The risers of water and sewer pipes are usually located in the niche of the toilet or bathroom.
And they usually try to cover up all this “economy” by any means: from curtains to a quarter-brick wall.
The curtain is somehow not aesthetically pleasing! A permanent wall will simply block access to communications.
Yes, of course, you can install a hatch door in the required places. But if one of the pipes leaks, the plumber who comes will not turn into a “mouse” to get into the “walled” space and fix the breakdown.
Even several hatches may not solve a possible problem. The specialist will simply ask you to dismantle the obstacle... And you recently made renovations in the bathroom!..
Another option is a wide door that covers the entire wall or niche. But its height is limited by high cistern– it will not open lower. When open, it will take up a lot of space, and if performed poorly, it is also at risk of “senile” distortion under the influence of its own weight.
Excellent alternative option A decorative and functional partition can be roller shutters for the bathroom. They can be installed, covering the entire niche opening in width and height. It is advisable to order roller shutters for the toilet that cover the entire back wall.
In this case, you will get full access to the entire volume of the niche, and there is enough space there (especially in new houses) even to arrange a mini-storage room for household needs. And in closed you will get a neat decorative panel.
At the same time, all communications will remain accessible when the roller shutters are open. And when closed, such a “curtain” will fit perfectly into the interior of a toilet or bathroom.
Everyone is familiar with ordinary “window” or “door” roller shutters - they can be seen on almost all windows and doors of shops, offices, and cafes located on the ground floor. Their use in plumbing “themes” causes certain inconveniences, in particular due to limited space for installation.
The installation of plumbing roller shutters is quite simple. When lifted, the movable web is wound onto a shaft located in the upper box.
This process is facilitated by a special spring mechanism (SPM), which “helps” to easily raise and lower the roller shutters.
Correct adjustment of the mechanism ensures that the blade is fixed in any position without additional fixation. But this is only in case correct settings PIM.
Design restrictions! With a small opening width (up to 520 mm), the spring mechanism will not fit in a shaft of such length. Therefore, in such cases, an alternative method of winding up and lowering the roller shutter is used - a cord mechanism.
Plumbing roller shutters in a toilet are usually installed from aluminum profile, which is not afraid of corrosion. Factory profile painting has increased wear resistance, and the polyurethane foam filling of the profile provides noise and even heat insulation.
Such roller shutters are easy to wash, and price range- These are the cheapest options. These roller shutters are good.
The color range is quite wide. In addition to a dozen basic colors, it is possible to additionally paint the lamellas in one of 180 additional shades from the RAL scale. However, such additional painting will not always be as durable as the factory base paint.
In the case of “panel” finishing of your bathroom, when the walls are tiled in two colors, a combination of lamellas of several shades is possible. The guide rails also come in several shades, allowing them to be optimally combined with the flexible roller shutter leaf.
Roller shutters for the toilet with a pattern look special. Exclusive design can be given decorative panel using airbrushing or gluing a film with a pattern.
Installation of roller shutters in the toilet
Roller shutters in the bathroom are installed in several ways, which are determined by the design of the opening:
- installation in the opening:
- inside the box;
- outside the box.
- Installation “in the slip” - the box is located outside.
The first installation method is preferable, since it allows you to hide the entire box in a niche, leaving only its back wall visible from the front.
And if the tiles on the walls have not yet been laid, then with this installation method you can attach the guides directly to the wall and they will carefully “sink” to the thickness of the tile installation.
The lamellas of the roller shutter canvas in this installation option will be turned towards us with the convex side.
Roller shutters have to be installed with the box facing outwards in case of limited space in the niche. In this case, width measurements are made already on top of the laid tiles.
In this case, the lamellas of the canvas will “turn” towards us with the concave side.
One more functional feature installation “in the opening” is to reduce the useful width of the roller shutter by the total width of the guides (two of 53 mm each), and the useful height by the size of the box.
Range of box sizes: 137 – 150 – 165 – 180 – 205 mm. The selected size is determined by the length of the rolled-up fabric, that is, the height of the roller shutter.
