How to make a toilet in a bathhouse: available options and detailed construction technology

The decision to equip a bathhouse building with the basic benefits of civilization will significantly complicate its construction, but will optimize the result. If the bathhouse has a bathroom, you can take your favorite treatments all year round without fear of catching a cold from going out into the freezing cold. Without the slightest time limit, the owners will wash, steam, bathe in sauna barrels and tubs together with the younger generation, organize sauna parties with billiards and receive guests. If the listed delights are included in the program, you will have to figure out how to make a toilet in a country bathhouse and begin its construction.

Classification

All bath toilets can be divided into 3 groups: outdoor attached, mobile and stationary. The choice of a particular option depends on many conditions: architectural nuances, climate, financial capabilities, personal preferences.

Outdoor attached

An attached outdoor toilet is a traditional option that has been used for a long time as the only correct one. And although modern doctors strongly do not recommend its installation, many bathhouse owners are still installing it. And this is not surprising, because such designs have a number of advantages:

• They can be built at any time, both at the stage of assembling the log house and during the operation of the bathhouse;
• Eliminates the possibility of unpleasant odors forming;
• The internal area of ​​the premises is preserved;
• The entrance to the toilet can be made from two sides;
• There is no need to empty utility networks for the winter;
• You can choose any size and design.

Modern technologies make it possible to equip such a toilet quickly and cheaply. And to ensure a comfortable microclimate, an economical heater is installed.

Space under the stairs

A small niche under the stairs cannot always be used to create a toilet. The choice of its arrangement directly depends on the size. Some owners prefer to make a bathroom out of it. You can also put a washing machine or dishwasher in the pantry. However, you will first need to equip the room with water or a centralized drain.

If this is not possible, then the space can be used for the following purposes:

• Storage space.
• Workshop.
• Room for a pet.
• Cabinet.
• Dressing room for storing wardrobe.
• Seating area with bed.

Greenhouse under the stairs

Open seating area under the stairs

Wardrobe under the stairs

Small sofa under the stairs

Minibar and kitchen sink under the stairs

How to attach a toilet to a bathhouse

Consider the option of a wood insulated toilet. The temperature is regulated by a heater. The cesspool is designed for 4 people. It is equipped with sand-lime brick, concrete rings, plastic barrels or concrete mortar. The parameters of the pit depend on the number of users and the frequency of cleansing.

Construction of the structure includes several stages:

• Decide which wall the toilet will be installed against. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the layout of the bath rooms and the distance of the cesspool from drinking water. Depending on the characteristics of the soil, this gap should be at least 10 meters on clay soils and at least 50 meters on sandy soils;
• Mark where the doorway will be located in the wall of the bathhouse;
• Cut a hole using a chainsaw;
• Build a foundation for the toilet. Usually, its role is played by 4 columns measuring 40x40 cm, 50-60 cm deep. They are installed on a sand cushion no less than 15 cm high.

When creating a foundation, you need to understand that no matter what measures are taken to increase its stability, this will not protect against the formation of cracks between the base of the toilet and the wall of the bathhouse. To eliminate them, you can use insulating polyethylene foam tubes, tow, foam rubber or construction foam.

The actual construction of the toilet is carried out using frame or frameless technology. In the first case, 5x5 cm timber is used for the frame, polystyrene foam for insulation, and lining for wall cladding.

• Assemble the frame of the required dimensions. Use nails or self-tapping screws for fixation, and iron corners to provide additional stability;
• Check the spatial position of the structure: each angle must be equal to 90 degrees;
• Perform lathing under the roofing;
• Cover the walls with clapboard or planed tongue-and-groove boards;
• Fix foam sheets about 2 cm thick on the inside;
• Cover the walls with fiberboard sheets and wallpaper;
• Make a pedestal over the cesspool or install a dry closet;
• Lay a plank floor covering at least 3.5 cm thick. Since the width of the structure is small, there is no need to install floor joists - the boards can be mounted directly on the lower bars of the frame;
• Cover the roof with any suitable material, for example, a metal profile.

The main part of the work has been completed. Now you can tackle the heating issue. To heat the bath toilet, it is recommended to use a conventional spiral fan. Its power will be enough to warm up a small building in just a couple of minutes. It is better to mount the device switch in the bathhouse itself and turn it on before visiting the toilet.

