Residents of panel and brick multi-storey buildings are mostly dissatisfied with the size of bathrooms and toilets. People living in Khrushchev-era buildings suffer the most from overcrowding, because in old buildings the bathroom and bathroom are very cramped and impractical spaces. The problem of missing square meters can be solved by changing the internal structure of the apartment. Simply put - with the help of redevelopment.
Design project
High-quality bathroom remodeling is impossible without a carefully developed design project. Today there are a large number of specialized computer programs with which you can recreate the desired appearance of the bathroom and toilet. In this case, special attention must be paid to the location of the ventilation shaft, sewer riser and electrical wires. If all these nuances are taken into account, there will be no problems with installing plumbing fixtures and artificial light sources.
If you do not have the opportunity to independently model the future interior, you should contact specialists.
Redevelopment sequence
When starting a redevelopment, it is important to adhere to a specific sequence. The order of work looks like this:
- First of all, it is necessary to turn off all taps, and also, if possible, turn off the water riser.
- Also drain the water from the system, this also applies to draining the water from the tank.
- Next, the pipeline and existing attachments are dismantled, either a boiler, or cabinets, etc.
- After this, the old decoration from the walls should be dismantled.
- Now you can dismantle the partition.
- Next, all construction debris from the toilet and bathroom is completely removed.
- Installing a new water supply and sewer system.
- Also lay new wiring with grounding.
- Provide the combined room with a sufficient number of sockets and switches.
- The resulting seam in place of the wall must be sealed with facing materials.
Dismantling the partition
If you plan not only to demolish the wall, but also to completely remodel the room, then you will have to carry out an additional set of works. For example, bring water supply and sewerage to the right places. Also install a corner bath or shower. If the floor level does not match, a new screed may need to be made. In this case, you can think about installing a heated floor system in the bathroom. Considering that there is always high humidity in this room, floor heating will be very useful.
Combined toilet with bath
Following this order, you will be able to carry out work on combining these two premises successfully and without outside help. Although, you may need the help of qualified specialists, based on the fact that you will have to carry out a whole range of work affecting the installation of important communications.
So, now you know how to combine a bathroom with a bathtub. If you have practical experience in performing such work, your comments will be very useful. You can also help beginners who do not yet have sufficient experience. Below are a number of photographs showing the redevelopment.
The advantages of a combined bathroom
Many experts argue that the greatest functionality of a sanitary unit with the maximum degree of comfort is achieved when the toilet and bathroom are located in the same room.
- The main advantage of a combined bathroom is its increased usable area. Additional square meters can be used both for installing your favorite plumbing fixtures and washing machine, and for installing various kinds of shelves and drawers designed for storing personal hygiene items. There is room for additional plumbing equipment and a laundry basket.
- It is easier to place plastic pipes and water meters in a combined bathroom.
- Work related to cleaning the premises is easier to carry out in a combined bathroom, because eliminates the need to move from one room to another.
In Khrushchev
Things are a little different with redevelopment in Khrushchev. Due to the fact that the walls are made of brick, the dismantling process will be easier. Moreover, if the old brick can be removed without damaging it, it can be reused. For example, you can block one of the doorways with old brick. So, to dismantle a brick partition you will need a perforator and a hammer.
Disadvantages of a combined bathroom
- For families with 3 or more people, using a shared bathroom will bring some discomfort. The more people live in an apartment, the greater the likelihood of a queue to the toilet or shower.
- Another significant disadvantage of combining a bath and toilet is the mandatory coordination of the redevelopment project with a number of government agencies. In other words, in order to legalize the redevelopment, you need to collect the necessary list of certificates and documents and submit it to the authorized bodies for consideration.
Legalization after repairs
There are cases when people buy an apartment and do not even suspect that illegal redevelopment has been carried out in the premises. If such facts become known after registration of ownership, then the responsibility for approval falls on the shoulders of the new owners.
