Wooden floors can most often be seen in private homes or country houses. If the floor in the toilet of your home is made of wood, this is not a reason to give up basic amenities such as a toilet. Installation will be a little more difficult, but there shouldn't be any problems.
We will tell you what features are involved in installing a toilet on a wooden floor, how to prepare for the work and carry out the installation yourself. The given instructions will help novice craftsmen in choosing, placing and connecting a plumbing fixture.
Toilet space
The finished room is an ideal option for a future toilet. A small room similar to a storage room is perfect for its installation. It will be great if it is located as close as possible to the drain well. If there is free space only on the opposite side of the house, then these are already certain difficulties. But in this case, installing a toilet in a free room is also possible. By installing a toilet on the other side of the house, the cost of the work and its complexity increases. However, from a technical point of view, everything is quite solvable. As an option, you can consider arranging a combined bathroom , in which you can install:
- toilet;
- sink;
- washing machine.
Creating a toilet room is a difficult task if there is no suitable room. In this case, the owner will have to look for a free place where a bathroom can be placed. There is nothing to worry about if you managed to find a free corner in the kitchen. To locate the toilet next to the room in which food is prepared, the restroom is surrounded by a solid partition. To create an entrance, an opening is made in the adjacent wall . Lining can be used as the main building material. Others can also be used:
- chipboard;
- drywall.
The role of color in planning the ideal bathroom
Remodeling a bathroom means choosing not only the style of the room, but also the color. And this applies to everything: floors, ceilings, walls, plumbing, fittings. Everything down to the doorknob matters, just like the door itself.
Secrets of choosing colors according to the size of the room:
- Large tiles are suitable for a large room, small tiles are suitable for a small room.
- Horizontal installation will visually expand the walls, vertical installation will raise the ceiling.
- The space can be divided into zones.
- Modern style allows complete color monogamy, or, conversely, a combination of bright colors.
Afterwards, the color is selected, a project is drawn up, plumbing and facing materials are selected.
Sewerage in a private house
Based on this parameter, the method of transporting waste, there are two types of sewage systems:
- pressure;
- non-pressure.
In the first, used water and sewage move thanks to a fecal pump installed in the system. The second version of the system involves the use of automatic drainage , which occurs naturally into the sewer pipes. Both options can be arranged in a private household. Which one is preferable depends on the specific conditions.
Gravity sewer
The effective operation of such a system is possible only if the slope parameters are fully observed during its construction. It must be constant and uniform throughout the entire length of the pipe. In this case, the horizontal section can be quite long.
When installing a gravity sewer system, many owners make one mistake - they make the pipe slope too steep. By doing this, many believe that the steeper it is, the better the waste flow will be. However, everything turns out the other way around. If the sources move too quickly, the pipe does not fill with water, which is why there is poor washing of the inner walls.
If the slope is less than permissible, then in this case the flow moves at a low speed , which also negatively affects the operation of the sewerage system. When installing a gravity sewer, it is necessary to ensure a balance so that the sewer can self-clean. If there is no balance, this can lead to a situation where plaque will form on the inner surface of the pipe when using sewage. And it will lead to a situation where blockages begin to form in the pipes.
Pressure sewer
, creating a gravity sewer is quite a big problem . For example, in order to maintain the required slope, it is necessary to lay the pipe below the floor level, or it becomes necessary to raise the upper end to a sufficiently high height. In the first case, large-scale destruction will have to be carried out, and in the second, the construction of a pedestal will be required at a fairly high altitude. In addition, great difficulties arise when pipes of this diameter are laid through walls and partitions installed in the house.
To avoid such problems, install a pressure sewer for the toilet. The main element in it is the fecal pump. The use of this equipment ensures drainage from the bottom up. Thanks to it, pipes of a smaller cross-section can be used to create a sewer system. The main advantages of fecal pumps for domestic use are as follows:
- have compact dimensions;
- differ in aesthetic appearance;
- is able to pump wastewater several meters vertically, and horizontally several tens of meters.
In addition, when arranging a toilet in a private house, you can purchase a toilet model that already has a built-in pump.
Selection and arrangement of furniture and plumbing fixtures
For a small bathroom with a toilet, space-saving items are relevant. These are narrow drying racks, a corner bath or shower, and built-in shelves.
Bathroom remodeling involves measuring the space and every item. Convenience is more important than design, but there is a trade-off. In a small bathroom, remodeling should also take into account the details of the fittings. Then the lack of space will not interfere with creating the perfect bathroom.
Do-it-yourself sewerage installation in a house
When installing a sewerage system in a private house, one of the important points is the choice of material. An excellent solution would be to use polypropylene pipes. These tubular products have certain advantages:
- ease;
- strength;
- ability to withstand temperatures up to 95 degrees.
The latter quality of these pipes is especially important if a washing machine is connected or someone uses the system to drain boiling water.
There are no problems with assembling PVC sewers, since this work is similar to assembling a construction set. Its installation begins from the bottom point; a new element of the PVC sewer system is inserted into the socket of the previous one. Before connecting the elements to each other, sealing material should be applied to the end of the pipe. This procedure is performed not only to eliminate the occurrence of leaks. The use of sealant helps facilitate the process of connecting elements in the sewer.
With a small diameter of pipes when installing a pressure sewer system, joining the elements together requires considerable effort. The use of lubricant makes this work easy. When installing pressure sewer systems, you should avoid using right-angle bends. To make a 90 degree turn, it is best to use two 45 degree bends. Their use even when using the sewer system will reduce the flow inhibition. Cutting PVC pipes into pieces of the required length is quite simple. To do this, you only need a hacksaw for metal. This is another advantage of the polypropylene system.
