Do-it-yourself economy toilet repair

There are many ways to revitalize the interior of the bathroom. In the process of repairing the toilet, you can add interesting details with your own hands. In this article, we will talk about some transformation techniques that will help in the design of the space.

If we are talking exclusively about ideas, watch as many photos as possible. Before starting the repair, it is advisable to represent the final result as accurately as possible. Although some of them will definitely change anyway. If your toilet is already ready for renovation, the following plan can be used.

1. We decide on the decoration of the walls (plastic panels, PVC, wallpaper or tiles)
2. Choosing how to hide pipes
3. We decide whether we need a wardrobe where it will be located
4. Choosing a toilet
5. We look at the trends in the finishing of the current year

These are the main steps. Read about each of them with photo examples here - use the plate for quick navigation. And now - cool ideas as such, so that you can pick up something interesting and useful.

Yes, pictures. Many would say that this is a very bad idea for renovation. Nevertheless, practice takes place. The classic design option is a golden frame against a background of red walls.

For each style, you can choose the right picture that will effectively decorate the room. The frame of the product must also correspond to the overall concept.

The tone of the walls continues throughout the painting.

A massive white frame sets off the active background and matches the color of the plumbing.

Plant motifs on the wall echo decorative flowers.

The bright pattern is in harmony with the color of textiles and hanging baskets.

Pratika shows that most people prefer to make built-in lamps or something else inconspicuous in the toilet. But you can, on the contrary, make lighting a part of the design! A modern design white chandelier matches the shade of the floor, toilet and sink against a wood grain backdrop.

The chandelier is massive enough for this bathroom and attracts attention. Let's skip the jokes!

Decoration in New Year's style. The filling of the niche can be changed, depending on the mood.

An unpretentious composition on the background of wooden dies - a wreath of dried flowers and decor in the form of a dried fish. The idea is easy to bring to life, and its implementation with your own hands does not take any energy at all.

Antique forms complement the marble walls.

Red and white interior in country style for Valentine's Day. Anyone can make such a design.

Candles can replace the main light in the evening.

The accent tone of the stylized bird and the organic shapes of the lamps break the severity of the interior.

Open shelves look spectacular only if order reigns on them.

The wood texture of the shelves matches the material of the cabinet. The three primary colors look great in a single space.

A capacious shelf is formed by the upper edge of the installation box.

In a small bathroom or in a room with brightly decorated walls, avoid piling up furniture, choose a laconic form of plumbing.

A suspended toilet with installation looks compact, without unnecessary details.

Choose plumbing in the same range, especially if the room is miniature.

When choosing an active pattern for the walls, give up wall cabinets in the toilet.

Suspended toilet bowl with installation in a bathroom with an area of ​​0.7 sq. m.

A minimum of items in a combined bathroom with an area of ​​1 sq. m. This was the main idea of ​​the repair: we do everything simply, concisely, and most importantly - cheaply and with our own hands. Tile collections have long been selected by designers in showrooms.

No, really.Anything can be found on the market these days. So why not get creative with the choice of plumbing during the renovation? The black collection of sanitary ware looks unusual and is combined with the decoration of the space. The interior is also complemented by a painting in a black frame and a spectacular vase. The twisting branches in a vase are similar in shape to a water heater.

Toilet and sink in the form of truncated and inverted cones. The perspective of the marina and the futuristic shape of the sanitary ware in the interior look interesting and stylish.

Plumbing in vintage style.

Specular reflections distort the perception of real geometry. This is not the most popular technique when repairing a toilet with your own hands; many simply do not perceive this idea in such an intimate room. But this effect allows you to visually expand the boundaries of small rooms.

The mirror makes the room not so narrow (visually).

He lived with his parents in an apartment in an old house, according to legend, it was built by Romanian prisoners of war, the walls are crumbling, but the ceilings are high)) While the parents were resting at the sea, I decided to make a small upgrade of the toilet. Money is running out, so PVC panels were chosen for finishing.

the original look almost from the 40s)) tore off the door casing, began to dismantle the tiles. (Drawings on the wall were painted over the paint that had fallen off, this is how the repair is being delayed until the last)))

at first I thought to get off with a little blood, to preserve, so to speak, the zest of Romanian design thought and not to change the toilet bowl, so the box was tinkered with its original installation angle.

