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How to install roller shutters in a toilet. Roller shutters for the toilet are our work. Roller shutters for the toilet: types, installation methods and real photos

We're used to seeing things like this constructive solution on windows and doors, but roller shutters for sanitary cabinet in the toilet will not only complement, but also improve appearance premises. They have good functionality, but how to choose them and how to install them correctly? We will talk about this in the article.

What are roller shutters

Roller shutters are an interesting engineering solution that can serve not only for protective purposes, but also serve as decorative element. In appearance they resemble blinds, but the principle of operation and installation is slightly different. They consist of a box, a canvas, guides and a locking mechanism. According to the installation method, they are distinguished:

  • External overhead. The main unit is mounted above the opening that will be closed.
  • Built-in external. The box is installed directly in the opening. In this case, part of the usable space is lost.
  • Internal overhead - very similar to the first option, only all the elements are located indoors.
  • Built-in internal. Installing this option involves turning the main unit inside the room. In this case, it is mounted inside the opening.

In addition to these types of locations, there are also combined options, everything will depend on the needs of the owner, as well as design features opening. Material used for manufacturing:


Lifting mechanisms are divided into:

  • Electric. In this case, a special motor is mounted and a control panel is included. All that is required from the user to open or close the roller shutter is to press the appropriate key.
  • Manual. There are several ways to implement it: belt, using a cable, cardan. The principle comes down to the presence of a handle and a connecting mechanism to the main shaft. Rotating the handle in one direction raises the curtain, and turning it in the opposite direction lowers it.
  • Spring-loaded. There are no additional elements here. The spring system automatically directs the force to the correct vector. The user is required to raise the blinds to a certain level or lower them, then everything happens automatically.


It is better not to use electric mechanisms for the bathroom. On the one hand, this is an unjustified waste of money. On the other hand, there is a certain risk of defeat electric shock, because inside such a room there is always a large number of moisture.

Benefits of using it in the bathroom

When you enter the toilet, the pipes and joints that are located on the far wall immediately catch your eye. Often these elements look very unpresentable. In order to hide them, roller shutters are used. But there are other advantages to installing this design:

  • Access to valves and connections when the need arises.
  • There is no need for special skills to use the barrier structure.
  • Corrosion resistance (relevant for some materials).
  • The canvas tape is hidden in a box.
  • Additional sound insulation of risers and supply pipes.
  • Easy to maintain. This includes ease of cleaning and no need for painting.
  • Possibility of choosing individual colors.

It also has its weaknesses:

  • Some inconveniences when installing in a small space.
  • It can often be difficult to match the look of roller shutters with existing trim.
  • The product is quite expensive.

Making the right choice

Typically, roller shutters are made according to individual project. For wet areas Aluminum product is perfect. Although plastic ones also withstand moisture very well, over time the material turns yellow, and dirt can become clogged in small scratches, which is difficult to remove. If you decide on a painted tape, then it is better if it is a double layer. If desired, the manufacturer can apply a print in the form of a design you like (although this will slightly increase the final cost).

A spring system is ideal as a lifting system. It will be easier to install, and its use will not cause difficulties. Additional locking mechanisms do not need to be installed, unless, of course, you plan to install a safe behind the blinds. It will be more convenient if the box is turned towards the pipes. This may take up some extra space, but the appearance will be more attractive. Try not to skimp on the profile, but there is no need to take the most expensive one, because most of the time the partition will be closed.

It is advisable that measurements for the future design be carried out by professionals from the company that will be involved in the manufacturing. In this case, all wishes and pitfalls will be taken into account.

DIY installation

The delivery set usually includes an aluminum frame, canvas, box, and consumables in the form of plugs, guides and screws. Be careful when unpacking to avoid damaging the appearance of each item. To do this, try to cut the packaging material on the side or along the technological slots in the modules themselves. Carefully inspect all components for integrity. After that, wrap them again in the packaging material and take them out as you install them, this way you will avoid scuffs and dents. For the whole process we will need the following tools:

  • drill and metal drills;
  • side cutters;
  • roulette;
  • marker or pencil;
  • dowels, screws;
  • level.

Before you start work, you need to prepare the place. It would be better if it was possible to use a table on which it would be more convenient to mark and drill holes in the profile.

