Repair and repair are different, and repairs in Khrushchev, one way or another, should not be budgetary. And the result should be pleasant to the eye and to the touch. Just such a repair option came across to me on a known one. Well, as you already understood, I could not get around this post and not duplicate it on this site with my comments. Looking ahead, I will say that this repair is not an indicator, but you can definitely take it as a basis, there are pluses and minuses, but about them a little lower.

A small background of the renovation: the bathroom was chosen as the first room for renovation, because whatever you say, during the whole renovation the bathroom will be needed without it anywhere ... And another reason was the announcement of the sale of a large and new corner bath 150 * 150 for only 4000 r. It was decided to purchase this miracle and expand the bathroom to fit the size of the bath. Perhaps this is not the most the best solution, because the size of the bathroom is not large and you could get by with a small bathroom or even a shower cabin, but the Khrushchev is already small, and with such a bathroom you can spend an hour or two like a master ...

An important point is that this repair was not done by a professional and for the first time, therefore, we can conditionally say that such repairs are available to each of you, my dear reader!

Also pay attention to the pipes. Before starting the repair, it is imperative to replace it with plastic, or better with metal-plastic, if this has not already been done. Pipes are the backbone of the bathroom and must be made and made well.

Not much, not a little, was spent on the entire repair - 60 thousand rubles.

So let's go!

This is what the bathroom looked like before renovation

The plan of what was taken as a basis - main circuit total renovation

Now let's move on to the process itself, all in stages and with pictures. Let's start with the basics, i.e. floor - screed replacement. This is how she was:

Of course, such a floor is no good and we need a good foundation - fill in:

The base of the floor is ready, move on to the base of the walls. We make a frame for the shelves:

The quality of my work is checked with a clean eye, or rather with four eyes, but how can we go without it?

Everything is checked and you can move on to another wall - tile with glue.

After the bathroom is installed on the frame. We continue to work with the floor and install a heat cable - we make a warm floor.

We fill the cable

All the basics are ready, now let's move on to the design. And we start as usual from the floor. It was decided to make pebbles on the floor.

After work, a check came again and approved the work with her seal. By the way, stones for the floor were bought at their place in Yekateinburg, by weight. It took 50 kg. Glued with Bergauf Ceramic Pro glue.

I install it directly above the washing machine. Saving space is our everything, especially with such a bathroom! All plumbing, including pipes and cords from the washer, are hidden in the frame.

We finish off the rest of the little things called plinths for the bathroom:

Everything below the ceiling is almost ready, so you need to make the ceiling. The ceiling will be made of conventional plastic panels:

We leave access to the electric power supply of the main and electro-diode light in the ceiling, for this we leave a hole and close it with plastic:

We also install a curtain rod for the curtain. Since the bathroom is semicircular, the cornice needs flexible, which was bought and installed:

Now we are finishing the shelves, which in fact caused much more problems than expected:

And the last, if I may say so, touch - the cabinet, where the panel is used furniture board treated with 6 coats of stain and 4 coats of varnish:

And this is the result of the whole repair - everyone was happy and yes - not a single cat was hurt 🙂

Some notes on the fact of operation:

1. In the early days, I didn't really like the floor, it was ugly, although it was warm. I also thought about how his cleaning would go. In fact, I can say this: we were happy with this sex. The cable is always on and the stones are always warm. Vacuuming weekly and a couple of times a month with a rag is no problem. No floor mats needed. No fungi and mold were found after a year - do not forget about ventilation, it draws everything out.
2. Water inlet, sewerage outlet and socket are located behind the washing machine.
3. Wall-hung toilet,.
4. Prices: bath - 4000 rubles, installation - 5000 rubles, toilet - 1250 rubles, sink - 2000 rubles, tiles - 18000 rubles, ceiling plates - 200 rubles. I don't remember the rest ...
5. The footage of the room: it was 1.6 x 1.6, now it was 2.3 x 1.6.

Constructive criticism:

1. The bathroom takes up a lot of space. A regular shaped bathroom might have worked better, or a shower stall in general.
2. Installation for shelves removes 20 cm from the wall - not very effective.
3. The floor turned out to be an amateur, perhaps you need to fill it with a self-leveling floor - it should turn out beautifully.
4. No heated towel rail is an unpleasant trifle.
5. The faucet will milk out over the head of one of the places in the bathroom - this is not very convenient, although it has its advantages - when you bathe the faucet at hand and you can even pour from it ... The place in the bathroom is not eaten, the faucet can be easily bent.

For dessert: how to train a cat to go to the toilet?

Remove the cat litter box and insert the liner into the toilet instead. The hole in the liner should be gradually enlarged until the liner is unnecessary:

It's not news to anyone that most of the population of our country lives in Khrushchev-built houses. For many Soviet families, "Khrushchev" is a long-awaited home of their own. Usually apartments in "Khrushchevs" were handed out on a first come, first served basis. A lot has changed since that time. Usually, such apartments come to us from grandparents or bought on a mortgage, as the most affordable housing. And below you will learn how you can make a bathroom renovation in "Khrushchev", because this issue is relevant for many.

Features of the bathroom in "Khrushchev"

Layout typical apartment in "Khrushchev" is known to everyone. Most often it is one or two rooms, a three-meter combined bathroom and a six-meter kitchen.

Often new owners get an apartment in a deplorable state. However, if you spend a certain amount of money, time and effort, then even a simple "Khrushchev" can be turned into a fairly presentable housing.