Everything was used: old furniture, boards, etc.

The whole tree was treated with a special primer. so as not to rot

I took the door from an old bedside table, only refreshed it with decorative film.

Using the same simple technology, I twisted a niche for little things.

Daddy will have where to put cigarettes, and mommy will hide household chemicals.

Finally, the door installer came and stuck me new paper doors.))))

Well, in the bathroom at the same time, as you can see, the spontaneous repairs spread to the corridor, the appetite comes with eating)))

The kitchen has long been finished with PVC panels, so we do not break traditions))

I worked with this material for the first time, in general, my work is sitting at a computer, what can I say, well, it's so bearable, I used to swear, of course, but in general, nothing complicated, the panels forgive many mistakes.

Wooden ventilation in the bathroom - maybe you will never see this again)))

My parents came and gasped in surprise. Well, they say, now you can stick in a new pot. Father immediately laid the tiles and stuck in a brand new, almost silent toilet))

I also ordered and assembled a wardrobe, laid linoleum. He is generally a thorough person, he approaches the matter with a soul and in a serious way. In general, without even investing much, they significantly refreshed half of the apartment.

Summer is the time not only for vacations, but also for repairs. Everyone wants to put the apartment in order, but not everyone has enough funds for this: the crisis has passed only in words, but in fact "things are still there". But we are Slavs, which means we’ll get out, because the saying “is cunning for inventions” really works.

Today we will consider the cheapest (oh, sorry - the most economical) option for repairing a toilet. So!

Toilet - this is not only (pardon the expression) latrine: it is a place where not only you, but also your guests go. And if the toilet has tattered walls, cracked tiles, and holes flaunt on the floor, then such a place can be called a toilet purely hypothetically: in fact, such a place is easier to call a "toilet" or "parasha" (sorry for the expression). Naturally, after visiting such a “sight”, your guests will not have a very positive opinion of you - a fact!

It is clear that repairs are needed. But, as already mentioned a little above, you may simply not have money for expensive tiles, plumbing, etc.: all this is pretty much worth it. But did you know that if you need to make repairs in the toilet, then you can get by with a rather small amount of money?

It is not at all necessary to glue expensive tiles in the toilet.

• Firstly, this repair option has become boring for a long time, and even if the tile is very beautiful, it is still just a banal tile.
• And secondly, why spend money on tiles when ordinary foam tiles can be purchased for this purpose?

Yes, yes: the very patterned tiles that are glued to the ceiling! The advantages of this face repair option:

1 incredibly low cost;

2 very low specific gravity, which will allow you to significantly reduce the repair time: foam tiles do not "float", they do not need to be constantly held and corrected;

3 glue paste for gluing foam tiles is very inexpensive;

4 no need to buy grout separately: use the same paste as the grout for the joints, on which the tiles were glued;

5 tiles can be of different color shades, so it is not at all necessary to glue white tiles: there are turquoise, blue, yellow, etc.

6 foam tiles are very easy to cut to size (unlike tiles, which are very difficult to cut even with a tile cutter). In general, solid benefits!

The only thing that is required of you is to make the walls even. To do this, knock down the old tiles.

(or remove the old paint) and, using the "level", perform the algorithm for leveling the walls with a solution.

The smoother the walls are, the cooler the styrofoam tiles will look on those walls!

After pasting the walls with ceiling foam tiles, do not forget to glue the upper plinth (pad): so to speak, for the best "calico"

... The ceiling, of course, should also be covered with the same tiles. In general, everything is ingenious - not only simple, but also economical, fast, understandable and beautiful!

And one last tip: if you want to visually increase the area of ​​the toilet, then put blue tiles on the floor!

Rarely, when visiting friends, we admire how the toilet is installed in the toilet. But, when we need to use the services of a restroom, then we can appreciate the convenience of this necessary element. Is it difficult to install the toilet yourself? Let's try to figure it out.