  • The first step is to check the level of the walls on which the guides will be attached. If necessary, excess putty and mortar are knocked down with a hammer and cleaned up with a spatula.
  • In cases where there is a possibility of formation large gaps between the wall and the profile, it is necessary to level it using putty or plaster. Minor ones can be hidden using sealant.
  • If the plane of descent of the curtain intersects the toilet drain pipe, then it is necessary to install an additional bar. The roller shutter will lower to it. It is in the bar that you will need to make a hole for the pipe. This cannot be done with a roller shutter. On the one hand, this will ruin its appearance, and on the other, it will disrupt the integrity of the entire structure.
  • The next step is to mark the guides. After you take them out of the packaging, you need to check whether the rubber seals are pressed in. They are on the sides inside. If they move freely, then using side cutters it is necessary to slightly flatten the groove on both sides. If you do not do this, you can disrupt the functionality of the entire system. This will happen if these inserts are wound on the drum.
  • Using a tape measure, mark 10 cm from the edge of each side. We mark all other holes with a distance of 40–50 cm.
  • We carry out drilling according to the marks. Initially, this can be done using a drill, which will be the same diameter as a self-tapping screw or a little more. At the base with inside We make a selection of slats where the latch will go.
  • Because Since the profile wall is double, the front wall must be drilled using a 12 mm drill so that the head can easily pass through and press the plank to the wall. Don't worry about the appearance - there are special plugs that will hide these imperfections.
  • Next, we apply the prepared profile to the places where it is attached and transfer the marks to the wall surface. Using a hammer drill, we drill holes in the brick. We install dowels. We are not securing the planks yet.
  • Unpack the box and remove the front cover. On the side edges or back wall(everything will depend on the installation method) holes are drilled for fixing on the wall.
  • Plastic transitions are installed that will direct the movement of the web from the reel to the aluminum profile. They need to be secured according to the marks; if this is not done, then over time the curtain will break them and will rub against sharp corners.
  • The racks are fixed to the box. This needs to be done now, because if you first secure the coil, then later it is almost impossible to get to the joints.
  • The entire structure is fitted to the installation site and screwed into ready-made holes with self-tapping screws.
  • The canvas is unpacked. We install two latches into the bar, which is the base of the curtain, and then rewind the entire scroll so that the top edge is accessible to us.
  • Metal holders are attached to the curtain, which serve as connectors to the drum. They are simply inserted into the top link.
  • Next, you need to cock the spring. To do this, 6–8 revolutions of the drum are made. After this, one person holds the tension, and the second hooks the metal curtain. Carefully releasing the roller shutter, we give it the opportunity to wrap itself around the crossbar.
  • If you feel that the tension is not enough, then you can wrap the whole skein inside the structure several more times.
  • The canvas is carefully inserted into the guides and lowered to the bottom. The tension level is checked again.
  • Two holes are made in the upper part of the base bar, and the handles are screwed on.
  • Plugs are installed on the holes in the profile, and the cracks are sealed using sealant.

We are confident that you will be able to efficiently cope with the installation task yourself. The main thing is not to rush and not to neglect the careful measurements. The result will be a pleasant reward for your efforts.

Video

You can watch video installation instructions below:

The bathroom chronically lacks space for household chemicals, jars, bottles, etc. Popular various niches, in which you can store it all. But it doesn’t always look beautiful, and besides, dust often accumulates in such niches. By installing roller shutters in such a niche, we get a convenient shallow cabinet.

There are 2 structures in this photo, one above the other. In the middle part of the opening you can see the back wall of the box into which the lower roller shutter fabric is wound. Top part The box serves as a shelf. It was a very fortunate coincidence that the depth of the niche was equal to the depth of the box.

This photo shows roller shutters in the plumbing closet of the combined bathroom. cistern does not interfere with opening the roller shutters and therefore they are made practically from drain pipe up to the ceiling.

If there are no communications in the plumbing closet, you can install sanitary roller shutters in it and make shelves from chipboard. Thanks to the fastening, the shelves can be rearranged independently different heights. In the photo, the roller shutter canvas was repainted the color of the tiles.

