Where to place a bathroom in a wooden house, brick or concrete? How to properly arrange and decorate it? These questions are asked by many owners of suburban areas allocated for construction.
Designing a restroom in a private house is actually an important stage and has a lot of nuances. Certain rules will have to be followed both when choosing the size of the toilet and its location. There are also standards regarding the placement of plumbing fixtures and the selection of finishing materials for this room.
Dimensions and location
The concept of “convenience in the yard” is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Today, even owners of small country houses in the countryside prefer to install a toilet right in the building. This is not difficult to do if equipment such as septic tanks and easy-to-install PVC pipes are available on the market. Of course, when drawing up a project, the location, design and size of a bathroom in a private house should be chosen so that using this room is pleasant and convenient.
Size selection
According to SNiP standards, utility rooms, which include the bathroom, should account for no more than 20% of the area of the house. The dimensions of a combined restroom are no less than 3.8 m2, a separate bathroom is 3.3 m2, and a toilet is 1.5 m2.
The minimum area is usually chosen when arranging a bathroom in a country house. And this is not surprising, because a summer house built with your own hands is rarely large in size.
Compact original restroom in a log house
In residential cottages, the size of a combined bathroom is never less than 4.5-5 m2. Sometimes country houses also have several restrooms.
In residential buildings, bathrooms usually have a large area
Where to place the toilet
When drawing up a building project, experts advise adhering to the following rules for placing a bathroom:
- At least one of the walls of the restroom must be external. Ventilation will be cheaper.
- The bathroom in a country house or residential building is not located next to the kitchen or dining room. Typically, restrooms are located near bedrooms and closets or under the stairs.
A convenient additional bathroom can be installed under the stairs
- Waterproofing of restroom floors is mandatory.
- Installing a bathroom in a wooden house involves treating the walls with anti-rot agents.
- If the project provides for several latrines, they are located on floors one above the other.
Layout of bathrooms in a country cottage
Advice: SNiP does not provide for the mandatory installation of a drain pipe in small buildings. However, experts still advise including it in the project. This will save home owners from the risk of unpleasant odors in their living spaces.
It is advisable to install sewer ventilation even in a small house
According to SNiP regulations, it is prohibited to open the bathroom door into residential premises. You should also not place the toilet above the kitchen or living rooms.
Equipment and design
So, the location of the bathroom in a private house and its dimensions have been chosen. Now let's look at how to make the restroom comfortable by arranging the plumbing fixtures correctly. The layout of the devices must be done so that:
- they were convenient to use,
- The owners did not have any problems maintaining the sewerage system.
Bathroom in a private house. Photo of a comfortable ergonomic room
Placement of plumbing fixtures
Plumbing fixtures are installed in accordance with SNiP standards.
The minimum permissible free space in front of a bathtub or shower is 70 cm, in front of the toilet - 60 cm. The distance between devices should not be less than 25cm. The minimum height of the sink is 80cm from the floor.
Plumbing fixtures should be positioned so that they are convenient to use.
The toilet is placed in close proximity to the riser - after the bath and sink. The farther it is from the main pipe, the higher the risk of blockages.
Furniture installation
In a small bathroom in a country house or in a one-story village house, only shelves are usually installed.
Photo of a bathroom in a wooden house. Convenient shelves for storing household chemicals
The large restroom in the cottage can accommodate an entire set. A cabinet for storing shampoos and gels is usually located next to the bathroom. Bedside tables with drawers for cosmetics, towels and small household appliances (hair dryer, razor) - not far from the mirror and sink.
Comfortable cabinets and bedside tables for a large bathroom
On a note: In the restroom there is often a compact utility unit for storing mops and buckets. You can equip it, for example, with a narrow cabinet, installing it in the corner of the room.Restroom design project
The bathroom should be decorated in the same style.
Typically, the design of this room follows the interior style of the building itself. However, there are exceptions. The nautical style, for example, is suitable for almost any restroom. Toilets located in attics are often designed in a loft style.
Original bathroom in a loft country house
Advice: A bathroom in a house made of timber or logs is best decorated in a folk style. It can be country, Provence, Russian, etc. For a brick or concrete building, classic and modern trends are more suitable.Unlike restrooms in city apartments, bathrooms in private houses are usually equipped with a window. Such a room should be decorated with indoor plants.
Bathroom in the country. Photo of a mini restroom with indoor plants
It is better to close the window itself not with curtains, but with hygienic blinds. A mandatory attribute of any bathroom is a mirror. It can be decorated with a beautiful frame that matches the style of the interior and plumbing.
A mirror can become a real “highlight” of a bathroom
The lining for the floor, ceiling and walls of the restroom of a country house should:
- be moisture resistant
- do not be afraid of temperature changes (for dachas),
- be easy to clean and hygienic.