Approaching the assigned task responsibly, your stylish, new and comfortable interior even owners of housing in new buildings can envy.

It is worth starting the renovation of an apartment in Khrushchev from the bathroom.

Repair of the bathroom in "Khrushchev": the main problems

Initially, the Khrushchevs positioned themselves as a budget option housing, so they were completely free from all excesses - both in practical and aesthetic terms.

The layout consists in a minimum of usable space - as much as necessary to meet primary needs. And the bathroom is no exception. In a typical mixed bathroom, there is barely room for plumbing equipment - a toilet bowl, a sink, a bath. But the owners need somewhere else to place a washing machine, a mirror, a shelf, cosmetics, towels and household chemicals... Therefore, issues of convenience and beauty often fade into the background, giving way to issues of saving space.

The first problem of bathroom renovation in "Khrushchev" is the small area. The second is that the “Khrushchevs” represent very old houses. The first "Khrushchevs" were built in 1959, and the last in 1985. That is, today, the youngest "Khrushchevs" are about 30 years old. Many homes have not been exposed to overhaul decades, so the state of engineering systems - ventilation, water supply, sewerage - leaves much to be desired. Since modern plumbing fixtures often require connections to reliable, new sewer and water pipes, it is best to replace the entire wiring. It will be impossible to replace, you will have to resort to major repairs.

Moreover, the poor state of communication, the impossibility of transferring or replacing, limits the freedom of bathroom redevelopment.

Another problem concerns not only "Khrushchev" houses, but also any housing that has been built in a hurry. This is about uneven walls, which imply an additional investment of time and money, so that later they could be tiled.

Do-it-yourself bathroom repair in Khrushchev: main stages

1. Dismantling work.

It is better to plan the arrangement of furniture and plumbing in the bathroom after the completion of the dismantling of the entire old finish and equipment. Having a "blank sheet" in front of your eyes, you will be much easier to fantasize. Preparatory work must begin with the dismantling of plumbing equipment.

Once all old technique clean up, proceed to dismantling water pipes(if necessary). Then it is worth getting rid of the old finishes. Paint from the floor and walls is removed with a stiff metal brush, and the tiles are knocked down with a hammer, perforator and chisel. If you need to level the floors, then the screed is crushed with a perforator to concrete base... Residual dust and debris must be carefully removed.

1. Replacement of pipes.

It is necessary to start replacing sewer and water pipes even before the walls and floor are aligned. First you need to have a detailed plan for the placement of plumbing, in accordance with which the piping in the bathroom will be carried out.

If necessary, replace the old cast iron pipes with plastic ones. They are not as reliable as cast iron, but they weigh much less, so installation can be done alone. Moreover, tees and plastic pipes allow you to free up several centimeters of space.

The pipes are fastened to the wall with metal clamps or placed in curtains on the wall. If necessary, you can hide them in a plasterboard niche, but it eats up a lot of space. Since the free space in the "Khrushchev" is almost worth its weight in gold, it is better to spend time plastering the walls and strobing.

Making the wiring sewer pipes, do not forget about the slope, which should be 10-20 mm per one running meter... Thus, you will increase the thickness of the screed on the floor, but it is important to observe the slope height of the sewer pipes. In places where the piping is connected to the riser, do not forget to provide for the possibility of installing a straight-through valve so that you can turn off the supply of cold and hot water.

Electricity distribution is carried out before finishing work, since for laying the wires, you will additionally need to groove the walls.

Think about providing in the bathroom the required number of outlets (it is good if they are double) with a high degree of protection. If there are a lot of electrical appliances, it is recommended to install a special residual current device on the wiring.

1. The choice of building materials.

If you do not plan to spend a lot of money on repairing a bathroom in Khrushchev, then the best option is to paint the walls with waterproof paint.

In addition to being cheap, this option has one more advantage: by purchasing a color scheme or white paint, You will achieve the color that you need, while other finishes do not always provide this opportunity.

However, there is one important nuance: For walls painted with waterproof paint to look beautiful, they need to be smooth, and this is not easy to achieve.

Another budget option is wall decoration with plastic panels. They are distinguished by a wide variety of textures and colors, are easy to install and remove, do not require perfectly flat walls and provide ease of maintenance.

Their significant drawback is that the finishing will sooner or later require replacement with a more durable building material.

The most common is the wall decoration with porcelain stoneware and tiles... Such materials have become very popular due to their resistance to temperature extremes, durability and waterproofing properties. Now in the store you can find the tiles different shapes- rectangular, square, hexagonal. It makes no sense to talk about the variety of patterns and colors for a long time - there are plenty of variations. If you cannot find a suitable one among the ready-made options, then there is the possibility of creating your own patterns by combining tiles different textures and flowers.

Attention! Think over color scheme in advance, because the overall perception of the room depends on it.

The best coatings for walls and floors in a bathroom are tiles, as they can provide the required level of waterproofing. There are other flooring solutions as well. The most budgetary of them is linoleum, and the most expensive is waterproof laminate... But in terms of their characteristics, they are inferior to the tiled floor.

The ceiling can be pasted over plastic panels or paint with white paint. But we advise you to spend more and install stretch ceiling... First of all, it looks good and also protects you from leaks. And if you decide to opt for a glossy material, then the ceiling will visually seem higher than it really is.

Attention! The design of the bathroom ceiling should be in harmony with the interior of the room. The ceiling in the bathroom can be very different, embody your design ideas and carefully read our material. At the same time, do not forget that it is necessary to start finishing the ceiling only after finishing the walls.

