The bathroom screen with doors is the finishing touch to the bathroom interior. The variety of colors and patterns on the facades of products allows you to make bright accent, which will complement the design of the room and create the desired atmosphere. But here it is also important that the bathroom doors under the tiles are easy to use, because many people store bath accessories and detergents behind the screens.
Beautiful, practical and durable - these are the properties that products must have, allowing you to hide communications under the plumbing. But since the preferences of all people are different, the screen under the bathtub with doors should meet the needs of everyone. That is why the modern market offers potential customers a wide range of devices.
The screen for a bath with doors can be of two types:
Sliding bath doors are the choice of practical people. This type of equipment is able to easily solve two problems at once: design and economic. Thanks to the installation of such screens, the entire space under the plumbing is hidden along with unsightly communications, but at the same time the equipment is always available. In such a "locker" you can store a large number of necessary things that did not have space on the hinged shelves.
Note: Sliding doors under the bathroom are very easy to install. Perhaps even a child could cope with this task. The equipment can be fully installed in just 10-15 minutes. This type of equipment is ideal for people who have non-standard plumbing fixtures in their bathrooms. Due to the fact that the product has legs, during its installation, the height can be changed.
Sliding screens of different models may have differences in design and type of materials used. Products with a plastic frame are considered the cheapest. The advantage of this design is that it is not afraid of moisture. At the same time, the equipment is quite stable. And they have, perhaps, one minus - fragility. If you accidentally hit the door with your foot, you can damage the front of the product.
Doors with an aluminum frame are stronger than plastic ones. Thanks to a special coating, aluminum is practically corrosion resistant. But such doors also have a minus - over time, the paint slips. If the frame is not periodically tinted, it can fail pretty soon.
Roller-type bathroom doors are available. In the frame of the screen, such a door slides very easily, similar to the doors in sliding wardrobes. Such models look very aesthetically pleasing, because the frame is practically invisible from the side. But this type of equipment is not without its drawbacks. Unfortunately, the screen for the bathtub with roller doors is very decent. In addition, there are no standard solutions, so such a product will have to be made only to order.
Hinged doors for a bath are a solution for household people. Thanks to this equipment, the plumbing is more like a furniture set. Often, this decision is made by people who have other bathroom furniture in the bathroom: cabinets, hanging shelves or pencil cases. Then swing doors are ordered in the appropriate style from identical materials, like the rest of the furniture. As a rule, this type of device is made of MDF of different shades.
These offers are very tempting, but modern equipment costs a lot of money. And then the question arises, how to make the doors under the bathroom yourself?
In order to independently build doors for a niche under the plumbing, you will need the following materials:
To make bathroom doors you will need some tools:
The work progress is as follows:
For your information: Such hidden doors in the bathroom are practically invisible from the side. If the structure was not swing, but sliding, there would be no such effect.
If you want to make bathroom doors for tiles, you need to use moisture-resistant drywall as cladding. When the frame is sheathed, the surface of the screen must be covered with a layer of primer.
Tip: To prevent the joints between the wall and the screen from being covered with cracks, the primer at the joints must be reinforced with a Strobi mesh or serpyanka. After that, the screen and the doors for the tiles will be prepared. Then you need to "plant" decorative tiles on special glue, after which the work can be considered completed.
Which screen to choose for your bathroom depends only on your taste preferences and, of course, financial capabilities. If you are sure that you can make plumbing doors with your own hands, do not deny yourself this opportunity. Firstly, it is beneficial, because homemade product will cost much less, and secondly, you will have an author's creation that will delight you for more than one year.
A bulky bathtub with many pipes looks disharmonious, so it needs to be masked. In order to improve the look of the bathroom, a special screen is installed. suitable color covering water and drain pipes, siphon, plumbing units.
The bath screen is a solid or sliding panel installed on the side of the bath along its entire length and height, hiding the unaesthetic appearance of the external bath cover, pipes and adjacent assemblies. The standard length of the screen is from 150 cm to 170 cm, the height is from 50 to 70 cm. These parameters vary depending on the type, shape and dimensions of the bath. The demand for bath screens is due to their many advantages:
The product can be bought, ordered from a master, or you can make a do-it-yourself bathroom screen.
A variety of finishing materials and technologies allows you to create a beautiful and functional room out of a bathroom. The screen under the bathtub is designed to organically fit the tank with communications (water supply and drainage) into the interior.
When making a screen for a bath with your own hands, it is better to immediately provide for additional shelves and boxes in it for storing household goods, hygiene items or cleaning tools - the decorative panel will acquire a practical purpose. In addition, the screen under the bathtub has another function - a closed or sliding shield prevents water from getting into hard-to-reach places under the bathtub.
There are three main functions of the bath screen:
Bath screens are divided into two categories:
In appearance, they are classified as follows:
Bath screens differ in the material from which they are made:
Samples of models are shown in the photo. Closed plasterboard, tongue-and-groove screens or bricks are most often trimmed with tiles. The best solution would be to provide them with a removable, opening or sliding inspection hatch, and the best view Bathtub screen tiles are considered to be those used to decorate the walls in the bathroom. Panels made of MDF, chipboard, plastic and ceramics are used as an independent coating and do not need additional cladding.