All these requirements are met by materials such as tiles and PVC panels.
Most often, restrooms in country houses are finished with tiles and PVC panels
Ceramic tile
Durable and beautiful tiles - the perfect finish for a restroom. You can tile the entire bathroom or combine it with other materials.
On a note: When arranging a bathroom in a frame house, cobblestones or logs, ceramic tiles are sometimes used to decorate only problem areas that are most exposed to moisture.
Bathroom in the country. Photo of a room partially tiled
Instead of tiles, you can use ceramic or smalt mosaics to decorate the restroom. This material has recently become very popular. The only drawback of tiles and mosaics is that they are somewhat difficult to install.
Neat restroom in a minimalist style, decorated with mosaics
Panels
PVC panels are distinguished from tiles by their not too high cost. They are easier to install, but less resistant to mechanical damage. Choosing panels of a suitable shade will not be difficult for a restroom in any style.
Advice: To decorate a bathroom in a wooden house, instead of panels, it is better to use wood-look plastic lining, beige or brown.
Wood-look plastic is a very good finishing option for a country house restroom
Other materials
Sometimes materials such as plasterboard, lining and plywood are used to cover the walls of a restroom in a country house. The first option is more suitable for a brick or concrete building. Plywood and clapboard are often used to line a bathroom in a wooden house.
Important: You cannot cover a bathroom with ordinary plasterboard. For this purpose, only moisture-resistant green material is used.
Green moisture-resistant plasterboards are used to decorate bathrooms.
As in a city apartment, in the bathroom of a country house you can use suspended, plasterboard and slatted ceilings.
Combined suspended ceiling in the restroom of the house
These are the basic rules for designing and decorating a restroom in the house. Follow the recommendations of experts, be guided by your own ideas about convenience and beauty, and you will get a functional, practical and aesthetic bathroom in a country house.
Buying a new wooden country house usually involves many problems and worries. However, if your home design includes a bathroom, consider that the lion’s share of all problems have already been solved. A bathroom in a wooden house is the most difficult part of construction; no other living space requires as much attention and labor. Literally everything matters: the location of the bathroom and shower, the size of the room, proximity to water, good ventilation. In addition to designing sewerage and ventilation systems, it is necessary to carefully consider the design of waterproofing and issues of further finishing of the room.
The main stages of building a bathroom with your own hands
The location of the shower plays an important role: firstly, it must have access to a water source, and secondly, it must be connected to a sewer system, or, at worst, a cesspool or treatment facility.
A bathroom in a wooden house (no matter what it is made of: profiled timber or logs, or chopped by hand) is equipped in several stages:
Bathroom in a wooden house: location and dimensions
No matter how much you would like to bring your share of creativity into the construction of a bathroom, it would be more correct to do this without going beyond the professional rules for its placement:
If one of the walls of the bathroom is external, it will be easier to ventilate it - one of the walls of the bathroom should be external, this will greatly facilitate its ventilation;
- if the house has several floors, you can also equip several bathrooms, placing them one above the other;
- optimal location - next to the bedroom or dressing room;
- inappropriate place for a bathroom - next to the place of eating and preparing food;
- if you want to save space, consider making a main or additional bathroom under the stairs.
As for size, the bathroom, together with utility rooms, should not occupy more than 20-25% of the area of the house. In any case, if the owner wants a huge bathroom, no one will stop him from doing so; it is only important to worry about careful waterproofing.
Rules for constructing a bathroom in a private house
The functionality and durability of the future bathroom depends on careful adherence to all installation rules.
The main problem facing the builder is the shrinkage of a wooden house. If a brick or reinforced concrete house does not create such problems, then a wooden one, due to its material, is subject to seasonal changes.
Use metal-plastic or plastic pipes to drain water Therefore, it is worth taking this fact into account when laying communication networks, making a reserve of free space or using damping devices.
To drain water, it is best to use metal-plastic or plastic pipes, because they do not deform when exposed to walls and partitions that have changed due to precipitation. When fastening the pipeline, it is necessary to use clamps with rubber gaskets.
The design of a bathroom in a wooden house is best done on the basis of a sliding frame system - a self-sufficient load-bearing structure, autonomous from the walls of the house and therefore not affected by them during shrinkage.
The sliding frame is a system of metal profiles attached to the wall.
The main requirement during installation is to ensure the mobility of the profile. To do this, elongated, oval holes are made in the wall using a drill, so that the screws entering them do not touch the wall covering. The screws are not tightened tightly so as not to interfere with the mobility of the entire structure.