1. Preparation of surfaces for finishing.

The preparation of walls and floors for installation begins with the dismantling of old coatings, which we have already discussed above. As soon as the old coating is removed, you can start leveling the surfaces. Cement-based plaster is used for the walls. When it dries up, it is necessary to process the seams with a putty. The walls can be leveled with drywall, but this method will reduce the space in the bathroom.

With regard to leveling the floor, the procedure is as follows: after dismantling concrete screed remove the remnants of dust and debris, lay the waterproofing, making a 15 cm overlap on the walls, and then pour in a new screed.

1. Wall decoration with tiles.

Follow the steps below:

• by using building level and a plumb line mark the vertical and horizontal lines on the wall.

• Prepare the glue for impregnation, then apply it with a spatula to the places where the work will be carried out.

• Next, use a spatula with teeth to go over the entire section of the wall. Grooves will form on the glue.

• Once the job is complete and the tile adhesive is dry, use a tile grout to grind the joints.

1. Purchase and installation of plumbing.

Homeowners in "Khrushchev" have to be especially attentive to the choice of plumbing. First of all, you need to make a choice between a shower cabin and a bath, since in a small room you can find a place for one of these devices. Shower room allows you to significantly save room space, which you can use for installation washing machine... Moreover, people with disabilities and the elderly will find it much easier to use a shower than a bath without assistance.

In addition, it is convenient to wash large items in the bathroom that require delicate washing, as well as to bathe small children. Plus, many people sometimes love to bask in scented foam or warm water.

For a bathroom in "Khrushchev", corner models of a bathtub, a toilet bowl and a sink are perfect. The sink can be installed directly above the washing machine by purchasing a water lily sink model, or you can mount the cabinets in the worktop. There are also sinks that can be placed directly above the bathroom, but this design will not be very convenient.

When choosing a toilet, you need to pay attention to the drain. This system can be vertical, horizontal or oblique. The first flush systems provide the ability to install a toilet bowl to the wall, so we recommend that you opt for them.

1. Selection and installation of doors.

When buying bathroom doors, you need to consider the following important points:

• the door must be highly resistant to moisture, temperature extremes and not deform over time;
• it must have sound-insulating and heat-insulating properties;
• high-quality locks and handles should be installed on the doors, since they wear out very quickly in the bathroom;
• the door must have air vent... If it is absent during installation, you need to make a gap between the floor and the door.

Usually, bathroom doors are made of plastic, hardened steel, chipboard or wood. If you opt for products from the best manufacturers no matter what material the door is made of, it will serve you for many years.

To save space, pay attention to swing swing or sliding doors... You can also give preference to folding doors made according to the "accordion" principle.

The bathroom door can be installed only after all finishing work is completed. If you bought an ordinary swing door, then make sure during installation that it opens outward and not inward.

It is difficult to imagine an apartment without a bathroom. This is often the first place you want to visit after a hard day at work to relax and wash away all the negativity. Therefore, it is worth paying enough attention to design to make your pastime even more enjoyable.

However, the situation becomes more complicated if the bathroom is located in the Khrushchev, where it is usually very small and cramped. This article presents practical advice regarding the correct layout and preservation of the bathroom space in the Khrushchev.

The compactness of the bathroom in Khrushchev

It is not so easy to think over the design of a small room and fit all the necessary elements into it. Therefore, it is worth starting repairs by measuring the room using a regular tape measure.

Further it is worth looking at already ready-made options bathrooms in Khrushchev apartments on the Internet or at the end of this article. This will allow you to assess the situation visually and help you draw up a floor plan for your room.

You should first think about the arrangement of the main elements, and only then devote time to decorations and interior items, including shelves, small cabinets.

The choice of plumbing is very large today, so it is quite possible to pick it up the right sizes for placement in a cramped Khrushchev. Moreover, there is a choice of mounted plumbing, which often also helps to save space.

Corner bathrooms are often used or showers are installed to replace them. If you wish, purchase furniture custom sizes it is always possible to order it by indicating your individual sizes.

It is imperative to make the correct measurements, take into account the thickness facing materials, decorative finishes, since only a couple of sentiments play a big role, and the furniture simply may not fit.

If you are not sure about the correctness of measurements, it is better to invite specialists who will make plumbing or make repairs in the bathroom.

Bathroom layout in Khrushchev

Combined bathroom

One of the options to save space is to combine a bathroom and a toilet, when at least an additional 7 sq. m.

In addition, it has a number of other advantages such as:

• Increase in practical space for greater planning comfort.
• The dimensions of the plumbing can be larger than with a separate solution.
• Savings on materials due to no need additional finishing walls.
• More convenient and faster cleaning.
• Increasing the level of aesthetics by hiding the engineering system, placing plumbing according to ergonomic standards.

Zoning the room can be a good solution for a combined bathroom. Of course, it will not be possible to fully perform it in a small room, but this can help to separate the bathroom from the toilet, using a combination of finishing materials.

Visually increase the space can glass partition, which will dissolve in the interior, while fulfilling its main function of separation.

Also, instead of a regular bathroom, a corner one will be more compact.

Shower cabin as an alternative

As you know, a full bathroom requires a lot of space, and a small and compact bathroom is not always convenient. Alternatively to excellent practical solution there will be a shower cabin.

