19.1.2008, 14:08

I have an interesting idea. I want to develop it and, probably, bring it to life over time. But many questions arose, on the solution of which a lot may depend. So, I have a bathroom, with an area, God forbid, 2.5 square meters. m.
The cast-iron bathtub should be replaced, and the general repair is about to turn up soon. I began to think about what to do so unusual, which you will not find anywhere else. The issue of practicality is also important - the height of a regular bathtub with legs could be usefully used if it were possible to cleverly hide the siphon.
And then I thought that it would be mono to make some kind of mini-pool.
I buy fittings, cook a box out of it, fix it to the walls, make plumbing, etc. , I erect a box of 25 mm plywood and fill the whole thing with mortar. The shape of the product can be given any complex, up to a semicircular or shell shape! When the whole structure dries well, I impregnate it with several layers of aquastop, then I cover it with mosaic tiles ...
The main problems that concern me are how to hide pipes in a layer of concrete so that they don’t leak anywhere. So that after a while you don’t have to break this structure in order to replace-clean something.
I figured that the walls of such a pool would be, to put it mildly, cool ... And if they are insulated, then how and with what? Can metal-plastic pipes from a towel inside be thrown, right between the fittings?
Further, a raging fantasy threw me the idea that you can actually make a full-fledged Jacuzzi with your own hands, if you correctly calculate everything and, of course, get some accessories for hydromassage.
From you, members of the forum, I would like to hear feedback, good advice and recommendations, maybe everything is easier than I imagine.

19.1.2008, 14:32

Are you sure that the floor will withstand the whole thing? otherwise it turns out that you have a joint bath with neighbors from below ...

19.1.2008, 23:23

Or maybe you don’t mess with concrete casting at all - buy a standard plastic garden mini-pond, choosing one that matches the dimensions of the bath and suits the shape, glue it with foam on the foam base, it’s not a problem to throw all the pipes in the foam, as well as in the plastic of the pool embed, the only thing I don’t know what to glue mosaic tiles to this plastic on is probably some kind of liquid nails or silicone. It is also possible for epoxy or liquid acrylic, but I am not familiar with the latter, and epoxy is relatively expensive.

19.1.2008, 23:45

A plastic pond will not hold tiles, but the idea is interesting, a budget option, so to speak)))
In general, casting is more reliable, there will be no problems with tiles and will last for a very, very long time.

Epoxy will take both tiles and plastic easily and simply.
How to make a sewer, I think there will be no problems, and if it leaks when draining, this is not a disaster.
But if the pipe under pressure from the jacuzzi wiring leaks, yes ...

Water supply pipes stupidly from above with an ordinary mixer + shower.
If the depth is a meter with an area of ​​​​2.5 square meters. meters it will be 2.5 tons of water, excluding rounding and so on. Roughly speaking, this is the weight of the box itself. The slabs will hold up, the walls too.
Problems could be expected by imposing another 5 tons of concrete base, and so on.

Doggy le a zu

Floor slabs withstand 800 kg per linear meter, they are called PK-6.3-800, etc. Of course, they can withstand twice as much, but at the limit, which can come, well, very suddenly.

2.5 tons of water??? God forbid that I would take such a risk! The size of the future design is commensurate with the dimensions of the bathroom itself, except that it will be 25-30 centimeters deeper. And in such a container there will not be a huge mass for sure.

20.1.2008, 14:17

With a plastic base, I think you can try - just not on polystyrene, but cut from plywood as supporting ribs with the ends up, with a grid. fill voids with foam, fill with foam.

As for the additional plywood frame, I agree, it definitely won’t be worse, but it’s guaranteed to be more reliable. By the way, surfboards are made using approximately this technology, so I recommend that the top starter look here: http://www.zmey.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=...%F3%EA%E0%EC%E8

20.1.2008, 14:21

Slider, but did not try to look for a ready one?

20.1.2008, 21:03

Ready what? framework? What for? You can make it yourself. Or are you talking about something else?

20.1.2008, 22:09

Slider, I'm talking about a mini-pool

21.1.2008, 10:05

I won’t be with neighbors - maximum with rats from the basement - I live on the first floor))
Volume - 0.7 cubic meters approximately. The area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe base under it is approximately 1 square meter
Reinforced concrete walls 5 cm thick. must endure

If the first floor, then you can generally make a full-fledged pool, the main thing is not to advertise it. Here, at least from below, additional pillars can be brought under the slab, at least in general, the slab can be hollowed out and a deep pool made, if the area allows.
The only question will be the price of the event and subsequent operating costs, if the water is metered. For example, I would definitely not need such hemorrhoids football ;-)

SWORD MASTER

21.1.2008, 12:00

Silly idea, I know for myself while there is no pool, it is needed, and then useless weight. You will rarely use it, but you will have to keep the water constantly warm, there are all sorts of filters, throwing pills there - I don’t know more crap than pleasure. To dive once a month is not worth so much steam, but this is my opinion.

