The combination of the bathroom and the toilet is the most difficult part of the repair. It is important to understand that the repair and redevelopment of the bathroom and the bathroom includes several important components: documentary and technical, construction and design.

Combined bathroom design example

In domestic apartments of ordinary prefabricated houses, a tight bathroom and an even more uncomfortable toilet, and successful redevelopment and repair of the combined bathroom can create a single space that can accommodate not only a standard set: a bathtub, a washbasin and a toilet bowl, but also washing equipment, a bidet, and functional furniture, for example.
  It is important to understand: repair and new design of a combined bathroom will require considerable expenses and efforts for documenting redevelopment, dismantling walls and plumbing and sewer systems, developing a detailed plan for plumbing communications, a thoughtful plan for the location of doors, all equipment and sanitary ware, zoning of space, design of cladding, flooring , ceiling, lighting, interior as a whole, while the previous layout of a small bathroom gave a minimum of opportunities for new solutions.

Documentary and technical repair procedures

Redevelopment and repair of the bathroom and the bathroom is impossible without obtaining official permission from the BTI (Bureau of Technical Inventory) of real estate.

Plan for redevelopment of a bathroom in a multi-storey building

Currently, there are two formal approval procedures for the plan:

• simplified: redevelopment according to the finished sketch, which includes a simple demolition of the partition wall and an insignificant change in the place of plumbing equipment;
• full: with a global redevelopment, when the area of \u200b\u200bthe bathroom changes due to the space of the corridor or other rooms, as well as the number of plumbing equipment increases (installation of a bidet or shower, for example, is added).

In the second, complete, approval process at BTI, it will be necessary to provide finished project  changes, which is checked by specialists for compliance with plumbing standards and the possibilities of plumbing communications of an apartment building.

Important! Consideration of documentation usually takes 1.5 months, therefore, it is necessary to prepare the necessary set of documents 2-3 months before the start of repairs.

When combining the bathroom and toilet is prohibited or undesirable

There is a case when the layout of the bathroom cannot be carried out for technical reasons: it is forbidden to demolish the partition wall between the bathroom and the toilet if it is a load-bearing wall.

Design project of a shared bathroom

Important! Not only BTI, but also the owners of apartments are responsible for the state of building structures and safety, therefore, before thinking out a plan for redevelopment, it is necessary to clarify the location of load-bearing walls in the house.

There are several psychological conditions under which the layout of the bathroom is undesirable. This is the presence of several children in the family and simply more than 2 or 3 residents in the apartment: the use of a bathroom, sink, technical equipment and a latrine at the same time will be subjectively difficult.

Dismantling work

Repair of the bathroom begins with dismantling. This is the most “dirty” and time-consuming stage. Usually it can take 2-4 days, while the possibility or inability to resettle the owners of the apartment during the dismantling plays a big role: the need to use plumbing and sewer communications can slow down the progress of work.

The process of dismantling the partitions between the bathroom and the toilet

Disassembly includes:

• disassembly of doors and slopes;
• possible dismantling of electrical wiring;
• removal of the old lining;
• complete or partial destruction of the partition wall;
• complete dismantling of water and sewer systems.

Important! Typically, dismantling may require 30 to 50 bags for construction waste.

Layout of a new bathroom

In the new free space, the installation options for plumbing equipment are increasing:
  there is an opportunity to install a shower cabin and, in addition, a bidet, there is a new place for a corner bathtub or a jacuzzi, you can take a chance for a successful zoning of the space and delimitation of zones for bathing, washing, a household zone and a latrine. In other words, the combined bathroom will require a different design, so the layout implies several options, given the location of communications, doors and all plumbing equipment.

Plumbing and Sewerage

The basis of any bathroom is a plumbing and sewer system, therefore it is precisely a convenient, safe and reliable location of pipes that should become a key principle in repairs. In reality, the combination of a bathroom with a toilet most often occurs according to a simplified redevelopment, in which the location of communications, proven by years and sanitary standards, remains unchanged.

Redevelopment with a change in the location of plumbing

So, with a typical arrangement of the bathroom and toilet after the destruction of the wall, the toilet remains in its original place, the bath can be replaced with a shower or its corner version. Then, in the place of one closed door, in the corner, there is a section for the washing machine, and the sink can find a place for itself on the left part of the partition wall or on the opposite wall.
  A more detailed redevelopment of the bathroom and the bathroom is desirable with the participation of repair specialists and experienced engineers, since even a slight violation of the angle of the sewer pipe or the incorrect location of the bath siphon relative to the entire system can cause serious flooding.
  Repair and redevelopment of the combined bathroom is also convenient because it allows you to hide the new plumbing system in false walls or plasterboard boxes, most naturally considering the location of the important nodes of the plumbing and sewer systems and the plumbing hatch.

