In most cases, the bathroom after repair looks not very beautiful and inaccurated without additional design. There are many ways to hide the space under the bathroom. Today we will look at the installation of the screen for any bath. Such a structure performs useful functions: disguises communications, improves the overall design of the bathroom, forms an additional place for the "storage" of household chemicals. A homemade master can embody any creative ideas, as the installation of the screen with their own hands is a very exciting occupation.
How to set the screen under the bath - varieties of screens
Not monolithic screens that allow you to store inside the necessary things are popular. The design involves the presence of holes for convenient access to communications. Screens are 3 species:
- Stationary screens.
- Sliding with shelves or without them.
- Removable panels on struts or legs.
Choosing a design, consider some important points: the square of the bathroom, the parameters of the bathroom. Only it is possible to understand which screen should be chosen, and whether you can make it with your own hands or you have to buy ready. Note, establish a simple design easier than the one in which the doors are provided. Only here in the first case you will not have the opportunity to use the useful space under the bathroom for storing all sorts of objects.
How to install the screen under the bath - the choice of materials
The screen can be made of materials:
- acrylic;
- MDF;
- metal sheet;
- plasterboard;
- plastic.
Brickwork is a rather time-consuming method of manufacturing the screen in the bathroom, but it is the most durable and very reliable option. After mounting the design, additional finishes will be required. This is an excellent opportunity to improve the design of the bathroom. In a small room, it is more relevant to install a mirror screen. It will allow you to visually expand the space. The tile screen is most often used in the bathroom with tiles. Mosaic is best used when finishing curvilinear surfaces. The use of good tile glue will significantly simplify the process.
How to install the screen under the bath - installation
This sequence of actions is universal and does not depend on the material selected.
- First, mark on the walls and on the floor of the screen fastening - use for this level. Follow the lines along which the screen will be installed (take into account edits to the thickness of the finish).
- Make the necessary measurements.
- From a wooden bar or metal profile. Make a frame under the bath. If you are going to make a brick screen, then the frame here is not needed.
- Secure the framework elements according to the applied markup.
- From the finishing material cut the panels of the required sizes.
- Secure these panels on the frame.
- Consider facing (if necessary).
How to install an acrylic bath screen
Considering an acrylic bath, stick to such a procedure for action:
- Indicate on the side of the bathroom mounting the panel.
- Place the shield to the bathroom. Get the top between the side and fastening.
- On the design, mark the place of attachment, which coincides with the marks on the side of the bath.
- Screw the mounting studs.
- In the marked places, drill holes for the screws.
- Check the coincidence of the holes.
- Attach the product with self-drawers, and install the plugs.
Selecting a bath model for bath - Important nuances
- Deaf stationary model with opening without a door. The design is popular with homemade craftsmen who do it yourself. It is simple and convenient, provides access to pipes. The disadvantage is the impossibility of arranging the storage unit under the bath.
- Stationary removable model without technical opening. Pay attention only to those models that you can quickly dismantle with the repair of pipes.
- Screen with swing doors. This is a relevant option for a spacious bathroom. For a room with a small area, you will have to carefully calculate the dimensions of the door - they should not occupy all the place.
- Sliding doors. Such screens are universal and can be installed in any bathroom.
The range of screens is just huge and in such a variety is easily lost. If you have any difficulties with choosing or installing, we recommend that you seek help from an experienced specialist. It is better than learn from your mistakes and buy a new screen.
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