Paneling, installation of ceiling and floor in the bathroom
After installing the profile, you can begin covering with plasterboard. First, you need to prepare the base: using rivets, the same ones are attached to existing U-shaped profiles, modifying them so that it is convenient to attach sheets of drywall.
Drywall is attached to the wall using self-tapping screws Drywall can be secured using self-tapping screws. It is worth deciding in advance on the placement of the wiring and, when installing sheets of drywall, drill holes in them for the wires. You can lay tiles on top of the drywall.
It is better to make the ceiling in the bathroom suspended: this way you can conveniently disguise all the ventilation elements.
Scheme of waterproofing a bathroom floor in a wooden house The floor is arranged in different ways: depending on the type of base. If the base is concrete, the floor is made the same as in a stone house. If the base is wooden logs, then first thickened waterproof plywood is laid, then hydroglass insulation, reinforced screed and, finally, tiles.
In addition, a bathroom in a wooden house needs careful waterproofing. If funds allow, you can lay a polymer floor, but if your budget is limited, you can apply a water-repellent mixture with your own hands or glue a waterproof floor covering.
Preliminary finishing of a bathroom in a wooden house must be done carefully: it must be leveled, cleaned, soaked with an antiseptic and cracks in the floor must be repaired before directly laying the waterproofing layer and finishing coating.
Wooden houses easily become damp and are extremely susceptible to mold. To avoid these unpleasant consequences, you should take care of proper ventilation of the room.
If at least one of the walls of the bathroom is external, then the room itself is ventilated. Additional ventilation requires expensive, fire-proof equipment.
It is better to entrust the installation of ventilation to a professional, because incorrectness in this matter can cause a further fire in the system. In addition to the fact that all materials used must be non-flammable, the entire structure should not come into contact with wood, but should be mounted on special brackets. The system also needs fire dampers and reliable protection from moisture.
Supplying water to a bathroom in a wooden house
The final stage of work is supplying water. Before supply is established, all systems, from sewer to ventilation, must be installed and thoroughly checked. To avoid water freezing in the pipes, all drainage networks must be insulated, and the base of the floor must be equipped with a vapor barrier film.
Diagram of water supply to a wooden house Thus, equipping and preparing a bathroom for use with your own hands requires a lot of effort, building materials and special equipment (take the ventilation system, for example). You can’t get hung up on the aesthetic side of the issue: it’s better to spend less on a beautiful finish, but carefully consider waterproofing and ventilation of the room, not to mention the main thing - proper sewerage.
It is difficult to imagine modern housing without a toilet inside. A toilet area in a wooden building at the end of the garden is not only not modern, but also simply inconvenient, especially in winter or if it is raining heavily outside. We offer you rules for designing and arranging a bathroom in a wooden building.
So, if you are building a wooden house, you need to think about the toilet inside the wooden building. Of course, buildings made of wood have their own specific characteristics, for example, shrinkage, but modern technologies help cope with such seemingly difficult properties of wood and there will be no difference between brick houses, except perhaps in the material of the extension.
The very first thing you need to do at the beginning is to outline the main stages of construction and think about where exactly the bathroom will be located in a wooden house. The arrangement of the bathroom is carried out in the following sequence:
- equip the bathroom sewage system;
- install a bathroom ventilation system;
- waterproof the bathroom;
- installation of plumbing for the bathroom;
- interior finishing work.
Main rules for installation work
- When creating a bathroom, it is necessary to take into account some features of wood, for example, the properties of the material that affect the shrinkage of the structure. For sewer pipes in a wooden structure, pipes made of plastic or metal-plastic are perfect here, since this material does not deform and withstands the effects of adverse factors well.
- The pipeline is attached to the wooden house using special clips. The so-called sliding frame system is suitable, which is a separate element and does not depend on the walls of the house itself. Such a design, even if the house shrinks (and shrinkage is still inevitable), will not succumb to this influence, which will allow you to avoid possible troubles in the bathroom in a wooden house in the future.
What is called a sliding frame?
The sliding frame of a bathroom in a wooden house is a kind of load-bearing structure, which is an independent element and does not depend on the walls of the room. The frame of a bathroom in a wooden house is created using a profile, which is attached directly to the wall of the room, always with the flat side.
Features that must be observed when creating a frame:
- the cord in the bathroom is stretched along the wall to the bottom, distances must be maintained: from the floor should be no more than 10 cm, and from the ceiling - 70 cm;
- It is necessary to leave marks on the wall, which will serve as a guide when installing drywall;
- sheets of drywall must be stacked partially on top of each other;
- between the ceiling and the ceiling it is necessary to leave a gap of 40 centimeters, which can later be used to install electrical and ventilation systems;
- if the structure is made of logs, then the metal profile must be strengthened with the help of special parts made of high-quality metal, and recesses must be made on the wall (in the log).
