Apartment or house renovation project - who to trust?
The project of repair of a two-room or five-room apartment consists of the same stages. Many non-professionals believe that they themselves are in a position to plan everything correctly, take into account and fulfill that repair is an exciting activity that is shown to us in thematic television projects. And to complete it you just need to start. But this is not so.
No wonder there is folk wisdom: "Repair can not be finished, but you can only suspend"!This applies specifically to those cases when an amateur takes up business! It is in order to safely achieve the ultimate goal of repair, and there are professional services for designing repair of apartments.
If you are confident in your abilities and decided to do everything yourself, we will remind you: you need to start cosmetic repairs with gluing or painting the ceiling and only then start replacing the wallpaper. More serious repairs need to be planned depending on the expected volume. So, if the wiring changes, then all electrical work must be done before finishing. In addition, most likely shtroblenie entail the need to re-plaster the walls. And if your plans include replacing the sanitary ware - be prepared to buy a new tile. And yet: when planning for the future of the front of repair and finishing works, think about replacing the windows.
In general, the scheme of the forthcoming repairs of the apartment has the following sequence:
- dismantling of old structures and structures( built-in cabinets, door frames, partitions, etc.), sanitary ware;
- if replacement of window and balcony blocks is required, insulation and sealing of external walls or ceiling;
- removal of coatings( on walls, on the floor, on the ceiling);
- wall slashing, wiring replacement;
- floor screed, roughing of all surfaces;
- repair or installation of a heating system( arrangement of a warm floor, replacement of radiators or installation of alternative heat sources);
- erection of new artobjects, sliding-door wardrobes, niches, cloak-rooms, false partitions, multi-storey ceilings, etc.;
- the final coating of all surfaces that require a new finish( laminate flooring, wallpapering on walls and ceilings, installing stretch ceilings);
- installation of interior doors;
- installation of stationary household appliances( water heaters, columns, etc.) furniture arrangement;
- decoration of premises.
Design projects of repair of apartments
As can be seen from the above, it is not by chance that today television projects are popular for changing the interior in the houses of ordinary people. And "Repair School", and "Housing issue" show us how much detail is taken into account design projects for repairing apartments. After starting the redevelopment of the room or simply to change the interior, the designer should think not only about the combination of colors. He has to solve a lot of individual problems, take into account the features of housing, combine in a harmonious interior all the subtleties and nuances that you may not even know about.
For the perfect result - beautiful, thoughtful and comfortable housing, it is necessary to consider the following factors:
- apartment or house area, number of rooms, balconies, verandas, necessity and possibility of redevelopment - expansion or division of space;
- condition of walls, floor and ceiling, heating system, heat and noise insulation;
- needs to replace wiring, existing metering or distribution devices, kitchen equipment, communications and plumbing, windows and doors;
- color preferences, furniture arrangement and other wishes of the owners. ..
Each link in the housing renovation chain should be in its place, otherwise the repair will be delayed indefinitely. Coping with the right planning is possible only for a professional who works with an excellent repair team and trusted suppliers. However, the acquisition of qualified specialists is fraught with a significant increase in the cost of repairs, this is an important factor that must not be forgotten.
What is the difference between a one-room apartment repair project and others?
Sometimes the number of rooms in the apartment is important for repair. And it's not just a question of whether there is an opportunity to live at home during repairs. Owners of one-room apartments are often forced to equip in a small area all the zones necessary for comfortable living: a bedroom, a living room, a study, a dining room and a kitchen. Sometimes there is only one solution, satisfying all the wishes of the owner - studio apartment.
Therefore, the project of repair of a one-room apartment needs to be made especially carefully. For this, it is absolutely necessary:
- to have at least minimal knowledge of construction;
- to represent the sequence of all works( for redevelopment, plumbing, electrical, finishing, etc.);
- own the technology of plastering walls, gluing wallpaper, painting and preparing surfaces for the chosen type of decoration;
- to plan the purchase of materials, tools, devices, devices and equipment;
- take into account the time required for each process( for example, how much plaster dries) and possible surprises, lining, delays.
Without special training, experience and knowledge to do everything correctly is quite difficult. If you do not believe it, try it yourself. Perhaps the materials posted on our website will help you successfully plan your repairs yourself!