First, decide on the toilet model. Pay attention to the fastening systems in the product design. They are mostly the same, but in some cases they may be different. Attention should also be paid to preparatory work. So let's get to work.

Before installing a new toilet, decide which method you will use to secure it. The easiest is to screw it to the floor using heavy duty filler plugs. It is important that the intended place is level. Otherwise, tightening the bolts or screws tighter, the lugs in the toilet will simply burst.

Another way to fix the toilet is to cement it. In this case, it is necessary to take care of a sufficient thickness of the screed. Otherwise, it will not withstand the loads - and then it can turn out to be very funny.

Before installing the toilet, you must check the communications in advance. The water supply must be at the right distance to the drain tank. The sewage system must also be in proper condition (the pipes must be airtight and have the required slope). All this needs to be taken care of in advance so that later you do not have to remove the toilet every now and then in order to perform the necessary work.

After we have prepared the base for the toilet and checked all the appropriate communications, you can proceed directly to the installation of the "chair". Before attaching it to the base, we connect the drain pipe. Thanks to modern technology, this can be done quickly and without any difficulty. For this, you can use a corrugated siphon. If the drain tank is intended to be fastened directly to the structure of the toilet, be very careful. Such models of toilet bowls, even with small cracks or chips, become unusable.

Some additionally process the joint gaskets with silicone sealants. This will provide maximum protection against leaks. The drain pipe does not need to be treated with such materials, as this can complicate repair work, if such are required. In addition, all the connecting elements are perfectly sized to each other. They are also equipped with rubber seals that provide protection against leaks. There is no need to worry that the pipe is not firmly attached. The fact is that no pressure is created in the sewer system. Therefore, such connecting systems are quite reliable.

In the event that the cistern is attached to the toilet itself, care must be taken to ensure that it is not broken by those who will use the toilet "services". The fact is that when a person sits down on the toilet, he can automatically rest his back on the raised lid. As a result, negative pressure is exerted on the tank, and it can come off from the mount. Therefore, such toilets are advised to be installed near the wall of the room. Even if someone props their backs on the tank, it will not break.

The article is addressed to those who are going to repair the toilet with their own hands, but have no experience. I will tell you about the most popular and affordable finishes and offer a step-by-step algorithm for working. You just need to follow my recommendations to get a quality result.

The photo shows an example of how you can carry out the work yourself

Even in a small area, you can create a comfortable and attractive environment.

Repairing a toilet is both simple and complex. Simple because the volume of work is small due to the small area, and difficult for the reason that, due to lack of space, you need to think carefully about everything.

All work can be broken down into 10 stages:

1. Development of the future interior;
2. Purchase of the necessary materials and tools;
3. Dismantling of old plumbing and decoration;
4. Replacement of communications and laying of new ones (if necessary);
5. Construction of a box for masking pipes;
6. Floor covering device;
7. Wall decoration;
8. Ceiling decoration;
9. Installation of plumbing and other equipment;
10. Door installation.

To get a neat bathroom, you will have to carry out a number of works

You do not need to think about where to start work, since first of all you need to think over the layout and decoration.

To do this, you need to do the following:

• Measure the area at your disposal. This is the main aspect that determines what you can deliver and how to arrange the elements.... Unfortunately, most often there is very little space and you have to adapt to the circumstances, and not come up with interesting solutions;
• Determine what equipment will be installed. If there is very little space, then most often only the toilet is placed. If there is more space, then you can add a washbasin, bidet or even a urinal, it all depends on your wishes;

Equipment installation standards: from the center of the toilet bowl to the wall should be at least 40 cm, the sink should be located at a distance of at least 30 cm;

It is important to position the plumbing correctly

• A wall-hung toilet can be an excellent solution. It does not take up space on the floor, but a metal frame will have to be attached to the wall, which will take about 10 cm of space. This option looks very attractive, but in installation it is much more difficult, this also needs to be taken into account;

Wall hung toilet - an interesting solution for small spaces

• The color scheme should be in soothing colors. You should not use bright colors and variegated finishes, it does not look the best in the bathroom. You can look at design ideas on the Internet, there are a lot of examples, and anyone will find an option to their liking.

