DIY bathroom repair plumber

Plumbing repair is a responsible business, and sometimes dangerous. Consider some interesting information that will surely help to make repairs to the mixer with your own hands with high quality, reliable, for many years.

Our site provides a whole list of theoretical and practical advice on repair, videos on the installation of plumbing fixtures, we will be happy to help you equip a family nest, make it safe, comfortable, effective and attractive. So let's start with the bathroom.

Such things are simply necessary to be in a harmonious combination of the bathroom. This room serves every tenant for relaxation procedures, everyday functions, laundry services, for relaxation and oblivion after a hard day's work. Therefore, it is important to think over to the smallest detail all the nuances of repair work in this room.

We will help you make your bathroom practical and comfortable, beautiful and relaxing. We will take a massage bathtub with all its features and nuances, we will tell you how it differs from the usual one, and what expenses it incurs in operation.

You are interested in making a plasterboard bathtub screen, and we already know everything about this and will be happy to share our experience. This design will serve the owners for many years without collecting moisture and condensation. The product will be stable and reliable.

And we also get to know how to install a hygienic shower in the bathroom, service the installation of the toilet and make a full-fledged repair, from clogging to a complete change of the device.

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During the reconstruction of a bathroom or other rooms, the quality of installation and facing work should be at a high level, in order to avoid possible leaks, short circuits, congestions and other troubles. In order to facilitate your work, we offer a whole list of informative articles, which describe how to repair, restore a bathtub, change pipes, install a heating system, connect a boiler to a water supply system. And you will also learn how to install and tidy up the mixer by your own efforts, remove blockages in the water supply system, and make a collar for downpipes.

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When working with modern metal-plastic pipes, you should be careful; during the purchase, give preference to leading manufacturers, always with a guarantee for the goods. And also, to protect the plumbing from failure, we put coarse filters.

We get acquainted with our articles in the section: bath, shower, plumbing, faucets, toilet, and we do the work in the best possible way.

From the school course in physics and chemistry, each user knows perfectly well that water and electricity are unsafe, our task is to minimize all possible threats by installing lamps in the bathroom with protection against moisture penetration. All switches and sockets must have the following protection level - I-P4 / 4. All equipment must be grounded. We mention this in almost every article and give advice on how to do it correctly in order to protect the family from possible "leaks" of electricity. Load calculator.

Prerequisites for ensuring the reliability of being in the bathroom, proper air circulation, and reducing humidity in the room.So that moisture and dampness do not become guests in your home, read materials from professional craftsmen who will tell you how to deal with this capricious phenomenon, effectively eliminating it for many years.

A very important component in every living space. Are you wondering how to install a heating boiler in accordance with all technical safety rules, repair a leaking radiator, extinguish high pressure in the heating tank. We know the answers to these and many other questions. Come to us - read! Get experience! We are glad to present you only unique and useful information!

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Everyone faces the need for repairs in their apartment. And when a decision is made to spend it in the bathroom, then you cannot do without replacing the pipes. And if the owner of the apartment wants to significantly transform the design of the bathroom or make any other drastic changes, then do-it-yourself plumbing wiring for the bathroom is inevitable. Only in advance it will not hurt to purchase material, prepare tools and take good advice into account.

This stage is the most important, as it involves drawing up a plan, which shows the placement of all plumbing. This allows you to evaluate the entire forthcoming scope of work and select the necessary materials. Because how correctly the piping in the bathroom is done, the comfort of the room and the ease of use of each element of the piping system depend.

First you need to create a drawing where you indicate the number and location of all plumbing fixtures: how many sinks are installed (if the bathroom is large), is there a shower stall, a washing machine, is there a bath mixer. This will determine the number of pipes and fittings. If the toilet is divided into two rooms, then the wiring must be done by hand in both parts of the bathroom at the same time.

After drawing up a visual bathroom plan, you can proceed to its implementation. Special difficulties are not foreseen here, since the wiring can be carried out in only two ways:

The open method involves the location of communications in the bathroom from the outside. From an aesthetic point of view, everything looks not very attractive, even if the pipes run close to the floor. Concealed installation with your own hands is better in this regard, since all communications are hidden from view, which does not spoil the overall design. Only there is a downside - it takes a lot of effort and time.

Next, you should decide according to what scheme the piping will be implemented:

These two schemes are the most common. In addition to them, others are used, but extremely rarely. Therefore, it is worth dwelling in more detail on the first two options. The essence of the sequential method is that the installation of the pipeline with your own hands goes in stages. As the name suggests, plumbing fixtures are connected in series. Only one point should be taken into account. During the operation of plumbing with several devices at the same time, water will be unevenly distributed.

