How to renovate a bathroom with your own hands

The procedure for performing repair work

Any toilet, even a small one, requires numerous tasks to be performed. In such a small space there is a huge amount of communications. In certain cases, it is impossible to avoid drawing up an act for carrying out major repairs.

So, where to start renovating a toilet? Of course, from creating a design and calculating the necessary materials. Then the work should be carried out in this order:

• removal of old wall and ceiling coverings;
• replacement of sewerage, heating systems, installation of toilet installation;
• if necessary, replacing old wiring;
• room cleaning;
• preparation of the floor surface, screed, floor arrangement;
• wall decoration;
• toilet installation;
• installation of the door leaf.

Base color + accent color

The first is usually white or its shades - marble, pearl, beige, cream. If the task is a contrasting toilet interior , then it is best to combine a light color with a dark one.

Light plumbing fixtures look very nice against a dark background. Black, gray, brown walls will be beautiful, but only if the room is not very small.

When space is limited, it is better to combine light colors - for example, with white plumbing, decorate the walls and floor with cream, peach, or light green.

Select and buy materials for toilet renovation online

Anton Tsugunov , I have been doing repairs and finishing since 2003.
I prefer to buy tiles and renovation materials in an online store - it’s very simple, convenient and safe. You can buy everything you need without leaving home. Most often I order delivery directly to the site, so as not to waste time and not “damage” the car.

In the online store you can find the exact specifications and real customer reviews. There is a photo of how the tiles look when finished.

Moreover, when I pay for the tiles with my card , I receive cashback of up to 33% of the purchase amount !

It turns out to be a double benefit! I don’t risk my health, I don’t waste time on the road, I receive paid building materials at the time I specified and also save up to 30%.

The materials I most often purchase when renovating a toilet and bathroom are:

• plasters for interior work;
• primers;
• adhesive for ceramic tiles;
• floor mixtures;
• ceramic tiles, tiles, porcelain stoneware;
• floor tiles;
• baseboards and bath corners;
• decorative mosaic;
• grout for tile joints;
• inspection sanitary hatches;
• toilets;
• bidet;
• installations for toilets;
• bath screens;
• bathroom sinks;
• bathroom faucets.

Why PVC panels?

PVC panels or, simply put, plastic are much more popular than ceramic tiles when it comes to decorating a toilet. And, choosing between the same tiles and plastic panels, many are inclined in favor of the latter. What makes this material so attractive? It's simple! The main advantages of PVC panels are their low cost and ease of installation compared to ceramics . If you compare prices, making panels will cost at least 4 times less than laying tiles. Moreover, the water resistance of both materials remains high.

Finishing a toilet with PVC panels: interesting ideas (photos)

Of course, ceramics are much stronger and more durable, but we must pay tribute - and PVC panels can last a long time if they are treated with care. In addition, they are quite resistant to hot steam or chemicals. Other advantages of the material are as follows.

1. Easy to install – to install the panels on the wall, you don’t have to do a lot of work. And you don’t need a lot of tools. In addition, you don’t have to bother with adhesive solutions intended for laying tiles. And you don’t need to have any special skills to carry out the work.

   
   Design of a toilet finished with plastic panels

2. No need to level the walls before finishing . So, if the panels will be mounted on a frame, the base does not need special preparation (at least, it definitely does not need to be leveled).
3. You can use the toilet immediately after the installation of the panels is completed . After all, you won’t have to wait for the tile adhesive to dry.
4. PVC panels can be installed in absolutely any room , but most often they are used to decorate walls in bathrooms, toilets, kitchens, and bathrooms.
5. A large selection of color variations makes it possible to choose panels to suit any interior style.
   Some panels can imitate wood, stone and other natural materials. PVC panels for toilet - photo
6. The panels are very easy to clean . It is enough to dilute the soap solution and wipe them with a rag soaked in it.

On a note! Even if you pay for the work of installing the panels by a specialist, rather than doing everything yourself, in any case you will be able to save a lot of money. Panel installation services are much cheaper than the services of a good tiler.

Toilet repair with panels

Most panel manufacturers report that the material lasts an average of 25 years. However, in general, this aspect will directly depend on how carefully the owner of the toilet treats the finishing. By the way, during installation, even on the panel frame, very little free space is stolen (no more than 5 cm), so they can be mounted even in narrow and cramped spaces.

