DIY toilet repair budget option

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, 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, 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))

Video (click to play).

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.

Now I want to save on everything, including repairs.

And if, having entered your own toilet, you finally understand that it requires at least some cosmetic repairs, it is not necessary to hire builders.

You can gather strength and make repairs to the toilet do it yourself... And if you have no idea where to start, the best option would be to visit relatives, close friends and neighbors to put together a picture of what your new toilet should be like. In this case, pay more attention to technologiesthat were used during the repair.

The design is of course also of great importance, but since we are about to renovate the washroom on one's own, we are interested in pipe installation technology, how to properly lay tiles and how to level the floor.

You can also view photos in magazines and on the Internet. This will help you choose the necessary building materials and familiarize yourself with building technologies.

Concerning style, in which the toilet will be made, it all depends on you. Whether you love classics or new modern trends, the desired style can be played up with beautiful high-quality tiles and sanitary ware. Decide what colors you prefer and choose building materials and equipment according to your imagination.

First you need to remove from the walls shelvesby carefully unscrewing the screws on which they are held with a screwdriver and dismantle old toilet.

If you are not going to throw it away, you can start dismantling it just before replacement pipes.

In the figure, under 1 - a tap and a valve, under 2 - a hose, under 3 - a tank, 4 - a siphon of the body, under 5 - an attachment of the body, under 6, 7 and 8 - an outlet, a bell and a solution between them, 9 - a rag.

Initially, it is necessary to close the riser and remove the toilet fixings. Sewer pipe desirable cover up some kind of cover so that the smell of the sewer does not spread through the apartment.

For the new wall tile whether the water-based paint was lying perfectly or adhered perfectly, it is necessary to remove the materials covering the walls and floor.

If you are dealing with ordinary tiles, it can be knocked down with a hammer or other tools, the wallpaper is also easily peeled off.

But if the walls were covered with paint, the situation is somewhat more complicated. You definitely need it dissolve, since the new finishing material, planted on the remnants of the paint, can simply fall off afterwards.

Plaster also washed off. How to do this correctly can be viewed on the video on the Internet.

Since the toilet, as well as the bathroom, can be quite damp, in addition, there may be a riser on which water droplets condense, it is advisable to cover the walls and ceiling of the toilet with good waterproofing.

Now on the building materials market there is a bunch of various primers and lubricants that improve the waterproofing of the walls. Therefore, you can easily choose the material that suits you at the price.

If there are cracks and dents in the walls, they must first be repaired. cement solution. After it is completely dry, the walls and ceiling must be thoroughly primed.

Of course, you can replace the whole riser, but for this it is better to call specialist and negotiate with neighbors.

If the replacement of the riser is not included in your plans, you can stop at the section of the pipeline passing through your apartment.

However, if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to leave the replacement of pipes for later. You also need to take into account that they can be hide in a special decorative box or cabinet.

The floor in the toilet should be even, and preferably warm. But how to deal with its alignment quickly and inexpensively?

Best used for this fill... The previously cleaned floor must be coated with a waterproofing primer (eg Ceresit CT17).

As a filling, you can use, for example, Vetonit or Tomsit mixtures. Then the floor will come out smooth and glossy. It is advisable to take a fill that dries quickly. Modern mixes are almost completely dry within 6 hours after pouring.

If you decide to save money and repair the bathroom with your own hands, do not save on tiles.

She must be quality with a beautiful pattern or solid color at will. Initially, you need to calculate how many square meters. m. tiles you will need. In doing so, keep in mind that the gap between the rows is 2-3 mm.

In order for the styling to be flat, it is necessary to use plumb line and metal or wood planks. Before getting started, watch the video on how to properly lay tiles, because even one mistake unacceptable in this case.