The use of a collector is rational in order to evenly distribute water among all devices. In this scheme, for each water intake point, its own separate section of the highway is provided. A crane installed near each device allows repair work without shutting down the entire system. It is difficult to make collector wiring on your own, a lot of consumables will be required, which will invariably entail large financial costs.

Today, pipes used for plumbing in a bathroom can be made from materials such as:

• stainless steel;
• copper;
• metal-plastic;
• polypropylene;
• cross-linked polyethylene.

Most people prefer to use PP or plastic pipes. A metal-plastic pipeline is suitable for hot water. And if you take into account the service life, then a heated towel rail made of steel in this regard is better than a brass one.

Steel pipes are used extremely rarely, since their installation with their own hands is difficult and they are expensive in price. Copper pipes are highly corrosion resistant and durable. But installing such a pipeline with your own hands requires the use of special equipment.

Reinforced-plastic pipes are already better, as they resist corrosion well, are quite flexible, but, nevertheless, reliable. Such pipes should be connected using special fittings that are expensive in price. If the routing is done with errors, then this is fraught with pipe layering.

Polypropylene pipes have their drawbacks. One of them is the high coefficient of thermal expansion. Many advantages from the previous materials have been absorbed by XLPE pipes. But there are also significant disadvantages - this is the high cost and the need to use an expensive special tool.

Regardless of what kind of installation was made and the choice of the type of pipe routing, the main thing is not to allow a large number of bends in the pipeline and connecting nodes. Installation should be started by installing a control valve. Everyone knows perfectly well that the water from the central water main is not of the best quality. Therefore, you should think about installing an additional coarse filter, which usually follows the valve.

Further, the collector is installed, if this wiring diagram is selected. The collector can have 2 to 4 outputs. If necessary, several collectors can be combined into one system, it is only important to install a control valve on each outlet. When choosing a sequential scheme, the devices are connected to the water supply using tees.

Optionally, you can install a counter and a filter for fine water purification.

In some cases, you can find an excess pressure in the water main. In this case, you cannot do without installing an appropriate gearbox and preferably with a pressure gauge. This will allow you to set the optimal parameters for the functioning of the water supply system. Usually it is 3-4 atm.

According to the existing scheme, it is necessary to cut the pipes, taking into account the fact that some part of each pipe will be inserted into the fitting. In the end, it remains to solder the polypropylene pipes and fix them on the wall in the chosen way.

Work must begin with the most difficult section - the riser. The cast iron pipe is replaced with a plastic product of the same diameter. You need to start the installation of the riser with the installation of a tee. First, you need to place a rubber cuff on the entrance and apply a layer of sealant, and then install the crosspiece. Then a sloped drain pipe is attached to the riser. When fastening, it is advisable to use clamps.

Finally, carry out a test run to check for leaks. Their absence says that the work is done with high quality.

If the bathroom is quite spacious, then the installation order is not important. Otherwise, start with large appliances (bath, shower). Before moving on to piping, you need to perform a number of preparatory work: dismantle all the old plumbing and prepare the surfaces. If necessary, the tiles are removed not only from the walls, but also from the floor. After the surfaces have been freed from the cladding, they should be well cleaned.

If it is planned to make a suspended ceiling in the bathroom, which is preferable for this room, then at this stage a frame is being constructed.

Then the marking and routing of pipes is carried out in accordance with a plan drawn up in advance. And only after that you can proceed to the finishing of surfaces and the installation of devices.

In fact, the installation of the sink is not difficult, it all comes down to elementary actions. It can be mounted on brackets or on a pedestal. The first case is the most common, although many prefer the second option.

Bracket - in order to strengthen the sink well in this way, it is necessary to markup. Usually the washbasin is placed at a height of 80-85 cm from the floor. From this mark you need to measure the distance equal to the thickness of the wall mount of the sink. The brackets will protrude to this length.

Next, you should attach the brackets to the wall and determine what distance will be between them, making the appropriate notes. Holes for dowels are drilled along them and brackets are screwed in. After that, you can install the sink on the mountings. If done correctly, the washbasin will not wobble. Now it remains to connect the siphon to the sink, and then install and connect the mixer.

Pedestal or pedestal - in this case, the sink can be held on a tulip (leg) or it comes with a pedestal. You can also use brackets to hold the plumbing, but you can also make the sink rest on the cabinet itself. Before installing the curbstone, you also need to mark the floor and walls.