It is very important to strengthen the profile correctly; the further operation of the bathroom will depend on this. The profile must be movable: it is necessary to drill an elongated opening for screws. It is better not to tighten the washers on the screws too much - this is what allows you to make the profile more movable, which will further protect it from distortion when the house shrinks.
Installation of drywall sheets
After the profile has been installed, it is necessary to begin preparing for the installation of drywall. To do this, our profile must be made in the form of a box; to do this, it is simply covered on top with the same exact profile. Now the resulting box is leveled and strengthened using special aluminum rivets. Before installing drywall, it is necessary to drill special holes for the wires (future electrical wiring system). The plasterboard itself is installed in the bathroom of a wooden house using self-tapping screws, and it is better to finish the wall with tiles.
Ceiling and floor
Properly equipping the floor and ceiling is also important. The most successful solution would be to install a suspended ceiling in a bathroom in a wooden house, into which it is quite easy to install a ventilation system duct and lamps.
The bathroom can be equipped using the following solution:
- waterproof plywood (no more than 20 mm thick) is laid on joists (in two layers) - this is the so-called subfloor;
- the layers are covered with hydroglass insulation;
- reinforced screed, inside which cables or pipes are laid;
- installation of ceramic tiles.
When the complete installation of wooden floors has been completed, only then do they begin installing everything else.
Features of the ventilation system
We have already said that wood is a material in which mold and mildew develop very quickly when exposed to humid air. If you do not take care of the protective mechanisms, then very soon the wood will begin to rot. The ventilation system is the solution to this problem. The attic is considered the best place to create a ventilation system. But here you cannot do without following some rules.
- Elements of the ventilation system should not come into contact with wood. Special brackets are used for support.
- The fan and ventilation ducts must be made of high-quality materials that do not have flammable properties.
- Ventilation ducts must be routed into special openings. This will further serve to protect the system from problems that may arise during the shrinkage of the building.
- The fan itself must be protected from moisture.
Waterproofing
Waterproofing methods and the selection of necessary materials are carried out depending on the surface and its quality. The technical properties of a wooden room also play a significant role.
Waterproofing can be carried out using roofing felt or polymer floors, but these methods have disadvantages - they are not environmentally friendly and are quite expensive. Other time-tested methods are more often used for waterproofing:
- apply a special water-repellent mixture, which forms an impenetrable film;
- roll material that has moisture-proof properties is glued.
The first method is carried out by coating, and the second is by pasting over the wooden floor. These methods are perfect for arranging a bathroom and toilet, but you need to immediately decide which areas of the room will be exposed to moisture the most (as a rule, floors and ceilings suffer the most from moisture). It is better to use ceramic tiles for finishing the floor and ceiling.
Waterproofing is carried out as follows: first, a base is created - special slabs that are resistant to moisture are laid, then ceramic tiles are laid. If the work is done according to all the rules, your bathroom and toilet will be well protected from moisture. It is first necessary to treat the walls with a transparent antiseptic solution; it is this solution that will preserve the wood.
Creation of a drainage system
It must be remembered that at low temperatures pipes often freeze, so it is necessary to carry out some work when arranging a drainage system:
- using a vapor barrier film, the floor is insulated;
- pipes are insulated using special materials;
- equip a drain valve.
Finishing work in the toilet
The interior of the bathroom and toilet will of course depend on everyone’s personal wishes. Today it is possible to place a bathroom not only on the first floor, but also on the second; the latest technologies make this possible quite easily. Decorating the room is also possible using various materials - it all depends on your own desires and, of course, the capabilities of your wallet. More often, suspended ceilings and ceramic tiles are installed in wooden toilets. If a wooden structure has a very high-quality ventilation system, all surfaces can be treated with special impregnations.
Extension to the house to accommodate a toilet
If you own a house made of wood and there is no toilet in it, you can easily add one. The extension must be equipped with a ventilation system so that the smell from the toilet and, of course, the sewage system does not enter the house. Another point is the need to have a source of water somewhere nearby.
First, a strong and reliable support is erected, then the walls, the floor and the last - the roof. Taking into account the fact that the toilet will now be an integral part of the building, it is necessary to create a very high-quality foundation. Metal bonding and correctly made joining of walls will help in solving this difficult problem. When all the work is completed, the plumbing is installed.
Now we can summarize all of the above. A bathroom in a wooden house must be protected from moisture and have a very good ventilation system.
The dream of every person is to have his own beautiful home, built and equipped according to the wishes of all members of his family. In modern wooden houses, technological solutions are organically intertwined with historical traditions. Changes in home design have not left bathrooms aside.
