Geberit: How to make a bathroom without flaws

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Arrangement of a modern bathroom, where it is pleasant to perform daily hygienic procedures, is probably one of the most expensive parts of any home decoration. So that a lot of money for repairs were not flushed down the toilet, consider a few nuances that will allow you to avoid the most common mistakes in this difficult case.

1. Don’t skimp on the design project

If the image of the future bathroom is only in your head, or, even worse, in the memory of the superintendent, then with high probability the result will be disappointing. There may not be any big flaws, like a sink installed at an awkward height, but you can hardly avoid a lot of small flaws, each of which will spoil the impression of the daily use of the bathroom in the future. For example, it may turn out that the contractor “forgot” to provide free access to sewer revisions, stopcocks on pipes or water meters.

So if you are equipping your bathroom in a new building, or doing a complete renovation in an old apartment, a design-project is a must. For a typical home you can use one of the hundreds and thousands of ready-made projects that design bureaus offer. If you want something special for an apartment or a private home, you will need to order a custom project, the cost of which depends on the size of the room, the level of materials used and local rates designers.

A complete design project includes not only three-dimensional imaging with color solutions and location of all plumbing fixtures, but also diagrams of all plumbing and electrical wiring, and even the layout of the tiles. This allows you to accurately calculate the amount of all necessary materials and, accordingly, to make an estimate for repair work.

2. Entrust the repairs to professionals!

Choosing a competent and responsible contractor is one of the keys to successful repair. Amateur approach to installation will spoil even the most beautiful design and the best materials. Nevertheless, many people keep stepping on this rake again and again – simply because the prices charged by freelance construction crews are much lower than those charged by legitimate companies. However, this difference is more than offset by all kinds of unforeseen surcharges and expenses.

Let’s list the advantages of working with repair and construction companies that have been in the market for many years and value their reputation:

– preferential or even free development of a design project

– A detailed estimate of all materials and types of work

– A fixed price and no surcharges in the process

– Consistently high quality of work and free rework in the unlikely event of manufacturing defects

– Formalized contract and warranty obligations which can be useful in case of any problems .

Registration of the official contract with the contractor is especially important if you have decided to install expensive plumbing or exclusive finishing materials: in this case, all responsibility for damage or faulty installation will lie with the performer.

To find competent professionals, many use the “word of mouth” – feedback from friends, relatives and acquaintances. This method works great if you need to select executors for uncomplicated repairs and typical projects. But if you have conceived for your bathroom something extraordinary, then additional criteria for the selection of professionals are required.

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However, for the best results it is worth contacting professionals who can confirm their qualifications and give a guarantee on their work. One of the reference points in the selection of performers is that they have a certificate of participation in information events at Geberit, where they talk about the peculiarities of installation of our products. Such a document shows that the specialist is constantly improving his professional skills and is aware of the latest plumbing technology.

3. Economize wisely!

If the owner of a bathroom set a goal to fit into a limited budget, then getting ready for repairs involuntarily turns into a search of the cheapest materials and plumbing around the neighborhood construction markets. Needless to say that the result of such a purchase will be a short service life and low reliability of faucets, stop valves, plumbing. For example, what can you expect from a sink and a toilet, the price of which is a couple of trips to the supermarket?? High-quality European faucet from Okas, Hansa or other reputable European brand will serve you perfectly for many years, while the use of Chinese fakes can lead to floods and financial losses.

As for sanitary ware, in the product lines of well-known European brands like Keramag Germany or Ifo Sweden , you can find models of toilets, sinks or bidets for every purse. At the same time, the buyer receives a guarantee of European quality and confidence that the ceramic product, manufactured using modern technology, will retain its original whiteness for a long time and will not be covered with cracks.

4. If you want a stylish bathroom, buy it as a set!

One of the common mistakes is trying to arrange the bathroom in a similar style, using sanitary ware and furniture from different manufacturers. Usually with this approach we get quite functional, but chaotic “assemblage hodgepodge”, which makes any aesthete wrinkle.

So if you’re a perfectionist at heart and want perfection, opt for a ready-made bathroom collection. Applying to them, you are getting a guarantee that every detail, each accessory will not only be functional and comfortable in use, but also will be made in the same style.

For example, the German brand Keramag with the participation of famous European interior designers has developed several collections of sanitary ware, furniture and bathroom accessories. They have thought of every detail, like lighting in the mirror in cabinets, door closers, holders for small items, etc.p.

For example, the myDay collection by Cornelia Tees is characterized by softness and fluidity of lines. For Keramag, the famous Italian designer Antonio Citterio has developed the Citterio collection that combines sharp and rounded geometric shapes.

So, the components of successful repair in the bathroom are rational planning, search of experienced and responsible contractors, as well as a balanced choice of materials and components – without splurging, but without the painful desire to save on quality. According to statistics, the Americans do major bathroom renovation every 15-20 years. So it makes sense to equip this important room according to all the rules, so as not to suffer in the next couple of decades.