You can make a screen for a bath with your own hands from any available type of material, the manufacturing and installation technologies for screens for a bath differ slightly. First, the installation of a metal or timber frame, then it is sheathed with panels, and the process ends with the finishing of the frame closed by the panels.
It is better to use plastic and ceramic tiles for decoration. They do not corrode and resist moisture well. The frame of the screen is sheathed most often with waterproof plasterboard, and for the supporting elements it is better to use a metal profile.
You can make a do-it-yourself bath screen using the following materials:
To install the screen under the bath with your own hands, you will need tools:
The plasterboard cladding technology is somewhat different from the process of working with MDF, chipboard or plastic. It is not difficult to make a do-it-yourself bath screen with plasterboard cladding - this is one of the best, easiest to process and available on modern market materials.
To install the screen in the bathroom, it is better to choose a special moisture-resistant type of drywall - it is impregnated with antiseptics that prevent the development of microorganisms under conditions high humidity... The price for it is slightly higher, but only this sample is suitable for a screen under the bath, although it is also afraid of direct ingress of water and must be well sealed after installation in order to avoid destruction.
The drywall screen can be open, with the provided inspection hatch, or closed. A closed screen for a bath is done as follows: after marking the location of the screen and installing a metal frame, it is sheathed with plasterboard:
You can see the options for finishing the screen under the bathtub in the photo.
Making and installing a screen under a bath with your own hands is carried out in several steps, all work can be done during the weekend by watching the video of the process of installing a screen for a bath by the masters. A sliding plastic screen will require less effort and time to install than other types.
Step 1. Measuring the bath and marking the location of the screen. Height measurements are taken at least at three points, since the bath is always installed at an angle - to facilitate the flow of water into the hole.
When measuring the length of the bath, it should be remembered that the upper guide profile of the screen is made of one element 150 cm or 170 cm long, and the lower one will most often be a composite of three or more parts, since it is more convenient to make the screen with a recess deep into the bath. Determine the dimensions of the protrusion: indicate the distance from the wall to the left corner of the recess, then its length and distance from the right corner to the wall.
The marking of the location of the screen on the floor is never done flush with the edge of the bathtub, you should always take into account that a layer of glue and tiles will still be applied to the surface. The thickness of the material itself (drywall, chipboard or MDF) is also taken into account. Having made a projection of the edge of the bathtub on the floor, they retreat 3-5 cm deep and draw a line from one wall to another - the elements of the lower metal profile will be located on it and the depth of the screen protrusion under the bathtub is counted from it. A more accurate idea of the order of work will be given by watching the video.
Step 2. Do-it-yourself installation of a metal frame. According to the markings made, the elements of the metal profile, pre-cut in accordance with the dimensions, are installed - guides and stiffeners. If there is no cutter, then they are connected together with small self-tapping screws. The options for fastening the metal profile are as follows:
The installation process of the frame is demonstrated in the video.
For the screen under the MDF bathtub, instead of a metal frame, you can install a wooden one, and in one of its sectors, make one or more doors from MDF to access communications. How such a bathtub looks like with a screen with MDF doors can be seen in the photo.
Step 3. Covering the frame of the screen under the bath. The work at this stage depends on the material with which it is planned to sheathe metal carcass: drywall, chipboard, plastic, MDF panels or tiles. Sometimes thick ceramic tiles are not sewn onto drywall, but attached directly to the frame. An idea of how to make a tile screen under a bathtub can be obtained by looking at a photo or video.
The process of plating a bath with your own hands with plasterboard, MDF panels or chipboard is the same and is described above: the sheets are attached to the frame with self-tapping screws using a screwdriver. Screens made of MDF and laminated chipboard are not tiled with tiles - their decorative moisture-resistant coating is a decoration. Installation of plastic products is done a little differently.
The peculiarity of plastic is that it is a very lightweight and bending-resistant material. The plastic screen for the bathroom does not require reinforced fastening - two long guides at the top and bottom are enough to mount the panels. Instead of metal profiles for these purposes, you can use wooden planks, having previously treated them with antiseptics. There are two types of plastic bath screens:
The photo shows examples of decorating a bath with screens of this type: a sliding screen with moving doors and a solid one from the lining.
The sequence of making a screen for a bath from plastic (PVC) closed-type panels with your own hands:
No water retains in vertically arranged plastic panels, they form an even closed row, are easy to clean and, if necessary, simply dismantle. This the best way at the price and the easiest to install with your own hands type of screen under the bath.
One of the most common models sold on the market is a sliding bath screen. How different samples of sliding structures look can be seen in the photo. A sliding screen for a bathtub consists of two or more plastic curtain panels that move along a guide groove, opening and hiding the space behind them. The sliding screen is practical:
It is better to use lightweight plastic sliding screens in the bathrooms of the old fund, where you need to provide frequent access to communications for repairs.
The disadvantages of a sliding screen for a plastic bathtub include its ordinary, graceless appearance and not the best strength qualities.
The presented photos show how the various screens under the bath look, what materials they are made of. You can use the best examples as ideas for decorating your own bath.