Plastic panels for bathroom

Prices for popular finishing wall panels

Wall panels

Subtleties of design depend on the area

The size of the toilet room affects the plan for repair and finishing work. Here are some ideas for decorating a modest-sized bathroom.

Bathroom interior 1.5 sq. m

In some cases, using simple things, you can easily create a unique interior design in the toilet.

To make a small room cozy and presentable, do not clutter it with accessories.

Toilet combined with bath: photo

The most popular materials for finishing combined bathrooms, toilets and bathrooms are tiles, marble and granite. The area of ​​a small toilet room can be visually increased due to well-chosen materials, their location and color combinations.

It is equally important to choose plumbing equipment wisely - it should be compact in size.

It is worth paying attention to hanging models.

Bathroom interior 2 sq. m

The main task of a designer when decorating small washrooms is to use the space that is available as efficiently as possible.

The optimal solution is to install a wall-hung toilet model, the cistern of which is built into the wall or protrudes. This will save space.

Bathroom size 2 sq. m makes it possible to install a small sink. The room will fit both a hanging model and a corner one.

Next to the washbasin there are hooks for hanging towels and a compact mirror - it will add additional volume to the room.

The walls are lined with shiny tiles and liquid wallpaper (the main thing is that the finish is chosen in light colors). If you choose a snow-white material, add bright splashes, otherwise the design will turn out expressionless and sterile, like in a hospital.

Design of a spacious toilet room

A spacious bathroom should be practical, convenient, comfortable and aesthetic.

In the toilet combined with the bathtub, you can place both a font and a shower stall. A washing machine will also fit in the room.

Plumbing fixtures are placed at some distance from the cabinets, under the washbasin or built in.

It is recommended to complement the interior of a spacious toilet with vases or flower pots with living plants.

Some apartment owners in new buildings do not like large bathrooms. In such a situation, you should use decoration in dark shades, which will visually shift the boundaries of the room. Cabinets and cabinets are placed in free places.

Bathroom with sink

Such design solutions are used exclusively in small bathrooms, which cannot accommodate many accessories and pieces of furniture. But, nevertheless, in such toilet rooms there is no bath, but there are the most necessary items - a toilet with a washbasin, small shelves for placing all sorts of small things, towel holders.

Combined toilet room

In most apartments built in Khrushchev, the toilet is combined with a bathroom; Due to this, it is possible to use the maximum of the available space. Combined bathrooms have both pros and cons.

With the right approach, you can successfully design the interior of both a spacious bathroom and a small one. The main thing is to choose the finishing materials wisely and combine colors: this will create a cozy atmosphere in a toilet of any size.

Disadvantages of PVC panels

There is no ideal material that has no flaws. So PVC panels also have their disadvantages. It is important to know about them before deciding to purchase such material.

PVC wall panels

1. Whatever one may say, some of the free space of the panel is still stolen during installation. This is especially true for the frame installation method. If a few centimeters along the walls can play a big role, then it is better to refuse to install panels and choose some other material for finishing.
2. If the walls are crooked, then it will be impossible to install panels using glue; only the frame method is allowed.
3. PVC almost does not burn, but when melted, when it is exposed to high temperatures, it will emit very acrid smoke, which in the event of a fire can play a cruel joke on the owner of the apartment.
4. No one is protected from counterfeits, and when purchasing material you can end up with low-quality PVC. It can be dangerous to human health. Also, panels of poor quality are not strong and durable.

Gluing panels with tile adhesive

Despite these disadvantages, PVC panels were and remain one of the most popular materials. And it is unlikely that anything will shake their position in the near future.

Prices for glue different types of glue Kreps

Glue Kreps

Designer design

Within this small space, creating a design project before carrying out renovation work requires a special approach

When thinking through interesting ideas for toilet renovations, it is important to consider certain points.

A great option is a built-in toilet. This is a good solution, since the sewer pipes are placed in the closet, so dirt and bacteria do not collect on them. Cleaning up is much easier. In addition, the toilet moves, which contributes to the comfort of staying in a small space.

Often heating and water meters are installed in the toilet. They must also be locked in a special cabinet. The interior space will benefit from this solution.

If you are bored with template solutions, look at photos of toilet renovations on the RuNet and create an exclusive design. In the photographs you will certainly find the most unique option.

Paintings in the toilet room

This is an original idea for art lovers. You shouldn’t completely abandon decor, but it shouldn’t be too pretentious or flashy.