In the next photo, the roller shutters in the toilet are installed with the frame facing inwards. The suspended ceiling hides the back wall of the box. At the bottom there is one row of tiles, in which there is a drain pipe and a hose connection is installed.

In this bathroom, the roller shutters are installed with the frame facing outwards under the suspended ceiling. To do this, the suspended ceiling was reinstalled and lowered to the height of the box. (approximately 18cm). With this arrangement of the structure, the canvas is located as close as possible to the pipes. In this case one wins effective area, but the ceiling height is reduced (see the hood opening).

Popular photo on the Internet. At the beginning of our activities, we did not protect photographs of our works from copying, and they were repeatedly used in the galleries of our unscrupulous colleagues. Often companies have no practice installing roller shutters in toilets and resort to stealing photos to create the appearance of great experience.

This is what the opening looks like when the roller shutters are installed with the frame facing inward. The box is hidden under the back wall. This type installation can be considered the most beautiful.

The bathroom looks very beautiful when the roller shutters are installed hidden installation. The guides and the box are not visible, only the canvas. A very thoughtful decision.

Exclusive offer. Our craftsmen, if necessary, can install roller shutters with a bend. Such work is paid separately. (approximately 5% of the order).

The most common installation. The box will be installed inside. This is what the toilet looked like before the roller shutters were installed.

This is what the bathroom looks like after installing the roller shutters with the frame facing inwards. You only see the back wall of the box.

IN in this case It was impossible to install roller shutters with the frame inward. The pipes were located close to the rear wall. The box can be used as a storage shelf toilet paper, household chemicals, etc.

In this bathroom (house series P-44) the hood is located at the entrance to the toilet. There is nothing stopping you from raising the structure box close to the ceiling. There he is practically invisible.

You can assemble the roller shutter fabric from several colors and shades. This is true when the structure is located before the decor and above it. At this level, as a rule, there is a transition from dark colors to light ones.

Sometimes in a bathroom, the color of the tiles changes several times from floor to ceiling. We will assemble a canvas with several sectors to achieve maximum matching.

There is always a sewer drain located at the bottom of the toilet behind the toilet. This drain does not allow for roller shutters in the bathroom from ceiling to floor. It is necessary to make the back wall at least one row of tiles high. What to do if there is no back wall at all and there is no one to even make it minimum height? We offer a solution in the form of two roller shutter panels. The guides, inside which the roller shutter panels are located, reach the floor. A hole is cut in the bottom sheet for the drain pipe and water supply hose cistern. This canvas serves as the back wall of the sanitary cabinet. It rises without fixation, only when the plumber needs to reach the very bottom. The second, top canvas, is used as usual.

When closed, the canvases are joined to form one whole. If necessary, you can always lift the bottom sheet and get to any pipe connection, etc.

When the wall on which you plan to install roller shutters is thin, for example, when the tiles are laid on drywall, overlay installation is used. A bottom trim is added at the bottom.

Our company does not stand still, constantly expanding the range of services offered. We offer another way to install roller shutters. There are situations when the box cannot be installed either outside or inside. In this case, we will install the box below! This method, like any compromise, has certain disadvantages. But when the situation is hopeless, this is still a way out.

When the opening width is less than 520 mm, it is impossible to install a spring-inertial mechanism. (cm." Design Features"). Cord mechanisms are installed in narrow openings. In this case, the roller shutters are raised using a cord. The cord is fixed in the cord manager. The photo shows a cord coming out of the back wall of the box.

When the suspended ceiling completely hides the sanitary roller shutter box, the cord is led out from behind the suspended ceiling.

In the photo you see the cord layer and the labored hand of the master. This way you can see the true size of the cord manager.

In the photo you can see cord control and overlay mounting. The canvas is lowered into the lower frame. Typical installation for combined bathrooms.

Another option is to install plumbing roller shutters in combined bathrooms. In this combined bathroom, the plumbing cabinet is located in a niche.

Anyone who renovates a toilet thinks about how to hide communications: pipes, meters, filters and other elements. Yes, so that there is access to all this equipment, and it all looks not only worthy, but fits into the interior design of the room that is planned. At first glance, the task seems almost impossible. But is it? In fact, you need to use modern universal solutions. One of them is roller shutters. This is a simple design that will fulfill all the above requirements. And thanks to the flexible installation options, installation can be carried out in a wide variety of conditions.