How to arrange a bathhouse with a toilet

A bathhouse with a bathroom is both a modern requirement for comfort, and in some cases an urgent need. Of course, toilet equipment creates a lot of additional problems associated with waste disposal, increasing sanitary standards, and most importantly, allocating space in a small building where the dimensions of all rooms are limited. When planning the construction of a bathhouse, you should correctly assess the need for a bathroom in it and the type of such establishment.

Bathroom in the bathhouse - a convenient option for a bathhouse and sauna separate from the house

Is the complexity of the project justified?

Of course, a bathhouse with a toilet and a shower will be more complicated than just a steam room and dressing room, but it will be much more comfortable to use. Imagine that you wanted to take a steam bath not in summer, but in winter, and the bathhouse was located 30 meters from the house. It is unlikely that anyone will enjoy covering this distance in the cold.

If, after all, a fateful decision is made, then you need to choose the appropriate type of toilet:

separate toilet in the bathhouse. The most comfortable option is provided at the design stage. Among the disadvantages, we can highlight the complication of the water supply system (it is necessary to organize the supply of water to the cistern), as well as the sewage system;

composting toilet - cheap and cheerful. An excellent option for those cases when during construction this detail was forgotten, but the problem needs to be solved somehow;

Why problems arise

First of all, you need to decide whether a bathroom is needed in the bathhouse. Maybe it’s easier to run to an existing toilet if necessary? This issue must be resolved taking into account all the features of the bathhouse itself and its comfort.

Advice! If a stationary toilet is located very close to the bathhouse or it is used quite rarely, then it is not advisable to place the bathroom inside. The same can be said if there is a very small bathhouse in which there is no rest room.

In most cases, the need for a toilet inside a bathhouse is quite urgent. As a rule, private areas are fenced off with an openwork or mesh fence, which does not allow you to run to the toilet undressed, and getting dressed and undressing spoils the entire bathing procedure. If the bathhouse is used in the cold season, then it is generally difficult to do without a warm internal toilet, especially during a leisurely process with relaxation in the relaxation room. The relevance of such an institution is dictated by the presence of children. They definitely shouldn’t be allowed out into the street when they’re hot. Finally, the design of a bathhouse with a bathroom is about providing comfort and increasing prestige, when you are not ashamed to invite friends to take a steam bath in the bathhouse.

The bathroom is more suitable for a large bath or sauna with a relaxation room

What is the problem with placing a toilet in a bathhouse? The following circumstances can be highlighted:

1. The need for a completely isolated area. Even taking into account the small dimensions of the bathroom, it is quite difficult to find additional space in a small bathhouse.
2. Increased requirements for sewerage discharge. While wastewater from a bathhouse can be discharged into the soil through drainage wells, this cannot be done with toilet sewage. Feces must not be collected in pits or transported through chutes. They should be immediately collected in storage tanks or discharged outside through pipes. In this case, hydraulic locks are required that can eliminate odor.
3. Ventilation. The role of ventilation is increasing, and in the bathroom it should have a forced exhaust character.
4. Isolation. Water vapor should not penetrate into the toilet, which will condense on the structural elements. In addition, increased air temperature is also undesirable, because This all stimulates the spread of odors.

It is necessary to carefully consider the sewerage and drainage system in the bathhouse

Possible designs

In principle, a toilet in a bathhouse can be of 2 types: mobile (portable) and stationary. If the bathroom is organized in an existing structure, then the first option is more suitable. In a small bathhouse built long ago, all the rooms are clearly laid out according to the required area, where there is no isolated “nook” for the toilet. In this case, lightweight standard partitions are installed and a local container is provided for collecting waste.

For an already built bathhouse without a bathroom, you can use a portable dry toilet, separating it with a partition

A permanent bathroom is included in the construction plan already at the design stage. It has its own permanent walls and door. The sewer drain is formed in advance and ensures the operation of the establishment. The option of an attached stationary toilet is possible, when it is built in close proximity to the bathhouse foundation, and the entrance to it is organized from the bathhouse room.