21.1.2008, 14:58

People, do you really think that you can make a pool on two and a half squares? In the same topic put BOLD QUOTATION MARKS!
It’s just that the language does not dare to call this idea a monolithic concrete bathroom, but a “pool”, because it is monolithic, concrete and tiled - and nothing more! ...
There will be a little more water in it than in ordinary jacuzzis by 1.7 meters. The mass of concrete is bullshit, which certainly will not break through the slab. The screed on the floor is thicker and heavier. In general, everything is much simpler and harmless than many of you thought. I just wanted an original bathtub with a mosaic and an additional SMALL volume, which usually goes "on the fasteners" of the bathroom, that is, on the legs.

21.1.2008, 15:50

And from fiberglass if you order this, no?
like how boats are made.

21.1.2008, 16:07

I have never dealt with fiberglass and I don’t understand anything about it, this time. Plastic is plastic, it cannot be compared with concrete in terms of strength. Yes, and laying tiles on it will be extremely problematic. I’m not talking about finances - + order +, it means to leaf through the loot for someone, and, as it seemed to me, a lot. I forgot to say that if you do it yourself, the option is also economical

The size of the future design is commensurate with the size of the bathroom itself, except that it will be 25-30 centimeters deeper.

What is deeper is probably unlikely, the siphon and the place under it will still be needed, and min. the slope of the drain must also be sustained.

22.1.2008, 12:57

And where will you put your feet when you come close to the bath? Modern manufacturers of something do not think about it. The screen is made flush with the bathroom.

22.1.2008, 14:12

22.1.2008, 14:26

the nuance with the siphon must be solved, I don’t argue. You need to find an all-metal, very reliable one so that you don’t have to pick it out of concrete later. well, the minimum in height, because there must be something like that! omission to abandon the idea.
In the end, you can make a small niche from below, seven centimeters high. But, I think you shouldn’t pay such attention to this - I just rarely have to stand in front of the bathroom.

The siphon can also be monolithic horizontally, i.e. sideways. And it is even better to monolith the through coupling or simply leave a hole in the concrete mass, and already mount a siphon to it or to it. I will tell you, however, about my experience in making thin-walled rings for a well - because. a wall of only 40-50 mm thick, the whole thing is relatively difficult to ram because of the reinforcing mesh inserted in the middle, in addition, even with a pouring height of 300, the walls from a twenty-twenty board carried millimeters by 10-15 on unsupported spans of 500.
Those. the option "to quickly bend the formwork from fiberboard" is unlikely to work: the geometry will float away and everything will be in the "belly" - as a result, you will have to fence reinforcements to plywood in increments of at least 300-400.

22.1.2008, 23:14

I just wanted an original bathtub with a mosaic and an additional SMALL volume, which usually goes "on the fasteners" of the bathroom, that is, on the legs.

About three years ago I did something similar. I laid out the bottom from a brick so that the siphon would fit (a trapik is like in showers). Under it (trapik) left space; on top of the melted piece of "technonicol" I glued a 2mm sheet of stainless steel somewhere 20x30cm with a drilled hole for the siphon, again coated it with technonicol around it. The wall was laid out of brick on an edge 60 cm high, reinforced with reinforcement embedded in the wall. A hole was left on the side, where he made a removable tile on self-tapping screws to get to the siphon. /www.index-spb.ru/matter/mater.php) with a brush, observing the technology. On top of the spatula, I brought the entire surface with Osmoflex (possible with osmolastic) Then on a special. glue KOVERKOL AB laid out a mosaic. The only thing - there was not enough money for specials. FUGOKOLOR grout, so I rubbed the kesto and primed the seams 3 times. I have been enjoying my work for the past 3 years - so far everything is fine.

23.1.2008, 22:38

KirCat, well, I would very much like to see a photo! And a couple more questions - are the walls of such a bathroom cold? Is it possible, if desired, to build inside home-made walls, say, a backlight (12 volt, or another, it doesn’t matter) or fittings for hydromassage?

Sorry, but there is no photo due to lack of a camera. The walls of such a "bathroom" are warmer than metal ones. Personally, it is much more pleasant for me to stand on a mazayka - it does not slip. At the expense of illumination - if desired, a lot is possible! In the same company www.index-spb.ru (and not only in it) they sell expanding solutions RESISTO FLUID ANKOR, etc. on which lamps are placed. Well, of course, everywhere there are subtleties ... I highly recommend visiting their website, reading about pools. When they meet, of course, they tell much more. There you will also find about fittings for massage

KirCat, if you had to do this a second time, what changes would be made to the design?

I would put a ladder assembly with a plug (you have to use an ordinary rubber one), I would choose a more beautiful mosaic (white-blue China is glued), I would put fittings for overflow (it was too much to bother) and I would increase the dimensions a little if there was such an opportunity (internally: 1.14x0.7m depth-0.45m - modestly, but you can fit in two). If you start your plan - good luck in your endeavors! I respect non-standard solutions!

