The most common mistakes during repairs
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When deciding to update the interior of a room, you have to solve many problems. You can prevent mistakes by taking into account the following factors:
1. Incorrect design plan or lack thereof
Typically, planning includes quantities, estimates of materials, and stages of work. The absence of a design project will lead to a shortage of materials, poor-quality work, and other problems.
2. Savings on materials and tools
A miser pays twice – everyone knows this. Choosing quality materials is extremely important, because otherwise, cheap laminate can swell from moisture, paint can peel off the surface, doors can warp, tiles can crack, and tools can fail before the repair is even complete.
3. Poor waterproofing and ventilation
Due attention should be paid to waterproofing the floor in the kitchen and bathroom, installing a powerful extractor hood, and ensuring regular ventilation of the premises. Ignoring technology in such cases can provoke the appearance of fungus and mold.
4. Incorrect sequence of work
This mistake is considered the most common. To prevent it, it is necessary to determine in advance the planning of the stages according to the following algorithm:
- dismantling, garbage removal;
- rough work;
- plastering;
- tiling;
- puttying;
- floor installation.
Installation of lighting, furniture, household appliances is the final stage of repair work.
5. Improper installation
This mistake is caused by ignoring the technologies and rules that are clearly prescribed by manufacturers. Therefore, before gluing wallpaper, applying building mixtures to the surface, or performing other actions, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions in advance.
6. Wrong choice of floor covering
The floor is the basis of the interior, which sets the tone and should last as long as possible. In this case, not only low-quality materials lead to premature damage to the floor covering, but also mistakes in choosing the latter. For example, you cannot lay laminate in the bathroom or kitchen, carpets will be inappropriate in the living room or nursery, and you should not lay tiles in the bedroom.
7. Measurement errors
They occur when measurements are not made by specialists. In this case, there is a risk of purchasing insufficient or excessive amounts of materials. Thus, the last problem leads to the next one - failure to take into account the budget. You may simply not have enough money to complete the repair work qualitatively and efficiently. And in the event of a shortage of materials, it will be quite difficult to purchase the product format you need later.
8. Lack of zoning
Sometimes zoning becomes the only option for space design. This is especially important for small apartments. Often, when doing self-repair, owners try to create a maximum of functional zones, as a result of which they have a small area, which is inconvenient and unprofitable.
Poor choice of contractor is another reason that can lead to poor-quality repairs. Therefore, preference should be given only to proven companies that have good customer reviews.
How to avoid mistakes when renovating an apartment?
In any case, when deciding to do the repairs yourself, you will need to consult with specialists. They will suggest the best solutions for the project. However, the best option would be to contact experienced contractors. They can offer a service with a clear budget, which will describe in detail each stage of the work, set deadlines, develop an estimate, and take into account many other points.
The advantage of such a service is the development of a design project taking into account the specifics of the object. The list of actions that the contractor undertakes to perform may include checking the documentation if it is necessary to make redevelopments, purchasing materials, and monitoring the work. All this, including the issue of violating deadlines, is discussed ahead of time and recorded in the contract document.