A stationary toilet must be installed at the bathhouse design stage

Mobile structures include mobile cabins and dry closets. Mobile cabins are made in the form of light partitions, and disposable containers are installed to collect sewage, which are emptied after the bath procedure. One of the common options is a powder closet, or dry toilet. In it, the container is filled with sawdust or peat, which absorb sewage. To clean it outside the bathhouse, a sealed, storage septic tank is built, periodically cleaned by vacuum cleaners. This design does not have a sewer drain, but ventilation must be equipped. For this purpose, a ventilation duct with an exhaust fan is installed. Mobile booths are installed in the dressing room or rest room.

The dry toilet is filled with peat or sawdust

A more expensive, but reliable, modern version of a mobile bathroom is a dry closet. It is a mobile, ready-made stall with a toilet. There is no need to connect sewerage to it, because... Sewage is collected using a two-section container. Sections are arranged vertically. The upper compartment, connected to the toilet and water tank, is equipped with a pump that flushes feces into the lower section.

The lower part with a volume of 10-25 liters is designed to accumulate runoff. This storage tank is equipped with a valve and a pipe for cleaning the container. A chemical-type dry closet uses special reagents that break down solid components and eliminate odors. High-quality dry closets are equipped with tank full indicators. Regardless of the speed of filling the container, the effect of chemical reagents lasts for 12-14 days, after which you will have to clean the container and introduce a new portion of the reagent.

Special reagents are used to care for the dry closet.

The electric dry closet is considered the most effective. It costs more, but does not require the use of chemicals, and the filling cycle lasts much longer. In this design, the lower section is divided into 2 compartments - storage units for the liquid and solid fractions, and drying is carried out in the compartment for collecting solid waste. The liquid fraction, significantly diluted with water, can be sent to the drainage system of the bathhouse.

Electric dry closet diagram

Installation of sanitary block

The optimal location for installation is the corner part of the building near the steam room, which saves costs. It is better not to place the toilet next to the front door; this is inconvenient for a number of reasons, including increased installation costs. The cesspool must be located at least 20 meters from the water source; this should be taken into account at the design stage. The drainage pipe is installed at a slope towards the septic tank; multiple turns should be avoided.

To equip a sanitary unit, the following steps will be required:

• choice of closet option, sewer outlet;
• drawing up a project with an exact indication of the location of the toilet;
• laying utility networks, installing and connecting plumbing fixtures;
• installation of a ventilation system;
• finishing (it is recommended to use tiles).

A properly equipped bathroom increases the comfort of bathing procedures. But it is necessary at the design stage to decide on the type of toilet, its area and location, which will help reduce costs and increase ease of use.

Features of stationary structures

A stationary bathroom in a bathhouse can be in the form of a separate isolated room inside the building or a small extension on the outside. This toilet is equipped with permanent sewerage and ventilation.

An attached bathroom can be built simultaneously with the construction of the bathhouse itself. In this case, its foundation becomes a continuation of the bathhouse base, and the entrance is organized from inside the building. If the toilet is attached to an existing facility, then it is built directly next to the foundation of the bathhouse. There are several options for logging in:

• from the inside, when a door is cut through the wall;
• in the vestibule: in order to connect the toilet and the bathhouse, a vestibule (canopy) is also built;
• from the street: the entrance to the toilet is located on the street, but in close proximity to the bathhouse entrance.

Photo 1. Plan of a bathhouse with a toilet indoors Project of a bathhouse with a toilet in the vestibule Project of a wall block with a toilet for the bathhouse

The combination of a bathhouse and a bathroom (photo 1 clearly illustrates it) with its internal placement is included in the construction design. There are many standard projects that allow you to implement such an idea with the optimal location of all departments. The fact is that the toilet is a rather specific room, and it should not disturb the comfort of vacationers.

Important condition! For a toilet in a bathhouse, a stationary sewerage system is required.

It can have several options:

1. A separate storage septic tank outside the bathhouse, into which sewage flows through a pipe by gravity. As a rule, it is located near the bath wall, but is isolated and does not emit odors.
2. General sewer system. The toilet drain is combined with the bath drain from the steam room and washing compartment if a complete local sewage system with several septic tanks is equipped.
3. Cesspool. This option is only suitable for an attached bathroom.

To remove sewage from the bathhouse, you can build a septic tank or cesspool

Another important requirement for a permanent indoor toilet is the availability of water to flush the toilet. The flushing system can be organized in the following ways: central water supply; own water supply from a well or borehole; storage capacity.

A stationary toilet must come with a flush system. Flushing options in the toilet.

