We tell about the features of ventilation, choosing finishing, plumbing and how to fit the washing machine for 2-3 squares.
1 be sure to align all surfaces
In Khrushchev, as in most houses of the old Soviet buildings, very curves of the walls. If in the residential rooms, this gross lack of construction can still be protected by decor or proper finish, but they are very important in the bathroom to align them. First, because it is to finish with tiles, and it is not to be laid on the curves of the surface. Secondly, because you will have to put the bath with the wall, and the flaws will immediately become obvious - a big gap will appear between the plumbing and the wall. It, of course, can also be sealing, but it is better to take care of this problem in advance.
Align the walls with plaster through beacons - in principle, the procedure can be performed with your own hands. Also remember to align the ceiling and pour the floor with a new screed.
In order not to align the walls, you can choose the appropriate finish, for example, plastic panels. But they are mounted on the crate, which means it is to steal several centimeters. In a small space, it is better not to risk. As for the ceiling - its irregularities can be hidden with a critical design or stretch ceiling. But this will again steal the space, and in Khrushchev and so the height of the ceilings on average 2.4-2.5 meters. Where too below.
2 Thought up ventilation
In order to avoid the appearance of mold and fungus in modern bathrooms, the ventilation is impassable. And if there are no problems in new buildings with this - initially Ventkanal is provided by the developer - then in Khrushchev, everything may not be so rosy.
First, there are 2 types of Khrushchev - with ventkala for kitchen and bathroom, or only for the bathroom. Sometimes unscrupulous builders are connected to kitchen hoods to the bathroom vents - in such cases, kitchen flavors can come through the working ventilation from neighbors. Secondly, in 30-50 years of the existence of Khrushchev, residents could more than once and not two repairs in them. In the 90s, the process was not regulated at all, and therefore the neighbors could simply lay out its ventkane - and thus bring the trouble to the whole riser.
There is a solution - choose the door to the bathroom with a ventilation grid. They cost more, but help.
3 Replace engineering communications
Should I write a lot about how important it is to replace old pipes on new, which will not give leaks at any time? We beat the new renovation and fresh finish, because if you do not replace old pipes, very soon repair may need again.4 Select a simple color gamut and finish
The bathroom in Khrushchev is not a place for color experiments, except with accessories: a curtain for a bath, textiles. Therefore, we advise you to choose bright shades for tiles on the walls, you can make a bright floor using a coating with patterns or choose a patchwork. Light shades visually increase the small space - everyone knows this axiom, she needs to follow.
5 Use hidden storage systems
Cabinet under the sink, a wardrobe with a mirror - you need not litter a small bathroom with a large number of household chemicals, it is better to fold everything on the shelves and hide behind the door.
6 Install a suitable plumber
We have already told how to choose a plumbing for a small bathroom. Stick up these rules, but push out your own needs. For example, if you have a small child, shower - still not too convenient solution and better give preference to a compact bath. As for the recommendations - for small bathrooms, it is better for the suspension toilet - everything is also individually. If you do not bother a small box for hidden communications, you can install. If you do not know how to take the space above this box or you are uncomfortable - it is better to choose the traditional option. For example, on the example below, the box was involved as a shelf for bottles and cans with cosmetics.
7 put a washing machine
And then the question arises - where? There are several options. If you have a shower - you can choose a narrow washing machine in the upper load. Or follow this example - place a washing machine under the sink instead of the couch.
