Repair, even cosmetic, and even more capital, is a business that will take a lot of time, money and physical effort. The easiest option in this case is to hire specialists. They will carry out all the difficult work, focusing on the customer's personal preferences and their experience.
But if you decide to save money and not spend an impressive amount to pay for all the necessary work in the complex, then you will need to understand which points in the repair you can do yourself, and which cannot be done without the intervention of specialists and how to avoid mistakes while doing so.
Incorrect layout
One of the most common mistakes. Before embarking on drastic changes, you need to make sure they are legal. This applies to supporting structures. Ill-considered dismantling can lead not only to disagreements with the relevant authorities, but also to the destruction of a residential building. If you are planning a redevelopment, you cannot do without specialists.
Ideas doomed to fail in advance include:
- placing a bedroom next to the kitchen;
- combining bathroom and toilet.
The reason for the incompatibility is often the different functions of the selected rooms. For example, removing the partition between the kitchen and living room will result in:
- accumulation of trash behind the bar (if any);
- impregnation of curtains and upholstered furniture with specific aromas;
- the appearance of indelible greasy stains on delicate surfaces;
- conflicts over noise;
- unwillingness to cook in front of all household members and guests.
But in this matter, the choice is yours. The planning approval must take place before the start of all repair work. This will prevent disagreements and allow you to calculate the costs of building materials in advance.
Incorrect wiring
The installation of electrical wiring is critical. Saving on wires, sockets and other devices is fraught with equipment breakdown and fire. In the absence of experience and relevant knowledge, consult an electrician before purchasing. It is he who must lay the new wires. This is the only way to protect yourself, your family and property from harm.
Ventilation system
You shouldn't forget about it either. The state of your health depends on what kind of air you breathe. Due to malfunctions in the ventilation system, lethargy, headache, and loss of strength may appear. Negative consequences also affect the interior space of a house or apartment. For example, excessive humidity resulting from a lack of normal air exchange is often the cause of fungus.
Correct floors
People who think that replacing floors during a major renovation is not necessary at all are greatly mistaken. Saving on flooring will lead to noticeable dissonance. In order to prevent its appearance, you should purchase material that is suitable for the room, not only in functionality and purpose, but also in color.
For example, it is not recommended to lay laminate flooring in the kitchen, hallway, bathroom and toilet, as it will soon have to be changed. At the same time, it looks great in the bedroom, nursery and living room.
A good option would be to combine laminate flooring with linoleum and tiles. Differences in finishes won't be a problem.
Correct ceilings
This surface should be perfectly flat. If there are any defects, you should choose stretch or suspended ceilings. The first option will solve the problem with leaks. This is due to the fact that polymer fabrics are able to retain excess moisture, and this time is enough to protect upholstered furniture and flooring. Here you cannot do without specialists either.
Warm floors and heating
Contrary to popular belief, underfloor heating cannot be an alternative to a conventional heating system.Therefore, take your time to get rid of the radiators located under the window openings. To compensate for the unassuming appearance, special decorative screens can be used.
Many people think that underfloor heating is a luxury for apartments with central heating. Additional heating will help avoid colds in winter, so this system is unlikely to be an extra purchase.
Quality of sanitary equipment
The service life of devices depends not only on their quality, but also on the condition of the parts that are required for connection. These include pipes, mixers, fittings. Excessive savings can lead to regular accidents. Consequently, additional financial investments will be required. Cheap plumbing won't pay off. In addition to the cost, you should consider the brand, reviews of those who have already used these products.
Choice of doors
The best option is to purchase high-quality door leaves in trusted stores. Doors in color, structure and shape should correspond to the chosen design style.
Correct lighting
It is best to refuse incandescent lamps in favor of energy-saving ones. They are distinguished by a longer service life, safety and ease of use. It is desirable that the room has both a chandelier and multi-level lighting. Through the first, they provide full-fledged light that is necessary for adults and children. Spot illumination will play only a secondary role in any case.
Mistakes when buying materials
Buying wallpaper, paints, accessories and other devices is a stage that you cannot do without in any case. To avoid problems with differences in patterns and shades, you need to purchase materials from the same batch. For example, if the store did not have enough rolls of the wallpaper you like, you should pick up others. The same goes for tiles, linoleum and laminate flooring. It is advisable to buy with a margin, since no one is insured against mistakes during repair work.