Interior items in the washing room

The ease of use of a shower in a bathhouse depends on the equipment of the room. The room has hooks for clothes and cabinets for detergents. Shelves for storing textiles are often made of wood. Models made of strong plexiglass will help to keep the space optically uncluttered.

Furniture in the roomSource irkutsk.zoon.ru

Instead of traditional benches, compact chairs can be placed along the walls. Wooden sun loungers look impressive, next to which there are cabinets on wheels. The size of the table depends on the washing parameters in the bathhouse. In a large space, a massive table is appropriate; in a small space, a folding model or a bar counter is appropriate.

Arrangement of a washing roomSource izhbani.ru

The washbasin is not a mandatory element of the interior. If the size of the room is limited, then the functions of the sink are taken over by the shower in the bathhouse. Near one of the walls you can place a tall narrow cabinet on which you place a tub of water. Shelves with household chemicals are installed nearby.

A shower cabin is a convenient and practical option, which is often used in a bathhouse. Closed models with swinging doors are easy to place in a spacious washroom. Strong acrylic glass can be traditionally transparent or with a smoke effect (matte). In a compact room, designers recommend options with sliding doors (accordion).

Closed cabinSource dizainexpert.ru

If the shower in the bathhouse is needed only for washing, then open models are used. The design consists of a wall-mounted mixer and a tray. Based on the type of material, there are 5 types of bowls:

• Enameled. The steel is coated with a thin protective layer against destruction. Plumbing is very easy and inexpensive. Strong water pressure causes iron to rattle, and minor damage leads to rust.
• Ceramic. Beautiful, elegant earthenware models will harmoniously fit into the interior of a shower room in a bathhouse.
• Cast iron. The surface of heavy pallets is covered with a layer of enamel. Due to their weight, the structures are difficult to install, but durable.
• Acrylic. To prevent a light shower in a bathhouse from bending under the weight of a person, it is placed on supporting legs during installation.
• Marble. Beautiful, decorative elements are very expensive.

Shower bowlSource strojudacha.ru

A mirror is often used to visually change a space. The irregular shape of a washing area in a bathhouse can be easily transformed with reflective surfaces. If there are no windows, then a decorative element with lighting and curtains will replace the glass block.

Reset organization

Without solving the issue of collecting and disposing of sewage, it is impossible to create a bathroom in a bathhouse. The most reliable and safest in terms of sanitary standards is the construction of stationary septic tanks outside the bathhouse area. They are sealed wells of the required capacity, in which the discharged mass is accumulated and subsequently pumped out by sewer trucks.

In the toilet itself, a standard connection of the toilet bowl to the sewer pipe is provided using standard elements. Next, the pipe is laid in a trench with a slope to ensure gravity flow of liquid (at least 2 mm per meter of length). The depth of its installation must exceed the depth of winter freezing of the soil.

The sewer pipe is connected to a sealed storage tank. A septic tank, as a rule, is made of reinforced concrete well rings with a diameter of 0.9-1.2 m with reliable waterproofing of the joints on the outside. The bottom of the well is filled with concrete 20-30 cm thick and reinforced with steel rods. The top of the septic tank is covered with a concrete slab with a hole for a hatch.

Sewerage diagram for a toilet in a bathhouse with a septic tank and ventilation

When constructing an attached toilet, a cesspool is often used for drainage. The main requirement for it is the tightness of the bottom and walls. It can be made by pouring concrete, from sand-lime brick followed by plaster, in the form of a metal or plastic container. The construction of an attached bathroom begins with digging this hole and arranging it. The advantage of this method is that there is no need to lay sewer pipes.

nuance! When planning storage tanks of any design, it should be remembered that feces tend to decompose, releasing substances harmful to the human body.

To eliminate the risk of poisoning, it is necessary to provide a ventilation duct for the outflow of gases from the storage tanks, and the outlet should be raised above the roof of the bathhouse.

Features of the arrangement

The toilet must be protected from the penetration of steam and moisture. Waterproofing a bathroom in a bathhouse is an important condition for its arrangement. During construction, the walls of this room must be covered with a layer of moisture-proof material, which, as a rule, is roofing felt or thick polyethylene film. In addition, it is necessary to provide a vapor barrier, for which a layer of polymer film with foil is laid. In attached toilets, there is also a need for thermal insulation. It is made of mineral wool, polystyrene foam and other materials. A corner bathhouse with a bathroom also requires increased attention, where the likelihood of exposure to moisture from the outside should also be taken into account.