More and more often, homeowners are thinking about arranging private pools. How can I do that? There are three main types of pools for the home: stationary, collapsible and spa pools. Each type should be considered in more detail.

Stationary pools

Installing such a pool in an apartment is quite difficult, and in time the whole process will take at least 3 months.

But compared to other types, this one has the longest service life.

To install it, firstly, you need to find a suitable place. The main criterion for selection will be the depth of groundwater. You can do the device of the pool directly in the house. To do this, the floor is dismantled and the necessary recess is made in the foundation so that the walls of the building are not damaged during drilling. A sufficient gap is left between the pool bowl and the walls of the house, laying it with foam plastic or filling it with sand to protect it from excessive pressure from the water. If for some reason it is impossible to build a pool directly in the house, an extension is built with a separate foundation platform.

Then they move on to the most critical part of the construction - the manufacture of a monolithic concrete bowl. For her, concrete with the highest water absorption coefficient is chosen. They calculate in advance where all the mortgages will be located, the holes for the nozzles, in order to avoid drilling an already finished concrete bowl. Start pouring concrete into the pit with the foundation and reinforcement ready. You need to try to fill the cup immediately. This greatly increases its reliability. Before the concrete hardens, air bubbles are knocked out with special vibrating hammers. Then, for a month, leave the bowl to solidify, occasionally pouring water on it to avoid cracks.

After the concrete has completely hardened, the bowl is plastered with special waterproof compounds (“Resisto Unifix” or “Resisto Tixo”) made in Italy. Then the waterproofing layer "Osmosil" is applied in two layers, and the third layer is a special adhesive with a latex additive ("Flekbond", "Elastobond", "Superbond"), on which the facing tile is fixed with a moisture absorption of not more than 3%, tile joints are rubbed. For grouting, the Fugopoks epoxy or Fugocolor cement composition is used. It will not be superfluous to pay attention to the anti-slip qualities of pool tiles. Mosaic is considered the most reliable and wear-resistant material. Its small size makes it easy to veneer convex or concave surfaces, corners.

PVC film has become a new coating for pools. It is a very light material with high waterproofing with a thickness of 1-1.5 mm. Usually four-layered with a polyester or Kevlar mesh fabric laid between the layers. The film is not subject to the damaging effects of chemicals and ultraviolet radiation, is easy to clean, and has anti-slip properties. At a price much cheaper than mosaics and ceramic tiles. Before laying it, the walls are carefully sanded. Plastic is applied to the metal fixing coating and a PVC film is welded to it. Then the metal strip is attached to the screws to the surface of the pool.

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Collapsible pools

They are lightweight stainless steel frame construction. There are two types of frames: rod (having only the upper hoop of metal rods) and sheet (from a solid sheet of metal). Frames are installed on special steel supports. Bowls for such pools are made of PVC film, which is used for lining stationary pools.

The advantage of such a pool is its mobility. It is enough to find a relatively flat area, and within an hour the pool is ready, you can fill it with water and enjoy your vacation. It is not forbidden to install it in the apartment.

It is better to entrust the assembly of the sheet frame to the master. He will mount the frame from several sheets, connecting them with screws and sealing. A plastic bowl is pulled onto a ready-made side, a filter and a pump are attached. The rod frame is easily mounted without the participation of a specialist. It is enough to strictly follow the attached instructions.

The pool in a residential building is attractive in that you can use it regardless of weather conditions and other external factors. It is located in the warmth and does not experience any influence of nature. However, its work depends entirely on how the construction goes, whether the project will meet the basic requirements, and in which part of the house you decide to build this structure for yourself.

A pool in a country house can be located in almost any part of it, even on the roof or in the basement.

Building a stationary pool with your own hands

Often, owners prefer to install it next to the sauna. The main thing is to take into account all the nuances of construction and strictly follow the approved project.

Design

To make the pool of your dreams in the house, it would be more correct to add it to the plan at the design stage of the whole house. In this case, you can successfully organize the room and avoid unforeseen surprises. The issue of design is also important, but at the very beginning it has almost no effect on the project, but when the room is ready, all communications have been made, it's time to finish and look your pool in a private house.

It is impossible to build a pool with your own hands without a finished project, but first of all you will have to decide on a number of issues:

• Location;
• Communications and equipment;
• Functionality;
• Design.

Installing the pool a private house, you need to understand for what purposes you need it. If you consider it as a place to relax, then it should look like that. For serious swimming, the project is completely different, because such a pool has its own parameters and requires a different approach in construction. You need to choose a place based on its purpose, size, shape and other nuances.

