How to deal with a small basement bathroom

[InteRiktigt Stig]

Hello.

I have a small toilet in the basement that has been covered with wood paneling. After thinking I smelled an unpleasant odor in the toilet, I decided to check how it looks behind the paneling. It is constructed with wooden studs, an air gap, and Styrofoam. My plan now is to completely remove the paneling, but then I'm not quite sure what the best way to rebuild it is. It's a very small toilet, and the drainage, incoming water, and ventilation are very close to the wall. The studs that were there before were approximately 20 + 30mm. On top of that was 15mm paneling, and this built out too much, for example, causing the incoming water to be completely outside the wall.

We will soon be draining the house, which will positively impact the moisture in the area, but wood against the facade still feels like a risk.

How should one create a pleasant functional wall in such a small space? Do you have any tips and ideas?

 

[Centano]

Personally, I would have torn off all the wood, sanded the wall, and painted with diffusion-open paint. The electricity can be rerouted externally.

 

[InteRiktigt Stig]

Personally, I would have ripped out all the wood, plastered the wall, and painted with breathable paint. The electrical wiring can be redone externally.

Yes, I have considered that, but I'm worried it will get very cold in the winter if the wall isn't insulated in some way.

 

[D_Anders]

Set up a small element if needed