Roller shutters, although a fairly simple mechanism, require precision and care during installation. First you need to focus on the opening. The use of one of three methods of installation of the structure will depend on this:

  • “overlay” installation, installation of the box is carried out outwards;
  • installation in the opening, but the box is located outside;
  • installation in the opening along with the box.

Let's consider each installation option in more detail.

"Overlay"

This method is used when installing on a thin wall, made, for example, of plasterboard. In this option, a lower guide is added to the structure, and the box will be placed outside. But in this case, the height of the opening will not be reduced.

Installation in the opening, box outside

This is convenient if there are communications or other objects near the opening that do not allow the box to be placed inside the opening. To install the structure in this way, measurements are taken at the stage after leveling the walls, as well as finishing them with tiles. Moreover, it should go slightly inside the opening.

Roller shutters are installed on tiles

With this method, there is a slight reduction in the size of the opening caused by the height of the box and the width of the guide on both sides.

With a low opening, this method can “steal” quite a lot of space. Therefore, depending on the height of the opening, the size of the box is selected. After all, the lower the device, the fewer turns will be wound on the shaft.

Installation in an opening with the box inside

Perhaps the most the best way. But to fulfill it, one condition is required: communications that will be hidden by roller shutters should not interfere with the installation.

With this method, measurements are taken immediately after the walls are leveled. Laying the tiles is done after the structure has been installed. This is done from it to the doorway.

However, this does not mean that roller shutters cannot be installed if the tiles have already been laid. You just need to do it correctly.

Installation sequence

First, the box is installed. It is attached to tires that are mounted on the wall. To do this, we use a plumb line and level to adjust the spatial position of the box. We drill holes. And then we secure the roller shutter elements with dowels. And here Special attention attention should be paid to the uniformity and “uniformity” of fastener tightening. Otherwise, the structure may become distorted, which will undoubtedly affect the appearance and ease of use.


Repairs often turn into a real undertaking that can drag on for a long time. One of the important locations is the bathroom. This is where the need most often arises to hide all communications from the eyes of strangers. However, you must maintain access to them. In such situations, roller shutters will come to the rescue.

Benefits of using roller shutters in the toilet

Roller shutters for bathroom windows, as well as similar devices for communications, have a number of advantages.

Among the many, we can highlight the following:

    strength and long service life of the structure;

    excellent sound insulation, which will get rid of the annoying noise of water in pipes;

    reduces heat loss from the walls, which will make the toilet much warmer;

    ecologically clean materials able to withstand temperature changes;

  • easy surface cleaning with the possibility of using additional chemicals.

Video: how to install roller shutters in a toilet yourself

When is it convenient to use plumbing roller shutters?

There are many options for using roller shutters in the bathroom. The following areas can be distinguished:

    hiding communication pipes;

    cover window openings;

    protecting some parts of the room from outside view.

Much depends on how the product is installed. Just watch a video in which installing roller shutters in a toilet with your own hands will be described in as much detail as possible. This will allow you to complete all installation steps as accurately as possible.


Roller shutters are great for hiding all the unnecessary stuff. At the same time, choosing plastic provides many advantages. The following should be especially emphasized:

    ease of care;

    possibility to choose different color design;

    lighter weight of the structure, which simplifies work;

    sufficient to perform its function, has no unnecessary parts.

Moreover, such a design is easiest to fit into the overall design of the room. The design of a toilet with roller shutters will become noticeably better, and to be convinced of this, just look at the example photos.


In this case, the installation similar products It is also useful in that it provides free access to all communications that are located behind them. Unlike the “windows” that many people like to leave in solid walls, roller shutters provide the maximum amount of space for inspection and necessary repair work. This becomes a big plus in favor of this particular option.

Types of roller shutters

Before installing it in the toilet, you need to decide on some details. First of all, the choice of material from which the entire structure will be made. The following options are currently available on the market:

    steel;

    aluminum;

    armored;

    wooden;

    perforated;

    plastic.

It is the latter that are most suitable as sanitary roller shutters. This is due to ease of maintenance, ease of installation and durability of use.