How to choose the right place

The pool in a private house, as a rule, is covered, and is located on the ground floor or in the basement. On the upper floors and the roof, the design is less common, although nothing prevents you from making it yourself. There are plenty of videos out there showing that the rooftop pool looks good. The only thing is that its construction will take more time, effort and money.

If there is a sauna in the house according to the plan, it is logical to install a pool next to it. Its dimensions may be larger than those placed on the roof. On average, the volume is 7 cubic meters. In such a pool, you can perfectly relax and swim, although for serious sports training it certainly doesn't fit.

If you decide to build a house with a pool with your own hands, be sure to install ventilation. It should work perfectly, according to the volume and area of ​​the pool. There should always be fresh air in the room, but drafts are excluded. Watch the video or ask knowledgeable people how to properly ventilate the room, as this item is one of the most important in construction.

The air temperature also matters: it should not be lower than 28 degrees. Humidity levels should normally reach 65%. Both temperature and humidity depend on whether you can correctly design the construction of a pool in a private house and conduct communications at the proper level.

Keep in mind that water creates moisture, so it is undesirable to build indoor pools close to the bedroom or children's room. In general, it is better to prepare a project so that the pool in a private house is located separately. For example, in a special extension to the house. It does not make sense to build it near residential premises.

Choice of accessories and design

Starting the construction of the pool with your own hands, you need to decide on the model of the bath. Whether it will be a collapsible option or a stationary one depends on your goals for using it. You need to decide this even when drafting the project, since then it will be impossible to change anything.

The most serious and thorough are stationary models. Before undertaking their construction, you need to prepare well, study all the main points, watch thematic videos. However, it is still better to entrust the work to professionals, since you will not be able to do it yourself. It is impossible to build such a structure without preliminary preparation, since stationary pools are made of hydrotechnical concrete, and every detail must be taken into account during construction.

The advantage of this option is the ability to choose the dimensions and shape of the bowl. If you are planning to make a pool next to the sauna, this option is right for you. The design can also be anything, there are no restrictions in this regard, but they are usually tiled.

The choice of accessories for such a pool is practically unlimited. Some stop at hydromassage, others add more devices that have a beneficial effect on the body. Stationary pools are usually placed in the basement or next to the sauna. It is very important in this case to equip good ventilation for the correct movement of air masses.

The positive qualities of hydraulic concrete models include their strength and durability, which cannot be said about the collapsible and inflatable type. Inflatable pools are an option more for children, they do not require construction. Collapsible has a more complex design and the ability to accommodate a large number of people. Perhaps these types of pools are also suitable for you, because they are easy to install with your own hands and remove when you want to, but these reservoirs are not suitable for something serious.

Advantages of stationary pools in the house

The desire to make a pool in your home is easy to justify. Now many owners of country houses do not deny themselves the pleasure of having their own pond and sauna, and there are reasons for this:

• Health. Swimming has a positive effect on the human body, strengthens the muscular frame, trains respiratory system and allows you to relax. It is useful for children and adults, so the presence of a pool built by oneself can no longer be called a whim.
• Relaxation. However, not everyone installs pools due to health concerns; for some, this is a great opportunity to relax or have a party by the water.
• Availability. Now it is not so difficult to build a pool with your own hands. There are many instructional videos and step-by-step instructions. As a last resort, you can always turn to professionals who will help you make an indoor pond anywhere with all the necessary communications.
• Care. If the bowl is small, you can maintain it in good condition with your own hands. Care depends on which pool model is installed.

Flaws

Of course, having your own indoor pool has its drawbacks, and there are things that need more attention:

A home pool can be dangerous for a variety of reasons. Starting with the fact that a person who cannot swim can fall into it, and ending with the unfortunate location of the structure. In the second case, the seriousness of the situation is aggravated by the fact that after construction it is difficult to fix anything, so all points must be taken into account at the design stage.

It is dangerous to make a pool on the second floor or roof with your own hands, as this requires more knowledge and skills than shown even in the very good video. Due to improper installation, load-bearing structures can break through, and the lack of necessary ventilation will ruin any project.

And yet, the presence of your own pool in a country house and the opportunities that it gives outweigh the few disadvantages. And if you decide on this, start choosing in advance the appropriate location and design of your future personal reservoir.

You have decided to install a new bathtub in your apartment. Which one to choose? There are three types of baths: cast iron, steel and acrylic. Those made of cast iron are practically eternal. They will also serve your great-grandchildren. Even if an enamel chip appears, it’s not scary - it can be puttied. A rusted surface can be resurfaced with a repair coat and it will be as good as new. But a cast-iron bathtub is expensive.

And for summer time, a swimming pond on your own site or nearby is suitable. You can swim in the pond with a cheerful company.

For those who are short of money, I advise you to pay attention to steel bathtubs. The advantages of a steel bath: they are outwardly beautiful, light, easy to install (come on, try to deliver a cast-iron bath to the fifth floor!). But they have a drawback - they have little sound insulation.