Paintings with abstraction, sea, and natural landscapes are well suited for the restroom The main thing is that in color and style they are in harmony with the overall decoration of the toilet in the apartment .

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Selecting furniture and plumbing equipment

Finishing the walls in the same color as the plumbing will make the plumbing fixtures in a small toilet less noticeable: in this case, the bathroom will seem more spacious.

Communications spoil the overall design picture, and to avoid this, disguise them. For example, make small doors that can be opened in case you need access to the pipes for repairs.

Think over this point in advance - before starting repairs, discuss the possibilities of camouflage with a specialist.

One of the best ways to disguise communications is to cover them with plasterboard. Drywall makes it possible to make counters and other structures invisible. In addition, it takes little time to install the slabs; the work will not be difficult to complete.

Advice. To make the bathroom look more spacious, choose light-colored, plain door leaves. You can also expand the boundaries of the toilet by adding glass inserts into the door leaf.

Many bathrooms have a rug on the floor, but few people know that this design element has the ability to visually reduce the size of the room. But if you remove the rug, your feet will freeze, because the tiles on the floor are cold. The “warm floor” system will solve the problem. Thanks to the “warm floor” you will feel much more comfortable in the toilet room.

If you don’t want to give up the rug, lay a plain product without patterns that matches the tone of the floor covering.

It is also possible to visually expand the boundaries of the room through the use of chrome-plated elements:

• if there is a sink, a tap for it;
• toilet paper holder;
• lever on the toilet cistern;
• door handles.

It is preferable that all fittings be made in the same style.

If you choose the right components, you can turn a small bathroom into a stylish toilet room that will look more spacious than it actually is.

But it also happens that the size of the bathroom is too large. In such a situation, you should select functional pieces of furniture for the room for water treatments. Manufacturers offer furniture designed specifically for bathrooms: tall cabinets for cleaning products and hygiene items, shelves.

On a note! Choose furniture at your discretion, but do not forget that it must fit into the overall concept.

The final touch in creating a bathroom interior is the selection of accessories. Choose a beautiful soap dish, paper dispensers, and heated towel rails for the toilet room.

Choosing a color palette

To decorate the toilet, it is advisable to choose light neutral tones, but do not focus on one white color. Two or three shades without sharp contrasts with a bright border or accent wall will give the space volume and expressiveness. The light base color in a small room should be 60%. It is recommended to place bright accents in the background.

• White color goes well with any shade and creates a feeling of purity.
• Black color brings dynamics; you can create a play of contrast between a black toilet and walls in pastel colors. In spacious toilets, a black and red combination is appropriate.
• Blue shades are combined with peach, beige, and coral tones.
• Light greenery refreshes and calms, harmonizes with yellow, white, gray, lilac, and brown.
• Yellow color brings positivity, combines with purple, brown, beige, and is used for accent details.
• The lilac shade softens the features of the room, relaxes, and is combined with purple, green, amethyst, beige, and sky blue.
• Brown color harmonizes with mint, lemon, gray-pink, and soft blue.

If you choose facing materials for your bathroom according to the rules of Feng Shui, then you should exclude black, brown, and gray tones. The ceiling, according to Taoist teachings, is painted white, the walls - in desaturated shades of green, blue, and lilac. The surfaces are complemented with borders, ornaments, and accessories in yellow and red colors. In a combined bathroom, be sure to delimit the space and install a snow-white classic toilet and sink. The dominant element of water is emphasized with decorative “rain” plaster and tiles with a marine theme.

Photo of toilet renovation

Let's start work

After selecting materials and design, use the detailed repair instructions yourself and begin the repair process. Where should I start? Of course, from dismantling.

Next is the installation of a new sewer system. Today, plastic is used, which is more affordable, much lighter, but not inferior in reliability to conventional materials.

When purchasing plumbing fixtures, it is important to check the availability of rubber gaskets. If there is a shortage of them, unwanted problems may arise related to the strength of connections.

Then the wiring and pipes are changed

Today, risers are made from polypropylene, which is important to attach to the wall surface as firmly as possible to prevent deformation.

When creating electrical wiring, it is important not to forget that it must be hidden in the corrugation, while it is preferable to place the connections of the required wires outside the room. Another important point is the ventilation system

It is often clogged, so it would not be superfluous to clean it and hide it under the grate.

The final stage is the installation of the toilet, as well as the assembly of the cabinet for plumbing.