Photo: original tiling of the bath screen.
Photo: a screen for a bathtub, tiled with a hatch.
Photo: bathtub with a sliding screen, decorated with photo printing.
Photo: bathtub with a color sliding screen.
Photo: sliding screen under the bathtub with white doors.
Photo: bathtub with a sliding screen in the form of flaps.
Photo: sliding screen under the bathtub with shelves for hygiene products.
Photo: a sliding screen around the entire perimeter of the bath.
Photo: color sliding screen under the bath.
Photo: a bathtub with a screen made of wooden lattices.
Photo: a bathtub with a solid chipboard screen.
Photo: bathtub with a solid mirror screen.
The video clearly shows the sequence of work on creating and installing with your own hands a closed and open screen under the bathtub, which allows you to hide the flaws of the plumbing units and hide the pipes.
25 August, 2016
Today I will tell you how to make a protective screen under the bath with your own hands. The manufacture of such a structure is not particularly difficult even for an inexperienced craftsman, therefore, I see no point in attracting professionals to work and paying them money for this.
Let's start by deciding what to make a screen from to mask the space under the bathroom. Personally, in my practice, I came across various designs.
The most common were the following:
As you probably guessed, I prefer to make a tiled screen under the bathroom - the pros and cons of this design are presented in the table below.
| Advantages | Flaws |
| Strength. Plasterboard construction, installed on a solid frame and protected by tiles, is able to withstand significant external mechanical stress without changing its appearance. | Low moisture resistance. Normal drywall is not designed for use in humid air. Therefore, for work, you need to use only material painted in green. |
| Low weight. The screen under the bathtub will not exert significant stress on structural elements building. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that plastic panels weigh even less. | Difficult access to communications. After the installation of the screen is completed, access to plumbing and sewer pipes under the bathroom will be impossible. Therefore, you should take care of installing the required number of inspection doors in advance. suitable size. |
| Registration. Drywall is faced with tiles, which are most organically combined with tiles glued to the walls or floor. Moreover, the design can be diversified with decorative elements, friezes and so on. | High price. Here we are talking more about ceramic tiles, which will be glued over drywall. As for the design itself (frame plus gypsum board), it will cost you very inexpensively. |
| Ease of maintenance. The ceramic surface, due to its dense structure, does not absorb dirt. Potential contamination can be easily cleaned with a sponge and household detergents. | The complexity of self-assembly. As in the previous case, the greatest difficulty will be caused by laying the tiles. And the screen itself can be designed without too much trouble, especially if you follow the instructions below. |
| Long service life. If you design the screen correctly, then it will last as long as the entire decorative trim bathroom. That is, it will have to be dismantled only during the next repair. |
I think I convinced you that the best choice- This is a plasterboard screen, tiled. I will make a structure of a complex shape with a protrusion at the bottom, which makes it possible to comfortably place my feet when washing the bathtub and washing.
I will briefly list the main materials that will be needed in the work:
This is basic, but in the course of the presentation I will mention other tools with materials.
Well, now I’ll tell you how to make yourself a screen from gypsum plasterboard, tiled. The whole process is divided by me into several sequential stages, shown in the diagram below.
I will describe each of them in as much detail as possible.
You always need to start work with the preparation of the premises. In the case I am describing, I acted according to the following scheme:
That's all I wanted to say about preparation. Now you can proceed to the next stage of work.
In the manufacture of the design in question, the dimensions of the bath screen are very important. Moreover, in my case, it will have a complex shape with a depression at the bottom for a comfortable position of the legs.
So I decided to devote a whole section to the topic of markup. Well, let's get started:
By the way, it's time to start exactly this stage of work.
The frame, as you already understood, will be made of a galvanized profile for drywall: UD guides (27 by 28 mm) and CD carriers (27 by 60 mm). You can take and wooden blocks, but wood, as you know, does not tolerate operation in humid air worse, so I personally do not support this option.
Therefore, below I will tell you how to make a galvanized frame:
If you go to play it safe and fix the profiles on the walls and floor with dowels, then you need to drill the holes with drills on the tiles (with sharp heads), otherwise there is a danger of destroying the decorative finish.
Basically, the main task is to correctly design the frame. But the fastening of drywall should not be taken carelessly. Therefore, I will try to describe the sheathing scheme in as much detail as possible:
I have already glued the main part of the tile (see point 3 in the previous section). It remains only to veneer the recess for the legs. This is done as follows:
It remains only to seal all the seams with silicone.
If you follow this sequence of steps exactly, you will have a durable and beautiful homemade bath screen. Another simple instruction is described in the video in this article.
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The screen is not an obligatory part of the bath, but it can be used to close communications and other unsightly "views" under the bath. In our article, we will consider how you can make this design yourself, because in some non-standard situations it is simply impossible to purchase a screen that is suitable in shape and size.
WITH modern baths the set usually immediately comes with screens that are suitable in all respects - the installation of such a structure will not take an hour. But if we are talking about steel or cast iron products, then screens are not provided for them, therefore there are only three options: buy it, leave the space open, or make a screen for a bath with your own hands.