Mini pool in the apartment

When you fill it with water, the roar costs almost the whole house. There is folk way how to get rid of this scourge. We probably saw barrels of kvass in the city in the summer, blown on top with ordinary polyurethane foam. Before installing the bath, do the same with it. But do not cover the entire bottom with foam at once, but in stages, in small sections. First apply the product on one square meter, let it dry - otherwise the foam from the bath will slip, then take on another one. But you can not do this, but buy a steel bath with ready-made sound insulation. Its bottom is covered with special rubber plates.

With very careful care, steel bathtubs will last you fifteen years. In general, they scratch quickly. The only company in the world Kaldewel produces steel bathtubs, which gives a guarantee of gloss for 30 years. Its products are made of metal of the largest thickness - 3 mm. Fans of unusual design will also appreciate such bathtubs: they have a non-standard shape - angular, pear-shaped, etc.

If you want to purchase a product from the most modern material to date, then buy a bathtub made of acrylic. This is a type of plastic. Acrylic bathtubs are easy to install, have good heat and sound insulation. The scratches that have appeared are removed in the simplest way: they are cleaned with an emery cloth and polished with a paste. Service life - more than fifteen years.

The most fashionable now acrylic baths - hydromassage, jacuzzi. Bathing in them relaxes the muscles, is a prevention from cellulite, arthritis, osteochondrosis. It's practically a mini-pool.

How to build a pool with your own hands - we make a concrete pool in the country (detailed instructions)

Each person strives for the house and the atmosphere in it to have a cozy and comfortable life. This desire for a reliable rear is rooted in tradition and this moment is top priority. To create a special mood and atmosphere in the apartment, you can make a mini SPA instead of a bath, which will gather everyone's attention around it.

The presence of a swimming pool is one of the indisputable advantages, which allows you to relax and forget about a busy day, plunging into tranquility. For many, this opportunity is associated only with suburban housing, but in the modern world, technology makes it possible to make a pool in an apartment. This idea can be taken lightly, but the practice of recent years suggests otherwise - those who arranged a mini pool in the bathroom did not regret their decision, some even made it with their own hands. Such an idea may at first seem extremely impractical and hard to reach, but, in fact, a home pool will meet your expectations, worthy of taking its place in the apartment.

Necessary parameters for creating a SPA zone in your apartment

In order to implement this idea with your own hands, or with the help of specialists, a detailed assessment of the main characteristics of the premises is necessary. Let's talk about the main conditions:

• The dimensions of the room must be commensurate and allow the device of the future pool;
• It is necessary to consult with specialists who will assess the degree of impact of high humidity on the building structure, the impressive load on floor slabs, the reliability of waterproofing, etc.;
• When creating a pool, a mandatory permit is required special bodies. The project approval procedure is quite complicated and is not always completed successfully.

SPA pools

If there are certain problems in the legal arrangement of a mini pool, you can consider an equally worthy option in the form of a miniature SPA. Such mini structures with hydromassage can be installed in an apartment and accommodate about 7 people at the same time. The volume of such SPA-pools does not exceed 3000 liters and does not take up much space on the scale of a spacious apartment. The main difference from the bath will be the ability to change the water approximately once every 6 months, provided that the filter system is properly organized.

When purchasing such a tank, check in advance the ratio of the dimensions of the model and openings in your apartment. In addition, it is necessary to check the serviceability of the nozzles and the cover of the mini pool itself. Study the control logic and ask about additional features.

A SPA installed instead of a bath will create a certain summer mood in your home and a feeling of being away from the city. Even in winter season when there is a shortage of warmth, you can always find a corner of comfort where you have arranged an apartment SPA-resort. Currently, such a choice has become far from rare and you can make a pool to the delight of the whole family.

Important aspects when choosing

The market of modern building materials will present to your attention various models and many manufacturers of residential pools. According to their specifics, they can only be suitable for certain apartments. First of all, evaluate the following parameters:

• Choose a pool with compact dimensions, the height value should also be small. By following these instructions, you will experience fewer complications that may arise during the installation process.
• Even if you are going to install home swimming pool with your own hands, be sure to contact the experts to calculate the load on the floor slabs. They will make a calculation based on the bearing capacity of the structure of the house and its individual elements. Pressure indicators, in any case, must remain within acceptable limits.

The SPA pool can be used as a regular bath. But do not forget that the pool device must be connected as accurately as possible to the drain system.

With a similar approach of accuracy, an indicator of the amount of energy that will be needed for the operation of the pool and the choice of a place for the future placement of equipment are determined. The main criterion for planning the location of equipment is free and easy access.

Even if you are going to install a SPA pool with your own hands, you need to do everything consistently, starting from contacting specialists for professional advice.