In order to ensure reliable fastening of structures, it is necessary to use clamps with studs or clips. Inspections must be installed at the bottom of the risers, and also placed before each turn and do not forget to arrange inspections at the exit from the sewer of a private household. If this is necessary, then you can join a plastic pipe with a cast iron pipe. To seal the connections between them, use a special rubber cuff.
If there is a basement , and the aesthetics of its appearance comes first for you, then you can lay a horizontal section under the ceiling. This solution has many advantages:
- there is no need to go around corners, which will save materials and time;
- pipes laid in this way will not take up space in the lower part of the room.
To connect pressure sewer elements, a welding method or flanges are used. To install such a system, pipes with a diameter of 20-40 mm are used. Which one to choose depends largely on the characteristics of the pump. Laying can be done not only from the outside, but also into walls, and pipes can also be laid under the floor.
Interesting space zoning solutions
Remodeling a bathroom requires more than just the desire to realize your dreams of visual aesthetics. It is important to consider such an aspect as the comfort of the home owners. The combined bathroom visually looks larger. But is it convenient for a large family?
The layout of a bathroom in a private house also differs from the same arrangement in a city apartment, where every meter counts.
Designers give advice on planning and arranging the most important place in the house.
- if two or more people live in the house, use a folding partition for a combined bathroom;
- Space is greatly saved by shelves built into the walls, fashionable compact toilets, and a universal sink with a cabinet underneath;
- When drawing up a drawing of your future private home, think about a bathroom with windows. This makes the room bright and enlivens it;
- planning a room from scratch is easier than modeling a finished space, especially a limited one. Pay attention to the corner baths.
You may be interested in: Bathroom design with a shower: interior options for an apartment and a private house
These are the basic rules for arranging bathrooms.
Do-it-yourself installation of external sewerage
It is necessary to lay the external sewerage network in the trench. As for its depth, it is best to consult with specialists on this issue, since the choice of deepening the trench largely depends on the climatic conditions of a particular region. If you use thermal insulation, the depth of the trench can be made small.
For external sewerage pipes are used from a variety of materials:
- cement;
- asbestos;
- ceramics;
- PVC.
The most popular currently are products made from the latest material. If an external non-pressure sewer is installed, then a prerequisite is to create a slope of 2% in the direction of the drain. It is necessary to pour a cushion of sand 20 cm thick into the trench, then level it well.
How to install: step-by-step instructions
Each toilet bowl has holes in the bottom flush for mounting it. Let's look at three mounting methods.
On a wooden floor
Before attaching to wood sheathing, you must select a location for installation. Trace the installation location with a pencil and mark the holes for mounting screws with dots on the floor. Pre-drill holes 1/3 the diameter of the screw. Lubricate the screws with paraffin or oil and screw them in.
On tiles
If there are ceramic tiles on the floor, the body can be glued to it with epoxy resin. The prepared epoxy adhesive is applied to the base of the toilet and installed on the floor. Excess glue is immediately wiped off with a wet rag.
Installing a toilet for a toilet
In most private homes, the floors are made of wood. Therefore, the work of installing a toilet bowl for a toilet begins with preparation: it is strengthened, leveled, and then linoleum is laid. If the pipe neck is located above the toilet outlet, then in this case you will have to think about raising it.
To create a podium, you can use a wide board and several pieces of timber as the main materials. When a podium is created on a concrete floor , the main materials for the work are brick and cement. When using wood, you need to cover it with drying oil and paint it. In this case, the structure will serve for a long time.
In most cases, when creating a sewerage system in a private house, its connection can be made directly: a regular cuff with an o-ring is inserted into the pipe, and the toilet outlet is installed into it. If this is not possible, then you should use a corrugated cuff or use a plastic eccentric. It is easier to connect to a local pump, since its inlet is located at a standard height. Everything necessary for docking is already available.
When the toilet is installed in its intended place, it is necessary to check the reliability of its connection to the sewer. After this, you should mark the holes . Next you need to remove it, and then drill the floor. The mounting kit usually comes with the plumbing product. It includes self-tapping screws, and in addition plastic dowels, washers with decorative caps.
Next, you need to install the toilet in place, using a level, and check the evenness of the entire location. If this is necessary, then it is worth leveling the product by placing some solid object under the base. When the work is completed, it is necessary to seal the resulting gap with cement. In the event that the installation is carried out on a podium, then the alignment is carried out already at the stage of creating the structure.
Then you can secure the toilet using self-tapping screws. During this work, you must remember to place soft washers under the caps. Be sure to syringe the connection between the pipe and the cuff using silicone sealant. The same must be done with the base of the toilet to prevent water from flowing under it. Now all that remains is to connect the water to the drain tank. To do this, use a coaxial hose , in front of which a tap is usually installed.
Stages of room planning depending on the number of bathrooms
Bathroom planning begins with precise calculations. Before drawing dimensions on paper and allocating space, you need to answer a number of questions:
- How many bathrooms are required for this apartment or house?
- Will it be joint or separate?
- Is it necessary to demolish a wall to expand the space? If so, a house plan and permit are required.
- What is better for a small room: shower, corner plumbing or regular?
- Do you need a partition between the bathroom and the toilet?
Next, the bathroom layout moves to the implementation stage. First, a diagram is drawn on paper. You can use a professional or amateur planning program on your computer. Another option is the help of a designer in planning. The project will help distribute the space indoors. Based on the size of the necessary items in the room, the space emerges: the number of square meters. If this is possible according to the house plan, I make a new layout, the wall can be demolished.
Water supply
If there is a central water supply, connecting the drain tank does not cause problems. If there is no running water, then the drain tank is filled from the storage tank.
It is advisable to install the container in a utility room at a height. This is done for two reasons: to protect the water from freezing in winter and to ensure the required pressure.
