repair in the bathroom without extra costs.