Organizing a bathroom in a wooden house is not just the installation of plumbing, but the creation of an entire infrastructure consisting of water supply, sewerage, electrical wiring, water heating and ventilation systems
Design and arrangement of a bathroom
Buying or building wooden houses not only brings joy, but also confronts owners with some worries. One of the main problems in building such a house is the installation of a bathroom. A properly planned and well-equipped bathroom in a wooden house is the most labor-intensive part of the entire project.
Every owner of a wooden house can create a comfortable and beautiful bathroom.
Particular attention must be paid to the entire process:
- the location of the bathroom in the house;
- room size;
- water availability;
- waterproofing;
- ventilation;
- design;
- the location of utilities if the house has several floors.
According to calculations, a bathroom in a private house should have the highest possible percentage of natural finishes. Wooden material has a natural healing effect.
It is best to design a bathroom in a wooden house in such directions as: country, rustic or Provence. Bathrooms in classic or high-tech styles will have an unnatural combination with the atmosphere of the entire building.
Questions that have priority when finishing a bathroom:
- bathroom location;
- possibility of additional cladding;
- flooring material;
- choosing suitable plumbing fixtures;
- treatment and protection of the surface of walls, ceilings and floors;
- Interior Design.
Decorating the walls of the bathroom
The design decision in favor of one material or another for wall decoration mainly depends on the thoughtfulness and quality of the installed ventilation system. The interior of a log house is elegant and beautiful, therefore, when developing the design of a bathroom, it is advisable to preserve as much as possible of the original appearance of the structure.
High humidity is the main problem of arranging a bathroom in a wooden house
Varnish coating
If there are no specific requirements in the design style, then the walls of the toilet in a private house are not subject to additional finishing work. To preserve the originality and thematic texture, it is best to simply cover the walls with a thin, colorless material.
Varnishing is the most budget-friendly option for finishing walls in the bathroom of a wooden house, and besides, anyone can do this kind of work themselves.
Work procedure in the absence of visible unaesthetic defects:
- Treat the surface with an antiseptic.
- Cover with varnish or drying oil.
A water-repellent coating loses its effectiveness over time, so it must be renewed every five years.
The pristine texture of wood on the walls of the bathroom is suitable for interior decoration in any of the rustic styles
In the necessary areas of direct contact with water, protect the walls with tiles or other waterproof facing material.
Some types of impregnation release toxic substances when the temperature in the building increases. To avoid unwanted consequences, it is best to use linseed oil and natural varnishes for this purpose.
Wall cladding
There are several options for wall covering: clapboard, laminated board or block house. Cladding is the second most popular and widespread type of wall decoration after varnishing. The finishing material is fixed to a pre-prepared sheathing. To install suspended plumbing elements and furniture, it is necessary to leave metal plates on the anchors.
The lining is secured to the sheathing using clamps, decorative screws or finishing nails
An insulating material such as basalt wool is placed between the main wall and the sheathing. It is moisture resistant and environmentally friendly. After this, waterproofing work should be carried out using a vapor barrier membrane. This will help the walls breathe, which accordingly extends the life of the sheathing.
In order for the walls to “breathe”, there must be a ventilation gap of 30–50 mm between the vapor barriers and the lining
This approach is much better than the cheap option of lining with polyethylene film, which collects condensation and will subsequently cause destruction of the walls. A clapboard is fixed on top of the resulting sandwich.
After installation, the lining is covered with protective compounds, stain, varnish or paint
It is preferable to place the panels in a vertical position, as this will allow condensed moisture to flow down freely.
Economical panels
Using plastic panels to decorate a warm toilet in a village house will help significantly save the construction budget. But this is not the most suitable option for a design solution. Plastic itself does not fit well with wood as a decorative element.
An example of a bathroom design with wall decoration with plastic panels
The benefit of such a choice is obvious only if the house was built a long time ago and major repairs are not expected. Plastic perfectly protects old walls from moisture, it can decoratively hide communication details, and if necessary, it can be easily dismantled.
Plastic panels are fixed on a wooden frame using staples and a stapler, on a metal frame - with self-tapping screws
Before installing plastic panels, the walls that will be covered must be carefully treated using moisture-repellent and antiseptic agents.
Classic finish
Wall decoration in the classical sense means gluing wallpaper, painting, plastering and, of course, laying tiles. All types of work except painting require preliminary preparation:
- installation of sheathing;
- insulation pad;
- waterproofing wiring;
- fixing moisture-resistant drywall.
Wood is an unstable material, so tiles cannot be laid directly on it. First, moisture-resistant plasterboard is fixed to the wall, which is lined with ceramics
Tile tiles in the bathroom are laid to a height of approximately 1.5 meters. Higher up the interior, clapboard cladding is used or an open frame with a protective coating is left. This solution emphasizes and continues the thematic line of the design of the entire house.
