👷 12 "no" to a good repair: Mistakes to avoid when repairs

Noticed that sometimes after repairs no sense of satisfaction? Paint some faded, wallpaper not in harmony with the rest of the decor, furniture for some reason does not get to his seat, and, in general, it turns out, much exceeded budget. And all this is because you are wrong to come to such a serious case as repairs. In today's edition HouseChief.ru review we will tell you about the most common mistakes made when repairing the apartment.

Error №1: lack of planning

The most common mistake made when repairing: most people do not have a clear plan of action. Planning It is an important step in which is defined Interior Design, carried out selection of building materials, Furniture and professionals, as well as the estimate of. So do not rush, and it is better to think carefully, so that later do not be disappointed.

Error №2: savings on rough finish

Most people save on draft decoration, Considering it unimportant. This is a big mistake: if you spend on this type of work, savings in finishing materials It will be huge. For example, moving the corners of a strictly 90 °, the easier to install furniture and wallpapering. For smooth walls require less paints, but covering laid on quality made floor, Will last much longer.

Error №3: rejection of the Services of gager

Another mistake often made when repairing the apartment - separate measurements for openings doors and windowAs well as places to install furniture. This is totally wrong, because you can not take into account all the nuances that are familiar in the art. In addition, if the ordered products are not suitable, the blame for this rests solely with you. Measurements room furniture to order should be carried out only after all finishing work.

Error №4: forget about wiring

Quite often in the repair of the apartment, many forget about wiring, Believing, they say, not whiling away - and well. We are constantly buying new appliances, which every year becomes more and more powerful, and the old wiring is not designed for such loads. In the future, often there is a short circuit and failure of expensive appliances. Therefore, before the rough finish is necessary to calculate the estimated number of electrical appliances, their power-section wiresnumber sockets and switches. This will greatly save on repairs of wiring and appliances. It is also necessary to establish a sufficient number of outlets, so as not to overload the home grid.

Error №5: the absence of a communication plan

When laying new wiring, water pipes and other communications, especially hidden, it is desirable to put them on the plan of the apartment. This is necessary in order to later if necessary drilling walls or dismantling interior partitions not to damage them. And by the way, disguising the utilities, do not forget to provide free access to it, it was not necessary to dismantle the surrounding furnishings.

Error №6: repair building

Many, buying an apartment in new building, trying to immediately make expensive repairs. This is a gross error. The fact that the new home for a few more years, continuing to sink, which means that expensive decoration can cause cracks, peeling - and eventually will need new repair. Consequently, face new costs of dismantling, the purchase and application of new finishing materials. It is better to wait a couple of years before making an expensive finishing.

Error №7: incorrect order, finishing work

repair often begin with what and where will have that wrong. First, the repair work must begin with the farthest from the entrance to the premises. Secondly, the finish should be in the following order.

1. Rough finish ceiling surface.
2. Roughing the walls and floor.
3. Cleaning of premises.
4. Finishing the ceiling.
5. Finishing wall finishes and gender.
6. Final cleaning debris from the premises.

The flooring is always performed last.

Error №8: Association toilet with bathroom

Most people think that after the merger of the bathroom with a toilet, they will receive an additional area on which it will be possible to establish washing machineAnd in general - will be more spacious. This view is partially incorrect. If you live in an apartment for 1-2 people, this is a pretty good option plan, but if the family consists of three or more members of the family, it definitely will have problems. For example, someone cleans your teeth or take showerAnd someone urgently needs to use the toilet - agree that the situation is a stalemate. If you do not have a second toilet, do not rush to the union of these raznofunktsionalnyh premises.

Error №9: selection of finishing materials

In an effort to save a lot of use for the repair of the apartment the same type of decoration materials, that is a mistake, which later will result in additional costs. Materials must be selected according to the functionality of the room. For example, for the flooring in commercial premises is best to use solid stoneware tilesAnd the bathroom walls and the toilet did not finish wallpaper. From painting walls generally it is better to give up because they get dirty very quickly. Decoration materials must be durable and resistant to wear.

Error №10: installation of doors and windows after finishing work

Another fairly common mistake lies in the fact that after all the decorating owner suddenly decides replace doors and windows. As a result, the whole effect of expensive finishing is lost - will have to do the repair again, and this additional cost. It is best not to rush a little digging money (if the problem is in the media) and install windows, inputs and interior doors. It will be much cheaper than the subsequent alteration.

Error №11: the selection of specialists

If you are unable to make the repair of an apartment, you need specialists. But you can not take the first available builders and trust them with repairs that cost is not cheap. The fact is that if they are masters with hands growing from a place lower back, then you will find a lot of hassle and additional costs. that choose a good team of dressers, You should use the recommendations of friends, acquaintances or testimonials of people who already had to deal with these builders. You can also refer to a construction company that has a good reputation.

Error №12: best - the enemy of the good

Who did not, that the materials, furniture and equipment are already bought, and suddenly catches the eye, for example, chandelier, Which is much nicer already acquired lamp? And because many buy another chandelier, and then think what to do with the previous one. As a result, you have cluttering occurs and significant cost overruns. The conclusion is that you must all be carefully considered even before the repair and not to deviate from the intended plan unless absolutely necessary.

A few words in conclusion

Make a perfect repair is practically impossible, because they do not make mistakes only one who does nothing. Also do not expect that your apartment will be like a beautiful picture in a glossy magazine. We all my life will make mistakes and learn from them. We hope that after learning about the basic error in the repair, listed in this review, you will try to avoid.