Many owners want to have in their possessionsa plumbing element that is gaining popularity, like a built-in bathtub. It is not available to everyone, but it looks luxurious. It is not possible to build a bath in every dwelling.
This item will be massive and heavy, sofloors in an apartment building are unlikely to withstand a similar load. But the owners of private property may please themselves with such a luxury, but it is also worth considering the required load, preferably at the design stage. You can build a bath in several ways. But most often it is to install it in the podium or in the floor.
Restrictions when building a bath
The first is free space.Bath will look better if it is a large volume, not less than 300 liters. If you install a small structure in this way, it will look ridiculous and awkward.
How can I build a bath in an apartment building? There is a definite answer to this question - it is impossible. In the extreme case, if the configuration allows, installation is possible only on the first floor.
Indoors there should be a place for a shower, as it is not very convenient to take hygienic water procedures in such a bath.
Differences
The difference of the bath in the floor and standard:
- This design visually increases space and saves space.
- The bottom of the bath is flat.
- It is equipped with ladders, which remove excess water from the outside.
- More reliable drain mechanism.
Material
You can build a bath from any material.The main thing is to correctly calculate the weight of the structure. The indicator of durability differs cast iron. But this is also the hardest material. The best option would be acrylic. Bath of it can be of any configuration and size. Also, the material is not inferior to the usual metal baths for thermal insulation.
The form
Oval is the most popular option.Usually has a large size. It is suitable for bathing several people at the same time. In addition, you can install it in the center of the room, and closer to the wall.
The round version will give uniqueness andoriginality to any room. Position the shape better in the center. Then it will be more impressive. And if you arrange decorative lighting in a circle, you will get a fabulous interior.
Embed the bath in a small space will help exactly the corner option. It will save space, but it will look just as beautiful.
Additional options
In addition to the main function, built-in bathinitially possesses and additional. This may be ozonation, decorative lights, jacuzzi. There are also options with various kinds of hydromassage, and even imitation of the waves of the sea.
Installation of structures in the podium
How to embed a bath in the podium? This question asked many owners who make repairs. This will make the room more functional and comfortable.
The material for the podium can serve as a drywall, foam block or brick.
- The first stage of installation will be the installation of the bath on the leveled base and connection to the drain.
- Next, mark the contours of the future foundation. For this, a plumb line is applied to the edge of the bath and a point on the floor is marked, later they are joined with a marker.
- The podium wall will be built along a line that is marked inward from the base line to the thickness of the facing material.
- It is also necessary to foresee a hole through whichcommunication will be available in case of emergency. This window can be decorated with tiles. It can be easily dismantled if necessary.
- Brick materials will be reliable in construction.and foam block. But with their device there is a difficulty due to differences in the size of the bath from the bottom and top. Elements require undercuts for further styling. Before embedding the bath in the tile, the wall must be leveled and plastered.
- Drywall is better to choose moisture resistant.It will need a hard frame device, otherwise the wall of it will vibrate. This will not let the tile hold on for a long time. The installation of a metal profile, fastened with screws or rivets.
- Also, when the wall of plasterboard can be arranged from the corners, fastened by welding. Any of these options should be fixed to the floor or wall.
- Before you embed the bath in the podium, you can foresee in its lower part a niche for storing small items. It will save space.
- When executing a podium of several levels, its steps can be poured on expanded clay or slag concrete or laid out from blocks or bricks.
- The steps will be the width of the tile (22-25 cm).
- The relief profile of the edging will help prevent injuries due to slippery tiles.
Installation of structures in the floor
Properly embed bath in the floor will help correctlyequipped pit. To do this, it is enough to dig a hole, revet concrete walls and the floor, thereby providing the necessary space for the operation of the bath.
The device of the priamnik has several nuances:
- Its contours should follow the shape of the bath, and itsthe top is completely covered by the sides of the bath structure. When lowering the bath in the pit sink, she can lean on her side. At the same time, the bearing area should be as large as possible.
- The depth of the pit is calculated from the conditions that the legsBaths will be unscrewed to the maximum, about 5 cm, and after installation they will return to the normal position. Thus, the design should lie on the finishing floor, but at the same time not fully rely on it.
- It is necessary to equip the access to the pit to connect and install the bath.
- Water supply pipes and sewers are led to the pit.
Now you can proceed to the immediate assembly of the bath:
- First of all, the drain siphon is installed and the legs are attached.
- Next, arrange a bath in the pit sink, after unscrewing the legs to the maximum.
- After the sewer pipe is connected and only after it is running water. It is better to use in this case not flexible hoses, but a metal corrugated stainless steel hose.
- At the end of the installation, it is necessary to carry out a capacity test. To do this, pour a maximum of water, check the condition of sewage and sealing joints.
- To lower the legs of the bath is possible only after lining the floor.
Advice
The best material for a built-in bath will beacrylic. From it the construction will be easy and reliable. The sides in the arrangement of the bath to the floor should be high. This will not allow water to overflow when immersed or moving. The ideal solution would be the arrangement of a warm floor.
In this case, it will not only be comfortable to step on the floor when leaving, but also the problem of puddles will be solved. Additional functions are selected according to individual needs.
Built-in bath is a spotlight in itself,therefore, it is better to choose the surrounding parts low-key, so as not to distract from the main structure. The floor can be faced with any classic option, or you can resort to modern 3D technology and turn the room into something unique. It all depends on your imagination and financial capabilities.
An important element here will be overflow.a tray that will collect excess water and drain it to the sewer. Close it with a grill. You can also arrange horizontal sliding doors.
So, we figured out how to build a bath in the podium, and not only.