First, you need to order a sketch or an engineering design, depending on the complexity of the work performed. Then, with a package of documents, contact the BTI for approval.
When approval is received, it is necessary to sign a certificate of completion of work and send it to the housing inspection. After which the person receives confirmation that the redevelopment has been registered.
Attention: If redevelopment is carried out without approval and legalization, the authorized body may issue a fine of 2 to 2.5 thousand rubles and an order to return the bathroom and toilet rooms to their original condition.
If, after issuing an order, a citizen does not respond to it properly, then the housing inspection may refer the case to the court for the forced eviction of residents from the apartment.
Repair work to combine the bathroom
The features of the redevelopment directly depend on what project the building was built according to.
In a Khrushchev brick house, options for remodeling a bathroom may be as follows:
- Unification of the bathroom. To complete this task, you must dismantle the wall separating the toilet and bathroom. The brick that made up the wall can be used to block one of the doorways. After this, water pipes and plumbing fixtures are moved or replaced, and additional plumbing equipment is installed. Next comes the turn of finishing work.
- Expanding the bathroom area by reducing the kitchen space. This option involves performing work related to dismantling and moving the brick wall between the bathroom and kitchen. Next, perform the actions described in the previous paragraph.
In a typical panel house, combining a toilet with a bathroom is more difficult. This is explained by the fact that the interior walls consist of a reinforced metal frame and building plaster. Dismantling such a panel partition is impossible without the use of an angle grinder.
During this work, a large amount of construction dust is generated, so before dismantling, it is recommended to cover all furniture and household appliances with a special protective film. In this case, only metal rods should be sawed, because When cutting gypsum, the volume of dust increases many times over.
Similarly, in a panel multi-storey building, you can dismantle the ceiling and install in its place a suspended structure of any complexity. In this case, it is necessary to preserve the ventilation shaft and air cushion.
Important nuances
Combining a bathtub with a toilet is not possible in all cases. For example, if a large number of people live in your apartment. Otherwise, this may cause queues. 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 side. Otherwise, unpleasant odors, tank drainage, etc. will constantly penetrate the kitchen.
Documentation for permitting redevelopment
Make sure that the riser does not interfere with the alignment. Based on this, decide in advance where the sewer and water pipes will be connected. Often when a partition is dismantled, communications are interfered with. In some cases, you can solve the problem by installing the installation using a hidden method.
Well, there is another, important nuance that should definitely be taken into account - the possibility of agreement on redevelopment. Any change in the layout of the apartment must be agreed upon with the Housing Inspectorate. Therefore, first of all, resolve all bureaucratic issues with papers, and then proceed to work with a clear conscience.
Repair work to disconnect the bathroom
The separation of the bath and toilet can be done in different ways. The most drastic method is to erect a full brick wall between them. It must be taken into account that in the case of construction of interior flooring, you need to:
- Perform all actions necessary to create a design project and its approval.
- Relocate water pipes, water meters and plumbing fixtures.
- Cut out a doorway for one of the newly formed rooms.
Fortunately, such drastic measures can be replaced by one of the many design solutions that will be discussed below.
- Installing a decorative wall or glass panel is a great example of creating a spatial area. In this case, the size of the wall can vary depending on the wishes and preferences of the apartment owners.
- A folding portable screen combines all the advantages of a functional piece of home furnishings and a spectacular attribute of a modern interior. The obvious advantages of a portable partition are high mobility with minimal loss of usable space in the room.
- Proper arrangement of furniture and plumbing equipment in some cases allows for zoning of the bathroom without carrying out repair work.
To complete the information perception, we suggest looking at photos of design options.
In a panel house
Dismantling a wall in a panel house can be a difficult task. The wall contains reinforcement that can only be cut with a grinder. Frankly speaking, this is a very painstaking and time-consuming job.
You should not 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 a chipper. To make it easier to take out the trash, form the piles of the dismantled wall so that they are small in size and so that you can lift them.