Whether to use such a screen for the bath or not - the decision must be made by the owner of the apartment himself, but most likely everyone wants to have a beautiful and neat bathroom, because it is the cladding that makes the room complete and attractive. appearance closing unsightly communication. But aesthetics are not the only reason for installing such a product. So, you can make a screen, additionally equipping it with small containers for storing various containers, jars with household goods, which means you can save a significant amount of space in the room.
In addition, when using a bath without a screen, water can get under it, dirt begins to accumulate - all this will soon lead to a dangerous fungus. In addition, the floor in the room wears out faster, losing its attractiveness. It is the installation of the screen that will avoid such problems.
Exists different options arrangement of such a structure, however, when choosing a material, shape, etc., one should take into account the basic requirements for the screen. First of all, remember that this product is installed for a bathroom, which means that it will be used in humid conditions, the material of manufacture must be moisture resistant, capable of withstanding sharp temperature fluctuations.
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If this is not taken into account, then literally in a couple of months a fungus will begin to appear on the material, it will begin to collapse under the influence of external factors. It is important to remember about tightness, water should not get into the space under the bathroom itself. But it is also impossible to completely close the air supply - the lack of ventilation will lead to the appearance of mold. That is why it is necessary to provide for doors or windows in the design.
There are some other requirements as well:
The first thing you need to do is make a frame to mount the screen. It can be made of bricks, metal profiles, a bar of wood. Moreover, it is better to do brickwork to install a tile screen so that it can withstand the weight of the material, in the case of working with plastic panels or sheets of gypsum board, other options can be used. But let's talk about everything in more detail.
This option is rightfully considered the most reliable. Such a base will withstand any material. Erect brick wall you need from one wall to the other, performing laying in half a brick. In this case, you need to make a new row with a slight offset to the side. We make a gap of 2-3 cm between the upper side of the bath and the masonry, and after it dries cement mortar, fill the gap with polyurethane foam. Also, when arranging the masonry, do not forget to make a comfortable notch for the legs.
Such a frame will also be quite strong, but the main disadvantage of wood is that it begins to rot when it is in wet conditions for a long time. Therefore, it is better to use cedar, alder or larch to create the frame. To equip the structure, you will need beams with a cross section of 4 * 4 cm. When carrying out work, it is very important to correctly mark the places for installing the structure, by skipping this stage, you will ensure that the frame starts to go to the side.
For getting flat construction do the markup:
This will be the perimeter along which we will install wooden beams. We attach them to the base with self-tapping screws, after which we mount the vertical posts and fix them to the walls with self-tapping screws. We set horizontal on them wooden bar and fasten it with a corner. Intermediate boards should be installed at a distance of about 0.5 m from the corner posts. To achieve maximum strength, coat all joints with liquid nails.
When making such a frame, it is better to use the PN 27 * 28 profile, which is ideal for the further installation of gypsum board, plastic and MDF panels. If you want to make a frame that can withstand the tiles, it is better to use metal profile pipes, however, in this case you will be faced with the need to carry out welding works... We carry out the marking in the same way as for the wooden lathing. We fasten the lower rail to the floor with dowels, install the side posts on them, fixing them to the walls.
To give the structure strength, make a plank in the middle of the height. We fix the upper profile on the side supports, and to strengthen the upper guide, fold the two profiles together and fasten them together. It remains to mount the vertical racks at a distance of 30-40 cm between each other. After installing the frame, we coat the free space between the bath rim and the structure with polyurethane foam.
The most important thing here is to repeat exactly all the bends of the structure. For the manufacture of the frame, you can use a galvanized metal profile, and for cladding - extruded polystyrene foam of maximum density. Before starting work, it is worth measuring the length of the bath and cutting off a profile of the same size, cutting it every 3 cm.
In the future, adhere to the following instructions:
Immediately treat the inside with polyurethane foam. Carry out the installation of all panels, not forgetting to leave a small distance for the hatch. It can be mounted after the foam has hardened. It remains to carefully putty the entire surface. After the mixture has dried, you can decorate the screen with tiles, gypsum board or other materials.
To create a high-quality screen, you need certain tools and materials that will allow you to do the job quickly and efficiently. The devices used in the work must be selected based on the material.
When working with plastic, you will need:
Of the tools, you can not do without a stapler, puncher, cutting knife, square. Before starting work, be sure to measure the marking line so that it completely repeats the outline of the bath. After that, attach the profile to the covering, and the fastening must be carried out from the inner edge (where you will install the plastic panels).
The use of liquid nails will ensure that there is no damage both on the bath itself and on all surfaces. We also fix the panels to the bars with liquid nails: from the bottom we fix a piece of material along the upper part of the profile, since we need to additionally leave free place for installing skirting boards. It is important to understand that to install last panel you need to be skillful, try to combine the first and last parts so that you do not additionally trim.
How to mount a tile screen? Ceramic tiles are a popular material for making screens, since this material has not only visual appeal, but also reliability and durability. Pleases and a huge variety of options for color and texture. For the installation of such a structure, prepare metal corners, drywall, tiles, metal profiles. Everything is quite simple here: after assembling the metal frame, it needs to be sewn up with sheets of gypsum board, and tile glue is applied on top and the tiles are mounted.