In this bathroom, ceramic tiles protect only those areas of the walls that can get wet.
It is advisable to use decorative plaster and wallpaper in the upper parts of the walls of toilet rooms. The lower half of the bathroom must be finished with wood and ceramics. This finishing style turns out to be ethnically unique, like Provence or country.
Ceiling
The ceiling decoration can be to suit any taste, depending on the overall design. In most cases, ceilings are covered with clapboard. Alternatively, you can use plasterboard or modern suspended ceilings for these purposes.
A suspended ceiling will protect wooden floors from dampness
A ceiling made of plastic panels is an inexpensive and practical solution
When attaching a suspended ceiling, you need to plan in advance the future location of electrical wiring and hanging lighting fixtures.
No matter how the ceiling of a toilet in a private house is finished, the most important thing is that it must have well-thought-out, high-quality ventilation.
Floor
Once the bathroom has been located taking into account the technical requirements and its size has been determined, you can begin to select materials for finishing. For these purposes, in most cases, the following are used: ceramic tiles, wooden boards, waterproof laminate and linoleum.
Before proceeding directly to finishing, you need to prepare the base surface. In wooden houses, bathrooms are best located on the ground floor. Then the base for the floor can be left as a concrete pad. Reinforced concrete, during shrinkage, will be able to protect the floor covering from possible deformation and will allow the installation of plumbing fixtures of any severity on it.
If it is possible to install a concrete pad, a ceramic floor would be the ideal solution
If the bathroom is located on the second floor, then you should not use concrete. It is also undesirable to install heavy cast-iron bathtubs in such bathrooms, which have considerable weight even without the presence of water in it. If the bathtub weighs approximately 120 kg, then during water procedures this weight will increase two or even more times. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate in advance the possibility of strengthening the support of the second floor.
Larch or teak are perfect for flooring in damp rooms.
Logs should be laid on top of the wooden beam floor, after which you need to make a rough flooring from moisture-resistant plywood and protect it with a waterproofing layer. In this case, it is better to replace the use of traditional bitumen and roofing felt with modern film, self-adhesive materials.
Waterproofing the floor in the bathroom should simultaneously cover the walls up to 20 cm in height from the floor.
The next stage of finishing work depends on the future design of the room. If wood, laminate or linoleum is used in the project, then the surface is covered with moisture-resistant boards made of wood-based materials or plywood.
High-tech bathroom with laminate flooring
Tile, mosaic and porcelain tiles require preliminary preparation in the form of a cement-sand screed. A shower without a special tray is additionally provided with a slope for draining water. The absence of such a coating will put the wooden structure at risk; an unstable surface in the future may cause the tiles laid on top to break.
In bathrooms located on the second floor, the beams under the floor must be lowered. Such a calculation should be made by a specialist so that there are no problems in choosing the cross-section and spacing of the load-bearing beams. This is necessary to ensure that the floor level does not rise.
The laying of communications must be carried out simultaneously with the floor installation work.
It is necessary to take into account the degree of future shrinkage of the entire house. To protect communication pipes from compression, they are placed in boxes made of brick, concrete masonry or metal sleeves. It is preferable to choose pipes from modern polymer materials. They are lighter than their cast iron counterparts, but have improved technical characteristics.
Moisture-resistant laminate will successfully replace natural wood
Types of material used as flooring:
- Floor covering with tiles is the most common type of finishing. In wooden houses, in order to use tiles, you must first prepare the base. Despite the fact that laying tiles significantly makes the floor heavier, this solution is ideal in terms of quality and price ratio. Tile in the bathroom is not only a guarantee of cleanliness and hygiene, it goes well with a large number of finishing materials.
- The use of wooden boards in flooring is very attractive. This option is good to use for bathrooms located on upper floors, as it does not weigh down the floors. It is necessary to choose wood species that are not susceptible to destruction due to water, like larch, and additionally treat it with varnish. Seams and cracks are sealed with a special sealant. The only disadvantage of such coverage is the cost.
- An alternative to expensive larch finishing can be thermowood. This material is exposed to high temperatures and becomes resistant to destruction by bacteria and mold. Thermally modified wood is moisture resistant and durable. It looks aesthetically pleasing, exclusive and fits seamlessly with any bathroom design solutions.
- Synthetic laminate is becoming increasingly widespread due to its availability and ease of use. This material perfectly imitates natural wood. It is resistant to damage and stress, easy to assemble, and does not require maintenance. Another advantage in choosing laminate is that it does not need to be additionally secured to the base of the floor, so it maintains its integrity regardless of the bending of the beams.
