Apartment owners often encounter a very uncomfortable situation - the toilet and the bathroom are repaired, but their appearance is greatly affected by the presence of wall niches and openings, all kinds of plumbing communications, water meters and filtering devices, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the bathroom and toilet. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that installing plumbing shutters is the fastest and cheapest way to improve plumbing, without losing convenience and ease of access to each of its engineering units. It turns out that the plumbing shutters play a role not only aesthetic, but also functional.

Content:

1. Roller shutter installation - when is it best to carry out installation work video
2. If there is a need to close a plumbing cabinet - roller shutters are the best way
3. Rolling shutters for a toilet closet, installation video
4. Benefits
5. How to choose a roller shutter
6. Functionality

Roller shutter installation - when is it better to carry out installation work

It is best to combine the installation of roller shutters with repair work in the bathroom and toilet, when water and sewage pipes are replaced, water filters and water heating systems are installed. This will help to significantly reduce costs if the roller shutter installation is carried out separately - after which it will be required to make cosmetic repairs.

A well-thought-out installation time will avoid the repeated costs of repairs and will provide unhindered access to all pipes. It is roller shutters that will avoid the need to install opening doors, which require an unacceptably large space, the opening of which is often prevented by the toilet, or any other element of the situation located close to the wall.

If there is a need to close a plumbing cabinet - roller shutters are the best way

In addition, the installation of roller shutters will increase the sound insulation of the room. Neatly installed, they fit perfectly into any style of plumbing room decoration. At the request of the customer, they can be painted in one or several colors, the last option will be required if the panels are broken off in the bathroom or toilet.

In a small room, it is especially advantageous to install models that open from top to bottom - they open very easily, while the protruding part is just a container into which the shutters can be removed. It is positioned high enough on the wall and does not constitute a serious obstacle to any movement or action in the bathroom. Often they manage to hide it under a hinged ceiling, or they turn it into a niche with pipes.

However, the container in any case has a rather aesthetic appearance and fits well into any design decision.

Rolling shutters for a toilet closet, installation

The installation should also be timed to repair, including the replacement of pipes and the installation of measuring, shut-off and water heating devices. It is at this moment that it is easiest to determine which equipment is most in need of concealment and where it is best to place the roller shutters.

Since it is not at all difficult to install roller shutters in the toilet, it is quite possible to do this work yourself, without involving a master. The installation process consists in installing the container and guides. The main task when performing installation work will be the performance of accurate marking. If it is done correctly, then the distortion of the canvas will not occur.

The work is carried out in several stages. You can view each of them in detail on the video:

When doing the work yourself, it should be borne in mind that the correct and high-quality installation of roller shutters can be done if the walls are well aligned and the tiles are laid according to all the rules. In the case of cracks that will spoil the whole view, you will need to use corners and sealant.

You can get savings when laying tiles - in the area covered by roller blinds, you can not install it, use cheaper materials for wall decor.

Benefits

When installing branded Roleta models, for example, products of the Levin-Group company, a special foam is used, which has antibacterial properties, which exclude the possibility of mold even in conditions of high humidity, which are invariably present in bathrooms and toilets, on the balcony.

The material from which the roller shutters for the bathroom and toilet are made is perfectly protected from corrosion by a layer of powder paint and varnish, the protective layer keeps the material in perfect condition for a sufficiently long period. At the request of the client, the color of the roller shutter can be changed.

Fixing the shutters in the desired position is done automatically, bottom or top, without the use of additional accessories, such as heck or other locking devices, this option will prevent the possibility of damage to the toilet. Roller shutters are characterized by a low level of risk of injury, which is especially important for young children and the elderly living in the apartment.

The material for the manufacture of roller shutters is aluminum, known for its corrosion resistance.

If desired, small electric motors can be installed on the roleta - this will automate control and use a remote control for it.

After installing the roller shutters, you can be sure that the need for minor repairs of pipes or other plumbing will not require disassembly of the walls and damage to the finish, and therefore the additional cost of repair work. If necessary, access to the pipes will appear when lifting the roller shutter.

This is very convenient if:

• if the toilet has a water meter, the readings of which are taken monthly,
• if water filters are installed on the pipes, requiring periodic replacement of cartridges.

How to choose a roller shutter

Since there are a large number of different types of roller shutters on the market, it is advisable to remember the main criteria when choosing them.

Different models may vary:

• the presence of a lifting mechanism,
• material of manufacture
• filler profile,
• mechanical or remote control
• equipped with a locking mechanism.

Equipping a large number of functions leads to higher prices for models.

When choosing, you should remember that it is impossible to install roller shutters of the same type in the room and bathroom - when choosing, the purpose of each model should be taken into account. The cost determines the size of the shutter plumbing and their functionality. Since it makes no sense to close with locks on the shutters located inside the apartment, when choosing, you can stop focusing on high-quality models made of aluminum profile with a valve installed on the lower bracket.

On the plus side, the cost of such shutters is lower; there is no point in paying for functions that remain unclaimed. It is also irrational to buy automated lifting systems, in an apartment it’s enough to install an inertial-spring mechanism.

If specialists will be involved in the installation of roller shutters, then it is best to purchase a structure in a company that has proven itself for several years. In addition, such firms usually have a portfolio that presents options for the successful installation of roller shutters at different sites.

Functionality

We have already mentioned the main advantage that the installation of shutters for plumbing gives - this is easy access to various communications. In addition, the roller shutters complement the interior of the room well, of course, if they are painted in a suitable shade, when applied to the surface of a thematic pattern, they can generally become the central object in the interior of the toilet room.

Roller shutters will also help to maintain order in sanitary rooms - they will reliably hide shelves with cleaning and detergents, mops, various tools needed in the household, household items, i.e. the room will not look cluttered, despite the fact that everything necessary for housekeeping will be placed in it.

Among the advantages of rolling shutters, it should be remembered that their installation will significantly reduce the noise level created by the water flowing through the pipes. The eco-friendly material from which they are made is easily cleaned with conventional non-abrasive detergents and will not be affected by moisture.

Installation of roller shutters allows you to make the appearance of the room more aesthetic, with each square centimeter of area being used rationally.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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