Plumbing Equipment

Modern plumbing equipment can be extremely compact, which is undoubtedly convenient: planning and repairing a small bathroom and installing such equipment will significantly save space.

Installing compact fixtures can save space

So, apply ... rationally located built-in faucets, bathtubs, which can have absolutely any shape and size: shortened (up to 1200 mm), asymmetric, with cut corners, angular, which allows you to enter the desired dimensions into a new space,shower cabins, which can even save space: their sizes are usually 900 * 900 or 800 * 800 mm,numerous compact forms of toilets: corner or wall hung, also having small dimensions (356 * 480 * 370 mm),compact hanging shells-shells can have sizes from 350 * 470 mm.

Important! Saving space should not interfere with the convenience and practicality of use. People with large shapes are better off finding the best option for their size.

Doors, walls, wiring, floor, ceiling,

The combination of bathroom and toilet raises the question of moving and installing the door. Its location is best provided for away from the latrine. So that the toilet occupied the least noticeable corner at the entrance. The layout usually allows you to leave one of the doorways in the same place and not to transfer the doorway - this will save a lot of time and effort.
  It is advisable to seal the excess door with masonry. A more economical, less reliable, but high-speed option is moisture-proof drywall.

Combined bathroom zoning

A good option for redevelopment is to leave part of the partition between the bathroom and the toilet, which will allow not only zoning the space of the bathroom and the bathroom, but also naturally hide part of the communications related to the riser of the house.
  The new layout of the bathroom will require new electrical wiring and lighting. Since the bathroom is a room with high humidity, it is necessary to provide a high level of wiring protection and convenient access to its possible repair.

Important! Wiring should use only solid pieces of wire, double power and double insulation.
  After dismantling the walls, the floor will require leveling with a new screed, and the ceiling will need to be thoroughly putty or suspended.

Cladding and interior design

The last stage - the cladding and the final interior design - is best done after several days of monitoring the operation of all communication systems in real action.
When the combined bathroom design is technically ready, it will turn out to be the most fascinating event: installing mirrors and selecting fixtures, choosing colors and shades, furniture and accessories. However, all these details were thought out in general terms at all stages of the redevelopment: materials for plumbing, the overall color scheme and the style of the room should be combined with the shapes and sizes of all the details.

Combined bathroom interior

Combining a bathroom with a toilet from a private master.

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We work quickly and harmoniously with a full team, performing the entire cycle of work. From the dismantling of the wall between the rooms and the facing of the cladding, ending with the finishing and installation of plumbing equipment and furniture.

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The decision to combine the bathroom and toilet is often enough. Thus, the new owners who have recently bought an apartment in the secondary market, or when overhaul  and there is a desire to radically change the space by combining these two rooms into one larger and more functional. Moreover, the market for sanitary products is becoming more diverse.

In addition to traditional bathtubs, toilets and sinks, another interesting plumbing appeared on the market. This is a jacuzzi that requires extra space during installation. Showers, which also occupy a significant place, but at the same time are very popular. Sinks and toilets in various designs. Some people want to put a washing machine in the bathroom.

Therefore, the combination of a bathroom with a toilet is not always a sign of a small uncomfortable apartment. But for many owners of small apartments, such a solution is the only option to increase the area of \u200b\u200bspace. Due to the fact that the partition wall between the bathrooms will be removed.

Let us consider in more detail when the combination of sanitary facilities in an apartment may be a need for redevelopment and to the beginning of the alteration.

  Association of bathrooms in the old house.

If the apartment has an old layout and the area of \u200b\u200bthese bathrooms is very small. For example, a bathroom no more than 3 square meters. m, and the toilet - up to 1sq. m. Due to the dismantling of the partition and the use of one passage, additional space appears. It can be used to install new additional plumbing, furniture or a washing machine. The combination of a bathroom with a toilet has become widespread due to the fact that developers began to practice free planning in modern apartments and houses. This makes it possible to make two extensive and functional bathrooms. One large and full with all the plumbing - bath, toilet, sink, shower. The second is smaller, where there can be a shower, toilet and a small sink. Especially for guests.

If you decide to install additional plumbing, a shower or a large and spacious bathtub such as a jacuzzi.

  What are the pros when combining?

You can save on facing. Due to the fact that one partition is removed.

Additional space appears where additional plumbing equipment can be installed, which has large dimensions and volumes. Saving and freeing up territories by reducing the number of communications and pipelines. The possibility of a better and functional arrangement, the use of original design ideas.

Cons connection bath with the toilet.

The redevelopment will need to be documented, and this is additional time and significant financial costs. If a large family lives in the apartment - children, elderly parents, then both bathrooms will always be occupied. After weighing the pros and cons of the union, you can determine what such a combination would be best done if the family is small. If the bathroom and toilet are small or in small studio apartments. Or if there is a new, more interesting idea of \u200b\u200bdesigning space to combine.

