DIY bath screen

Bathroom - a room equipped with various plumbing fixtures (shower, bath, sink, etc.). Usually, the cleanliness of the owners is determined precisely by the bathroom, because it must be maintained in perfect cleanliness, as in the operating room. Today, many buy additional equipment in the bathroom, which can transform it and make it more comfortable. For example, it became very fashionable to install a screen under the bathtub with your own hands. In most cases, it acts as a designer part of the interior of the bathroom. Consider what options may be and how to do this job.

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What can be a screen for a bath: varieties of models

There are several different types of screens for bathtubs. You can choose one or the other, based on the size of the bath and the area of ​​the room. Consider the main types of screens:

• Deaf is one of the easiest options, as the installation process is quite easy. The bottom of the bath is laid with bricks or drywall. The space under the bathroom remains untouched, hence the name of the screen. The finished structure is tiled on top. You can choose decorating material to match the floor or the bath.
• Swing - a more advanced version of the deaf screen model. The hinged screen has two built-in shelves that are designed to store household chemicals and other things.
• Hinged - in this model, the doors are folded forward, due to hinges and latches. Under such a screen, you can store various cosmetics and household products.
• Sliding - this type of screens for the bath is very popular among owners of small apartments. By design, this model is very similar to a sliding wardrobe, as the doors move on special runners.

Important! Regardless of which screen model you choose, you definitely need to make a door under the bathroom. This is necessary so that in an emergency situation you do not have to break the entire structure.

Materials for the screen under the bath

To make a screen for the bath, you should choose high-quality and reliable material. Now such decorative designs are made from a wide variety of materials. But the basis of this installation is the frame, which is often made of wood. It must be processed with special antifungal agents.

Usually bath screens are made of the following materials:

• Drywall. After installing it, various decorative products (tiles, wallpapers) are superimposed on top.
• OSB and MDF.
• Particleboard - used only for swing models.
• Polyvinyl chloride.
• A rock.
• Wood.

Important! You can make a screen for the bath using improvised materials. For example, nylon fabric. It looks very nice if you later trim it with leather or oilcloth.

Bath Screen Requirements

Regardless of which material you have chosen, you must follow certain requirements that apply to all bath screen models:

• During the installation of this design, you should divide the space under the bathroom from the floor.
• Such a design in most cases is only of a design character. Only individual models differ in some functions (for example, storage of household chemicals).
• For all models, when installing them, it is recommended to make a special door for quick access to the pipes.
• For such structures, it is advisable to make special steps for the legs, since it is very convenient when washing the bath.

Following these simple rules, you can create a cozy atmosphere in the bathroom.

Shape of bath screens

Despite the fact that you yourself will create a design or seek help from a qualified craftsman, initially you need to determine the shape of the screen. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice, accordingly, should be made based on your own wishes:

1. Legroom - this type is very easy to use, as you can get as close to the bathtub as possible. Plus, it’s very convenient to bathe children and wash the bath itself.
2. Blank wall - before installing a screen of this type, first of all, you should check the serviceability of all pipes, since in the future this will not be easy. Such an installation does not imply any additional structures (niches for household chemicals and leg recesses).
3. Inclined angle - created to increase comfort. In addition, the slope in this type of installation resembles a recess, which plays a large role in washing the bath.
4. Curvilinear design - this type is usually installed by the owners of round bathtubs. In addition, there are no ready-made models in the store, as they are made only by hand.

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DIY bath screen

Not all bathtub models can be found ready-made design, because some have it installed very low, while others - on the contrary, high. In addition, you need to search or make the screen itself, given the size of the bath. In order to reliably establish such a design, you should choose a quality material and stock up on all the necessary tools. If you doubt your skills, contact a specialist who can not only do the work, but also advise.

Materials for screens: types and requirements

Often, bath screens are done as follows:

• A waterproof sheet material for the frame is used. Despite the important quality of moisture resistance, the product must be primed with a special agent that increases water resistance. Also, additional treatment with antifungal solutions does not hurt. The sheet material will be more securely fixed to the galvanized frame.
• Brick construction - in most cases it is used for acrylic bathtubs, as part of the load goes to the brick screen. When installing it, you need to use red or ceramic bricks, since they have good resistance to moisture. In order to avoid unforeseen problem situations (flood, pipe malfunction), the masonry should be primed from the inside.
• Foam concrete - it is quite easy to fold the structure, since the blocks are large and not difficult to fix under the bathtub. Fix this design with a special glue. Very often used for acrylic baths.

How to make a screen from drywall, MDF, OSB?

Drywall is considered a rather light weight building material, unlike bricks. What recommendations are important here:

1. Before installing this design, make sure you have access to the pipes under the bathtub.
2. To increase comfort, it is recommended to make a special opening on the screen for access to plumbing units.
3. First of all, you need to install the frame. The most suitable option is the installation bar, since it is inexpensive in cost. You can also use a metal installation, but the price will be much higher due to the useful properties of the material.
4. Both frame options are mounted on the same principle - self-tapping screws and dowel fasteners.
5. Before fixing the drywall, you must take into account all the layout and size of the bath.

Important! The service life of the drywall screen is about 25 years, with proper operation.

MDF and OSB boards - practically do not differ from drywall.However, there are certain nuances in installing the frame:

• It is necessary to make several slots in the structure for a ventilation effect.
• It is desirable to cut such gaps opposite the “emergency” door.
• You can also make several small holes over the entire area of ​​the structure.
• The main thing is to fix a plastic grille on such a ventilation gap.

How to make a screen from PVC panels?

It’s not difficult to build a structure for a bath of PVC panels and does not require serious efforts:

1. In the process of cutting panels, special sharp knives are used, as the raw materials are very fragile.
2. In order to make a frame, it is necessary to use square pipes, self-tapping screws and metal bars.
3. The frame is assembled, using special corners.
4. The bottom of the screen is fixed with sealant.
5. Design panels are inserted into runners located in the side. For convenience, you can attach the handle.

Following all these recommendations, you can easily make a sliding screen under the bath from your own hands.

How to make a screen out of a plastic lining?

A product made of plastic lining looks very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in the bathroom. To create it, use three guide profiles:

1. Upper - holds part of the weight.
2. The middle is needed to improve the quality and reliability of the product.
3. Bottom - holds the first two profiles.

Important! If you decide to build a screen of the deaf type, you need to cut a window for access to sanitary facilities. In the case of a sliding type, you need to perform the same actions as with PVC panels. In addition, all joints and joints should be treated with sealant.

Thus, it is possible to do with your own hands both a sliding and a blank screen for a bathtub made of plastic panels.

As for the corner jacuzzi, it is best to use plastic, as it is very convenient and practical to use. Making a corner screen under the bathtub with your own hands is simple, the main thing is to repeat all the bends of the jacuzzi (bathtub), then the final result will be positive. To create such a design detail, no special tools are required. You will need:

• Wooden blocks - attached to the frame.
• Glue - fastens all the details.
• Guide profiles - for fixing wooden blocks.

Important! For decoration often use brickwork or mosaic. Also, fast-drying fabrics that have good resistance to water are used for lining.

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Now you have an idea of ​​how to make a screen for a bathtub with your own hands, and you have probably already looked at a more interesting idea for yourself. The only thing left is to implement it, because it is easy and does not require you to spend a lot of time.