The bath floor must be waterproofed

The most important requirement is the organization of reliable exhaust ventilation. In addition to ventilating storage tanks, it is necessary to remove contaminated air from the bathroom itself. The ventilation riser is installed with access to the bathhouse roof at a height of at least 60 cm above it. The riser should not be located in close proximity to the chimney.

In the bathroom for a bath, it is necessary to provide ventilation so that the smell quickly goes away and fungus and mold do not form

The interior decoration of a bathroom in a bathhouse is no different from the arrangement of toilets in an apartment. Ceramic tiles are recognized as the most common facing material. If there is a bathhouse made of timber with a bathroom, then the interior decoration is most often carried out with clapboard, not forgetting about the formation of ventilation gaps.

To preserve the feeling of a natural hut, you can decorate the bathroom in the bathhouse with clapboard. A bathroom decorated with ceramic tiles is easy to clean.

Design Features

A bathhouse with a bathroom requires a special approach to design, because... Already at this stage, issues of not only the placement of the toilet on the plan, but also the supply of water supply, organization of sewerage and ventilation should be worked out. There are many standard bathhouse designs that you can safely use on your site. You can choose options for large buildings: a two-story bathhouse with a bathroom or a design for a bathhouse with a bathroom and an attic. In such structures, a certain problem arises with ventilation. Thus, a bathhouse with an attic and a bathroom requires the passage of a ventilation riser through the living space, which requires its reliable insulation and placement along the edge of the attic.

Figure 2. Project of a 6x6 m bathhouse with a bathroom

Typical popular projects include the following:

• 6x6 bathhouse (the design with a bathroom is shown in Fig. 2);
• a bathhouse made of timber with a toilet (Fig. 3);
• bathhouse with shower and toilet (Fig. 4).

Figure 3. Project of a bathhouse made of timber with a toilet Figure 4. Project of a bathhouse with shower and toilet

In large buildings, finding a place for a toilet is not difficult. In such projects, it is important to place it optimally relative to other rooms. Naturally, the greatest need for a bathroom arises after a bath procedure during a period of relaxation in the relaxation room, which must be taken into account. However, the use of the establishment should not interfere with other vacationers.

It is somewhat more difficult to allocate space in small buildings, but standard options are provided for them as well. Thus, 4x5 bathhouse projects with a bathroom and even a 2x6 bathhouse project with a small bathroom are available for implementation. In small bathhouses, mobile options are more often installed, especially when the desire to increase comfort arose after several years of their operation.

A bathhouse with a bathroom is not only a tribute to fashion and prestige. With frequent and year-round bathing procedures, organizing such convenience becomes a necessity. The desire for such a little comfort arises especially acutely when there is a rest room, and also when there are small children in the family. It is best to plan a toilet inside a bathhouse at the design stage, but the problem can be solved in an existing establishment.

Construction stages

The construction of a bathroom occurs in several stages:

• Determining the type of toilet and method of drainage.
• Choosing a location, drawing up a toilet project.
• Laying sewerage in accordance with technological features.
• Installing a toilet, connecting the sewer pipe to the toilet.
• Interior arrangement.
• Selecting the type of ventilation, location and installation.

The final stage will be finishing. It is better to use ceramic tiles - they are resistant to moisture and do not change appearance when exposed to household chemicals.

A correctly installed toilet increases comfort during bathing procedures, but it is important to follow the technology when installing it. Source

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How to make a toilet in a bathhouse: methods, tips and planning

A bathhouse is, first of all, a place for comfortable relaxation, so it should have all the amenities. A toilet in a bathhouse is a necessary condition and its creation must be approached carefully and wisely.

If you ignore this question, there will be many situations in the future in which you will regret your decision. It is better, even at the stage of creating the project, to think about where the toilet will be located and how to connect communications to it.

If this point was not taken into account at the construction stage, then you still don’t need to despair - everything can be corrected. In this article we will talk about how to create a toilet in a ready-made bathhouse and how to design it correctly. We will also describe in detail all the nuances of this process, provide a list of necessary materials and give useful advice regarding this issue. We hope that after studying our material you will have no questions or doubts and everything will turn out as well as possible.

