During the existence of the USSR and the period of its collapse, as well as in modern times, about 15% of all real estate in Russia is the so-called Khrushchev. Unfortunately, the layout of these apartments is not the best. This is especially true for the bathroom. There is so little space that sometimes residents do not know where to install the toilet, not to mention the places to store household chemicals and personal hygiene products. Therefore, in this article we will tell you about how to choose the right bath for Khrushchev, because almost every compatriot loves to take a steam bath and lie in it.
What difficulties can you face
The average size of a bathroom in Khrushchev is about 3 square meters. And the height of the walls is from 2.5 to 2.7 meters.Therefore, in order to use every centimeter of the room to the maximum, it is necessary to comply with many requirements of a specific nature. With proper observance and implementation, even such a small Khrushchev bathroom can become a cozy corner for your family.
The main problems that tenants face during the renovation of the bathroom include:
- Small bathroom area.
- The bathroom is in the same place.
- Rigid binding to the risers.
- Worn out communications.
- Sometimes, during repairs, the question arises of leveling the floor and wall coverings.
How to expand the space in the bathroom
Before you start renovating your bathroom, you will need to consider the layout, as well as possible tricks you can use to expand the space. You can combine a bath with a toilet and take some space from the hallway. However, in this case, you will need to change the location of communications. Why? Because the water supply as well as the layer is tied to the risers. And when redevelopment, it will be necessary to change their location. In addition, it is a long, complex and costly process.
But, in order not to resort to such radical actions, you can use the compact redevelopment of overall objects in the room using various building materials that are intended for decoration. The main rule is harmony. Your bathroom should look not only compact, but also attractive at the same time. However, like the first, and the second option consists of several mandatory activities.
For example, you will need to dismantle previous wall coverings, ceilings, old plumbing and Khrushchev pipes. After that, you will need to plan the finishing work and carry it out correctly. Based on this, in order to properly finish the plane, it will be necessary to carry out high-quality plastering. In addition, responsibly approach the choice of plumbing, bathrooms, accessories, as well as building materials that are intended for decoration.
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