Installation steps

The entire installation process can be divided into several stages. Among them are the following:

    box installation;

    box alignment;

    securing the box;

    installation of the blade and stoppers.

Much depends on what stage of renovation the bathroom is at. If the renovation is just underway, you can install roller shutters, covering everything unnecessary with any material. If all the work is completed, then it is much easier to use overhead products. At the same time, it would not be amiss to ask which company of roller shutters in the toilet is better from specialists.

Plumbing roller shutters in the toilet fit well into the overall design of the room, which can be understood even from the photos presented above.

Installation methods

There are several ways to install sanitary shutters. They can be divided into built-in and overhead. Each type has its own characteristics, but the main emphasis in this case is on the moment of installation. The first ones are best used at the time of the main stage of work. The second is if all the work has been completed, and only after that the idea of ​​installing roller shutters came up.

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 plumbing roller shutters in the toilet are distinguished by their ease of installation, lack 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 of the external design, each plumbing model will have increased strength and wear resistance. But when selecting a product, you need to pay special attention to the 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 a 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 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).

Roller shutters for the toilet: 15 photo ideas


How to choose roller shutters for the toilet? See photos of roller shutters for the sanitary closet in the toilet. Video of installation of roller shutters in a toilet with photo printing.

Installing roller shutters in a toilet involves installing special dense blinds, consisting of several plates that slide along two guides. Such blinds are often used in the bathroom and toilet room to create additional designs and more stylish design bathroom. Roller shutters help hide water meters, water taps, piping systems, and others engineering systems.

The design of the device is quite simple, they consist of:

  • Canvas that is assembled from connected lamellas;
  • A round or octagonal shaft, which is used for the purpose of winding the fabric;
  • Guides that control the movement of the canvas;
  • A box that performs the function of protection;
  • Control mechanism;
  • Elements of the system with which the shutters open and close.

Why do you need roller shutters in the toilet?

Previously, in order to disguise plumbing communications and various design flaws, various partitions and boxes were used in bathrooms, into which plastic windows had to be built in or covered with tiles, which was extremely uncomfortable.

Nowadays, aesthetic and design functions are effectively performed by roller shutters for the toilet and bathroom, which provide easy and efficient access to all plumbing, communications, hide all engineering systems, and also give a stylish and harmonious look to the bathroom. They are also used to close various drawers and niches with shelves on which detergents and disinfectants are stored. household goods. Additionally, the devices provide free access to the sink, bathtub and toilet.

Types of roller shutters - advantages and disadvantages of the design

There are several classifications according to the types of shutters.

Depending on the location of the box, there are:

Depending on the shaft drive mechanisms:

Depending on the material used to make the lamellas:

Depending on the shape:

Also distinguished various designs by profile type:

Roller shutters are made in all colors and with different designs.

Plumbing shutters have the following advantages:

  1. Hides all engineering systems;
  2. Cover large spaces;
  3. Have simple design, which allows for quick installation;
  4. Free access to the sewerage system and communications;
  5. Additional accessories and design that will make the shutters most suitable for your interior;
  6. High thermal insulation and waterproofing;
  7. Complete resistance to fungi, bacteria, mold, and moisture penetration;
  8. Provide additional sound insulation of pipes;
  9. Environmental friendliness;
  10. Easy to maintain: it is necessary to periodically wash the structure with detergents.

As for the disadvantages:

  • Subject to mechanical stress;
  • Dust accumulates on them;
  • High price.

Required tools and materials

Materials for creating shutters you will need:

  • A protective box in which the roller shutter shaft will need to be placed.
  • Special profile - blinds.
  • Guide rails.
  • Control spring-inertial mechanism.

Also be sure to prepare the following items from the tool:

Installation Requirements

Installation of roller shutters in the toilet requires mandatory implementation key requirements during installation.

It is better to install plumbing shutters during renovations in the bathroom after the pipeline has been replaced and plumbing fixtures have been installed, such as meters, filters, water heaters, shut-off valves. After these steps, it becomes clear what equipment needs to be closed and hidden using roller shutters and how to do it.

When you select the size of the box, you must take into account the height of the opening. Since the size of the box directly depends on the height of the opening. The greater the height of the structure, the more turns that will be wound on the shaft you will need.