If there is already a toilet on the site near the bathhouse, then it is more advisable to leave everything as is

What to consider?

When building a bathhouse, you need to take into account many nuances. The building must be located on the site at a distance from other structures. You cannot install a bathhouse close to a fence, and you also need to take into account that it is located without disturbing the neighbors. Otherwise, problems are possible that will entail fines and dismantling of the bathhouse.

If possible, it is better to install such a structure in a quiet place, away from the road, surrounded by greenery. It's great if there is a body of water nearby. It is worth considering in advance the installation of all communications. The area should be level, clean, with dense soil. If there are no such conditions, then the surface needs to be prepared: cleared, leveled.

There are many options: wood (logs, timber), various blocks (foam concrete, aerated concrete), brick. When choosing a material, you need to focus on its price, durability, aesthetic and performance qualities. And, of course, the structure must correspond to the general style of the entire site. It is advisable to build a bathhouse from the same material as the main house.

Determining the location

Previously, bathhouses were built mainly without a toilet, since the toilet was located in the yard and everyone used it. There were no toilets in the houses either - they considered it something unnecessary. But modern man has become accustomed to comfort in everything and is no longer ready to put up with inconvenience even when visiting his own bathhouse. Therefore, installing a bathroom in a bathhouse is very relevant and in demand. The main nuance in this matter is the fact that the bathhouse, as a rule, is small in size, and it is not easy to allocate a space in it even measuring one meter by one meter.

In addition, the bathhouse is finished with natural wood and the building itself is also often built from wooden logs, so the owners fear that it will be difficult to organize ventilation. After all, wooden surfaces absorb odors very strongly, and the toilet can ruin any vacation. But not everything is so simple here. If you choose the right location for the toilet and comply with all the technology requirements, the result will be quite reliable and acceptable.

So, the toilet must be located so that the entrance to it is not visible from the rest room; it is better to organize such a “nook”. This will not only avoid drawing unnecessary attention to such a delicate issue, but also possible odors will linger. Also, when choosing a place for a toilet, you need to take into account the location of the sewer pipe or septic tank on your site, since you will have to drain the drain exactly there and the shorter the distance, the lower the costs.

It is also worth saying a few words in favor of completely abandoning the toilet in the bathhouse, because such an opinion is quite common and even occurs more often than a decision in favor of comfort. So, a toilet in a bathhouse will lead to the following inconveniences:

• The area of ​​the building will have to be increased or the size of the internal premises reduced.
• You will have to install a separate cesspool or obtain permission to tap into the sewer.
• It will be necessary to supply water to the building and organize its safety in the winter, when the bathhouse is rarely used.
• Purchase of plumbing and finishing costs.

But if all these problems don’t scare you, then let’s move on to the immediate description of the work.

The toilet in the bathhouse should be located so that it does not attract unnecessary attention.

Construction stages

The construction of a bathroom occurs in several stages:

• Determining the type of toilet and method of drainage.
• Choosing a location, drawing up a toilet project.
• Laying sewerage in accordance with technological features.
• Installing a toilet, connecting the sewer pipe to the toilet.
• Interior arrangement.
• Selecting the type of ventilation, location and installation.

The final stage will be finishing. It is better to use ceramic tiles - they are resistant to moisture and do not change appearance when exposed to household chemicals.

A correctly installed toilet increases comfort when taking bath procedures, but when installing it it is important to follow the technology

Water supply

If you have already decided on the location and know exactly where the toilet and plumbing will be located in it, then you need to think about how to supply water to this location. This must be done at a stage when plumbing has not been installed and finishing work has not been carried out. If the bathhouse already has a shower, then the problem is reduced and you will only need to redistribute the water supply from this room. But if there is no water in the bathhouse at all, then there will be more worries.

The first thing that needs to be decided at this stage is how the bathhouse will be used in the winter. If you rarely visit it or it is located in a country house where no one lives, then the water will have to be drained from the system in cold weather. Otherwise, the water in the system will freeze and the entire structure will become unusable. If you don’t want to drain the water, or the bathhouse is located near the house, then you need to think about the heating system. In large baths, which are often used and in which a lot of time is spent, traditionally, a classic heating system is installed.