There are many options, find the one that you like and which you can implement

After you have decided on an approximate design, you can proceed to the selection and purchase of materials.You must measure the area of ​​the floor, ceiling and walls in advance in order to quickly calculate the approximate costs for one or another finishing option.

First, let's figure out what you can put on the floor:

• Ceramic tiles are the most popular solution. There are a huge number of types on sale, so there will be no problems with the choice. If you need a cheap option, then I will give you a little advice: look for substandard in stores, it is inexpensive, and due to the small volume, you can choose good ceramics. Most often, the marriage is not visible, but you can save very well;

The tile is a great solution, the material looks good and is not afraid of moisture and cleaning agents

• Self-leveling floor is a relatively new solution that is great for a bathroom. The coating is not cheap, but due to the fact that the area of ​​the room is small, the cost of installing it will be only slightly higher than when using ceramics. In addition, this option can be implemented with your own hands, which is also important.

Such coatings can simulate a wide variety of images.

For walls, you can use the following options:

• Ceramic tile. You can create patterns or even ceramic paintings on the walls. For the most discerning, a mosaic is suitable, a very effective, but also quite expensive coating;

Tiles are great for walls too

• Budget finishing option - PVC panels. They cost a little, but they also look much worse than the same tile. But if you need to do it cheaply and reliably, then this decision will come in handy;

PVC panels are good for toilets

• You can even stick wallpaper on the walls. You need to choose moisture resistant options. I would recommend using glass fiber as it can be repainted. That is, you can easily carry out cosmetic repairs and refresh the room in the future, simply by changing the color of the walls.

Wallpaper allows you to create a very original setting.

As for the ceiling, it is easiest to implement one of two options with your own hands:

• Fastening of plastic panels. They look good on the ceiling and are inexpensive. You can choose a more expensive option - rack metal ceilings. They look presentable and are almost indistinguishable from plastic in installation;

This option looks good.

• You can just putty the surface and paint it. If the ceiling is curved, then it is easier to build a frame and fix moisture-resistant drywall... So you get an even base, which must be putty with a thin layer and painted.

The color of the ceiling is matched to the rest of the finish

As for the tool, its list depends on the selected materials for finishing. Below I will provide a list of fixtures where necessary.

It is worth starting work by removing everything unnecessary. The process is simple, but it requires a lot of effort and a significant investment of time.

The sequence of work is as follows:

• First of all, old plumbing is removed. Most often, you just need to remove the corrugation from the toilet. If you have old equipment, you will have to break up the cement that used to strengthen the joints;

You can temporarily put a new toilet in order to use the bathroom

• The floor is usually covered with old tiles, which are very firmly in place. You can knock it down with a hammer and chisel, or with a puncher. The process is dusty and noisy, so it is better to work during the day;

Removing old tiles is a tedious job

• If there are tiles on the walls, then they are removed in the same way as from the floor. If the surface is covered with wallpaper, they need to be soaked and removed. Painted surfaces do not need to be cleaned if the paint adheres to them firmly. The exception is oil formulations, they must be removed, it is best to use a special wash for work;

Everything that does not hold well is removed from the walls

• If there is whitewash on the ceiling, then it must be soaked with water and removed with a spatula. Painted surfaces are inspected, only damaged areas can be removed.

At this stage, the following works are performed:

• If the old riser does not inspire confidence, then it is advisable to replace it with a new plastic one. Most often, you have to change the section from floor to ceiling, adapters are placed on the connections, and the structure itself is easily assembled from the constituent parts of the configuration you need;

The riser is attached to special clamps

• If you need to lay pipes around the room, then it is best to hide them in the grooves.... Communication may be needed if you put a sink and bidet or bought a toilet with a bidet. It is important to think about the correct pin layout so that everything is convenient. Even if it is not necessary to lay pipes in new places, it is advisable to replace the old steel communications with new plastic ones;

It is better to hide the pipes in the wall

• Do not forget about laying the wiring to the fixtures and the fan, if any. It is also better to hide them in grooves.