Please note: Some commonly used sizes:

  • A 137x137 mm box is used for structure heights up to 1600 mm;
  • A 150x150 mm box is used for structure heights up to 2000 mm;
  • A 165x165 mm box is used for structure heights up to 2880 mm;
  • Box 180x180 mm is used for structure heights up to 3650 mm

It is also necessary to take into account the requirements for openings:

  • They should be rectangular in shape.
  • Their surface must be completely flat, without various cracks from plaster and mortars.
  • The possible deviation of the working surface from the vertical and horizontal is no higher than 1.5 mm/m.
  • The difference in diagonals is no more than 5 mm.

Installation methods

Installing a roller shutter in a toilet yourself involves using one of three main installation methods:

  1. In the opening with the box inward.
  2. In the opening with the box facing outwards.
  3. “On the overlay”, with the box facing out.

Most best option- this is when the box is installed inside, then it becomes invisible due to the fact that it is located in the opening.

If installation in your bathroom cannot be done in this way, then you will need to resort to installing shutters with the frame facing outwards.

If the walls of the bathroom or toilet are very thin, then the roller shutters should be installed overlay, adding a guide from below.

When plastic sewer pipe closely intersects the place where the blinds are planned to be installed, then the plumbing shutters are made of two parts. The upper part performs the function of closing the opening to the point of obstruction, and in the lower part, cuts are made for the pipes, it is put on top of the pipeline. It is very important here to know how to properly install pipes in the bathroom and toilet.

When installing the box inside, it is important that all communications allow deepening of the box. Initially, you need to level the walls and before choosing tiles for the bathroom and toilet, as well as installing them, attach the roller shutters. In this case, after installing the shutters and further fastening the tiles, only the convex side of the slats will remain visible.

If the box does not fit into the opening, then be sure to take measurements after the tiles have been laid on the side walls. The blinds are attached to the tiles.

Sequence of installation work

A prerequisite is compliance with a certain sequence during installation. First you need to install the box, then edit and adjust its position using a level and plumb line.

Next, you should assemble the canvas and attach it to the shaft using a crossbar. Afterwards it is worth installing a stopper. Important: after you install the structure, be sure to check the smoothness and noise of the move. If the movement is too slow, be sure to adjust the mechanism.

If you hear a squeak, lubricate the structure and check the verticality of the guides.

Installation of roller shutters in the toilet - step-by-step instruction for installation


Installing roller shutters in the toilet yourself: video installation instructions. Selecting roller shutters before installation and determining the installation location. Description in various ways installations

Roller shutters for the toilet: types, installation methods and real photos

And without that small toilets they lose volume due to communications - pipes and meters, which, without hiding, also spoil the interior of the toilet. Close the pipes“tight” is impossible and therefore you have to figure out how to do it with least losses. One of these solutions is roller shutters in the toilet.

They are quite inexpensive, do not take up much space, and perfectly hide communications without complicating access to them.

What are roller shutters for a toilet? Essentially, these are specially designed blinds that can be rolled onto a specially designed shaft. Stalls, outlets– many of them are closed with the help of such structures. But we don’t need locks, anti-vandal coatings and other things in the toilet, which is why home roller shutters cost much less. And most importantly, they will reliably hide the pipes in the toilet, which spoil the entire interior.

Types and advantages of roller shutters in bathrooms

Roller shutters for the toilet can be conditionally classified into two categories - according to the material of manufacture and according to the installation method. By material The following roller shutters are distinguished:

The cheapest and most common types are plastic roller shutters. They are inexpensive to produce and do an excellent job high humidity and they look good.

In addition to the riser and pipes, roller shutters allow you to organize a small storage space

By installation method There are two types of roller shutters for sanitary cabinets:

Now let's move on to the differences in installation.

Types of roller shutters in the toilet according to installation method

There are three installation methods:

1. Overlay. This is the easiest installation method, when the structure is mounted on the surface of the walls. They are also suitable for thin walls, for example when pipes are separated from the room by plasterboard.

2. Inset with the box facing outwards. In this case, the roller shutters are installed flush with the wall, but the frame remains on the outside. This is a more labor-intensive installation method compared to the previous one.

