Self -repair of the bathroom is not an easy task for an ordinary layman without the necessary experience. But, in principle, it is possible.
The main stages of this repair include:
– dismantling existing pipes and replacing them with new ones;
– leveling the floor, walls and ceiling, preparing them for decoration;
– installation of electrical wiring;
– finishing work, that is, “guiding gloss”.
Of course in any bathroom, increased humidity. Therefore, to repair this room, you will need moisture -resistant and steam -resistant building materials.
It is not difficult to dismantle old pipes. Of the new ones, polypropylene pipes are most durable and convenient to use. Paul and walls in the bathroom must be leveled with cement mixtures. After plastering the walls, the floor is screed. Drywall resistant to moisture is used to align the walls.
Electric wiring in this room should be made of double insulation cable and double power supply. After the installation of the wiring, it is necessary to hide the cable in plaster or in drywall. Connection wiring and sockets in special boxes outside the bathroom. After that, you can start finishing work.
The floor must be prepared for cladding tiles. Process the base of the construction mixture intended for impregnation of concrete, do not forget about waterproofing. This will increase the life of the floor by several times, and also prevent you from flooding of neighbors with water leaks.
Most often in the bathroom, cladding of floor and walls, and sometimes ceramic tiles, are used in the bathroom. The tile is laid according to ordinary technology, but without voids under it. The seams must be thoroughly filled with a special waterproof solution to the entire depth.
For the ceiling, it is also necessary to use materials of increased water resistance. For example, use stretch synthetic or rack aluminum ceilings. You can apply plastic panels. For aligning the ceiling, waterproof putty, not drywall, are better suited.
The repair of the bathroom is certainly difficult, quite a long, dirty and dusty process. Usually the apartment is starting with it. Be sure to study the offers market, compare prices for building materials and plumbing. Make your choice.
If you are not fully confident in your abilities, but would like to get an excellent, functional and durable bathroom, then instruct the repair of your business to the professionals.