The option of installing roller shutters “in the trim” is mainly used when the wall thickness is small. With this option, the box is “forced” to be located outside, without reducing the useful height of the opening, and the frame is complemented by a lower guide.
Additional functional installation methods:
- If your bathroom is used dropped ceilings, then the box can generally be “hidden” above the ceiling plane. In other cases, the box will be located under the ceiling.
- A 20-25 cm distance between the box and the ceiling will allow you to use the box as an additional shelf.
- If there is no need to constantly open the “behind the toilet” part of the niche, the roller shutter canvas can be divided into two parts: the lower one will be permanently in place and raised manually only if necessary, and the upper one will in the usual way roll up into a box.
- In rare cases, it is possible to install the box even at the bottom of the roller shutter, but in this case it will be necessary to provide a locking mechanism at the top of the leaf.
How to install roller shutters?
Roller shutters in the bathroom are installed either as an overhead installation or as a built-in installation option.
Preparing the opening for installation
The frame of the assembled roller shutter is a clearly rectangular structure and, accordingly, an opening of the same shape is required, which is very rare, especially in old houses.
In general, the width of a niche is measured in three planes: top, middle and bottom.
And the minimum value is taken as the width of the roller shutter. For accurate installation, the discrepancy between these dimensions should be no more than 5 mm - such gaps can be easily decorated.
In the installation plane of the roller shutter frame on the walls, the presence of any volumetric decorative parts is “contraindicated” (for example, stucco molding) - they will not allow the roller shutter guides to be tightly secured.
The procedure for directly installing a roller shutter on site is as follows:
- We check the completeness of the structure, which should include:
- roller shutter fabric;
- protective box with winding mechanism;
- guide rails (2 pcs.)
- accessory set.
- We prepare guide rails for installation on walls;
- for surface-mounted installation, drill Ø8 mm holes through 2 walls of the front surface and the busbar.
- with a built-in installation option, drill Ø8 mm holes through 2 internal walls
Hole locations:
- extreme ones - no closer than 10-15 cm from the edge of the tire;
- medium - evenly in increments of 45-50 cm.
- Using a Ø11.8 mm drill, we drill holes on the front wall (overhead installation option) or on the inner wall (for built-in installation of roller shutters). These are holes for self-tapping screw heads and subsequent installation of plugs (front ones) in them.
- We drill holes Ø4.2 mm on the flanges of the protective box together with the lid - these are “sockets” for future rivets.
- Having taken the cover from the box, we drill Ø8 mm holes in the rear wall of the box (surface mounting) and the side walls of the box (built-in), depending on the type of installation. A combined fastening option is possible and desirable.
- For an overhead installation option, it is necessary to cut out pieces of flanging back surface boxes at the contact points of the guides.
- We assemble the box and two guide rails together, after inserting plastic guide devices into them.
If your roller shutters require a lower frame at the bottom, you should cut grooves for the locking mechanism at the bottom of the guides (though why would it be needed in the toilet).
- The assembled frame is installed symmetrically with respect to the opening at the installation site, set strictly according to the level: the vertical is the tires, and the horizontal is the box.
- Through the finished holes in the box and tires, Ø8 mm holes are drilled for dowels, followed by alternately fixing the element (box or tire) with a dowel. The process must be constantly monitored using a building level.
Note! If the roller shutter frame is installed on metal surface all Ø8 mm holes described above are drilled with a smaller drill diameter corresponding to the diameter of the metal screws.
- We install the roller shutter panel into the grooves of the tires (guides). The canvas should be wound over the shaft from top to bottom from the rear surface of the box.
To avoid accidental damage to the canvas coating on the shaft of the structure, the latter must be temporarily wrapped with soft material.
- Since such structures predominantly use a spring-inertia mechanism (PIM), we will consider the sequence of just such an installation:
- Install traction springs;
The Levin-Group company offers the lowest cost on the market for installation of plumbing roller shutters - 2,700 rubles. behind standard installation.