To install a screen from gypsum plasterboard sheets, you will need similar tools as when working with tiles. After installing the frame and sheets of gypsum board, simply apply decorative plaster on top, cover with moisture-repellent wallpaper, for example, vinyl for decorating the front of the screen.
The corner bath has a non-standard shape, you will have to tinker a little when creating the screen, but the time spent will allow you to enjoy the result of your work for a long time.
A curved product is best made of plastic, since drywall sheets are quite difficult to bend and even more so in this form to install on a rigid profile.
To mount the frame, place the rails on the floor so that they follow the shape of the bathtub. TO top panel using liquid nails, we attach wooden blocks to secure the upper rail. The plastic panel is cut the right size and fits neatly into the guide panel - the bottom joints can be covered with a skirting board.
A corner bathtub made of brickwork and decorated with mosaics. After completing the work, all joints on the structure should be sealed with a moisture-resistant sealant.
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To make the bathroom beautiful and stylish, you need to take care of all the little things that can break the harmony. This primarily concerns under the bathroom which often spoils the whole elaborate design. Open pipes look unaesthetic, and a rag and a floor bucket distract from contemplation cozy interior... So how can you get rid of ugly species and improve the premises? This will help you bath screen... It perfectly hides the free space and gives the composition a completeness and laconic look.
Of course, you can purchase a screen in a store (sometimes it even comes with a bathtub) or contact a specialist. But there is nothing difficult in doing this work yourself.
First, you need to decide what kind of screen suits your requirement. There are only two of them: sliding and solid... The latter requires less effort and materials, it looks great, but has certain limitations.
If you don't know how to do plasterboard bath screen then follow this simple and popular instruction.
It is impossible to completely get rid of the disadvantages of a solid screen. You can get to the pipes through the hatch (often with great difficulty), but you won't be able to hide the bucket in the space under the bathroom. Sliding screen may look less aesthetically pleasing, but it more functional than his "brother".
To make it, you also need wooden slats that will become the basis for the screen. But to such a frame, instead of drywall, as in the first version, you need to attach guide profile along the length of the bath, to which the doors will be attached.
It is best to fix it with self-tapping screws, but you can also use liquid nails.
Advice. If you want your screen to look perfect, then place two starter strips on the sides, attaching them to the walls.
Then you need cut panels suitable size and fit into the finished profile. Please note that the dimensions of the elements should be such that the doors overlap each other by several centimeters, then your screen will look beautiful, and you will not have to waste time on perfect fit of the doors to each other.
DIY bath screen: photo, video and step-by-step instructions
The screen serves as a screen for communications leading to the bathroom. Under it are perfectly hidden legs of a bathtub installed on lining, a drain, sewer outlets, pipes. But besides the functions related to the aesthetics of space, the screen can also do other useful work. For example, serve as a support for the stability of the bath or be a closet for small things.
DIY bath screen
Acrylic bathtubs and other representatives of the latest generation of plumbing are often immediately equipped with a screen, ideal for hiding dark corners and communications. But what if the bathtub is old and you don't want to see its shabby sides every day? You can purchase a ready-made screen, and if you do not want to spend money on a store option or you need the screen under the bathroom to meet your requirements 100 percent, you can make a screen under the bath with your own hands. Here are several ways to create a screen.
Bathroom screen
The screen providing access to the bathroom is made with sliding doors or with a built-in cabinet for household chemicals; can have vertically or horizontally opening cavities. It is advisable to equip vertical opening structures according to the jalousie principle or equip them with gas lifts and other fasteners familiar to furniture makers.
The materials that you will use in the bathroom should not be afraid of water and moisture, temperature changes. It is also important that they are not subject to rapid decay from mold or mildew.
You can make the base of the screen from almost any building material, and then finish it on the outside to your liking. For cladding, plastic panels or tiles are used.
Homemade screen options:
Plastic panel screen
Homemade bathroom screen with cream shelves
Brick base with front tile cladding
The fastest way is the blind sheathing of the frame under the bathroom with MDF panels. The strips of plastic or MDF are biologically neutral and practical. These materials are easy to cut and bond together.
After erection, the brick base will need to be sheathed and plastered or glued to tiles. And before installing a wooden frame, the wood must be covered with a special impregnation to protect it from moisture.
A screen made of MDF or plastic lining will be the most simple option, which will allow you to immediately get a finishing surface. The MDF screen is easily disassembled, and the plastic sheathing is the most economical - if any part is damaged, it can be replaced.
The plastic for shielding the space is attached to the frame, for the formation of which a wooden beam 40 x 40 mm or a metal profile is used. A moisture-resistant primer is required for wood.
Then a starting profile is installed on it, screwing it with self-tapping screws and reinforcing it with a sealant or glue. The line for installing the frame should be laid along the entire length of the future screen. For a tighter joint of the lower part of the profile with the floor, it is imperative to use a layer of sealant. The vertical profile is installed every 60 cm. An additional rack is made where it is planned to place a drawer or shelves.
The frame also allows you to form a recess for the legs. For this, the frame is deepened in the form of a rectangle under the bathroom by 15 cm. In the resulting niche, an inclined installation of plastic strips is permissible.