- Covering the floor with linoleum is the most economical finishing option. There is a huge selection of colors and patterns of this affordable material. Still, there are subtleties in choosing linoleum for bathrooms. It is necessary to select a certain class of PVC linoleum, the installation of which requires the presence of a specialist.
When choosing linoleum as a floor covering, preference should be given to the commercial type 41–43 class
For use in bathrooms, it is necessary to choose a waterproof laminate. It is made of polymer water-repellent compounds. But it is not advisable to risk the beauty of the coating, and if water floods the floor, the problem should be removed as quickly as possible.
Room ventilation
Properly arranged ventilation is the key to the longevity of a house, and a prerequisite for the comfort of residents. A powerful and properly organized ventilation system perfectly removes water vapor and maintains the required level of humidity in the bathroom. Even if the toilet room has a window, it is still necessary to equip it with an additional ventilation system and air vents.
Forced ventilation is installed before finishing work begins.
It is more practical to install ventilation pipes between the main ceiling and the finishing material.
Bathroom doors deliberately leave gaps at the bottom for more complete air exchange. Bathroom ventilation should be enhanced with an automated exhaust fan. It is preferable to entrust the calculation and installation of the system to professionals.
Selection of plumbing
In bathrooms located on the upper floors, it is advisable to install shower cabins or hydroboxes. If the interior design and size of the room allows, the bathroom in the house is equipped with a built-in shower. Complete with a shower in the bathroom there is a sink, toilet and cabinets. Heavy cast iron bathtubs are best located on the first or basement floor.
A closed shower will help reduce the level of humidity in the room
It is advisable if the style of the shower stall matches the wall paneling.
Hanging plumbing elements must be selected based on the wall finishing material. Sheathed walls are not able to support heavy weight.
Choosing suitable furniture and accessories
The modern bathroom furniture market offers an excellent selection of a wide variety of options. When choosing suitable models, first of all, you need to consider:
- room dimensions;
- furniture dimensions;
- consideration of the needs and capabilities of family members;
- shape of furniture and accessories;
- matching the interior.
Bathroom furniture should be comfortable and practical. Have aesthetic appeal and harmonize with the overall design of the room.
The furniture in the bathroom must correspond to the chosen style direction
It is advisable for wooden furniture for bathrooms to have quality certificates with a specified list of protective materials with which they are processed.
When installing floor cabinets, you should take into account that water can accumulate under them and very quickly damage the furniture. In some cases, for practicality of use, it is better to choose cabinets with legs.
Furniture is most often selected from wood, but combinations with metal, plastic and glass are possible
If the bathroom in a country house is small, then in order to save space, it is better to choose narrow and tall cabinets.
Everyday towels are hung on hooks or on metal or wooden bars
Hanging cabinets are indispensable parts of modern bathrooms. They are convenient to install in small rooms for more economical use of spatial resources. If the size of the bathroom allows you to safely combine furniture that suits the style.
Lighting
When planning to install wiring in the bathroom, you should pay special attention to the increased level of humidity. Therefore, cable installation must be carried out in compliance with technical requirements. For maximum protection of electrical wiring, they are laid in metal pipes. Electrical network points must be installed away from water sources. It is better to choose socket models for bathrooms with lockable lids.
The choice of lamp design is based on the interior design of the bathroom
Wooden houses are again gaining popularity due to their efficiency, uniqueness and speed of assembly. The main problem of the bathroom of a country house was the location, since previously the amenities had always been outdoors. Nowadays, a warm toilet in a country house is no longer an unattainable desire. A house made of timber has become modern and meets the requirements of the time and society. It is environmentally friendly and comfortable; living in such a house is now convenient, pleasant and warm.
Video: installing a bathroom in a house with wooden floors
Photo ideas for decorating a bathroom in a wooden house
A place to perform hygiene procedures is necessary in every residential building. The times when the bathroom in a wooden house was located in the yard are far in the past. A person should feel comfortable, which is why today almost every residential building in the village is equipped not only with a toilet, but also with a bathroom.
From this article you will learn how to properly design a bathroom in a mansion, decide on the design and finishing methods. A photo of a bathroom in a wooden house will be shown in our gallery.
Basics of designing a bathroom in a country house
When building a wooden mansion from scratch, a toilet and bathroom are already included in its design. But installing a bathroom in a private house after its construction is also possible, although this will require changing the building plan, financial investments and labor costs. The fact is that to install a toilet you need a sewer system, and it is not available in all areas.
Please note: if there is no sewerage system in the area where your home is located, it is necessary to provide an alternative method of arranging wastewater - a cesspool, or local treatment facilities.Choosing the location of the bathroom in a village house
To make a bathroom in a wooden house beautiful and functional, it is important to choose its location correctly. Since the normal functioning of the bathroom and toilet requires the supply and drainage of water, the bathroom in a wooden house must be located close to the water source and also have access to the sewer system.