Prices shown do not include discounts from the manager. Please check the cost with managers.
| Width | Height | Control type | Price with pickup and self-measurement (RUB) | Price with delivery and installation (RUB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 1 000 | Spring | RUB 3,406 | RUB 6,708 |
| 700 | 1 100 | Spring | RUB 3,931 | RUR 7,325 |
| 800 | 1 200 | Spring | RUB 4,455 | RUB 7,941 |
| 900 | 1 300 | Spring | RUB 5,069 | RUB 8,663 |
DIY installation
For those who decide to save money and install roller shutters in the toilet on their own, it is advisable to weigh everything. Savings on installation amount to 2,700 rubles. But you can lose money on the purchase of a new product and the product warranty due to improper installation.
Often, apartment renovation specialists offer their services. It is important to understand that they do not work for free and include the cost of additional work in hidden fees. But they are not specialists in installing roller shutters, and therefore minor savings often result in loss of money and warranty!
We provide discounts of up to 15% on goods with pick-up.
Video of installation of sanitary roller shutters
The cost of installing sanitary roller shutters, including delivery and a guarantee for the work, is 2,700 rubles. Considering the uniqueness of each repair, additional work is possible upon agreement at the time of signing the contract. If necessary additional materials installation prices are negotiated individually. Prices for installing roller shutters in a toilet depend on the volume additional work. This may be a standard installation, or there may be additional work related to the preparation of the opening. The exact scope and cost of work are indicated in terms of reference upon conclusion of the contract.
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Installing roller shutters in the toilet allows you to hide unsightly plumbing fixtures and water heaters. The products can be installed under the ceiling or in a special niche. Plumbing roller shutters in the toilet can be plain white or covered with original photo printing.
Varieties and features
The models differ in the width of the stripes and sizes, so choosing a product for a specific bathroom will not be difficult. An important difference is the presence of a special electric drive, which allows you to remotely raise/lower the roller shutters or fix them in a certain position. But such models are expensive and not every owner needs them.
Conventional sanitary roller shutters in the toilet are distinguished by their ease of installation and the absence of additional installations. They are no less easy to open and close. It is also easy to stop them at a certain height without any valves or auxiliary latches.
Which roller shutters to choose for the toilet?
Regardless external design Each plumbing model will have increased strength and wear resistance. But when selecting a product you need Special attention pay attention to design. Beautiful roller shutters for the toilet with photo printing should be installed when decorating the walls with tiles with patterns (or with an insert-pattern of tiles). Any images can be applied to the surface of the roller shutters: landscapes, stylized pictures, drawings with animals, flowers.
An important condition when choosing is a favorable combination of the prevailing color range roller shutters with room decoration. For example, roller shutters for a toilet with a pattern of a tiger, lion or other images with orange, brown tones will fit perfectly into an interior with a light beige or peach finish. And images of bright lilies and roses should be installed in rooms with light pink or purple tiles (according to the main color of the image).
Standard models white suitable for rooms with monochromatic wall decoration, preferably light shade(white, cream, light coffee). Their installation in stylized rooms can negatively affect the presentation of the interior. But models with a slight shade of yellow, beige or two-tone stripes will be an excellent addition to rooms with bright and colorful tiles. The photo examples of roller shutters will help you choose a really good and practical option, which will certainly complement and highlight the design of the bathroom.
Before purchasing products, you need to familiarize yourself with the product category. Only sanitary roller shutters are suitable for installation in the toilet. Their installation is carried out by analogy with standard models (on profiles). But at the same time, by purchasing specialized roller shutters for a bathroom cabinet, the owner will be able to receive the following benefits in the future:
- absence of mold on strips and profiles;
- no accumulation of moisture at the joints of the support and mechanism, making it difficult to lift the roller shutters;
- even with high humidity in the room, the applied pattern and varnish coating will not change the original appearance;
- standard cleaning compounds will not harm the design and will not lead to discoloration of the product (models with both printing and brightly colored coatings are washed with ordinary household chemicals).
It is very important to take into account not only the quality of the purchased models, but also the rules for installing roller shutters. Correct installation, described in the attached video, will help each owner to easily hide the plumbing fixtures and thereby improve the design of the room, giving it a complete and attractive look.