To hide the sewer pipes, you need to build a box. If the riser goes in the corner, then only this part of the room is closed, and if in the middle, then it is easier to make a partition and sew up the entire space behind the toilet.

The instructions for carrying out the work are simple:

• For the frame, we will use metal plasterboard profiles. Guiding elements are attached along the walls, and the structure is formed by the main profile;
• First, the structure is marked, vertical lines are drawn along the walls using a level or plumb line, the outlines of the future box are drawn on the floor and ceiling;

For accurate marking, you can use a square.

• A wall profile is fixed along the perimeter of the future structure. To do this, holes are drilled in the walls for fast mounting dowels with a diameter of 6 mm;

Guiding elements define the outline of the future structure

• Then the frame is attached, for this, the main profiles are used. To give the structure rigidity, it is reinforced with ribs, which are located every 40-50 cm;

The frame must be rigid

• The last step is to mount the moisture-resistant drywall. It is cut into pieces of the required size and fixed with special self-tapping screws with a fine pitch.

When carrying out the cladding, do not forget to leave an opening for the installation of the door to check the condition of the equipment and take readings from the meters.

The hatch will be inserted after finishing

We will start from this part of the room. First, let's figure out how a ceramic floor is made. To work, we need a certain set of materials and tools, listed in the table.

Good day, ladies and gentlemen! I want to tell my story of bathroom and toilet renovation, separate. Since the purchase of the apartment, the renovation of the bathroom was postponed for 3 years, since other rooms were the priority. Now the right time has come, we were just on vacation with the whole family in another city, spontaneously decided to come home a month earlier before the end of the vacation to start work. This was at the beginning of 2016. Therefore, all materials were purchased in Mirny, if they had planned in advance, they could have been ordered from the mainland and would have received significant savings. The budget turned out to be in the region of 150 thousand (approximately, another + -30 thousand), purely according to the materials. The main amount is collected from baths, tiles, plumbing. Basically I did all the work myself, if others did, then I can safely add another 150-200 thousand to the amount of materials for the work (probably). In our city, all prices are very high, this is a fact.

We have a house in 1996, the area is small, the bathroom, toilet, and balcony are very tiny. But the prices of apartments are the same as in Yakutsk, but the squares are lower.

Probably I will make a post in the form of a photo report with notes. We got a lot of photos.

On the floor lay old Soviet square tiles, which were glued either with concrete or with super glue, hammered with a perforator for 3 days 3 nights). Sorry neighbors again. The walls were covered with wallpaper that was painted.

A good semi-professional assistant in the repair and cleaning of carpets.

I bought tiles, I honestly don’t remember how much they cost. Wall-mounted ones cost 110 rubles / tile. Russian production. The quality is 3 minus. Even in the same box, the dimensions in length and width are different, so when you glue, the level begins to play. And if they had ordered from the mainland in advance, then for this money it would have been possible to order branded imported tiles, they do not say such a jamb.

A simple toilet, for 7 thousand. Karl. Big mistake.

The bathroom is acrylic, I like it, voluminous. Length 150 cm.

The old bathtub was made of metal. cooled down quickly.

The preparation of the sub-floor is in full swing. Deep penetration primer application. Then the concrete screed.

Neighbor Aunt Lyuba made adjustments from time to time, Soft tasty buns!

Work on replacing old metal pipes. I called the plumbers of the housing and communal services, they cut off the water, made 2 transitions to plastic from the hot water and cold water risers, and also installed 2 counters, 1 heated towel rail. Having emptied my wallet for $ 10,000

This photo shows how old metal pipes are clogged.

For a complete replacement of pipes they asked for another 15 thousand rubles. This is without breaking the walls. And my wife had an interesting idea. After watching a video on the installation of polypropylene pipes on YouTube, I decided to do it myself. I bought a welding machine for 2 thousand rubles. In principle, nothing complicated. The main thing is not to overexpose the pipes in the welding machine.