The easiest option for installing roller shutters

3. Inset with the box inside. With this installation, the not-so-pretty roller shutter box will be hidden inside the plumbing cabinet, which means nothing will spoil the appearance. The main thing in this case is that the cabinet space accommodates the box itself.

The box is hidden in a closet and is not noticeable

Pros and cons of roller shutters

Traditionally, let's start with listing benefits:

  • Large assortment with different colors and even designs
  • Convenient access to all communications
  • Long service life and high resistance to humidity
  • Reliable mechanism
  • Easy to clean
  • Possibility of installation in any toilet or bathroom
  • Easily customizable (painting, drawing and decorating)

Unusual roller shutters with a picture of the city

Small handles make it easy to raise and lower the mechanism

The roller shutters in the toilet have flaws, however, there are few of them and they are not at all critical:

  • Plastic roller shutters collect dust quite easily
  • A large number of companies offer to buy roller shutters that are not very good quality or they are installed poorly

Real photos of roller shutters in the toilet

Only pipes and meters have been closed here, but because of this, the remaining space is wasted.

With the help of roller shutters you can successfully disguise even washing machine in the toilet.

Roller shutters for the toilet: types, installation methods and 42 photos


Advantages and disadvantages of roller shutters in the toilet. Features of types and installation methods. Photo of sanitary roller shutters for toilets and bathrooms.

Plumbing roller shutters for the bathroom - we hide communications beautifully

Water supply risers and sewer pipes usually found in the niche of a 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 the height of the 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.

Roller shutters for the bathroom: advantages and features

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 when 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 it is used alternative way winding up and lowering roller shutters - cord mechanism.

Plumbing roller shutters in a toilet are usually installed from aluminum profile, which is not afraid of corrosion. Factory painting of the profile 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 in the price range they are the cheapest options. These roller shutters are good for covering the pipes in the toilet.

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.

Another functional feature of installation “in the opening” is the reduction of 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 outside, without reducing usable height 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 details 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:

  1. We check the completeness of the structure, which should include:
    • roller shutter fabric;
    • protective box with winding mechanism;
    • guide rails (2 pcs.)
    • accessory set.
  2. We prepare guide rails for installation on walls;
    • for surface mounting, drill Ø8 mm holes through 2 walls front surface and tires.

    • with a built-in installation option, drill Ø8 mm holes through 2 internal walls

  • 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.

  1. We drill holes Ø4.2 mm on the flanges of the protective box together with the lid - these are “sockets” for future rivets.

  1. 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.

  1. For the overhead installation option, it is necessary to cut out pieces of flanging on the rear surface of the box in the places where the guides fit.

  1. 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).

  1. 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.

  1. 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 mounted on a metal surface, all Ø8 mm holes described above are drilled with a smaller drill diameter corresponding to the diameter of the metal screws.

  1. 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.

  1. Since such structures predominantly use a spring-inertia mechanism (PIM), we will consider the sequence of just such an installation:
    • Install traction springs;

    • We wind the drive shaft taking into account the direction of winding the spring (if viewed from the right cover, then clockwise). We look at the number of revolutions in the technical catalog depending on the length of the roller shutter (or select it experimentally).

    • Temporarily fix the shaft in the “twisted” state using a locking bracket.

    • Having removed the fixing bracket, we check the operation of the PIM - the entire web should roll up smoothly and evenly. Otherwise, the PIM should be adjusted

    • We install lifting height limiters on the lower bar (or higher).

  1. We fasten the decorative and protective cover of the casing using a rivet gun, and place plastic plugs in the holes of the tires.

The installation option considered described the installation of roller shutters with an external frame location.

If you have the skills to perform repair and installation work independent option installation is quite acceptable. Otherwise, it is advisable to use the services of professionals, especially with more complex installation methods.

Things that are simple to study theoretically can turn out to be difficult to implement. However, we remember the rule of three nos: “Nothing is impossible!”

We measure, select, and install roller shutters in the bathroom ourselves


Decorative roller shutters for the bathroom will provide maximum access to water and sewer lines and will naturally fit into the interior of the toilet or bath. Having studied information and mastered skills technical work, You can install roller shutters in the bathroom yourself.