Mini pool for the apartment can be equipped with hydromassage seats. Not everyone will be able to tell the difference between a SPA and a bathtub with a hydromassage function. The main difference is special devices that provide the necessary conditions for the content of filled water. If the presence of special equipment is not provided, the water will lose its beneficial features while in idle mode. In another case, when necessary equipment arranged according to all the rules, the water, on the contrary, is continuously filtered and does not contain unnecessary elements that are formed in it from time to time.

Pros of a Decent Choice

When installing a reliable filter system, the water will need to be changed extremely rarely, its beneficial properties will remain for several months. An additional advantage of high-quality equipment is the ability to maintain the temperature regime of water, as well as fill it with ozone.

• The creation of such pools at home will give loved ones health care. Almost every model has a special place for relaxation and massage with directed streams under water.

  Do-it-yourself pool - three options for how you can build a pool yourself

  In addition, the skin is saturated with ozone through oxygen bubbles in the water.

In the SPA system, you can do various massage according to given programs, they also allow for the prevention of cellulite in women. You will feel like after a day at sea. Rest and healthy muscle tone will end your day in a great mood.

Films for covering mini pools

You can maintain a moderate microclimate in a room with a pool by dehumidifying the air, which will accordingly exclude the formation of condensate. Under this condition, the formation of mold will not become a threat to your pool.

Reducing the moisture index can be done in several ways, and the simplest of them is to cover the surface with a special film that has waterproof properties. You can easily do it yourself. This method of protecting the premises can be quite effective for an apartment pool, keeping the microclimate within the required humidity limits of a small area. The use of a moisture-proof film will not solve the problem of creating a special system to maintain the humidity level, but it will definitely reduce energy costs during operation.

Inflatable pool

The summer season in most regions of our country is quite short, so warm days should be used to the maximum, even in a city apartment and employment on weekdays. You can install an inflatable pool at home. Consider some of the advantages of this choice:

Its operation is much less troublesome than with the stationary version;

It does not need cleaning, treatment with chlorine solution and special disinfection;

There is no need to purchase cleaning filters and other equipment designed for water care;

The inflatable tank is easy to install, you can install it yourself without much effort, after pumping it up with air using a pump and filling it with water at the right temperature;

Exists big choice models, color options, dimensions and shapes. You can choose for yourself the most optimal, according to your preferences;

This option will be an alternative to a trip to the sea or river for your children, in conditions of employment during the week;

Possibility of year-round use;

The inflatable mini pool is very compact, so it will not cause much trouble when transporting it to the country or to nature;

Thanks to modern quality standards and new technologies, it is difficult to pierce or leave a scratch on an inflatable pool. It will serve you for a long time, even if your children become very active or bathe their pets in it;

The material for inflatable pools is resistant to sufficiently high temperatures, so it can be used as a regular bath;

Economic price.

The final choice in favor of an inflatable pool or other option should be made after consultation with a specialist in the store. Compare the technical parameters of the models, their appearance and find the best one for you. Do not forget that you have to pay for quality, whether it is an inflatable pool or a stationary one, so if you are confused by the cost, do not rush to choose another model at a more affordable price.

To date, several types of pools have been developed, with the arrangement of most of which you can handle on your own. The best option- a full-fledged monolithic concrete pool. This design is characterized by the highest rates of reliability and durability.

Read the guidelines provided and get started.

Work set

1. Level.
2. Roulette.
3. Stones.
4. Rope.
5. Steel knitting wire.
6. Reinforcing mesh.
7. Small pegs.
8. Fittings.
9. Stop valve.
10. Wooden boards or shields.
11. Anticorrosive agent for metal processing.
12. Self-tapping screws.
13. Cement.
14. Screened sand.
15. Material for waterproofing.
16. Bar for tamping layers of backfill.
17. Shovels.

Preparatory activities

Decide on the desired shape and the required dimensions of the equipped artificial reservoir.

When determining the optimal size of the pool, consider how many people will swim in the pond. For big family it is better to immediately equip a spacious container.

According to practical experience, optimal depth the reservoir is an indicator of 1.5-1.8 m, in width and length, 4 m is most often enough.

Otherwise, focus on your needs and requirements. For example, if you plan to use the pool for a full workout, consider this point when determining the required length and width of the reservoir.

Choose a convenient place to build a pool.

The main thing is that the space should not be covered with trees. Because of the trees, the water in the pool will not be able to warm up properly and, in addition to this, will be constantly polluted by fallen leaves.

Also, low-lying areas are not suitable for arranging pools, because. with such an arrangement, the water will be constantly polluted by rain flows.

Marking and digging a pit

Armed with a tape measure, stakes and a cord, proceed to marking the construction site.

The dimensions of the site for construction should be 0.5 m larger than the dimensions of the future pool on each side. To mark the boundaries, drive pegs into the ground and stretch a cord between them.

Completely remove the top fertile ball of soil.

Dig a pit of the required dimensions, while the bottom of the pit should be approximately 25-30 cm below the desired depth of the pool.