A profile or timber is also attached under the edge of the bath bowl. Its level is fixed by screwing the guides to the adjacent walls. To give the structure rigidity, you need to fix the profile in the middle of the screen. This is especially important if a soft lining is used, which easily deforms and bends over time. You can fix the bottom profile that runs along the floor with glue or sealant.
It is also necessary to cut ventilation slots in the finished plastic screen (on the side where there is no "window"). The recommended slot width is 3 x 5 cm. The ventilation hole is covered with a plastic grill.
Important! When installing a blank screen, make sure that all communications, access to which will block the screen, are in good condition.
The principle of a drywall screen is exactly the same as when working with plastic. First, markings are applied to the bathroom floor. Next, a frame is built from a metal profile or wood. But there is a significant difference: when installing a frame for drywall, you need to take into account that the finish also has a certain thickness. In particular, if it is planned to finish the screen with tiles, the frame must be "sunk" relative to the surface exactly the distance that the finishing layer will take. If the facing material does not affect the wall thickness, then the projection of the frame onto the floor is performed along a plumb line.
DIY bath screen - 5 options!
Each shower room is distinguished by its individual qualities, special appearance and convenience. Various practical requirements have to be taken into account when creating the interior design of a room. First of all, this is due to the unsightly outlines of water pipes and other communications. A do-it-yourself bath screen will help get rid of this problem forever.
This barrier allows you to hide the unsightly appearance of the basement space. In addition, the sliding screen is a real element of the overall design of the shower room, which is why its decorative functions are highly valued. Today there are many variations of products that are created from the most various materials... Given the varied design performance, the room can be transformed beyond recognition.
Sliding models allow you to make the most of useful area in the shower room. Ordinary panels or doors are not very convenient to use, as they take up a lot of space. In order to make a do-it-yourself bath screen, you need to purchase an ordinary bathroom with attractive supports. The sides of the product should be finished with a special material, which makes it possible for the bath to have a presentable appearance.
Based on the location of the communications in the shower room, it is necessary to select one or another screen model, product profile, as well as the size of the panels. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the selected frame will not work. Water pipes they are always unpleasantly striking, therefore, the structure should be assembled only after careful measurements. Otherwise, it is possible to spoil the overall design of the bathroom, because ugly protrusions do not look very aesthetically pleasing.
However, there is another way out - to buy a typical fence, and do the paneling with your own hands. Usually, when purchasing acrylic products, the installation of plumbing is carried out with ready-made doors. They allow you to close the basement while taking into account space saving, i.e. rational use, which eliminates the appearance of large voids, unlike cast iron or steel products.
In addition, there is another good reason to close the space under the bathroom - the possibility of using this space for domestic needs. Often, these niches store household items, cleaning products or tools. Here you can make wooden or plastic shelves for convenience.
Separately, it should be noted that basement doors help get rid of the accumulation of dirt and dust in hard-to-reach places where microorganisms or insects usually grow.
Thus, the panels help to get rid of various negative consequences caused by unsanitary conditions. The indisputable advantages of these products include their attractive appearance, carefully worked out by designers. Modern technologies make it possible not just to put sliding doors under the bathroom, but also decorate them stylishly, colorful and unique. This gives the shower room its own personality, which distinguishes it from other rooms in the apartment.
How to make a screen for a bath, more precisely, from what materials? For the manufacture of sliding panels you will need Basic structure in the form of a profile, as well as the main raw materials from which the composition will be created. In order to determine the choice of material, you need to proceed from the operating conditions of the bathroom, as well as personal preferences. You can carefully think about the image, starting from the tools available.
Separately, it should be noted that sometimes wooden elements are allowed, but they must be moisture resistant, for example, beech or bog oak. In addition, you should decide on the type of valves, i.e. by the design itself. Screens come with sliding elements, with only one door, tightly closed, and also with a special niche for the legs. All these parameters are very individual and are suitable for different shower rooms and directly depend on the owner's taste or his financial capabilities.
In order to create a full-fledged screen, you need to purchase some tools. Usually, the necessary inventory, as well as related materials, are purchased for them. This will allow for self-assembly to do all the work not only quickly, but also efficiently. Devices should be selected based on the material itself, for example, for wood, you will need a saw or jigsaw, and for ceramic tiles, a glass cutter.
For plastic panels you need:
Separately, it is worth discussing some points, since often the bathrooms in most apartments have a combined look. This means that there is a need to take into account the sewerage device scheme, i.e. toilet. The positioned toilet is an obstacle that must be carefully avoided when installing the screen and then using it. The standard set of tools for installation is:
In order to install a screen that will repeat all the outlines of the bath, you need to measure a line or put markings that repeat all the curves of the bath. After that, using screws, a profile made of metal or wooden bars is attached to flooring... Fastening is made from the inner edge, i.e. the place where the plastic panels will be installed. Using liquid nails, the bathroom itself and the surrounding surface are not damaged. Bars of wood, fixed with self-tapping screws, will ideal option for cladding with the selected material.
