If you ask new residents which rooms are the most expensive to renovate, many will probably talk about the bathroom and toilet.
Finishing these rooms is not cheap, but mistakes made during renovation are even more expensive.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" in the field of design and interior, told us what mistakes are most often made when renovating a bathroom.
Desires and possibilities
It doesn’t matter whether the apartment is located in a new building or a secondary one, a catch can pop up in the most unexpected place.
There may be difficulties with piping, sewerage, wiring, ventilation. But the worst thing is when there are difficulties with finances.
Therefore, it is important to understand the scope and cost of the work down to the last screw.
Purchase of plumbing
Before purchasing a bathtub or shower stall, rough and finishing work must be completed.
You may have to level the walls before inviting tilers. As a result, plaster and tiles can steal from 3 to 6 cm of free space, which is why the purchased bathtub will not fit into the opening.
Combined bathroom
No, it's not bad at all. In some cases, this technique helps to organize the space successfully. But if you move the toilet far from the sewer drain, problems may arise.
In such cases, blockage is a common occurrence.
Tile layout
Any self-respecting salon offers this service for free. But even if the seller decided to make money on providing a good service, it will still be cheaper to pay.
In this case, the tiles can be calculated with an accuracy of up to one unit and you won’t have to look for them in case of a shortage or think about where to sell the surplus.
Lighting fixtures
Electricity in the bathroom is a sore point. As for the lamps, they must be moisture-proof. For example, the IP44 index assumes protection from splashes, and IP65 from water flows.
Previously, we talked about what you need to know about the correct use of black in the interior .
Expert: Julia Tychino
