Inexpensive countertop in the bathroom with their hands

Make a countertop in the bathroom with their hands - it's inexpensive and available to everyone.

Finished models are quite expensive, so the manufacture of tabletops with their own hands will not only save a considerable amount of money, but also to create original and functional furniture.

main thing - competently approach to the choice of material that should be waterproof and resistant to various influences, and these requirements correspond to a large number of materials.

consider manufacturing techniques countertops in the bathroom of the most popular materials.

Manufacture of plasterboard

Plasterboard is low, in spite of this, ready-made, this material furniture has a very attractive appearanceview and is able to fit into the bathroom, executed in any style.

plasterboard manufactured countertops any form.

have the material there is a drawback: the inability for a long time to maintain their properties in a room with high humidity.

For this reason, the table top of the plasterboard to be processed waterproofing coating or by oblitsevat or mosaic tiles.

to work you need the following tools:

• jigsaw;
• sealant;
• screwdriver;
• waterproof glue;
• primer;
• screws.

countertop installation begins with fixing the guide profile to the wall at a height of 0.8 m above the floor.

Now with the help of the guide profile made frame, which will be installed countertop.Then, according to the frame size of drywall cut out the blank under the tabletop.

The blank is placed on a metal frame, and then drilled a hole for the sink.

cut elements will serve as a template for the bottom of the casing.

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Fixing blank to the frame starts from the bottom with the help of screws.Countertops need to place on the supports that can withstand a lot of weight.

So now you need to make two triangular brace of steel profile, the length of which must be 2/3 of the width of the bars of the drywall.By

edge cutout in the workpiece to the guide struts are fixed, and bottom - an angle of 90 degrees to each other, i.e. one - vertically along the wall, and the other - along the edge of the cutout.

similar brace should be installed on the other edge of the cutout.

Top struts parallel to the wall of the room you need to attach the sections of the profile.Bracing is required to sheathe water-resistant material such as gypsum fiber board.

At the end of the fixation sheet made of drywall and trim ends.

This countertop definitely need oblitsevat.This can be done using tiles or ceramic mosaic.The choice affects bathroom style.

If the walls are covered with mosaics, and the surface of the countertop should be mosaic.However, the tile mosaic will be better, because it has fewer seams, which greatly simplifies the maintenance of the surface.

Facing needed even in hidden areas to protect the drywall from the water.Options lining shown in the photo.

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consider tiling technology to countertops with their own hands.

First of all, drywall or veneer for countertops in the bathroom must be covered with waterproofing material in two layers, such as mastic asphalt.

Top recommended to lay water-resistant gypsum fiber board, which must be pre-cut hole under the sink.

On the plywood surface of the need to apply the tile adhesive, to it firmly presses a sheet of gypsum fiber board.The junction of the wall to be processed with silicone.After that, the laying of tiles.D

A qualitative laying tiles to do the layout surface.For this purpose, the two edges of the middle should be noted, which are held by two straight lines perpendicular to each other.

Next to the bottom of countertops attached slats that act as beacons for fixing tiles, which are supports for the side lining parts.The design should be primed.

After the primer has dried, you can start laying the tiles.

trowel on tiles applied tile adhesive.Laying tile begins with angle.Flatness is necessary to check the level of the building.

After facing the entire surface can proceed to grouting.

Grout made with epoxy.Apply the composition to the entire surface with a spatula, after which excess epoxy cleaned with a damp cloth.

Grout is the final stage of laying the tiles with their hands.

Countertops made of artificial stone

Artificial stone is used in many interior and looks aesthetically pleasing and noble.

characterized by long life, durability and water resistance.

For countertops can buy artificial stone 0.3 cm thick

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to the bathroom so the thickness of the table is enough room.

Installation countertops made of artificial stone with his hands, begins with the manufacture of wall skirting, extending support for the structure.

Are fixed bumpers with a special compound.All connections must be carried out efficiently, otherwise there will be chipped and cracked in a short time.

Now we need to make base.To do this, the old countertop or plywood can be used.It is also possible to place the countertop on the cabinet.

order to form the frame, plywood is cut into strips width of 7 cm. If a stone thickness of 0.3 cm, plywood should be used in its entirety.

means of a two-component adhesive stone is attached to the workpiece made of plywood, and this can be done using an epoxy resin.

adhesive base must be allocated for preparation spatula.

the reverse side of the sheet adhesive is applied only in those places where the stone is connected to the base.Then you need to press tightly against the stone, from the middle to the edges.

After drying, the adhesive face of the work a router.The ends need to paste over strips of artificial stone, which must be cleaned and degreased.

Jigsaw need to make a hole for the sink.On the circumference caved glued tape foil.

various options countertops made of artificial stone can be seen in the photo.

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Production of concrete

Formanufacturing countertops often applied concrete.This is due to certain reasons: durability of concrete, durability and ease of installation during the work with his own hands.

need for concrete countertop materials: cement M-400, a fine-grained filler (river sand), filling the coarse fraction (gravel, granite and marble chips), plasticizers.

to create an unusual pattern in the concrete mix is ​​added to the calcined glass, Kohler other dyes.Additives are unequally distributed for the original pattern.

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basis for a countertop will chipboard or laminated plywood, which must be water-resistant.As noted circuit patterns, and screwed bars.

advance should mark the hole for the sink, and the site does not need to pour concrete, since then it will be difficult to remove.

To simplify finishing the edges, it is recommended around the perimeter of the foundations made from plasticine chamfer angle of 45 degrees.

The resulting framework is necessary to pour the concrete mixture.For a more uniform distribution it is recommended to apply a vibrating table.

Also for this purpose, you can use a special vibrator to the nipples, penetrating deep into the solution.

To strengthen the countertop base filled twice a day with a difference.After drying the first layer of mesh reinforcement is placed, which is then filled with a second layer of concrete.

After solidification of the solution you need to remove the frame and turn the table top by setting it on the bars.Then, the surface should be sanded sander and wipe with a damp cloth.
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Make a countertop in the bathroom with their hands is easier than it might seem at first glance.

There are many ways and options that will decorate any interior.Examples create table tops are shown in the photo.