Carefully level the walls of the pit. The bottom of the pit must be given a slight slope.

Construction of a monolithic pool

Proceed directly to the construction of a monolithic pool.

Lay a 20-30 cm layer of sand on the bottom of the pit. Carefully tamp the laid material and cover it with waterproofing.

A fairly large assortment of effective ones is presented on the modern market. To ensure high-quality moisture protection, roofing material is well suited. It is practical, reliable and inexpensive material.

Lay the ruberoid. You can use molten bitumen to fix the material.

Lay out the waterproofed surface with stones. Lay the finished reinforcing mesh on top of the layer of stones, or make it yourself from metal bars.

Set up a drainage hole. Its depth should slightly exceed the depth of the main reservoir. Install a drain pipe in the hole. The end of this pipe must be introduced into the reservoir. Equip the pipe with a shut-off valve to drain the water.

Fill the drainage hole with a fairly thick layer of gravel. Install overflow and skimmer systems to clean the water in the pool.

Place reinforcing bars around the perimeter of the pit in increments of 30 cm. Maintain a 50 mm gap between the reinforcement and the edges of the reservoir. Fasten the rebars with wire.

Fold from boards. Maintain a 15 cm gap between the formwork and the walls of the pit.

At the same stage, provide for the installation of pipes and equipment for pumping and supplying water. Or you can use external systems of pumps and hoses - whichever is more convenient for you.

Start concreting the pool. You can order or make your own.

Pour concrete gradually and slowly, in a horizontal layer.

Also fill in the voids between the formwork panels and the walls of the pit. Give the mixture a month to set strength and proceed to the arrangement of the pool.

Do your own interior design. You can tile the bowl. Or you can lay out the bottom with a 10-centimeter layer of clean sand, and then the pool will look like a natural reservoir.

Other private pool options

Frame systems

Such structures are constructed of wood with tin or aluminum finishing. Aluminum sheets have attractive appearance and surpass tin in terms of reliability and service life.

The frame straps are made from pine timber. Intermediate parts can be made from any thick quality boards. To ensure additional rigidity of the structure, braces made of strong boards are used.

Among the main advantages of frame pools, it should be noted that there is no need to perform large volumes of earthworks and the possibility of dismantling the structure during the cold season.

Replacing the water in such a pool is carried out using a flexible garden hose, which can be conveniently fixed at the bottom of the tank. Waste water from the pool can be used to water the garden.

All joints of the frame structure are subject to mandatory sealing. To give the structure the required tightness, even ordinary plastic film is well suited.

Wooden elements must be treated with an antiseptic.

The arrangement of frame pools usually takes less money compared to the cost of erecting a monolithic structure, while such reservoirs have a fairly solid appearance and fit well into the design of the site.

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To equip the pool, if desired, you can even use a regular PVC film. This material has a rather attractive appearance and acceptable performance.

The film normally tolerates contacts with water, ensures proper tightness of the structure and saves on waterproofing the reservoir.

Even if cracks appear in the container, a properly installed PVC film will retain water.

PVC film can be used both in the arrangement of a new reservoir, and in the repair of an old pool. At the same time, for the construction of such a structure, it is not necessary to perform bulk earthworks: the elements of the film are simply fastened together using the temperature welding method, resulting in a very durable bowl.

The pool is installed on a pre-prepared base and fixed with a frame made of boards.

Pools, the base of which is made of fiberglass, are very popular today. This durable material withstands even the most severe mechanical loads and does not need any additional coating.

Among the shortcomings of the design under consideration, one can only single out the need for a mandatory summing up of all communications.

The bowl is installed on a solid concrete base.

Thus, there are many pool options available for the owner to choose from. Having studied the features of each considered type of artificial reservoirs, you can come to the optimal solution and build the pool of your dreams without outside help.

Successful work!

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Video - How to build a pool with your own hands

When deciding how to make a pool with your own hands in your country house or in the courtyard of a private house, it is not necessary to have special knowledge, for this it will be enough to familiarize yourself with the technology of its creation. Before you build a pool in the country, you need to decide whether it will be a stationary, portable option or a small decorative one. It is more convenient and comfortable to use a stationary pool.

What are the types of pools?

You can make different pools with your own hands, everything will depend on how much space in the country house you can allocate for this facility and at what time of the year you plan to use it.

Frame pools do-it-yourself is usually made from coated metal sheet. This type of building is used only in warm weather. Since it has a bowl made of PVC film, it is not necessary to waterproof it. Before you install such pools with your own hands, you need to prepare a sand cushion, the thickness of which should be 20 cm or more.

If you decide to make a stationary pool in the country with your own hands, then in this case a concrete structure is made, and tiles or mosaics are used as bowl finishes.

You won’t be able to build a plastic pool on your own, so they buy ready-made tanks that can be made of fiberglass, polypropylene or composite materials.