Despite the plaque that can form in it, and the weak pressure of water, which makes it difficult to shower. The cab has many advantages, in particular the following:

• increase in space;
• reduction of water consumption several times;
• the formation of additional space for other elements;
• replacement of old plumbing with a modern one.

The best size for a booth is 80 x 80 cm, sometimes 90 x 90 cm may be suitable. large size is unlikely to fit in a small Khrushchev, moreover, it will be too bulky.

Washing machine in small bathroom design

Placing a washing machine in a small bathroom is often very difficult. First of all, you need to correctly plan the placement of all plumbing, so that not only everything is placed, but also so that it is as comfortable and convenient as possible.

When choosing a washing machine, it must be remembered that if it is wide, then even with the correct layout it will hardly be able to fit. Therefore, it is important to choose the model with the smallest width, preferably front loading.

The possibility of accommodating a 34 cm wide washing machine without significant redevelopment is also quite possible. In this case, you can use a bowl-shaped washbasin.

Side by side front door such a sink should be installed along the wall, and there will be room to the left of it for the washing machine. You can even put it under the sink and it will look quite attractive.

It is much easier when the bathroom is combined. This allows you to expand the space and find a place to install this technique. You can put it in front of the toilet, while choosing vertical loading for convenience.

It can also be placed between the bowl and the toilet, or it is possible to organize a special niche for this.

In addition, if the plumbing has not changed for a long time, then, most likely, there are bulky coil pipes in the bathroom, occupying part of the area.

If they are dismantled and replaced with modern ones, then a sufficient number of free space that can be used to install the washing machine.

Which finish is better to use in Khrushchev in the bathroom

Ceramic tile

For bathroom decoration, ceramic tiles are most often chosen. It is strong, durable, easy to clean and is not afraid of moisture. In addition, today you can find great amount different options design from plain colors to all kinds of drawings and patterns.

It is important in this case to choose optimal size tiles. The smallest one, measuring 15x15 cm, will definitely not work. Because of a large number seams, the effect of drawing the walls together will be observed, which, on the contrary, will make the room even smaller.

Too large tiles of more than 20x30 cm will make the interior rough and massive, so it is also better to refrain from such a choice. In connection with the above, it is best to stick to the golden mean and use tiles about 20x20 cm.

Advice: using rectangular, you should lay the tiles horizontally, as this will visually expand the room.

In addition to size, it is also important to pay attention to the color scheme. First of all, for small rooms it is worth choosing lighter colors, dark color will further reduce the space, this also applies to overly bright colors.

You need to choose no more than 2-3 basic shades so as not to overdo it with color. If the main part consists of cold shades, then to give comfort it is worth choosing accessories in warm colors.

Conversely, with a predominance of warm shades, it is worth choosing colder colors for accessories. Also, preference should be given to a glossy surface, which can increase the space by reflecting light.

Mosaic and panels in the interior

Mosaic also belongs to ceramic tiles, but it is a special kind of it. It consists of squares that are different in texture and color. The bathroom in Khrushchev must be very carefully decorated with such elements.

It is unacceptable to choose a bright design, as this will make the room even smaller. At the same time, abstract compositions, spatial drawings of wildlife, on the contrary, contribute to an increase in space.

It is better to use panels and mosaics of a small size and not for the entire bathroom. The selection of individual areas, for example, mirrors, the location of the bathroom, will look good.

With regard to the toilet, it would be inappropriate to highlight this area. It is worth remembering that such areas should harmoniously fit in and match the rest of the tile.

Pvc panels

Plastic panels are also popular in bathroom furnishings. This material is also not afraid of moisture and at the same time is more economical in comparison with tiles. Although it is worth noting that PVC panels are also inferior to ceramic tiles in terms of design choice.

An interesting decision when choosing of this material will become a panel layout different sizes and design. A combination of contrasting tones also looks good, but in a small bathroom it is better to stick to lighter shades.

Ceiling and floor

Before laying the flooring on the floor, first cover it with waterproofing and install heating mats, which will ensure a comfortable temperature under all heating conditions.

You can use materials such as ceramic tile, polymer composition, porcelain stoneware. The tiles are suitable for medium to large sizes. Regarding color, it is best to choose a solid color.

The main nuance in the design of the ceiling is its light color, which is often best to choose white. An excellent solution would be a glossy stretch ceiling, which will reflect the light and thus make it appear taller.

However, regular painting is fine, or you can use hanging plastic structures, fiberglass, slatted ceiling.

Lighting and plumbing

The location of plumbing in the bathroom plays an important role. A small space needs to be used as efficiently as possible to accommodate everything you need.

First of all, you need to choose a bathroom. A regular oval bathroom takes up a lot of space, so you can alternatively install a corner, asymmetrical or rectangular model. Right angles will avoid gap and fill the space as much as possible.

Additional installation of a shower stall together with a bath is unlikely in this case. However, it can replace the bathroom and thereby save even more space. The box should be purchased in corner or rectangular with sliding doors.

The washbasins can also be chosen rectangular or corner. Exists wide choose hanging sinks that can be installed above the bedside table, washing machine.

The toilet should be narrow. You can choose the design when the tank is hidden in a wall or niche.

Cabinets are suitable for wall-mounted or hidden under the washbasin. Free walls or corners are great for this.

Regarding lighting, it is great to use diode Spotlights embedded in the ceiling.

You can hang a small sconce above the mirror.

Others suitable option can become a flexible glowing tape, both on the ceiling and on the walls.