If there is no heating in your bathhouse, then you can simply insulate the water supply pipes; for this, special insulating sleeves are put on them at the installation stage. They are sold today in any hardware store. Of course, you can wrap the pipes with insulation and fix it, but this is very labor-intensive. In addition, special couplings will not only protect the pipe from freezing, but also prevent the formation of condensation. Therefore, there is no point in experimenting, especially since such couplings are very inexpensive.

It is most convenient to add water to the bathhouse toilet during the construction stage

The installation of a water supply must be approached responsibly and carefully, since the entire operation of the bathhouse will depend on the quality of the water supply. For water supply to the bathhouse, you need to use a plastic pipe with a diameter of 3-4 cm. When purchasing the necessary materials, you also need to purchase plastic corners and fittings that will be needed to connect the system. The plastic water supply system is connected using a special pipe soldering iron, so if you don't have one, it's worth thinking about where to get one.

Choosing the type of sewer system

To improve the bathhouse, it is possible to use three types of individual sewerage:

• non-pressure;
• pressure;
• connected to a centralized city drainage system or to the existing sewer system of a private house.

Gravity system

Gravity sewerage

The non-pressure method of drainage is otherwise called gravity. This is the simplest and least expensive type of sanitary sewer system. Its main advantage: energy independence. Installation of a free-flow system requires careful adherence to the slope of the pipes (1-1.5 cm per 1 linear meter) and is impossible if the terrain of the site is difficult.

Sewer slope

To transport wastewater, pipes of a larger diameter are required than when installing a pressure system. Straightness of the highway is highly desirable. If the pipeline diagram includes turning points, inspection wells are installed in these places. This rule is relevant for any type of sewer system.

Pressure system

General scheme of pressure sewerage

The pressure sewer system provides for the forced transportation of wastewater, which is provided by a pump or pumping station. The equipment can be installed both indoors and outdoors. A pressure sewerage system for a bathhouse is built if for some reason it is impossible to make a non-pressure one. Features of this type of sewer:

• pressure is more expensive than non-pressure;
• volatile;
• requires insulation of equipment in winter.

Inset sewerage system

A less labor-intensive, but most troublesome way is to connect to a centralized sewer network. This method is not possible for all bathhouse owners. Therefore, it makes no sense to consider it in all details.

Connection to a centralized sewer network

More often, it is used to connect the wastewater system to an existing septic tank on the site. However, in this case, you will have to choose the type of drainage system (pressure or gravity).

Connection to a septic tank

Drain or sewer

Another fundamental point for installing a toilet is draining wastewater, that is, organizing a sewer system. This issue also needs to be resolved at the initial stage, that is, before finishing and installing plumbing. If you have a network sewer system, and you have the right to safely connect to it, then you can consider half the matter solved. You just need to remove the pipe from the bathhouse toilet and connect it to a common sewer pipe. If it is impossible to cut into the general sewer system, then you will have to build a separate cesspool and bring the pipe into it.

If it is possible to connect to the network sewer, then this is very good

In the bathhouse itself, in the toilet, you need to install a pipe to which the toilet will subsequently be connected. To do this, you need to accurately determine its location and prepare the space for work. The fact is that simply running the pipe through a wooden floor will be wrong, as this will create a danger of the floor rotting and the spread of dampness. Therefore, it is better to at least lay the floor in the toilet area with ceramic tiles - make a square of 60 by 60 cm, but it would be more practical to lay the entire floor with tiles. But this is already finishing, and we are talking about drainage.

So, you need to cut a round hole in the floor, the diameter of which should be slightly larger than the diameter of the pipe. Lay a metal mesh on the floor equal in size to the planned tiles (60x60 cm or over the entire floor), the mesh must be shot to the floor with a construction stapler. After this, you need to prepare a concrete solution according to the following formula:

1 part water + 2 parts sand + 1 part cement

You will need a little solution at this stage, so do not overdo it. Now you need to carefully cement the prepared space and let it dry. At the same time, it is necessary to remove the drain pipe and secure it in the hole with a solution, this will ensure the reliability of the structure and prevent the spread of a damp environment. All this work will take about a couple of days to dry. The diameter of the pipe for the sewer outlet is usually 100 mm; this diameter is considered optimal for a toilet. Next, from the bathhouse the pipe is laid directly to the drainage point. If it is a sewer, then the pipe is connected directly to the main line. But if you decide to make a separate pit, then you need to say more about it. To finish the conversation about the pipe, it should be noted that the drain pipe must always run at a slight slope along its entire length. It should be buried approximately 50-60 cm into the ground, depending on the climate in which you live.