The easiest and fastest way to build your own summer pool in the country. First, a pit is made, the slope of the walls of which should not be more than 25 °. After that, the walls and bottom are well rammed and covered with sand.

As a waterproofing material, a film or tarpaulin is used, which is glued or sewn to the required size and laid in a pit with a margin of 50-60 cm along its edges. After that, the edges of the film are pressed with a blind area made of wood.

You can make such a simple pool in the country on your own on any type of soil, and so that the waterproofing material does not rise up, it is recommended to press it with a layer of sand. This option is well suited for a country house, if you live there only during the warm period. After that, the water is drained, and the film or tarpaulin is removed and hidden until next year.

How to build a concrete pool?

The most popular are concrete pools in the country with their own hands, while the edge of the bowl can be level with the ground or be above it. If you decide to build a pool in your backyard so that the edges are flush with the ground, then you will have to dig a deeper pit, and this is an additional investment of time, effort and money.

Before you make a pool with your own hands, you need to develop its project, in which you need to calculate the amount of materials and equipment, the placement of communications. Only if there is a finished project, you can start building the pool.

When digging a pit, it is necessary to give allowances of 30 cm in depth and 60 in width. This is necessary to make the walls and floor of the bowl. When deciding how to build a pool in a country house or in the courtyard of a private house, it will be necessary to stock up on fittings, with which the frame for the bowl will be made.

First, a layer of concrete is poured to the bottom, after which the frame of the walls and floor is constructed from reinforcement. At the next stage of creating a pool in the country house or in the courtyard of a private house, wall formwork is performed and concrete is poured. In order for the path around the pool not to be constantly wet, a gutter is made along the upper edge of the walls of the bowl; for this, a pipe of a suitable diameter can be pressed into the fresh solution.

Now you can equip the paths around the pool. To do this, first level the site, lay a layer of waterproofing and pour concrete. If you decide to make a pool in the house with your own hands with concrete steps, then they must be laid at the stage of pouring the bowl with mortar. The most convenient step height is 15 cm.

Summing up communications

Stationary pools for summer cottages must be connected to a water supply and pumping system, the scheme of such systems must be developed in advance in order to leave space for pipes during the creation of the bowl, through which water will be supplied and pumped into the pool.

To ensure good water circulation, be sure to install a skimmer - a device that takes water from the surface and directs it to the cleaning system and returns it to the pool again.

Purified water through the nozzles enters the bowl again. Before you make a pool in the country with your own hands, the required number of holes for water supply is calculated, it depends on the size of the bowl. It is accepted that on average the bowl should be completely filled in 1-3 hours. The diameter of the drain should not be less than 100-150 mm so that it does not clog while draining the water. It is necessary to provide that it is closed with a grate: this will prevent large debris from getting into the drain, and vacationers will not be able to get hurt if they hit the pipe with their foot.

If your pool is located below the ground level, then it will not be possible to ensure a spontaneous outflow of water, so you will have to install an additional pump to drain it.

Waterproofing and finishing works

You can make an indoor pool on the site with your own hands or leave it open, but in any case, it is necessary to perform waterproofing work. Waterproofing will help protect the supporting structures from the negative effects of moisture and significantly increase the life of the pool.

When making the bowl, working seams are formed, which can be a place of leakage, therefore, in such areas, a waterstop is usually laid before pouring concrete, but a swelling bentonite cable or a sealing profile can also be used.

Those do-it-yourself pools that are made indoors necessarily require the creation of a ventilation system. Please note that you cannot direct the supply air to the water: this will increase its evaporation, and you will not be comfortable in the pool.

It is not difficult to build a pool yourself, one of the most important and serious stages in the implementation of such work is finishing. Most often, they decide to finish the bowl with mosaics and tiles with a low water absorption coefficient, or this can be done using PVC film.

To create the foundation, self-leveling floors have recently been used, which are applied to the prepared surface, and after a few days you get a durable and impermeable surface, which is highly resistant to mechanical and chemical stress.

If you use self-leveling floors with a 3-D effect, you will get beautiful images that will be viewed through the water column and make your pool even more beautiful and comfortable.

To make it convenient to relax in the pool in the evening, it is necessary to equip its lighting, it can be general, contour, or consist only in lighting the bowl.

Necessary equipment

It is imperative to install filtering equipment that will effectively purify water from debris and various microorganisms. Depending on the choice of cleaning method, it can be carried out after a certain time or continuously.

The composition of such equipment includes a pump, a multi-way valve and a filter element. The average filter life is about 2 years. In addition to the filter unit, special chemicals can be used.

If the building is located indoors, then it is possible to make and install an air dryer, heat exchangers, instantaneous water heaters next to the pool. Electrical heating can be used for small pools, and large ones are usually connected to the central heating system.

Now you know how to build a pool with your own hands. As you can see, this is a simple task that any home master can do, after which your summer house will be transformed, and you will be able to relax outside the city even more comfortably.