Thus, using the correct layout and design solutions even a small bathroom in Khrushchev can be compactly and beautifully arranged. The main thing is to think over everything in advance and choose small-sized plumbing. From the color scheme, you should not use dark tones or bulky bright drawings and patterns.

To begin with, a little about the Khrushchevs, this knowledge will help you choose the right algorithm of actions during the renovation works... Several episodes are usually called "Khrushchevs" panel houses, built during the time of N. Khrushchev. Then the main task was to move people from barracks and basements to apartments as quickly as possible. Accordingly, it was necessary to build a lot and quickly, the cost of housing should be minimal. Panel houses – optimal solution, with the help of the same structures, it was possible to assemble several options for apartment layouts. The five-story building was assembled in one month.

The main disadvantages of Khrushchev houses are low heat-saving characteristics due to thin panels and the small size of apartments. As for the utilities and plumbing equipment, they met the existing standards. Today, the houses have fully worked out the warranty period and are subject to demolition. But build the same amount available apartments the state is not able to. No production capacity for various panels, commercial construction organizations have no desire to engage in mass construction of cheap housing. Promises to relocate from Khrushchevs remain only on party election campaigns, so residents have to independently repair old premises and, as far as possible, create modern comfort in them.

As mentioned above, the features of the construction technology and the materials used have fallen into disrepair during many years of operation. What problems do you face in bathrooms?

Initial data

Since our apartment is built of old thin slabs, chase partitions under engineering systems is strictly prohibited. All communications must be hidden under plaster or wall cladding. Our bathroom has a tiled floor, plaster from cement-sand mortar, the ceilings are whitewashed lime mortar, the walls are painted oil paint panels. The bathtub and sink need to be changed, the wiring does not meet modern requirements, the pipelines and sewerage have completely exhausted their service life. Chipboard doors will have to be removed, a small window can be repaired or replaced with a plastic one.

Old-style ventilation grill, preferably an electric fan.

In short, there is a lot of work, you need to prepare thoroughly. Let's say right away that if you have enough experience, it will take at least two weeks of time, if it is not there, and there will be interruptions in building materials, then it will take at least a month for repairs.

Preparing for repair

Do not rush to break everything at once, think over the actions in advance. Assess the condition of the surfaces, think over the layout of engineering networks and electrical wiring, purchase all materials.

It is advisable to take the dimensions of the bathroom and draw a sketch of the placement of plumbing. On the second sheet, draw a diagram electrical wiring.

Count the nomenclature and quantity of materials again, including pipelines, shut-off valves, electrical fittings and fittings. Everything is checked - start performing repair work.

Dismantling the old bathtub and sink

Pay special attention to old sewers. It is made of cast iron pipes, the connections are stamped and very difficult to disassemble.

Before knocking out the chasing, try to loosen it a little along the cracks, remove all possible sealing and cement. It does not work - you have to carefully cut it with a grinder, and then chop the pipe with a hammer and remove it in parts. The pipes still have to be changed with plastic ones, you don't need to feel sorry for them. The main thing is to keep the main pipes intact.

The same way should be done during the dismantling of pipelines. The thread on them is oxidized, without pretreatment special means will not unscrew. Don't rush, don't put too much effort. It is desirable to keep the thread, adapters for plastic pipes will be fixed to it.

What if it is impossible to unscrew the old connections?

1. Cut the connection with a hacksaw or grinder 1–2 cm above the threaded connection.
2. Thoroughly clean the pipe from old paint residues.
3. Bevel the cut. Make sure the cut is 90 ° to the pipe axis.
4. Prepare a die of the appropriate diameter, lubricate the threading area with oil.
5. Carefully cut the threads, the movements of the die should be reciprocating.

After dismantling all the plumbing, you can proceed to the ceiling and walls.

Removing old wall and ceiling coverings

Important. Do not forget to turn off the bathroom light on the dashboard.

There are two options for surface repair, both have their own disadvantages and advantages.

1. Wall and ceiling decoration with moisture resistant gypsum plasterboard or OSB boards. This option is more often used by construction companies. The work is done quickly, there is an opportunity to increase profits. Professional builders it is not advised to use such materials for decorating bathrooms, their physical characteristics do not meet difficult operating conditions.
2. Plastering with cement-sand mortars. This method guarantees high rates in all respects, but requires a lot of effort and time.

The ceiling is cleaned with a spatula; in old bathrooms it is whitewashed with lime mortar. To reduce dust and facilitate cleaning, it is recommended to moisten the surface with plenty of water. You will have to knock down the plaster from the walls. The work is hard, noisy and dusty.

Important. When carrying out work in a residential apartment building, take care of the peace of mind of your neighbors. Don't work late at night and early in the morning.

Knock down the plaster with a puncher or chisel, do not strive to make the walls perfectly smooth. Small protrusions may remain, the main thing is that they do not exceed the thickness of the new plaster in size. Remove all construction debris at the end of the work.

Now you can start dismantling old door and windows. You can remove them without great precautions, these elements are not suitable for reuse. Use a pry bar, crowbar, and milk. To facilitate dismantling, cut the box in several places, remove it in parts.

Installation of new engineering networks

You need to start with electrical wiring. Think over the location of sockets and switches, purchase electrical cables corresponding section. If household appliances are installed in the bathroom, then consider their total capacity.

Very important. Never twist aluminum and copper wires, use special terminal blocks.

Lay the cables only vertically or horizontally, this is required by the PUE.