Plastic strips are attached to the sticks, again with liquid nails. At the bottom, a piece of plastic is attached to the top of the profile, as there should be enough space for the plastic skirting board. For this, self-tapping screws are best suited for metal products. In this case, you need to pay attention to the final stage.
This is due to the fact that it is very difficult to attach the last strip, since it is necessary to have a certain skill. You should try to match the first and final parts, and then put on the side panel. At the same time, the resulting structure must have a sufficient tightness of fit between the parts. This is verified by checking the shrinkage of the grooves.
A do-it-yourself bath screen can be assembled from various materials. One of these is the tile that is used to decorate sliding panels. She has an external appeal and high performance. In addition, tiles are very common, and in stores they have an extensive assortment, so there should be no problems with choosing a color or texture.
For its installation you will need:
Decorating with ceramic products is carried out according to proven technology. To begin with, a solid frame is assembled as the basis for the entire future structure. For this, wood or metal is usually used, the latter option is, of course, better. After that, the resulting workpiece is sheathed with plasterboard panels. Tiles are applied to this base, which will face side screen.
Drywall
For the installation of a drywall structure, you will need identical materials and devices as for tiles. This is due to the similarity of the process, since they are almost identical and are an integral part of each other. The very surface of the shower room screen can be pasted over with vinyl wallpaper, decorative plaster or tiled. In any case, the resulting fencing will have an attractive appearance.
One of the most exclusive and rare options is the fabric partition. It is great for a non-standard way to isolate a basement room, however, at the same time, the practicality of the screen is somewhat lost. This is primarily due to the increased care of the coating, since the fabric requires a little more attention than the rest of the materials. Covering panels can be done independently, using available tools.
For this option, the following types of matter are used:
For a screen made of fabric, it is best to prepare a metal frame or wood profiles. On the one hand, these decisions look rather strange, however, they have a practical justification. In addition, the fabric can be combined with various finishing materials or used as curtains. In the form of panels, fabric raw materials are rarely used and are used to a greater extent as an addition.
Acrylic bathroom screens are panels of various shapes, types and colors. They, as a rule, come complete with acrylic products, it is enough to install them correctly and they will last more than one year. Installation of the frame does not create any difficulties and can be done by hand.
Decorative MDF panels look good as a sliding screen in the shower room. Their installation is carried out by analogy with drywall, however, it differs in that it is necessary to add anti-flu compounds, and more thoroughly prime the surface. Separately, it should be noted that the material must be moisture resistant.
How to make a do-it-yourself bath screen
An excellent way to hide all the plumbing communications and make the room complete is to install a screen under the bathtub. And in order for the screen to fit perfectly into the interior of the bathroom and you save money at the same time, you can make it yourself.
A bathtub installed without a screen does not look very elegant even in the tidiest and most stylish bathroom. Therefore, you should think carefully about how you can close the space under it in such a way that access to plumbing communications is not closed and all functionality is preserved.
A special screen installed under the bath can become a universal solution to this problem. And in order to get a beautiful, unique and unusual interior detail at the same time, it is necessary to abandon the finished purchased screen and make a screen for the bath with your own hands.
The easiest to manufacture and most popular screens are plastic ones, which are not afraid of dampness and are quite durable. The screen can be covered with a special film or made of multi-colored plastic, matching the tone to the bathroom interior.
Those who are not going to use the space under the bathroom as storage can install themselves plasterboard screens, which should be equipped with a door so that you have access to plumbing equipment if necessary.
For each screen, you need to build a special frame, on which you then need to attach the panels themselves. The frame can be made from an aluminum or wooden profile with parameters 40x40, 30x30, 25x25.
Before starting work, it is imperative to make markings on the floor and walls in order to indicate as accurately as possible all the lines along which the screen under the bath will be installed with your own hands. You can also install transverse profiles which will help to strengthen the screen and give additional rigidity to the entire structure.
Then all the profiles must be joined together and attached to the floor and walls of the bathroom.
Quite original and at the same time stylish solution can become a brick screen, which will then be finished decorative plaster or tiles... Such a screen can easily be made by yourself.
Starting work, you need to mark the future screen in such a way that the edge of the bath is flush with its wall.
You should also make vertical markings on the opposite wall. When laying bricks, this marking will be a guideline. It is recommended to lay the masonry on a cement-sand mortar of ¼ or ½ brick.
If you wish, you can make a special niche for the legs in the screen and be sure to build a small door so that you have access to plumbing communications and a drain. Such a door can be made with your own hands from plastic panels or you can buy a ready-made one in a store.
Screen made of plastic lining
This screen is the cheapest, besides, it is very easy to manufacture and install. The plastic does not need any additional finishing, so you can use the bathroom immediately after installation. If necessary, such a structure can be easily disassembled in order to open access to the space under the bathroom.
Before starting the installation, you should stock up on all necessary materials: in addition to the panels themselves, you will also need a start profile, which will need to be fixed around the entire perimeter of the screen.
In order to prevent the plastic from losing its shape and bending over time, it is necessary to strengthen the frame with an additional profile installed in the middle of the structure.
Installation should begin with gluing the bottom of the profile to the floor using a sealant. Then you need to cut the strips of the lining with a construction knife and insert them into the starting profile. It is only necessary to cut a hole in advance in the place where the door will be located.