It happens that combining a bathroom and a toilet does not always make sense. When a lot of people live in an apartment, especially of different age categories - these are children and elderly grandparents. Then in the morning there will be a turn and a separate bathroom is preferable. Due to their deep-rooted views, older people sometimes believe that the combined bathroom is neither hygienic nor comfortable. If the bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen, then even with good ventilation systems, there is a chance of smells entering the kitchen. And this is not always pleasant, especially if someone is taking food at this time. Therefore, then it is better to abandon the intentions of unification.

Stages of completing work.

Before starting the redevelopment and combining these plumbing rooms, you must contact the BTI and obtain written permission. In this case, there should be a developed project and plan. This entire legal procedure will take approximately 1-2 months. If this will be an expansion due to the areas of other premises, then it will also be necessary to make a technical conclusion.

The acquisition of the necessary building materials and tools.

Dismantling pipes.

We begin the work first by removing the old plumbing and dismantling the pipes. We knock down the cladding from the walls and take out construction waste. We do the dismantling of the partition separating the bathroom and toilet. Such work to remove walls is always carried out with noise, it is better to do them in the afternoon.

Breaking the partition.

We level and adjust the walls using waterproof plasters or other suitable materials.

We install a new pipeline based on the approved data for the new plan.

We organize a safe electrical system. Be sure to remember that in the bathroom all electrical equipment must be grounded. You may need to add sockets and lights.

Wall preparation.

We ground the walls, taking into account the fact that it is necessary to remove the remnants of the tracks from the demolished wall to completely eliminate them. We do the processing immediately floors, walls, ceiling.

We make floor leveling with a concrete screed. Concrete must be resistant to moisture. You can fill it with additional resin or bitumen solution to improve waterproofing. We are waiting for all surfaces to dry.

We decorate the walls with plastic panels or put the cladding in the right places, choosing ceramic tiles.

Then comes the turn of the ceilings.

We can use a variety of building materials; both expensive stretch ceilings, and ordinary painted with water-based paint.

Plumbing connection.

We install all the necessary plumbing and connect it to the sewer and water supply, to the mains.

We mount mirrors, lamps, furniture, shelves for soap and razor devices.

Combining the bathroom with the toilet is not easy, but the results will please you, and in return you can get more space in the combined bathroom room, where you can accommodate more different plumbing products and furniture. Such a solution will make it possible to make your bathroom more modern and interesting in its design and functionality.

You live in small apartment? Then you know firsthand the difficulties of arranging and decorating such tiny dwellings. This explains the desire of apartment owners to carry out complex redevelopment with the demolition of the walls. The combination of bathroom and toilet is no exception. In typical apartments, both the bathroom and the toilet are so small that when you go into one of the rooms, you risk running into the door immediately. Often the area of \u200b\u200bthe bathroom is only 1 m 2, while in the bathroom it does not exceed 2-3 m 2. In such conditions, it is difficult to even talk about beauty and convenience.

This article will discuss the pros and cons of redevelopment, the legality of these activities and the possibility of implementing the combination of a toilet and a bathroom.

Advantages and disadvantages of combining

First of all, I want to note that redevelopment has not only advantages, but also some disadvantages. And these facts should be considered when carrying out repair work. If we talk about the pluses, the most obvious one is the savings on finishing one wall, which will be completely removed and the purchase of doors, because when combining a bathroom and a toilet, you will need to purchase only one door leaf.

Note!  The main advantage of the association is the increase in usable area. This solution will allow you to install the washing machine in the room, move the bath and think over the design of the room.

Beautiful bathroom interior design options can be seen in the photo. Typically, in typical bathrooms, communications take up unreasonably much space. Often their location is illogical. When replanning, you will have a unique opportunity to carry out the replacement of pipelines and arrange them in a way that is convenient for you. Thus, you can achieve convenient maintenance and repair of the bathroom if necessary.

If your family consists of 4 people or more, then the bathroom combined with the toilet will be constantly occupied, especially in the morning. A combined bathroom is best suited for arranging studio apartments, and also, if you wish, to realize interesting ideas and make rational use of space.

The legality of the redevelopment of the bathroom

Be that as it may, the final decision on the advisability of combining the toilet and the bathroom should be made on the basis of certain conditions. It is clear that the practical and aesthetic side of the issue should be taken into account, but it is also important to take into account the legal aspect of this event.

If you are not ready for additional financial costs, then you should not start combining a bathroom with a bathtub. Redevelopment entails the preparation of relevant documentation, and this will lead to financial and time costs. Such repairs may affect water transport, electrical and heating communications. And this, in turn, can affect the full operation of home systems. Start combining the toilet and the bathroom with a visit to the JEK or BTI.