What for? No one at home stores wiring diagrams of premises. Often it becomes necessary to drill holes in the walls for the installation of various objects, there are risks of damage to the wires. To prevent this from happening, you need to find any outlet or switch, the wires should be located vertically or horizontally from these elements. In other places, holes can be drilled without fear. And if the electrician did not know or did not follow the rules of the PUE, then the wires can be located under the plaster anywhere. A few centimeters of saved wire can lead to tragic events.

Initially fix the boxes of sockets and switches with plaster, then they are plastered. Always consider not only the thickness of the plaster, but also the tiles. The plane of the boxes should be at the same level or slightly below the plane of the tile.

Video - Electrician in the bathroom

Video - Wiring Installation

Everything is ready - you can start laying pipes. The best option- polypropylene, in all respects they meet the requirements. Due to the fact that access to the connections after the installation of the plumbing will be very limited, the connection is carried out as carefully as possible, minimize the number of threaded sections. Check the integrity of the rubber seals when connecting the pipes and outlets to the pipes. Do not insert them with great force; it is advisable to lubricate the surfaces with technical vaseline. All pipe cuts must be chamfered before joining.

Important. After completing the installation of the pipes, check the tightness of the connections under pressure.

Video - How to properly solder pipes with your own hands

Video - How to solder polypropylene in a hard-to-reach place

Video - Secrets of installing polypropylene pipes. Master class for beginners

Ceiling decoration

There are two options: to level the ceiling with putties or to make it hinged. The first option is preferable, but the choice is yours. How to level the ceiling with putties?

Step 1. Thoroughly clean the surfaces from dust and dirt, check the position of the plates. If there are large gaps or irregularities, they should be removed. The slots can be covered with mortar or foamed with polyurethane foam. Both options are the same in quality.

Step 2. Apply a primer to the ceiling with a roller. Prepare the material according to the instructions on the packaging.

Step 3. Fasten the fiberglass mesh with glue, level it during installation, do not allow the formation of folds.

Step 4. Apply the putty to the mesh with a smooth, large spatula, the layer thickness is no more than two millimeters. The putty must completely cover the reinforcing mesh. After drying, there are traces of a spatula? No problem, smooth the surface with sandpaper.

Video - Puttying the ceiling with a reinforcing mesh

Suspended ceiling

The option is not very reliable, but it is used in order to save time.

Step 1... Beat off with water or laser level the location of the bearing rails. The distance between the slabs and the ceiling should level out all problem areas and hide the utility lines.

Using dowels, fix the supporting profiles around the bathroom perimeter. At the same time, fix the vertical brackets for attaching the profiles to the joints of the gypsum plasterboards.

Step 2. Cut the slabs, try to minimize the number of joints.

Step 3. Attach the plates to the metal-profile structures in turn, use self-tapping screws.

Practical advice. Drywall has low strength, make sure that the screw heads do not go through. To do this, it is recommended to pre-adjust the tightening force on a screwdriver or to fill your hand in segments.

Step 4. Glue strips of reinforcing plastic mesh at all joints.

Step 5. Smooth the surface of the ceiling with a putty, make sure that the places of reinforcement are invisible.

Video - How to putty a plasterboard ceiling

With the ceiling sorted out, it's time to move on to the walls.

Suspended ceiling for bathroom

Plastering walls

Before starting work, you need to clean the surfaces. Keep in mind that the thickness of the plaster will be at least two centimeters (depending on the diameter of the pipes), which means that you will have to throw in the mortar at least twice. The thickness of one layer should not exceed 1-1.5 centimeters, in otherwise cracks will appear during drying.

Step 1. Install beacons. It is better to use factory metal profile rails for these purposes. If they are not there, then you will have to tinker with the beacons and make them from the solution. During the installation of beacons, constantly check the vertical position of the level. First, fix the slats to the corners of the bathroom, and then the rest. Check linearity with a taut rope.

Step 2. Saturate surfaces with primer. It will greatly increase the coefficient of adhesion of the plaster to reinforced concrete slabs.

Step 3. Sketch in the first layer of plaster. Practical skills are required to control thickness. Remove only the solution protruding from the lighthouses with a straight rail. The surface should be as uneven as possible, this will improve the quality of adhesion of the second layer. Take a break for one night to harden.

Step 4. Throw in a second layer of mortar, now level the entire surface along the beacons. It is not worth trying to achieve special cleanliness, the rougher the surface, the easier it will be to lay the tiles.

Plaster all the walls in the bathroom in the same way. The solution hardens - proceed to the ceramic tiles.

How to lay tiles

Measure the surface area, buy material with a margin of about 10%. The bathroom has a lot of corners and technical protrusions; during their finishing, unproductive waste will increase.

Step 1. Think over the layout of the tiles. Building codes recommend placing the middle of the joints opposite the front door.

Step 2. Beat the horizontal lines with a rope and blue. To be able to constantly monitor the quality of the work, make several such lines at a distance of three rows of tiles.

Step 3. Prepare the glue according to the instructions. The material can be applied with a comb or an ordinary flat trowel, the choice of tool depends on your skill and professionalism.

Step 4. Start working from the bottom row, do not forget to use crosses to maintain the same gap between the tiles.

Step 5. Finished laying tiles on one wall - remove from front surface glue residues. It is much easier to do this after it has frozen a little. Fresh adhesive leaves marks on the surface and will have to be cleaned again.

Once all wall surfaces have been tiled, begin carefully filling the joints. For bathrooms, it is better to buy a special grout with antibacterial components. Mold and fungi do not grow on such material, which is very important for wet rooms.

