How to make repairs in the bathroom inexpensively and efficiently - advice on materials and work

Regarding various repair techniques, the choice of those or other written material is more than enough.Indeed, today you can decorate the bathroom and how, and anything good, the corresponding range of products is not only huge, but also constantly updated with various new products.But that's only if all of these recommendations can be implemented, given the "fullness" of the purse of the average Russian?

probably does not make sense to advise that the budget option should be used only "that's it."We all have different notions of beauty and comfort.Therefore, we consider an inexpensive repair the bathroom the problem a little differently - how or on what can help you save without sacrificing quality.A thoughtful reader himself will realize that from any manufacturer it is more expedient to buy.

«audit» and planning

For some reason, few people think about the extension of the turnaround time for a bathroom.But if you carefully calculate all, you will find that a little bit of money and time spent (at once) in the long run turns into impressive savings, and nerves, by the way, too.Therefore, this issue - from the category of "cheapening of repair."This approach will avoid unplanned costs in the future.

In addition, many do not simply remain a minimum stock of materials, and so much that sometimes they fit to trade.Or throw - dried paint, for example.Much depends on the condition of the bathroom.But since I decided to do it in repair (and where it started, wrote here), it is necessary to do several operations:

• «bare" all surfaces.It is clear that this is tedious, and in general - what's the point?If the first statement can agree, then the second - no.Careful examination of the basics, be it a wall, ceiling or floor, will reveal all the defects.Any cause cracks or dilapidated "sealant" at the joints - this is the reason violations temperature and moisture balance in the room.Perhaps there is no need to explain that many finishing (facing) materials do not love their differences.
• 'll have to treat all surfaces spetssostavami.Mould and fungus, rapidly developing in conditions of excessive humidity, literally destroying any material and equipment.If they are found, the composition will need to remove them (all ways of dealing with mold).
• Prodefektovat all utilities.Do not leave the old metal pipes, it is better to replace them with plastic (metal and plastic).Any leakage is fraught with extraordinary repairs, hence the new spending.The same applies to the plumbers.Does it make sense to repair leaking toilet forever (mixer), or better to buy a new one?Do not forget about the old water meters, which are constantly "wind the".
• Remove all sizes.And not just to write, and create a scale drawing of the room, with all the niches and ledges.This will calculate the exact volume of purchases (with some margin).You can use the online 3-D planner on our website.

Choice

materials you should take into account such things:

First , will make it possible to finish them yourself?After all, you have to pay the hired spice.And many, as the prices are directly dependent on the amount of work.What they "bigger", so in general is cheaper (by analogy with the gross).

Second , and what you will need in addition?For example, if it is decided to sheathe bathroom typical panel, the need crate, fasteners, drills for concrete (brick).And all of this costs money, too.Therefore, to assess the feasibility of using the material you need, and from this position.

What can you recommend (both variants) for inexpensive repairs in the bathroom?

Walls

• Carefully align and paint.
• same, but the coated film (self-adhesive).The range of large, so there is plenty to choose from.
• paneling.Now on sale there are plastic products that are glued to the base.Joints are easily characterized by durability and ease of care.

ceiling

• The cheapest option - to paint.But after a year and a half have coverage refreshing.In addition, a lot of time and effort will be spent on leveling floors, so the paint will not hide defects.
• Best - suspended ceiling. First , it will protect the entire ceiling, "hide" gouges, chipped, uneven. Second , it quite regularly cleaned with a soft cloth - that's all the care. Third , you can forget about the ceiling for a long time.His "refresh" (and spend the money) is not necessary.So installation costs are justified. Fourth , if the neighbors will flood, then repair the bathroom again needed.The cloth can withstand up to 150 liters of water.

Paul

• is necessary to think about its waterproofing.If you flood the neighbors below, apart from the scandals have yet to lay out a tidy sum.The best option - to cover the floor membrane.Given the modest size of the room, small money.
• Practice has shown that the alternative cheap tile domestic production there.And as the room is small, then it will be a minimum consumption, and put on their own will not be too difficult.But from the linoleum should be abandoned - it does not last for a long time in the conditions of high humidity.

Choice plumbing

Mixer .Since we are talking about reducing the cost of repairs, the answer seems to be clear - the inexpensive model.But if you think about it - and whether it makes sense to save on this device?After all, he is the subject of daily use.We must focus on the quality of water entering the house.If it contains even the smallest suspension, then there are 2 options.

first .Purchase and install an additional 1 filter (fine).But it is not always possible due to space constraint.

second .Navigate to the model whose ball cartridge, rather than ceramic.Pottery is very sensitive to mechanical stress between the plates in contact with the solid fractions, and a permanent repair of the mixer can not be avoided.For details on selecting the mixer here.

WC .Popularity become models pendant.They are more compact, and cleaning of the room easier to carry out.But for this installation, perhaps inexpensive instrument will need framing.

Shower cabin / area .It is necessary to consider whether all its "bells and whistles" needed - radio, various lights, and the like?It is better to buy a simple, but practical model.How to properly install it, can be read here.

Finally - the only thing on which in any case can not save - on time and diligence .If done efficiently, and the look is spectacular and will last long enough, and the repair can be done cheaply, what we are and have seen.