It is better not to leave the drained sewer next to the tree, but to concrete the floor around it

Interior decoration

After you have installed water and sewerage into the bathhouse toilet, you can move on to the interior arrangement of this room. You will have to make some purchases for this work and it is better to purchase everything you need at once. So, here is a list of purchases:

• Door to the toilet.
• Toilet and cistern.
• Ceramic tiles for finishing (you must first take measurements from the surface you will be finishing).
• Tile adhesive.
• Hinges and door fittings.
• Accessories for the toilet (hose for water connection, siphon, circle, etc.).
• Household toilet accessories (whisk, toilet paper holder, foot mat).

These will be your main purchases; you can add or remove something from the list at your discretion.

Laying ceramic tiles. Most often, in a finished wooden bathhouse, when installing a toilet, ceramic tiles are laid only on the floor. If you cemented part of the floor when removing the sewer, then the work is simplified. If not, then you need to lay a metal mesh on the floor surface so that it covers exactly the distance that you will be tiling.

Therefore, you need to prepare tile adhesive as indicated on its packaging. The tiles must be laid very carefully and evenly, checking your work with a building level. If you decide to lay tiles only around the toilet, and not along the entire floor, then the edge of the resulting space must be treated with plastic or metal molding, which is laid immediately under the tiles.

Ceramic tiles fit perfectly on a wooden surface

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Toilet installation. As a rule, it does not take much time, the main thing is to do everything carefully and in exact accordance with the instructions included with the plumbing fixtures. The fact is that today there are many models of toilets on sale and different requirements may be imposed on their installation. Therefore, it is necessary to connect the tank to the water supply; to do this, you need to remove a special hose from the tank, which will be connected to the water pipe.

Installing a toilet according to instructions

Door installation. Even at the stage of creating a toilet in the bathhouse, you can install a door, but it is better to do this at the final stage. The fact is that if you lay tiles in the toilet, the door may get dirty during this work. The door must be installed in one day, clearly leveled and the space between the frame and the wall filled with polyurethane foam. After this, the door cannot be touched for about a day - it must dry.

The door must be installed carefully and wait for it to dry completely.
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Construction of a cesspool

If the pit is made only for the bathhouse toilet, then it should not be very large. In this case, a pit with a depth of 2 m and a diameter of approximately 70-80 cm will be sufficient. You may think that this is too much, but believe me, this option will allow you to safely use the toilet without restrictions, and also resort to cleaning the pit as little as possible. In addition, such a pit takes longer to fill and cleans itself faster. The basic principles for creating a cesspool should be listed:

1. The edges of the pit must be clearly vertical, this prevents fermentation of waste water.
2. The bottom of the pit should be covered with a layer of gravel about 10-15 cm, so the water will drain faster and the pit will not deform.
3. The pit must be closed with a special hatch (concrete or metal) with a lid on it. This will allow you to quickly clean it if the pit is full.

When a cesspool is installed for a residential building, concrete rings are installed in it, which ensures its reliability. But for a small pit designed only for a bath toilet, you don’t have to do this - you’ll only end up with significant extra costs. You can strengthen the walls of the pit with car tires. Once again, it is worth recalling that the drain pipe must enter the hole at an angle.

If the pit is made only for a bath toilet, then you can choose the simplest option

Septic tank and dry closet

Modern offers ordinary people solutions to the most complex issues, including the simple creation of a bathroom. Therefore, if you have no desire to tinker with the pit and everything else, you can purchase a ready-made dry closet, it includes:

• A container with antiseptic liquid that solves the problem of waste disposal.
• Toilet.
• Drainage cistern.

These are the main components of such a system; they can have different configurations and appearance, but their essence is the same. Therefore, many today prefer such simple and practical devices.

Dry toilet in the bathhouse

As for the septic tank, everything is even simpler. Today there are many different options for such devices on sale, you just need to choose what suits you. Basically, septic tanks are distinguished by volume, so choosing is not difficult. The essence of this system is as follows: a septic tank is buried in the ground instead of a cesspool. The septic tank contains a special liquid that allows you to efficiently dispose of all waste. After a certain period of time, the septic tank must be cleaned and this liquid in it must be changed, but the period between replacements is very long.