5 non-obvious bathroom renovation tips

Renovating a bathroom is a delicate matter. Improperly laid tiles or poorly selected plumbing can be a serious problem for you and your household. Still, repairs are done every 10-15 years. That being said, most people make the same mistakes. To avoid them, I have compiled five not-too-obvious tips that can come in handy when repairing yourself.

Sockets

First, there must be a lot of them. It’s foolish to think that you don’t need an outlet in the bathroom. In a good room there are at least two of them, and then - if you don't have a washing machine there. Sockets are needed to use an electric shaver, hairdryer, electric toothbrush, and so on. In our digital age, an extra connector will definitely not hurt.

Secondly, they must be well protected. The bathroom needs special sockets with a protective shield. Such a device will protect them from the ingress of liquids and high humidity in the room. Still, water and electricity are not friends, and no one wants a short circuit.

Storage space

It is important to think about the organization of space not only in the bedroom or living room, but also in the bathroom. Most people are guided by the common "well, beautifully" when repairing. It is customary to install a huge bathtub for the entire small room in Khrushchev, hang all free walls with mirrors and various decorative elements.

Of course, such a room looks stylish. But think for yourself: will it be convenient to run for shampoo in the hallway, and keep a towel in the bedroom? I do not think. Therefore, it would be much more correct to hang free walls with various shelves, hooks and other similar devices.

Thorough preparation of the premises

Renovation in the bathroom should not be carried out on the "tyap-blooper". The tile itself is a very moody material. In addition, the constant high humidity is bearing fruit - the finish wears out rather quickly.

To extend the life of the walls and ceiling, experienced craftsmen recommend a thorough rough finish. I advise you to stick to the following tips:

1. Clear the walls completely. It is forbidden to leave old wallpaper, paint or plaster. In the future, the tile may come off because of this.
2. The walls must be fully leveled. If you do not observe a clear angle of 90 degrees, the inter-tile corners will not converge. In addition, the bathtub may fit loosely into an uneven opening.
3. For leveling, only cement-based plasters can be used. They do not lose their properties over time, they are resistant to high humidity.

Waterproofing

Thorough insulation of the floor and walls is something that definitely cannot be saved on. During the washing process, people often spill water. No one will like it if it leaks into the neighbors' apartment.

Plus, the bathroom is always a risk. At any time, the next crane can be disrupted. In this case, the owners of waterproofing will get off with a little blood - they will only need to dry the room by collecting personal water. But people who decide to save money will have to pay for repairs not only in their apartment, but also in the house of the neighbors below.

Features of plumbing

Renovation with European sanitary ware is a new fashion of the XXI century. But everything is not so simple here. Foreign toilets, for example, often do not fit Russian carts at all, and a special ledge must be made to install them.

Another common problem is the shower door. Before buying, see which way it opens. The handle should not rest against the sink or wall, as is often the case.