Didn't like the paint on the wall. To remove paint, I made just such a structure from a 5 liter bottle with a connection to a vacuum cleaner. The result was not particularly pleasing, because very long, dusty and noisy. I will say in advance, it’s easier how to do it: the paint that leaves itself - we clean it, then we go through the paint again with a scraper or chisel, then we buy a solution - concrete contact, apply and that's it. The surface becomes flaky, like coarse sandpaper. Tile glue is calmly adhered to it.

There are traces of a grinder on the wall.

Since the floors are very uneven, the slope is 3-5 cm per 1 meter, it is necessary to make an even level using the so-called beacons (green dots on the floor). Then, between the beacons, we throw a concrete solution and connect the beacons. We will fill in the inner squares along these lines.

As a result, we get a flat floor. There will be a bath on the right, so I decided to save some concrete there, we will level the level with the help of the legs.

Next, a layer of waterproofing is applied. For every fireman. Before each layer of concrete or waterproofing, apply a primer for better adhesion.

We glue the tiles, make a distance of 2mm between the tiles, using crosses. In the future, the inter-tile space is filled with a special grout.

Bath installation. Behind the bathroom, he chipped the wall and put a pipe from the mixer in there. When you switch the mixer mode to the shower, water will flow from the top. This is the wife's idea.

On the left is a strobe for electrical wiring, we connected a washing machine and made sockets. Right for the shower. Red is the concrete contact layer.

2 mixers)) The bathroom fills up 2 times faster))

We begin to glue the tiles on the wall from the level of the bathtub. First we go through 1 horizontal line, then 2 rows of tiles. You can see how to glue tiles on the Internet, I watched YouTube)). There you can find the entire repair process.

By the way, our walls are very crooked, sometimes with a propeller, sometimes with a slope. nightmare. And no one knew how to level the walls and would not have time. The most difficult areas were the corners. More glue, time and nerves. Now the walls are not crooked at all.

My mistake. I glued the mirror to the tile glue. The mirror is old from the previous owners.

Here you can see very clearly. Above, the corner goes back to back, and from below it begins to diverge. The question was solved by grouting and more glue)).

The ceiling has already been made. Lighting - 5 point diode lamps, enough for the eyes. A shower is installed, it works well (China), bought in Yakutsk, I don’t remember which store.

Drying glue spoiled the reflective layer.

Dismantling with your favorite hammer drill.

I bought an ordinary countertop, we have nothing but ordinary things in our city. Or in the tridoroga they will make to order "cool type".

Found a bedside table just in size.

Not a single centimeter between the cabinet and the bathroom. End-to-end. My perfectionism gets high. I installed the tabletop on the corners in the wall and on the bedside table. Holds on tight. At least jump.

Voila. The joint was smeared with white sealant.

Here is the final result.

The skirting board needs to be redone, hack. The shower is good.

Toilet. The foundation has been prepared.

Concrete screed. It is done like in the bathroom.

Waterproofing. Don't forget about the primer.

And we begin to glue the floor tiles.

There are many pipes, meters, etc. To hide all this wealth, we make a frame structure from profiles with drywall.

A concrete contact is also applied to the drywall, then the tiles are glued. The ceiling is the same as in the bathroom, here it is 2-point. By the way, both the bathroom and the toilet are equipped with ventilation systems (fans). A very useful thing.

A hidden shelf was made behind the toilet.

That's all. In time, I spent a year. 1 month did the main thing. Then a little bit, then the doors were changed, then they made a shelf in the toilet.

In Yakutsk, you can do everything even cheaper, and in a more original way, there are more choices in stores and prices are lower than ours. So go for it. The post was made so that others are not afraid to make repairs, everyone can also, even better... The main desire.

If earlier young owners of new apartments flaunted in front of each other sparkling tiles in the bathrooms and expensive plumbing, then today's self-builders can be congratulated: in interior fashion, the tone is set by simplicity and restraint, and most importantly - a reasonable approach. Work, equipment, decoration and even furniture with decorations - you can cut the costs of repairing a small bathroom and a bathroom (or a combined bathroom) for all points at once.