Then, according to the marks, you need to drill holes for the dowels. Next, the sink is screwed to the wall using washers and nuts. Do not tighten them too much, as the sink may crack. If necessary, a pedestal or a pedestal can also be fixed to the floor. In the end, it remains to install the siphon and mixer.

At the end of all work, check all connections for leaks. If leaks are found, seal them with sealant.

Bathroom installation begins with dismantling the old plumbing. If necessary, adjust the platform so that the bath is level. Before installation, you should carefully study the instructions. The first step is to install the legs or special racks, which usually come with the package. If they are absent, they can be replaced with bricks.

Now you can connect the siphon with a sump to the tee according to the instructions. It is better to seal the joints with a sealant to ensure better tightness. If you need to install a mixer.

Experts recommend grounding the bathtub for added safety! To increase the comfort of using the bath, its front part can be decorated. To do this, you can make brickwork or mount special blinds.

Before installing the toilet, turn off the cold water supply and check the sewer inlet. It is worth noting that you should choose a toilet depending on the location of the sewer pipe. In this case, the receiver can be located in different ways:

Based on this, you should take a model with an appropriate collector outlet. During work, you can cover the hole with a rag to eliminate unpleasant odors. Having put the plumbing in place, make markings for the holes for the plastic plugs, having previously docked with the outlet pipe. Before fixing the toilet bowl, it is advisable to apply silicone to its sole. Further, fasten the plumbing with bolts with plastic washers, just do not tighten too much, otherwise the sole may crack. Allow the silicone to dry completely (4 hours is enough) and install the drain tank, fastening it with screws, and then connecting a flexible hose to it. Now you can close the tank and check its operation.

To make a quality bathroom renovation, you don't have to have big finances. Indeed, if you wish, you can significantly save money.

For example, you can refuse the services of a designer and yourself come up with a style in which the renovation will be performed.

You can also save on the construction team and do everything yourself.

But in order for the process to be established and the result achieved, it is necessary to draw up a detailed plan of action in advance.

So, you will need:

• Come up with a design;
• Stock up on the necessary materials and tools;
• Make an estimate;
• Calculate the exact dimensions of the bathroom and the dimensions of the plumbing;

When choosing a design, you need to pay attention to the area of ​​the room. Owners of a small area should take into account that a small space is less functional.

Light colors in the interior and large mirrors on the walls will visually enlarge the room.

You can refuse to install a bath and give preference to a shower cabin. Thus, there will be more space in the room.

For hygiene products, instead of bulky floor-standing cabinets, you can hang compact hanging cabinets.

After you have decided on the choice of design, you need to draw up an action plan. After all, in order for the process to go on continuously, all actions must be performed sequentially.

Neglecting previous work can significantly affect the final result.

This is a very important stage in the renovation. An unpleasant moment may be that if the calculation is not correct, there may not be enough tiles, panels or other building materials.

Indeed, in the process of cutting and masonry, some of the material can be damaged. To avoid such an incident, you should initially purchase building materials with a margin.

To remove tiles from walls and tiles from the floor, you need to stock up on a hammer and chisel. However, it will be easier to cope with the work with a punch or drill. There are two options for dismantling: gentle and emergency.

The first is done with a hammer and chisel. First you need to soak the grout, and then carefully separate each tile from the wall or floor.

The second option is much faster, but more “dusty” and “noisy”. To do this, you just need to demolish the coating with layers using a perforator.

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First of all, a screed device is installed. If the installation of an additional "warm floor" system is not provided, the height of the screed will be 1-1.5 cm. The height will be 3-4 cm if the floors are further insulated.

There are several types of "warm floor" system: water, film and electric. Any of the systems preserves the microclimate in the bathroom well, at the same time it has a low cost and is easy to install.

Today on the market there are materials for the bathroom for "every wallet". First of all, it all depends on the finances that you have. Most often, tiles are laid on the walls.

But you can choose a more budgetary option, for example, plastic panels or special moisture-resistant plaster. At this stage of the repair, everything depends on your imagination and finances.

When repairing the ceiling, it is worth starting from the materials that were used on the walls. So, for example, elastic vinyl film looks very nice with tiles and plastic.

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If you plan to make a ceiling with different transitions, then use a special moisture-resistant drywall. However, there is also a more budgetary option: plastic panels.

After all the finishing work has been completed, you can install the bath, furniture and plumbing. Do-it-yourself repairs are not easy, but very informative. Plus it can save you money and make the design exactly the way you want it!

