Usually, the phrase "bath in Khrushchev" conjures up an unsightly picture. A small cramped room with painted panels and an old, peeling bathtub. But is it always like this? And is it possible to install modern plumbing in Khrushchev?
Bathroom dimensions
There are two types of bathroom design in Khrushchev. This is a combined and separate bathroom. In the first case, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room is 3.5 square meters, in the second - only 2.5. Often it can be even less if drywall sheets were installed during repairs to level the walls. But still there are some secrets to increasing the usable area. This is the right layout, selection of materials, plumbing and furniture for the bathroom.
The area of the bathroom can be increased by adding some part of the territory of the apartment to it. You can donate a toilet or part of the hallway. But in the first case, you need to consider what will have to be placed in the new room and the toilet.
The area of the room will become larger, but you should not count on installing a huge round jacuzzi in it. First, there will be no room for the restaccessories, and secondly, such a bath should have a lot of free space around it. Do not forget that all rooms in the apartment should be made in the same style. And you can make Khrushchev spacious if you have another apartment.
Planning
If you're looking to drastically change the look of your bathroom, don't rush. First you need to understand the communications going on there and draw up a plan for the proposed changes. It would be nice to make a layout, at least in 3D format.
Communications
Usually, the communications to which the bath in Khrushchev is connected are in an unsightly state. Although many residents have already replaced pipes and risers with plastic ones. If you are just going to do this, then this is a great reason to change the interior of the room.
Often the plumbing fixtures you plan to install will not directly connect to existing utilities. In this case, you should not give up the plumbing you like. It is better to change the connection system by laying new pipes in the right place. The currently existing materials and technologies make it possible to do this without any special material costs and physical effort.
How to put everything you need
Every year more and more devices and mechanisms appear, without which it is difficult for any family to do. Often the owners throw away the bath and replace it with a shower. As a result, there is an area for installing a washing machine. Of course, we cannot do without it now. But is it really necessary to deprive yourself ofthe pleasure of soaking in the bath? There are several ways to leave it and put everything you need.
To seal plumbing, you can install a washbasin sink to fit a top-loading washing machine underneath.
The toilet bowl can be installed suspended. The space saved can be used to place toiletries. The sewer riser can be turned into a closet by making shelves for detergents inside.
Bath material
For a long time, bathtubs have been made of cast iron. They are durable and last for decades. They keep heat for a relatively long time, the noise from the water jet is not heard much. The main disadvantage is the large weight of such a bath and the fact that chips that can form from a blow with a hard object cannot be restored. Modern cast-iron bathtubs are topped with high-quality smooth enamel. It does not darken and does not get dirty as quickly as the old ones. Powder enamel will protect the bathtub from corrosion.
Steel tubs are easier to transport but less durable. Their disadvantage is the rapid loss of water temperature, the strong noise of the jet, the same enamel chips. They are cheaper than cast iron and acrylic.
Acrylic bathtubs are beautiful in appearance, warm, silent. There are also bathtubs made of acrylic and polymer concrete. They are very beautiful, but expensive.
Cast-iron bath shapes
Cast iron bathtubs don't have as many different models as steel bathtubs, and especially acrylic ones. They usually have a standard rectangular shape. But you can order a bath of the size you need. Or try to find the right oneavailable option.
For small bathroom fit:
- small rectangular, including sit-down baths;
- corner;
- asymmetrical.
If you are satisfied with the size of your bath, you can use an acrylic liner on the old one. If your bathtub is small, then it should be as deep as possible. It is 42 cm. You can find models with a depth of 45 cm.
Rectangular bathtub in Khrushchev
The smallest cast iron tubs you can find are 120 or 130 cm long and 70 cm wide.
Bath 150x70 is considered the European standard. With a depth of 45 or 42 cm, you will feel quite comfortable.
A large bathtub 160 or 180 centimeters long installed in Khrushchev will not save space.
Asymmetric bathtubs
Modern manufacturers also produce asymmetric cast-iron bathtubs. They can be left-handed and right-handed. This greatly expands the installation possibilities of such products.
When buying a cast-iron bath of any shape, you need to make sure that the enamel of the coating is intact, there are no cracks, chips or other defects.
Usually asymmetrical bathtubs are the most beneficial in any bathroom. They are shaped like a petal, a fan, or a cut drop.
A wide selection of 135 cm long asymmetrical bathtubs allows you to choose the most comfortable one. In some rooms, you can install more - 150 cm.
Corner baths
Corner baths are oftenasymmetrical, that is, these are sides forming a right angle of different lengths. This makes it possible to slightly increase the workplace. After all, in addition to various plumbing and furniture, you need to take into account that a door is placed on one of the walls.
Corner asymmetric bath 120x90 cm will be quite comfortable for the owners. There are bathtubs 115x72 cm and 180x130 cm. But this is rather a large bath. It will not allow you to save the necessary centimeters.
Seated bathtubs
They are usually made of steel and acrylic, but cast iron can also be found. A bath with a seat is suitable for those people who find it difficult to sit down and get up. Usually these are older people. They need to sit in a dry bath, then fill with water. And it’s better to get up after all the water has drained from it. But children should not be washed in such a bath, because. they might fall.
Acrylic liner
If you don't have the desire or the ability to throw away your old cast iron bathtub, you can restore it with an acrylic liner. It is made individually for each owner. This is due to the fact that there are several options. Therefore, the old bathtub is carefully measured in several ways.
The acrylic liner itself consists of two layers: acrylic itself and soft plastic. And the cast iron of the bath will hold this structure, protecting it from stress and destruction.
The liner is installed by the master, putting it on an old cast-iron bath. Secures with special latches and treats the gaps between them with sealant.
The advantage of this repair is that you do not need to changecommunications, take out the bath, remove the tiles from the floor. Yes, and an acrylic bathtub is more expensive than an insert.
Caring for her is easy. Such bathtubs do not change color and are easy to clean. If scratches appear, they are removed by polishing. Rust is removed with vinegar. Of course, you will have to disassemble the drain. It may need to be replaced.
The disadvantage of this method of restoration is that with the wrong proportion of sand and cement for laying under acrylic, the surface of the bath will have a dark color. With poor-quality sealing, mold and fungi can settle in it.
Restoration with liquid acrylic is much easier because it is poured directly onto the edges of the tub. But he is short-lived. Therefore, soon you will face the problem of replacing the bath again.
Installing a small bathtub
After you have decided on the choice of shape, material and model, you need to prepare a place for the bath. The walls are leveled, tile or other facing material is laid. Then level the floor.
In some models, the bathtub is attached to the wall. The hole is made with a perforator. A special plinth protects the junction from leakage. Then the legs and the bath itself are installed.
Bath Color
They are usually sold in one color. A white bathtub is not original, but it makes the room visually larger. But you can find a bath in almost any color and even multi-colored. Acrylic liner available in green or beige.
Bathroom doors
Usually the bath in Khrushchev is separated from the rest of the territoryrooms with curtains or doors. There are the following types:
- Glass or polyester shutter doors. Glass are beautiful and easy to care for, but expensive. Polyester doors are much cheaper.
- Plastic is cheaper than glass, can be of different colors. A white bath framed by such a door looks very elegant.
- Sectional, may consist of two to seven sections. Suitable for custom-shaped baths.
For a corner bath, it is better to take four-section doors, for asymmetric ones - five-section (accordion). How much does a cast iron bath cost?
Price
The price of the product depends on the size and manufacturer. Bath 150x70 Continental costs about 42 thousand rubles.
Malibu RC bath is more expensive - 50 thousand rubles. It is equipped with two handles for easy getting up.
