Combining a bathroom and toilet - how to make redevelopment (+ photo)

It is good if the room for personal hygiene is spacious. However, not in all cases it is. Therefore, a large number of residents decide to combine the bathroom and toilet. As a result, you can optimize the available area. In carrying out this work, some important nuances should be taken into account. It is about them and will be discussed in this article, as well as you will learn about the technological process of combining these two rooms.

Important nuances

Not in all cases of bath-bath combination is possible. For example, if a large number of people live in your apartment. Otherwise, it can trigger bursts. Therefore, in such cases, it would be preferable to leave two separate rooms.

Moreover, take into account the fact that when combining it is necessary to ensure high-quality sound insulation from the kitchen. Otherwise, unpleasant smells, draining the tank, etc. will constantly penetrate into the kitchen.

Documentation for allowing redevelopment

Check to see if the riser does not interfere with alignment. Based on this, decide in advance where the sewer and water pipes will be connected. Often when dismantling the partition, interfere with communication. In some cases, you can solve the problem by installing the installation in a hidden method.

Well, there is another, important aspect that you should definitely take into account - the possibility of reconciliation on reconciliation. Any change in the layout of the apartment , must be coordinated with the Zhilinspektsii. Therefore, first of all, solve all bureaucratic issues with the papers, and then proceed to work with a clear conscience.

Pros and cons

The main advantage of this solution is the increase in usable area. After all, it becomes possible to install a washing machine and other plumbing fixtures. Moreover, it is possible to install a shower cabin by removing the bath. Or, conversely, install a large corner bath. Among other things, the increase in the area makes it possible to use design skills, making niches in the walls. It is also possible to completely hide the water and sewer pipes.

With regard to the disadvantages of such a solution, the combined toilet and bath can cause inconvenience in their use, especially if your family is large. And if people of retirement age live in an apartment with you, then for them such changes will seem like a real disaster. For this, think over and discuss this redevelopment several times.

Redevelopment Methods

There are several methods of how to perform redevelopment associated with combining the toilet and bathroom.

1. Unification without affecting the corridor. This means complete disassembly of the partition between the bathroom and the toilet.
2. Combining with an extension to the corridor. In this case, the extension goes towards the living space.

Before and after

In some houses, sewers, vents and ventilation are placed in the partition plumbing. If it is possible to solve the problem with the latter, then it’s impossible to transfer the sewer riser and ventilation. In this case, the redevelopment is not even worth thinking about.

In a panel house

To dismantle a wall in a panel house can be a daunting task. The wall is composed of reinforcement, which can be cut only by the grinder. Frankly, this is a very painstaking and time-consuming work.

You shouldn’t cut the wall itself with a grinder. It is necessary to cut the reinforcement directly. Otherwise, you may suffocate from dust.

To do this, use a hammer drill and bump. To make it easier to take out the garbage, form piles of the dismantled wall so that they are small in size, and so that they can be lifted.

In the Khrushchev

The situation is somewhat different with the redevelopment of the Khrushchev. Due to the fact that the walls are made of brick, the process of dismantling will be easier. Moreover, if the old brick can be removed without damaging, then it can be reused. For example, an old brick can be laid one of the doorways. So, for the dismantling of the brick partition will require a hammer drill and a hammer.

Sequence of redevelopment

Having started redevelopment, it is important to adhere to a specific sequence. The order of work is as follows:

• First of all, it is necessary to close all taps and, if possible, to block the water riser.
• Also carry out draining the water from the system, this also applies to draining the water from the tank.
• Next, dismantling the pipeline and existing attached items, whether a boiler, or lockers, etc.
• After that, dismantle the old finish from the walls.
• Now you can disassemble the partition.
• Next, all construction debris is completely removed from the toilet and bathroom.
• Mount a new water and sewer system.
• Also lay new wiring with ground connection.
• Provide the combined space with a sufficient number of sockets and switches.
• The seam formed at the site of the wall must be sealed with facing materials.

Dismantling the partition

If you plan not only the wall demolition, but also a complete redevelopment in room, you have to make an additional set of works For example, to bring water and sewage in the right places. Also install the corner bath or shower. If the floor level does not match, you may need to make a new screed. In this case, you can think about installing a floor heating system in the bathroom. Considering that the humidity in this room is always high, floor heating will be very helpful.

Combined toilet with bathroom

By following this procedure, you will be able to work on combining these two rooms successfully and without outside help. Although, you may need the help of qualified specialists, starting from the fact that you have to make a whole range of work involving the installation of important communications.

So, now you know how to combine a bathroom with a bath. If you have practical experience in performing such works, your comments will be very helpful. You can also help beginners who have not yet had enough experience. Below is a series of photographs showing redevelopment.

Video

In the provided video material, you will clearly see the technique of combining the bath and toilet:

Photo

Photos show various options for redevelopment of the bath and toilet:

Beautiful design of the bathroom

The design and location of plumbing

The original redevelopment solution

Re-planning

Re-planning and Repair

Renovation of the bathroom and toilet

Combining a bathroom with a toilet

T WC and bathroom in one room

Bathroom in a panel house