Bathtub after repair

The bathroom is a room with a special microclimate - there is increased humidity and constant temperature changes. Therefore, when repairing, all these features must be taken into account so as not to regret the effort spent. In order for the bathtub after repair to fully meet all your expectations, you need to carefully think over, plan, choose the best option for you, weigh the pros and cons, only then proceed directly to the work.

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Types of repair

Conventionally, repairs can be divided into overhaul and cosmetic. The difference is obvious. Overhaul includes:

• Complete dismantling of all old equipment and coatings.
• Alignment of all surfaces.
• Waterproofing floors and walls.
• Create new partitions if necessary.
• Installation of wiring, pipes, plumbing.
• Finishing all surfaces.
• Installation of new doors.
• Carrying out ventilation.

Such repairs require high costs not only financial but also power. Cosmetic repairs will cost you less, and you will have to spend less effort, you can just slightly update your bathroom:

• Replace taps, showers.
• Paint the walls or ceiling.
• Replace plumbing that has become unusable.

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Dismantling everything old and worthless

Of course, a major overhaul is a laborious, costly affair, but if you want your bathroom to shine clean after a renovation and make you happy with your look, then you should not put this matter into the long drawer. At the first stage, you need to dismantle all old equipment and thoroughly clean all surfaces. Without this, you will not succeed. Do not save on this, because this is the basis of your future repair.

Important! All work related to the wiring, entrust to professionals. Use only one piece of double-insulated cable.

Often at this stage, a decision is made to combine the bathroom in order to win usable area. But keep in mind that this is relevant only in a small family with a small number of people. Otherwise, in the morning you will have a queue of people who want to take a shower and go to the toilet.

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Waterproofing

After you dismantle all old surfaces, waterproofing is necessary. To do this, apply bitumen paste or a special insulating mixture around the entire perimeter of the bathroom.

Important! Do not save on preparatory work, their high-quality performance is the basis of a good and high-quality repair.

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Warm floor

To avoid constant dampness in the bathroom and the formation of mold, it is worth thinking about arranging a warm floor. With a small area of ​​your bathroom, such a floor will not greatly increase your energy costs, but in return you will get a warm and dry bathroom after repair.

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Door Replacement

Since the bathroom has high humidity and a constant temperature difference, the issue of replacing doors should be approached with all responsibility. As for the design, of course, it is desirable that it does not fall out of the interior decoration of your entire apartment, and in the east - it all depends on your budget.

Whatever doors you choose, try to be from trusted manufacturers, because you put them in the calculation for more than one year:

• When choosing a door made of wood, make sure that it is covered with several layers of varnish, which will protect the material from moisture. It should be borne in mind that such a door should have a margin in case of expansion from humidity. A high-quality wooden door will cost you a considerable amount.
• An economical option is a laminated door that tolerates high humidity and temperature extremes.

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Ventilation

If condensation appears on the walls in your bathroom and the mirror fogs up, this indicates that it is necessary to mount an exhaust fan in the duct opening, which is then connected to the power supply. The power of such ventilation is calculated based on the size of the room.

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Samples of bathroom decoration materials

One of the important points in the repair is the choice of finishing material. Usually he is chosen based on the size of the room, design features, financial capabilities, and, of course, taste preferences. Let's look at the basic finishing materials.

Ceramic tile

This material certainly comes first in the repair of bathrooms. It has unique properties, thanks to which the tile is resistant to mechanical stress. Currently, you can choose the color and texture for every taste.

Plastic finish

This finishing method is quite economical. The material itself is moisture resistant, but at the same time its service life is short compared to the same tile.

Natural wood finish

This method of decoration is rarely used, since wood does not tolerate moisture well. Even if it is treated with special compounds, its service life will not impress, unlike the price.

Waterproof wallpaper finish

This finish option is also not very popular, due to its short duration. But in some cases it takes place and looks good.

Paints and varnishes

Surface painting seems, at first glance, the easiest and cheapest option. But actually it is not. For painting, you need perfectly even walls, only in this case the walls in the bathroom after repair will look good.

The use of natural stone

This way of decorating the bathroom can delight, because such a bathroom looks rich and elegant. But everything should be in moderation. Using large amounts of stone can undermine your budget and ruin the whole design.

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Repair Tips

If you want your repair work to be successful and the bathroom after the repair to please you, listen to the advice of specialists in this matter:

• Do not save on the quality of materials; buy goods and finishing materials only from trusted manufacturers. The same applies to the masters. Try to invite the masters about whom there are positive reviews from your friends.
• Before you begin, study examples of bathroom repair on the Internet, in special magazines and design catalogs. Consult your masters - maybe they will offer you a more suitable option.

Important! When choosing from bathroom repair samples, pay attention to dimensions. Very often the most serious mistake is the desire to stuff too much in a small room.

• If you have an apartment of Soviet times, then you will most likely have to think over the lighting, because in old buildings there was only one lighting point. Now a very beautiful effect can be achieved by placing lamps on a suspended ceiling at different levels.
• Recently, hanging toilets and bidets have come into fashion. This is a matter of taste, if you doubt your choice, you can consult a plumber.
• Various shelves and cabinets will add coziness and make your bathroom truly stylish, and then you need to store towels and other bath accessories somewhere.

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In this article, we examined everything that is needed to make your bathtub look great after a repair and stay so long. We hope these tips came in handy and helped bring more comfort and coziness to your home.