Any owner of his own home has faced repairs at least once in his life. Moreover, this concept differs in scope and meaning for each person.
For some, it is enough to just re-stick the wallpaper, update the surfaces - this format is called current or cosmetic repairs. Others are planning big changes, including moving walls and dismantling floors.
The latter option is considered more complex and financially expensive, and therefore most invite professional craftsmen. For those planning to do major renovations themselves, some recommendations may be useful.
What does a major renovation include?
This format of work provides for complex measures that require preliminary detailed study. The process uses different materials and various technologies. Work on the arrangement of walls, floors and ceilings is definitely planned, communications are changing. Often major renovations involve the need to remove walls and build new partitions.
The basic components of any repair of this type are the following:
- leveling and restoration of the surface of walls and ceilings;
- complete removal and installation of new floor coverings;
- replacement of plumbing and heat and water supply systems;
- dismantling old and installing new windows and doors;
- installation of new electrical wiring;
- work on redevelopment of the internal space.
These points may vary and change, taking into account the characteristics of the premises and the needs of the apartment owner. The cost of major repairs is also taken into account. Therefore, all construction organizations offering such a service must prepare an estimate in advance. It takes into account the wishes of the customer and the size of his investment.
The same applies to do-it-yourself repairs. Drawing up an action plan with calculations for the price of building materials is a mandatory attribute for carrying out work.
How to do a major overhaul correctly?
First you need to plan everything in advance. To do this, you need to assess the condition of the object, calculate the amount of material required, and purchase it. You also need to draw up a step-by-step plan - in what sequence the rooms will be renovated. The further algorithm of actions provides the following:
- Dismantling works. Everything that needs to be replaced is eliminated. As a rule, these are old coatings, plumbing, pipes, walls are also washed and construction waste is removed.
- Installation of electrical wiring. Here you will need a diagram of the location of electrical points in the apartment.
- Leveling internal surfaces. The process includes puttying, priming, plastering. Screed is applied to the floors if necessary.
- Installation of pipes for heating, water supply, sewerage systems.
- Installation of plasterboard structures. It is carried out in accordance with the design plan drawn up in advance.
- Cleaning work. These include finishing with wallpaper and tiles, painting, installing a set of doors, etc.
Experts advise planning your work so that it occurs in the direction from the outer rooms to the corridor or hallway. Repair processes begin from the top - the ceiling is finished first. Next you should gradually go down.
When replacing electrical wiring, the walls can be chipped, after which plastering is required. In this case, it makes sense to think about increasing the level of thermal insulation in advance.
It is better to entrust work that affects safety and health to qualified craftsmen. This way you can save your time and get effective results.