The bathroom is one of the special spaces in your apartment and should be treated with special care. After all, it is here that water is often poured in large quantities and often, in this room there are large drops in temperature and humidity. For the correct and rational organization of finishing work, you should firmly know where to start repairs in the bathroom and have an idea of ​​the sequence of repair work.

Renovation work in the bathroom can be:

Unplanned. The need for spontaneous repairs may appear if an unforeseen situation arises (a pipe breakthrough or your neighbors flooded you).If you decide to replace the bathtub, then this may entail sudden repairs (change of sewer pipes, installation of other plumbing fixtures, renovation of tiles, etc.);

Scheduled renovation. In terms of complexity and material costs, the planned repairs can be capital or cosmetic. Of course, cosmetic repairs are cheaper, but such work can be carried out only if there is no fungus and the health of the water supply system, as well as plumbing. Such repairs include the replacement of wall and ceiling coverings, renovation of the floor and faucets. And more serious repairs, even if not entirely overhauled, require thorough preparation and a serious approach.

Making repairs in the bathroom with your own hands, and wondering where to start, you should first of all decide on the future design of this room. Imagine how you would like to see your bathroom, decide on the color. Traditional colors for this room are pastel colors or a combination of two colors (for example, blue and blue, or peach and beige).

Then you need to decide what materials will be used for finishing. For finishing the bathroom, they often use:

• Tiled tiles;
• Porcelain stoneware;
• Mosaic;
• Plastic panels.

Thoroughly inspect your plumbing and, if necessary, decide on the option to replace outdated plumbing fixtures.

Using a tape measure, measure the height, width and length of the room, calculate its area. Determine where the plumbing fixtures will be located, because it is unlikely that it will be possible to change anything after the repair.

Having decided to independently carry out repair work in their bathroom, many owners think about where to start repairs in the bathroom and go to choose new plumbing fixtures and finishing materials. Of course, this stage of repair is very important, but it should be followed only after you have completely decided on the design, the type of new plumbing and the amount of necessary finishing materials.

Before buying plumbing fixtures, be sure to check their dimensions and check if they fit your bathroom.

It is better to purchase finishing materials and tools in one store, where you will also be offered a good discount for a wholesale purchase. Buy everything you need in full at once, so that later you do not waste time and do not run in search of missing material.

Next, you should prepare the room directly for renovation work. It is better to dismantle the sink and bathtub during the repair, even if you do not intend to change them.
Then you need to remove the old tiles, clean the ceiling, walls and floor. If the walls in the bathroom were painted with paint, then it should be completely removed. After all, adhesive mixtures or a new layer of paint on the old coating will not stick.

Dismantling of old tiles. Photo - tamabau.de

Having dismantled the old coating, you can start replacing the pipes. In old houses, in addition to the pipes located directly in the bathroom, it is worth changing the main riser (in the case of a combined bathroom); and in some cases even water pipes between floors. Since old pipes can leak, which is fraught with new unplanned repairs and new costs.

At this stage of the repair work, it is worth replacing the electrical wiring. Determine where the electrical appliances will be located, and bring in the required number of outlets, change the wire and switch.

Do not forget to take care of the repair and installation of ventilation, this is very important for the bath. It is best if ventilation is forced. There are many options on the market today for various forced ventilation fans.

The scale and nature of these works depends on the condition of the surfaces. If the walls are very uneven, then you will have to deal with leveling them with plaster.With fairly even walls and ceilings, there is no need to use a large layer of material, and in some cases, puttying can be dispensed with. If the surface needs to be leveled a lot, then the repair may be delayed.

Leveling the walls with putty. Photo -

Now you can start finishing the walls and ceiling: painting, laying tiles, covering with the selected mixtures, etc.

Coating the ceiling with emulsion paint can be an excellent option: the ceiling looks very nice, moisture does not accumulate on it, and you can choose any shade. A more practical alternative would be to install plastic panels or stretch ceilings.

If you will install a bathtub covered with a screen, then you can not lay the floor under it with tiles in order to save material.

Plumbing fixtures are installed after all finishing work is completed so as not to damage the new (old) plumbing during the repair process and to provide unhindered access to the surfaces of the room that require finishing.

Sink assembly. Photo - contentfreelance.com

At the final stage of the renovation, furniture and accessories (hooks, mirrors, lamps, etc.) are placed in the bathroom. Also, the door is being replaced only now. It is not worth changing the doors earlier: they can be easily damaged during the repair process, bringing in and installing plumbing.

Now you know where to start renovating the bathroom, and in what sequence to carry out the work. Therefore, you can easily cope with this difficult task, and the updated bathroom will delight you with its brilliance and impeccable appearance.