It is no longer possible to imagine modern life without the use of roller shutters or roller shutters. Installing roller shutters on windows, doors, cabinets and other areas that need protection has become common. Their benefits in protecting premises and protecting from noise and dust can hardly be overestimated. And if in private properties they are used mainly inside apartments and houses, then commercial organizations, retail establishments, and garages most often use them to protect windows and doors from burglary.
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Roller shutter device
In general, roller shutters are varieties of well-known blinds, but with a more advanced design and high strength. A roller shutter, consisting of sheets of various lengths, widths and materials, is wound onto a shaft.
Note!
The shaft can be hollow and is made of galvanized steel.
When raised, the shaft with wound lamellas (roller shutter) rests in a protective box. The side panels serve as stiffening ribs for the protective box, and the raising and lowering of the canvas occurs along guides.
Types of roller shutters
- Roller shutters with tape control. Such structures are small in size and light in weight, not exceeding 15 kg, and are very convenient for installation in small areas. For example, this type of roller shutter is used for a closet. They are also used to protect windows, sewer block in the toilet, in the bathroom. The main advantage of such roller shutters is their price.
- Roller shutters with inertial spring. They have larger dimensions than the first type, and their weight reaches 55 kg. They are operated by retracting a spring and secured with a bottom lock and side latches. When using such structures, it is possible to output control through the wall.
- Roller shutters with cardan reducer. The operation of this mechanism is based on a cardan transmission. Such roller shutters can be closed with both upper and lower locks. When using them, control occurs through the wall by rotating the gate. The main advantage of such roller shutters is the ability to install them on any profile, low price and quite light weight.
- Roller shutters with cable reduction control. These are managed simple mechanisms and can be done, including through the wall. The weight of these structures does not exceed 55 kg. They can be installed on any profile, and installation is carried out on an opening of any width. Such roller shutters are closed with a deadbolt lock and side latches and are most often used as roller shutters for windows.
- Roller shutters with electric drive. Powerful designs with a motor that can lift roller shutters weighing up to 150 kg. They operate silently when closing and opening, and it is possible to control them remotely. Roller shutters can be installed on any profile. The price of such mechanisms is higher than that of previous types.
Preparing to install roller shutters
If you decide to install roller shutters in the toilet or on the windows yourself, then you need to adhere to next order actions. First, you need to take measurements of the opening where the roller shutters will be installed. Based on the obtained values, you will buy the required option.
In addition, it is necessary to evaluate the quality of the opening walls. They must be perfectly even. We check this quality vertically with a plumb line, and horizontally with a plumb line. We level uneven surfaces in advance, since in the future these problems will be more difficult to eliminate. After we install the box, the gap between it and the wall should not exceed 5 mm.
Frame assembly
When installing roller shutters with your own hands, you should know that the next operation after measuring is assembling the frame. It is installed in accordance with which control system will be used. The size of the groove (furrow) through which the control elements are introduced will depend on this.
For example, if the lifting mechanism operates using a cord and an electric motor, then the diameter of this groove itself should be 12 mm, and with a gimbal control system it should be increased to 22 mm. After you have blocked the channel required diameter, the box and guides are installed.
The holes for fixing the frame are made at a distance of 50 cm from each other. At the edges, the indentation should be 10 cm. But such indentations are typical for outdoor roller shutters, and if you are going to install furniture roller shutters, then the indentations can be made smaller. After drilling the holes, you need to lay the linings on the opening, which serve as the basis for installing the box.
Box installation
To the prepared flat surface, with pre-installed tires, you need to install a box. First, using levels, we determine the spatial position of the box. Then, using dowels and prepared holes on the box, we fix it to the walls.
It is especially necessary to take into account that the final fixation of the structure should occur evenly, in order to avoid possible distortions that so often occur during installation. You need to know that skewed roller shutters will have an unaesthetic appearance and, most importantly, will be difficult to operate. The lowering-raising system will work hard and extraneous sounds may appear.