Plasterboard sheathing
For the manufacture of such a screen, you should use a special drywall, which is designed for rooms with high humidity levels.
One of the main advantages of a drywall screen is that it can be built in the form of a niche with small shelves, so that it can be successfully replaced in a small bathroom with a chest of drawers or wardrobe.
Such a screen is made from sheets of drywall, which are fixed on a frame assembled from wooden blocks or a metal profile. Depending on how the bathtub itself will be located, the frame can be installed either on only one side of the bathtub, or on both sides at once. The amount of materials you need to build the screen depends on which option you ultimately choose.
In order to make such a screen for a bath with your own hands, you will need the drywall itself, paint, impregnations and sealants, a drywall profile and putty.
Work should begin with marking the frame. Then you need to assemble the frame from the profile in accordance with the future shape of the screen and install it with a screwdriver and drill under the bathroom.
First of all, you need to fix the smaller part of the structure, then the larger one and then fasten them together. After the drywall sheets are fixed to the frame, their surface must be treated with a sealant, putty and primed. When all layers are dry, finishing work can begin.
Remember that it is imperative to provide a technological hole.
Ceramic Tile Screen
Ceramic tiles can be used to decorate screens made of brick, MDF or drywall. First, you should prime the surface, then put putty on it and wait until it is completely dry. Then you need to carefully wipe the surface with sandpaper and prime it again.
The tiles must be laid in the same way as usual, using crosses for joints, special glue and grout. The advantages of such a screen are its durability and decorative effect.
If desired, some interesting can be selected color combination, and you can even make sliding doors, which will be a little more expensive and more complicated.
MDF paneling
Before installation, it is necessary to impregnate MDF boards with special impregnations, as they are afraid of moisture. Then they need to be coated with a primer and fixed to the frame in the same way as gypsum plasterboards.
For additional protection such a screen from dampness, you need to make air vent, which should be located away from the service door. Most often, for this purpose, a small cut is made 2-3 cm wide and 5-10 cm long. general view bathroom and was not conspicuous, it must be closed with a decorative plastic lattice.
You can trim the MDF screen with plastic or tiles.
Screen designed for acrylic bathtub
Such a bath is more fragile than a cast iron one, so you need to be very careful when installing the screen. Its design is no different from that for a cast iron bath.
Before starting the installation, it is necessary to apply markings on the side of the bathtub and mark the places where the screen will be fixed.
Then the upper part should be aligned with the side of the bath and also mark it on it, which should coincide with the marks on the side.
The screen can be attached to the bathtub using self-tapping screws and mounting pins.
To make the entry points of the self-tapping screws invisible, it is recommended to close them with special plugs painted to match the bathtub. Also, you can build a brick screen, although you first need to make the screen itself, and only then install the bath on top of it.
PVC Panel Screen
To make such a screen, you will need plastic or aluminum guide profiles, standard plastic panels, self-tapping screws and a square pipe, the cross-section of which should be 10x10 mm.
The first step is to make a frame from a pair of parallel tubes that must be connected across the same tube. You need to place vertical racks depending on the size of the screen.
After painting the pipes, you need to install guides on them - attach one to the upper frame, and the other to the lower one. After that, the panels should be cut and inserted into the grooves of the guides.
Usually, screens that are installed under the bathtub, taking into account the shape of the bathtub itself and the characteristics of the room, are made rectangular. The only exception can be screens designed for corner baths, which have a curved design.
Depending on what material the bath screen is made of, you can improve it or add some features to it.
For example, plasterboard or brick screens may have small footwells to keep your feet from hitting the wall. Such a niche can be either inclined or straight. The screens may also differ in the way they are opened - hinged or sliding. The second option is preferable, since in this case you will not need additional space for the doors.
It is best to make a sliding screen from plastic lining or PVC panels, since these materials are the easiest to work with, and the screen that is made of them turns out to be very durable.
You will need a special aluminum profile for installation, from which all door guides will be made.
First, it is necessary to carry out the installation of the frame, on which the guides should be installed. The length of the guides should be equal to the distance between the walls or the length of the bathroom.
The doors should be fixed to the frame by placing them in the first profile groove on the sides of the screen. The central part is most often made stationary, and placed in the middle groove.
With the help of spacer bolts, the finished screen must be attached to the bath, and furniture handles must be installed on the movable doors.
If you want to create a screen for a corner bath with your own hands, then you need to take into account that materials such as drywall are not easy to bend yourself and then place on a rigid frame. Therefore, the most the best solution the screen will be made of plastic, which is relatively inexpensive, is not afraid of moisture and bends well. In addition, plastic panels of various shades are currently available.
The first step is to attach the plastic rails to the bathroom floor by repeating the curve of the bathtub itself. Using liquid nails, you need to attach wooden blocks to the top, which will serve to fix the upper rail.
Another version of the screen can be a brick screen, because the masonry can be made of any shape, and then decorate it with mosaics or tiles. But such a screen must be built first, and then a bathroom must be installed on it.
How to make a do-it-yourself bath screen? Types and arrangement of screens