Note!  According to the law, all issues related to the redevelopment must be agreed with all authorities. Unauthorized actions are subject to fines established by the legislation of the country.

So that you can count on agreement, you should provide a detailed or simplified draft of the future planning. If the number of plumbing during the redevelopment does not change, then a simplified plan can be provided in the BTI or ZHEK.

To draw up documents, you have to run around, because this procedure is troublesome and long. If you live in an apartment, then take a technical passport to it at BTI. After that, the EIRC will provide you with a document. Then your project will be reviewed, and after a certain period you will receive a technical opinion. In addition, you will be issued an opinion on the individual work that is permissible in your case.

The next stage is the provision of a package of documents to a special housing commission. Specialists will study the documentation in detail and provide their verdict. Examination usually lasts about 1.5 months. Therefore, this issue should be thought in advance.

Redevelopment

Before combining the bathroom with the bathtub, you should remove the plumbing, dismantle the piping, cladding and take out the resulting construction waste.

Note!  If you live in an apartment building, then all the noisy work must be carried out during the day so as not to create inconvenience to other residents.

After that, you can dismantle the wall separating the bathroom and toilet. You can perform these works with a chisel and a punch. To increase the usable area, you can add a corridor leading to the kitchen to the bathroom. In this case, the entrance to the kitchen is through the room. When all the extra partitions are removed, you will need to determine the entrance to the toilet, and lay the extra holes with brickwork.

Using waterproof plaster or other finishing materials, for example, moisture-proof drywall, the walls should be adjusted and leveled. It is also important to install a new pipeline. These measures must be carried out exactly according to the plan approved by the relevant authority.

As for the ceiling decoration, then everything depends on the limit of your budget. If you do not have a lot of money for repairs, then the ceiling can simply be painted with water-based paint. If there is free money, it would be better to install a stylish stretch ceiling. Materials for wall decoration must be waterproof. As a rule, it is a ceramic or mosaic tile. Budget option - plastic panels.

At the final stage, it is necessary to install plumbing and connect the equipment to the sewage system, electricity and water supply.

The combination of the toilet and the bathroom is a great opportunity to expand the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe room in our cramped conditions, in addition, the cost of repairing the toilet and the bathroom separately will be higher. Also in the combined space it is much easier to place a washing machine, linen closet and other very necessary items. But at the same time, one must be prepared for the fact that any redevelopment of the space, including the demolition of the wall between the bathroom and the toilet, should be coordinated with the appropriate housing inspection.

It is important to understand the question: what is legal and what is not.

Before collecting the necessary papers, specify which types of work are allowed to be carried out without approval, and which ones need to be submitted to the project and obtained permission. The procedure for obtaining such permits is provided in the "Regulation on the procedure for the conversion and redevelopment of residential premises in multi-unit residential buildings". You need to contact the ZhREO of your area, which have the right to prepare documents for the approval of both independent redevelopments and the development of design documentation for repair work. When the necessary documents are in your hands, it's time to boldly proceed with the desired redevelopment!

The preparation of premises in the redevelopment should be consistent

So, for starters, close the riser with water, and then make sure that there is no electrical wiring in the demolition partition. Before starting repairs, the bathroom and toilet (toilet) must be removed from the premises. Then take care of your furniture - it is better to cover it with film, and better warn the neighbors, since the process of demolishing the partition is not only very dusty, but also noisy. Clean the wall from all decorative elements - lamps, tiles, wallpaper. After that, you can proceed directly to breaking the wall. If there is a window in the wall between the toilet and the bathroom, start with it.

Attention during rough work

After the wall is destroyed, remove and take out the garbage, and then proceed to arranging communication with hot and cold water supply, leveling and lining the surface of the walls, screeding the floor and floor, as well as the ceiling. When everything is ready, install the bath and toilet.

The choice of plumbing equipment must be correct

To significantly save the space of a small bathroom, put a shower instead of a bathtub. For example, the angular design of the cabin will save precious space to the maximum. And cubicles of a rectangular shape measuring 80 by 80 cm, or round by 55-60 cm in radius, are very successfully placed in bathrooms of even the smallest sizes. And if you still settled on the bathroom, try to place it not along, but across the room. It is better to place the washbasin in the corner of the bathroom, but anyway, there are many options for small depth and width - they are specially created for small spaces.

During decoration, the main thing is not to forget about the specifics of space

Do not make a mistake in decorating the walls in the form of a dark lower part, separated by a border from a light upper part. In this case, the space, already divided into pieces, will visually seem even smaller. To avoid this effect, choose a plain tile, or combinations like “dark wall - light wall”, or a vertical alternation of contrasting shades that can visually increase the space of the room due to geometry.