Repair is a word that makes many people shiver. And not because it is coming time consuming and expensive process, but due to the delay in work on indefinite period. And more often than not, it happens. The home master moves from room to room, and when he reaches the last one, he realizes that in the first one he is not satisfied with much, and... everything starts again. In today's article, we will talk about how to start repairing an apartment, how to plan the work and carry it out as soon as possible.
Read in the article
- 1 Why is the repair being delayed
- 2 Drafting a project: a repair plan, and what it is for
- 2.1 Planning the sequence of renovation of apartment premises
- 2.2 The nuances of planning repairs with replacing flooring
- 3 Cost planning for the purchase of material for repair
- 3.1 What materials should not be saved on
- 4 The procedure for carrying out repair work in a separate room
- 5 A few tips on how not to delay repairs
- 6 Conclusion
Why is the repair being delayed
The problem of the protracted renovation is that the master, who initially imagines the general view of the apartment or house, makes minor (as it seems to him) changes during the course of the work. As a result, when the work came to its logical conclusion, the premises, which were repaired in the first place, no longer fit into the overall interior. It turns out some kind of "hodgepodge". I have to take up the instrument again. Let's try to figure out whether it is possible, while living in an apartment, to complete all the work quickly and without further alterations, so that the repair does not become eternal.
Drafting a project: a repair plan, and what it is for
First you need to decide how voluminous the proposed work will be. It can be minor cosmetic repairs or more major, with replacement of radiators, pipes, windows or floor. And here it is not only about the desire of the home master, but also about his financial capabilities. If we are talking about ordinary "cosmetics", then all the work can be done as soon as possible. The main thing is the correct planning of the sequence. Although with the "capital" the order of work is in the first place.
Planning the sequence of renovation of apartment premises
If a decision is made to start repairs in only one room, then it is better to reconsider it. You can be sure that after the bedroom or living room is updated, the owner will no longer like the rest of the rooms. This is what will lead to "eternal" repairs, which will be carried out in a circle.
Color solution, floor coverings, finishing materials are taken for each room separately, but in compliance with the general concept. First of all, it will be necessary to repair the most "dirty" rooms such as a bathroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. At the same time, if it is necessary to completely replace the floors, the bathroom and the bathroom are made together with a corridor that adjoins them. Last but not least, the renovation and decoration of the living room, bedrooms, children's rooms is carried out.
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The nuances of planning repairs with replacing flooring
Replacing the floor covering can cause a lot of inconvenience to the master. Often, you want the entire floor in the apartment to be monochromatic, without division into rooms. However, if you have to live indoors during the production of work, it is difficult to do this.
If the floor covering is used linoleum, there are no problems - it cannot be laid without seams between rooms. But with laminate a little more difficult, although it can be solved. It is simply necessary to leave the floor near the repaired premises in the form of imperfections. Then the work can be easily continued afterwards.
Cost planning for the purchase of material for repair
If you do not want the repair to be delayed indefinitely, the material should be purchased immediately. Only in this case there is confidence that in the course of the work there will be no desire to change anything. Redesigning the project will simply not be possible.
It is clear that one wants to use high quality materials, but financial possibilities do not always allow it. Therefore, whenever possible, better materials are best used in those rooms that are "in sight" and are the "face" of the apartment. Most often this applies to the hallway and living room.
What materials should not be saved on
Savings are good, but they are not always appropriate. Often times, savings come in sideways and entail unnecessary costs. As for the material purchased for repairs, this applies mainly to the flooring. For example, by laying in the hallway substandard linoleum, which got extremely cheap, the master runs the risk of repeating the replacement of the coating the next year. And it happens that linoleum is torn already at the stage of arranging furniture after repair, which can quite significantly spoil the mood.
Also, you can not save on wiring, sockets, switches, and most importantly - on protective automatics. This is vital for everyone who lives in the apartment. And if the home craftsman is not entirely sure of his ability to do electrical work with his own hands, then you should seek help from qualified specialists.
And one more thing that is not worth saving on is plumbing. After all, even a small leak, which was not eliminated in time due to invisibility, can lead to payment for repairs to neighbors living below. What can we say about major accidents that can flood the entire riser.
The procedure for carrying out repair work in a separate room
When carrying out repair work, you should always start with the "dirtiest" one. This can be a complete replacement of windows or a sub-floor.
Finishing is done from top to bottom, namely:
- Ceiling (tension, hanging, painting).
- Walls (painting, pasting).
- Floor covering, installation of skirting boards.
Replacement of radiators, if planned, is carried out between roughing and the beginning of finishing.
A few tips on how not to delay repairs
In order for all repair work to be completed as quickly as possible, you should not deviate from the planned plan and try to make any minor (even at first glance) changes to it. Also, you cannot jump from one room to another. The only exception is a separate bathroom with a bathroom, in which repairs are carried out in parallel.
You should not start an action that will not be completed on the same day (with the exception of particularly time-consuming work). For example, if you plan to lay linoleum or laminate flooring in a separate room, then it is better to plan it for a weekend, and not start in the evening after work, if the case is not exceptional.
The most important advice! If it is possible to live in a different place, it is best to make repairs in the whole apartment at once. In this case, it is possible to achieve a general concept of the entire interior with slight variations in different rooms. This will make the apartment more harmonious.
Conclusion
A competent approach to planning repairs and strict adherence to the project is the key to the expected result. Otherwise, you shouldn't even start renovating the apartment. After all, hardly anyone will like to live in conditions of continuous renovation for six months, and sometimes much longer. Often, unplanned work leads to the fact that it becomes even worse (according to the owner) than it was before. The interior of the rooms seems clumsy, the decor elements do not harmonize with each other, and the rooms do not fit together. So, before starting the repair, everything should be clearly and step by step thought out. And then all that remains is to execute the intended algorithm and enjoy the final result.
We really hope that the information presented today will be useful to the dear reader in such a difficult matter as renovating an apartment. Despite the fact that we tried to explain everything as clearly as possible, you may have any questions. In this case, summarize them in the discussions below. The Homius editorial team will be happy to answer them as soon as possible. There you can share your experience in repairing or correct the author if you think that there are more primary tasks that must be performed before starting work. Also, please don't forget to rate what you read. Your feedback is very important to us. And finally, as has already happened, we bring to your attention a short but rather informative video that will allow you to more fully reveal today's topic.