Roller shutters for windows and doors
Installation of the control system
After installing the housing, you will need to begin installing the controls. To do this, use the instructions included with purchase. It may indicate some features. Through a groove (a groove in the wall for cables and wiring) we feed a cord, tape or shaft. This will depend on the control system used. By the way, plumbing roller shutters for a toilet or a closet do not require installation, since they are controlled using ordinary handles.
Installation of the canvas
The final step in installing a roller shutter is the installation of the canvas. To do this, the plates are fixed to the shaft with bolts or, in other words, automatic locks. After this, we install stoppers to fix the canvas in extreme positions. We finish the work by connecting the control elements.
Now you need to check the operation of the roller shutter mechanism and, if any shortcomings are found, promptly eliminate them. It is especially worth paying attention to the tight movement during ascent and descent and unnecessary sounds. This can significantly reduce the life of the mechanism. Initially, problems may be easily fixable, but later, operating roller shutters under additional load will only lead to their aggravation.
Some other types of roller shutters
Security blinds with outside windows are very popular, but internal roller shutters are often installed on windows. They not only perform protective functions, but also fence off apartments from excess noise.
Note!
The only drawback of this design is that the window is not protected from the outside.
Installing roller shutters in the toilet hides sewer pipes. In addition to the fact that such protection has a beautiful appearance, they also provide free access to the sewer system, and this is much more convenient than getting to the accident site through a tiled box.
Roller shutters on cabinets allow you to save space in the apartment, as they open straight up and down, and also have a more original appearance than regular doors.
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Roller shutters, which are familiar to us on doors or windows, can now be found in toilets and bathrooms. True, the function of roller shutters in the bathroom is slightly different. Most often, they are designed to hide an opening or niche in which unattractive communications are located. Such roller shutters are very convenient for regularly taking meter readings or changing filter cartridges.
Purpose and advantages
Any bathroom can be divided into a visible zone, in which there is cladding, furniture, plumbing, as well as a hidden zone, represented by different connections, communications, valves, meters and the like. To differentiate them and make the bathroom interior more attractive, different technical solutions are used. For example, a curtain made of plastic or fabric, which is inexpensive option, but at the same time little aesthetically pleasing.
If you decide to close the communications with a chipboard box, you will worsen access to the pipes; even if you leave the hatch, it may be far from the leak. Blinds, although more aesthetically pleasing, require special care and do not protect against noise at all.
A modern and increasingly popular way to hide communications and equipment in the toilet and bathroom is to install roller shutters. They have a rather attractive appearance, which can even improve the interior of the bathroom. When necessary, the roller shutters quickly rise, allowing full access to the meter or pipe.
The next advantage is excellent noise insulation, which when used in a bathroom plastic pipes will be a valuable factor. In addition, the installation of roller shutters can be done independently, allowing you to save on their installation. Roller shutters are made from hygienic material that can withstand wet cleaning. Thanks to the powder coating, the roller shutter leaf is durable and long time maintains visual appeal.
Roller shutters will help hide shelves on which cleaning products, household items or tools are stored. With this finish, the appearance of the bathroom will not suffer from the appearance of a mop, rags and boxes of powder. And you will have the opportunity to use the bathroom space more rationally, while simultaneously reducing clutter in your home.
Design
For sanitary roller shutters it is the same as for roller shutters installed in the openings of windows and doors. When opening, the canvas, which consists of individual lamellas, is wound onto a shaft, which is hidden in the box (it is mounted either outside the opening or on the inside).
Inside this shaft there is a spring that balances the structure, preventing spontaneous unwinding of the web. When the shutters are closed, they are a dense canvas covering the niche. Closed position The roller shutter can be secured with a latch, but a more reliable option would be a regular external lock.
If the opening in the bathroom is less than 52 centimeters wide, a spring mechanism is not used, but roller shutters with a cord mechanism are installed.
It is recommended to install roller shutters at the full height of the opening, since it is impossible to guess where the pipe will leak. By tightly closing even part of the opening, you will lose the main advantage of this option - the ability to reach all communications.
How to choose the right one
The selected characteristics of roller shutters affect their functionality and cost.