Metal posts can be used in the corners. They are easy to install and look good. Professionals prefer not to use them, but to file down the tiles at the joint "on the mustache" at an angle of 45 °. Such work is much more difficult to do, you need to have a special machine, but the appearance of the room is improved.

Floor covering

It is also recommended to finish the floor with ceramic tiles. There is a desire to have warm option- no problem. Completely remove the old covering, install an electric underfloor heating system. We do not recommend doing such things for several reasons.

1. By the time the bathroom floor heats up, you will have time to take a bath. Why waste expensive energy resources? You can turn on the heating in advance, but in this case it will remain warm even after there is no one in the bathroom.
2. The heat from the lower floor rises up, so the bathroom floor will always be warm. Exception - the apartment is located on the first floor.
3. If the floor seems cold, put a rug by the bathtub and stand on it. bare feet... Compare the price of the rug with the cost of materials and work to install a heated floor. And the comfort of acceptance water treatments is the same.

In connection with such arguments, we will not consider the technology of laying a heated floor in a bathroom.

Step 1. Clean the floor from construction debris, check the levelness of the surface with a level. In most cases, the quality is satisfactory, no preparatory work alignment is not required.

Practical advice. If there is a fear that the tile will flake off, then a grinder with diamond disc cut criss-cross lines on the old flooring. The depth of the furrows is approximately 2–4 mm. Be aware that the work is very dusty and noisy.

Step 2... Measure the floor area, buy tiles and glue.

Step 3... Lay out the position of the tiles. The advice is the same as for the walls - the joints should be located exactly in the middle of the front door.

Step 4... Lay the rows of tiles in the usual way, starting from the wall opposite to the exit.

Step 5. Remove glue from the joints immediately or the next day.

Step 6... Fill up the cracks with a grout, clean the surfaces completely.

Tiles laid on the floor The bathroom can be installed on the factory metal legs or made under it brick stands. Both methods hold the load normally, choose an acceptable one for yourself. Before installing the bath, check its position with a level. Make sure that water from the entire bottom surface completely drains into drainer... The constant presence of water residues will cause deterioration appearance bottom.

Before finally fixing the bath, fix the siphon and connect it to the drain pipe. If access to the bottom of the bath is difficult, it is recommended not to install the siphon. The fact is that the device must be periodically cleaned of dirt, if it is impossible to perform this procedure, the water flow will deteriorate or completely stop. There is such a danger - connect the stack directly to the sewer, do not be afraid of the appearance of unpleasant odors. V apartment buildings drain sewerage is constantly filled with water, and this prevents the formation of backdraft with an unpleasant odor.

Under bath drain

The side surfaces of the bathtub can be covered with special plastic curtains or laid with bricks and then tiled. For ventilation of the space under the bathroom, one or two holes are made, closed by removable doors. Put the brick on the edge, adjust the mortar all the way to the side of the bathtub.

Video - Bath installation

Video - Secrets of Correct Bath Installation

Sink installation

The algorithm of actions depends on the engineering features of the structure. The sink can be overhead and side-mounted, with decorative leg or without it. Installation of mixers, supply and drainage of water is done in the same way as for a bath.

The dimensions of the doors in Khrushchev are standard 90 × 210 cm.

Step 1. Check the dimensions of the doorway and frame. The opening should be 1–2 cm larger than the box around the perimeter. If there are problems, fix them.

Step 2. Remove the canvas from the box, pre-fix the box with a peg in the opening. Constantly check its position with a level.

Step 3. Drill holes in the wall and in the box with a drill with a victorious solder, two for each side and one for the top and bottom. Insert dowels into the holes and fix the box in the desired position.

Step 4. Mounting foam Foam the gaps between the box and the opening, let it harden for a few hours.

Important. Be sure to moisturize the surfaces thoroughly before foaming. Water significantly increases the adhesion of the foam and accelerates its hardening.

Step 5. Use a sharp knife to cut off the protruding foam, if necessary, seal the cracks with putty or silicone.

Step 6. Hang on the hinges door leaf, adjust its position with special screws. When open, the blade must remain stationary. If it spontaneously closes or opens, then this means that the box is not standing upright.

The same algorithm sets small window In bathroom. But most of these openings are completely sealed. There is no noticeable lighting from it, and unpleasant smells from the kitchen enter the bathroom.

Video - Bathroom repair in Khrushchev

A good renovation of the bathroom is the hallmark of the whole apartment and the attitude of the owners to the family and to themselves. You can make a stylish renovation in the living room, but if the bathroom is unpresentable, the impression about people will be correct - the desire to seem prevails over the essence. Therefore, to do beautiful renovation a bathroom in Khrushchev is the first task.

The housing built during the Khrushchev period perfectly solved the task - resettling the barracks and improving the quality of life of the population, as a result, increasing the birth rate and strengthening the institution of the family. It was planned to further improve living conditions, but it did not work out, and now the owners of the "Khrushchev" are trying to make it morally obsolete square meters stylish content and modernization. In Europe, in principle, they take care of any housing and from the most neglected cases they get the maximum benefit without sacrificing quality.

In the bathroom of a standard Khrushchev, the weak link is size. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the area of ​​the bathroom taking into account every centimeter.

Compact bathroom with dolphins

Dismantling plan

The main rule is to start and stop repairs on time!

In the implementation of the task, the following are important: dismantling plan, design project, finishing, deadline for each stage of repair and finishing.