Generally speaking, everyone always saves on this article - they try to carry out repair work without the participation of expensive specialists. Although sometimes unprofessional repairs can be expensive.

Carefully study the condition of your bathroom: if you need to change pipes and electrics, move plumbing and drain points, and you have never encountered this, then it is better to find experienced workers with good recommendations.

Take on the task of dismantling old coatings, painting ceilings and walls, wallpapering, and even possibly installing faucets and shower heads. But the laying of ceramic tiles, communications and the installation of plumbing is not an easy task, deserving special attention and separate payment.

If you, as they say, "ate a dog" in electrical and hydraulic works or you have advanced acquaintances, relatives, colleagues and friends - feel free to get down to business yourself and call for help. Budget renovation unites!

The combined bathroom cannot boast of a large area. And the owner of the bathroom, according to our scenario, cannot boast of a large budget. The choice in favor of a shower stall will help to save both square centimeters and thousands of rubles - it is cheaper than a bath. Especially domestic specimens of the necessary (small!) Dimensions. And without additional options like lighting, music, aromatherapy tricks and other "add-ons".

In principle, it is better to choose domestic plumbing. Our Russian offers, as a rule, are much cheaper than imported ones - you just need to study the market. This is done, of course, not when the furniture is taken out and the tiles are knocked down, but at the stage of selecting materials and components - and reconciling the budget.

If you need to replace pipes, choose metal-plastic (but be sure to purchase all couplings and adapters for pipes!). Plastic pipes are easier to change in the future, and to clean if the drain becomes clogged.

Floor is the most expensive and longest stage of bathroom and toilet renovation. Therefore, if it is necessary to change everything, the cheapest option would be to remove the old coating, apply a coating waterproofing and fill the floor with a self-leveling cement mixture.

Ceramic tiles are usually placed on top of such a floor.If you yourself know how to lay it evenly and reliably, then proceed with the installation without fear and hesitation. It is best to choose tiles from old collections, with a substantial discount.

If you can't cope without a master, and there is no extra money for such help, then you can leave the screed for a start without finishing at all and put only a bathroom rug on top. Or use PVC or rubber tiles - they are inexpensive, it will not be difficult to lay the coating on your own, even for beginners.

The cheapest way to paint the ceiling is with a moisture-resistant water-based paint: an environmentally friendly, vapor-permeable and wash-resistant coating is inexpensive. Especially when you consider that one liter can is enough for a typical combined bathroom (to save paint, do not forget to clean and prime the surface!).

When preparing for wall decoration, take a close look at what you can not change. If the tiles in the "wet" areas are in good condition, covering the rest of the walls with washable wallpaper is an inexpensive choice, moreover, the wallpaper does not require leveling, but it usually looks very impressive.

Do you need to remove old tiles by all means? Use plastic for wall cladding in the shower area. You can choose a texture like wood or stone - and get the most expressive result at the lowest price.

PVC panels are attached to a metal or plastic sheathing according to the thorn-groove system, if the walls are even, then on liquid nails directly to the wall. Do not forget to seal the joints with sealant and seal the gap between the wall and the bathroom with a self-adhesive border.

Purchase all finishing materials in large chains, at sales. It is not a sin to take a closer look at the offers with a discount - the percentage of defects is usually small, and the benefits can be significant.

If you are for industrial design or retro look, choose outdoor waterproof fixtures or industrial sconces and pendants (those that are suitable for wet rooms). Lamps with a tin shade or a metal grille of domestic production cost ridiculous money, but they look stylish and unexpected. An example of use - in a project from young Russian designers.

In the light of the fashion for graceful simplicity and artlessness (Scandinavian style or loft) - hang ordinary brass hooks on the walls instead of expensive heated towel rails.

Replace the glossy headset with a mirror and lighting with a rack (maybe even your own production). Or put an old chest of drawers under the sink (be sure to treat the wood with a moisture-resistant compound!). Self-made "storage systems" are very popular - for example, from glass jars.