First of all, measure the opening for precise definition metric indicators of roller shutters. This will tell you the width and height the desired product, as well as the dimensions of the box, which are directly related to the length of the roller shutter leaf. Next, select the type of drive that will wind and unwind the web. The best option there will be an inertial spring, since with a certain setting it will allow the unwound shutters to be fixed at the desired height. Roller shutters with an automatic lifting system are more expensive.
The next nuance in choosing sanitary roller shutters is their installation method. The entire structure can be mounted inside the opening or as an overlay from the outside. You also need to decide who will install the roller shutters.
For self-installation Some knowledge and ability to use additional equipment for repairs is required. Installation errors will not only exclude warranty service for the product, but will also ruin the finish of the bathroom. If in doubt, it is better to entrust the installation of the structure to a company that sells roller shutters.
It is important to decide on appearance and roller shutter material for the bathroom. The most common products are made of aluminum profiles. They are coated with a factory paint that prevents corrosion.
Quite often, plastic roller shutters are installed in bathrooms, since this design is lighter, and its color palette wider. By installing decorative roller shutters in the bathroom, you will both support the design of the room and be able to add something interesting. color scheme or an image.
If roller shutters are chosen for a bathroom not in a private home, but in a public place, resistance to burglary is important. Good choice There will be steel roller shutters with a high quality locking mechanism.
Exterior design
When arranging a bathroom, you should choose not only the most practical solution. By choosing roller shutters, the design will also be aesthetic. Roller shutter slats are powder coated to withstand intensive use, humidity changes, and temperature differences. Therefore, they are suitable for use both on the streets and in bathrooms.
Since the colors of the roller shutters produced are very diverse, it is very easy to choose the appropriate shade of the shutters for the interior of the bathroom and toilet. White roller shutters would be a neutral solution, but don’t miss the opportunity to add photo printing or drawings to your bathroom design. This way you can turn your roller shutters into the focal point of your bathroom. If your bathroom is tiled in several shades, you can order roller shutters with a design that matches this finish. Manufacturers offer canvases and boxes in different options design, but before purchasing you should look at them in finished interiors bathroom.
Handles for roller shutters are also very diverse. They may resemble normal door handle, be a hook, a ball, a semicircular staple or something else.
Installation methods and installation features
It is best to think about installing plumbing roller shutters when a toilet and bathroom are being renovated, pipes are being replaced, filters, meters and other equipment are being installed. Installing roller shutters at this time will allow you to avoid spending on separate installation, which is necessary if renovation work have already been completed. When installing plumbing fixtures and changing pipes, you will immediately see what needs to be hidden and in what places roller shutters would be appropriate.
The installation of roller shutters in a toilet or bathroom is quite simple, so they can be carried out without the involvement of specialists. At the same time, installation of roller shutters does not require a large workplace. No moving required during installation washing machine or other items. When installing roller shutters in the bathroom with your own hands, mark the guides and drill holes for the fasteners. Accuracy is important here so that the canvas does not warp in the future. Dowels are used to fix the guides. Next, you need to install the roller shutter drive, then proceed with the installation of the canvas, and the final stage will be installing the cover on the box.
To choose the method of installing roller shutters, you need to take into account the design of the opening. The main ways to install roller shutters in a bathroom are:
- With a box inside the opening. This method is considered the most optimal, but it is important that the communications allow the box to be mounted. Measurements are taken after leveling the walls, but before laying the tiles, then the roller shutters can be easily attached to the wall, resulting in them being flush with it.
- With a box outside the opening. This method is used when the box does not fit into the opening. Measurements are taken after laying the tiles, and fastening is done on the tiles. Therefore, this installation is also chosen if facing works completed. When determining the size of the box, the height of the opening is taken into account, because when the structure is high, then in order to fully open it, it will be assembled on the shaft larger number turns of lamellas.
- Overlay. This method is used for thin walls in the bathroom, for example, if they are made of plasterboard. Then the box is located only on the outside and is equipped with a lower guide. This installation does not reduce the height of the opening and does not require attachment to the ceiling. At the same time, the design of the box is quite reliable and simple.
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