Dismantling plan:

• If the bathroom is separate, think about whether it is worth combining it. On the one hand, a useful area will be added, on the other hand, only one person will be able to use a shared bathroom, if someone needs to satisfy their "natural urges", then they will have to wait or run to their neighbors.
• Deciding to combine the bathroom and toilet, make sure that from a legal point of view, there will be no problems. Repairing a bathroom in Khrushevka requires not only material, but also legal preparation when combining a bathroom at its own discretion.
• Inspect the plumber: what to keep, what to throw away, what to restore.
• To be or not to be pipe replacement- inspect the plumbing and sewer system, old cast iron pipes definitely need to be replaced. Their service life has long expired and if a pipe break occurs after the completion of the repair, then all your efforts will be in vain.
• Take out of the bathroom mirrors, shelves, furniture, leave the tub and toilet. How long the repair will take is still unknown, and hygiene procedures are mandatory, shutdown and dismantling of plumbing is done last.
• Examine the doors, the solidity and completeness of the interior of the whole apartment are given by high-quality identical doors, skirting boards and perfectly finished ceilings. Repair of a bathroom in a Khrushchev can become the starting point for the repair of an entire apartment. If you are on the way to your goal, then the doors are worth changing.
• Decide what gender it will be... The bathroom is rarely heated, which means it is pretty cool in winter. In heating the bathroom, a warm floor will help - you can make it yourself comfortably and inexpensively.
• The work front has been marked.

Design project

There are ready-made design projects, with a slight correction for the size of a particular bathroom, they are quite acceptable. Another option is to implement the bathroom design in the context of the overall style of the house. That is, the color palette resonates with all rooms, the chosen style leaves an imprint on the bathroom. These are standard and good decisions for the development of bathroom design. Repair of the bathroom in Khrushchev has been done by many and worthy examples can be found in open sources.

With a non-standard approach, think of a separate design for the bathroom, which will be helped by a specialist, better with a specialized architectural education. He will not only design the design component, but also give professional tips and advice in repair and finishing work. Moreover, most of them know about the qualities of building and finishing materials not only from the words of the consultant, but also tested them in practice. Due to the peculiarities of the profession, a practicing architect probably knows where to buy high-quality plumbing fixtures and furniture and will offer to do it at a discount.

Building fever

Having understood what the bathroom will be like, buy Construction Materials, Decoration Materials can be purchased during construction.

• Replacing pipes... Bathroom renovation in Khrushchev begins with pipes. Dismantling old system supply and drainage of water, check the risers, they may also need to be replaced. Usually the communication system in Khrushchev's apartments is hidden in a box. Hiding communications is important, but more important is how to do it. The best way out is. Access can be obtained at any time. You can never be sure that all the neighbors from the upper floors not only changed communications, but also did it correctly. Therefore, leave access to the pipes full, and not in the form of a small window for one hand.

• Walls... The wall cladding needs to be knocked down. But in the case of a bathroom in Khrushchev, it is necessary to knock down before brickwork... This will create an excellent base for solid wall plastering. Align walls with drywall sheets in a small bathroom, means "to steal" a decent, on the scale of a bathroom, the amount of space.

• Renovation of a bathroom in Khrushchev cannot do without revising the electrical network. Before proceeding with plastering works check the wiring and replace it better. Put the wire for the bathroom in a plastic pipe to protect it from moisture. Route the wiring in the grooved grooves and secure to the wall with metal pipe clamps.

Multi-colored cladding

• Floor... Remove the old base, thoroughly clean the floor. Before making a screed, check the floor level, if there is a slope - take this feature into account and strive to make the new floor as even as possible. For installation, carry out all the necessary work so that only the cladding remains the last step.
• After completing plumbing installation and sewerage systems, check them in practice, eliminate all the shortcomings, minor leaks.
• Ceiling... Best for this surface. Usually the ceilings in Khrushchevs are not high, and therefore any facing will lower the ceiling. But there is a trick that will help to visually make it higher. Install a special wide cornice around the perimeter of the bathroom for LED backlight... In this case, the benefits will be multiple: several lighting scenarios, the ability to set a color, the absence of a central lamp, regulation of light intensity, energy efficiency.

At all stages construction works there are intermediate stages of drying. This rule applies to screeds, plaster; chipping and laying of pipes also do not take place in one day. In the process of these works, you can purchase finishing materials, plumbing, furniture, decor and all the necessary little things for the bathroom.

Shower box in a small bathroom

The joys of finishing

• Install a door frame if you decide to change the door.

• The walls are finished first. It is easy to lay the cladding on the plastered and leveled surfaces. It is not always necessary and expedient to lay out the wall with tiles from floor to ceiling, painted looks very nice water-based paint a wall on which you can place a cute poster, photo or other gizmos self made... Perfect for interior decoration - endless possibilities for decoration.

• The next step is to tackle the ceiling, it is easier and more expedient to paint it in White color... Allow him to breathe and not "press" on the surrounding space. Renovation of the bathroom in Khrushchev makes it possible to make the interior more free.

• The last stage of finishing work is the flooring. The best way- ceramic tile. There are a great many options for colors, shapes, sizes, but one condition is important - the roughness of the tile surface. Wet bathroom environment makes it traumatic glossy tiles therefore choose floor tiles with a non-slip surface or provide a special rubber mat on the floor.

• Clean up.

Designer shower

Bathroom renovation in Khrushchev: stages of work

Active finish

When all the finishing Finishing work it remains to bring in and install the heating equipment in their places,