Important: According to SNIP, the minimum distance from the house and cellar to the external latrine must be at least 12 m, from the well to the sewer or composting device - at least 8 m.
Approximate layout of a mansion on a suburban plot
Choosing the optimal type of bathroom
The method of arranging the sewerage system and toilet is determined by how much time per year you plan to live in the cottage (permanently or seasonally). There are several types of toilets for country houses or dachas:
- a dry closet is a compact portable device consisting of a toilet seat and a reservoir underneath it. The tank contains a special liquid that exposes human waste products to chemical or organic influence, turning them into water, powder, or compost.
Compact dry toilet - bathroom in the country, photo
- backlash-closet - a waste disposal system, which is an insulated restroom at home, when the toilet is connected to a cesspool using a pipe system;
Design of a backlash closet - a bathroom in a country house, photo
- powder-closet is a dry method of waste disposal, in which the toilet in the house is directly connected to a box-type cesspool. A periodic layer of waste is covered with peat to neutralize it. In this case, the reservoir box should be cleaned regularly.
Installation of a powder closet in a country house
Advice: If you live permanently in a country house, the most convenient and practical way of arranging a toilet would be a backlash closet. The remaining options are more suitable for periodic or seasonal use.Determining the size of the bathroom
A bathroom in a private house can be organized in several ways:
- as a full bathroom (with shower, tank-tub and toilet);
- like a toilet (only toilet and sink).
The size of a bathroom in a private house directly depends on what kind of plumbing and household appliances are planned to be installed there. If the hygienic room includes only a toilet and a sink for washing, then its area can be 2-3 square meters.
Layout of a small toilet in a private house
If you plan to install a shower stall in the bathroom, its optimal area should be 3-4 square meters. Corner plumbing will save space, but all fixtures must be placed at a certain distance from each other to make them convenient to use.
Layout options for a combined bathroom in a wooden house
If a bathtub, washing machine, and cabinets for storing various bath accessories are installed in the room, then the size of the bathroom should be from 5 square meters.
Options for how to rationally plan a bathroom in a private house, photo
Features of arranging a hygienic room in a wooden building
The installation of a bathroom in a wooden house has some features. The linear dimensions of a wooden structure constantly change during shrinkage; this should be taken into account when building a bathroom and toilet. How to make a bathroom in a house from timber?
For this, a sliding frame is used. The technology for constructing the base of a bathroom in a log house consists of installing metal or wooden profiles in the vertical grooves of the logs, which will allow the base of the bathroom structure to be rigidly secured. The floors are reinforced with wide joists located at a minimum distance from each other. Then flexible water and sewer pipes are laid, electrical cables are laid, and at the end all communications are covered with plasterboard sheets or clapboard.
On a note: the use of a sliding frame when constructing a bathroom allows the room to resist shrinkage of the house without damaging the plumbing.
Arrangement of a bathroom on a sliding frame - a bathroom in a log house
Design and arrangement of a bathroom in a wooden mansion
When thinking about the design of a bathroom in a country wooden house, you should give preference to the country style, Provence. They perfectly emphasize the natural texture of wood and preserve its special energy.
It is better to decide in advance on the location of the necessary plumbing fixtures, furniture, and washing machine in the bathroom, even at the stage of drawing up the design project. This will help you select plumbing and household appliances of the required sizes and compactly place them in the room.
An example of how to decorate a bathroom in a frame house
Our selection of photos will clearly demonstrate interesting bathroom designs for private homes.
Types of finishing of walls, floors and ceilings of a bathroom in a country house
You can give the room a complete look using finishing. It is first necessary to hide all communications - hide the cables in special boxes, and fill the pipes in the floor with a movable cement-sand screed. A layer of waterproofing should be laid on top of the screed, and then you can begin laying the flooring and covering the walls and ceiling.
To decorate a bathroom in a wooden house, you can use various materials. So for wall cladding it is used:
- drywall;
- tile;
- wooden lining;
- PVC panels.
Beautiful and spacious bathroom in a country house, decorated with wooden paneling
To finish the bathroom ceiling, you can use the same materials as for the walls. Various decorative effects can be achieved by using suspended and tensioned structures.
Methods for decorating the ceiling when arranging a bathroom in a wooden house
Bathroom floor finishing can be made from the following materials:
- ceramic tiles (preferably with anti-slip coating);
- linoleum;
- wood (terrace board);
- waterproof laminate.
A high-quality floor sets the mood for the entire room
Bottom line
To make your vacation or stay in a country house comfortable, you should equip a bathroom there. It must be properly planned, a sewer and ventilation system must be installed, and high-quality waterproofing and surface finishing must be provided.