Where to start with DIY kitchen renovation
Initially, you should decide on the type of repair. It is unlikely that you will be able to do a major repair yourself without special skills, since in this case you may need to replace the riser and pipes, install communications and reinstall meters. It will be much easier to cope with cosmetic repairs.
Like any other room in the house, the kitchen space should be decorated in accordance with the chosen design style. The following design options are most often chosen:
- Provence;
- Scandi;
- Classic;
- Loft;
- Country;
- Modern;
- Ethnic;
- Minimalism.
If you do not plan to update the furniture in the future, you need to update the facades of the existing kitchen set. This can be done using a special self-adhesive film. By choosing this material, you can radically change the color and texture of the surface of wall cabinets, cabinets, tables.
It is also important to pay attention to the search and purchase of building and finishing materials. They are selected taking into account the required design, calculating the size of the room in advance.
The main stages of DIY repairs
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The main purpose for which this event is organized is to update the wall covering. The most budget-friendly option would be painting. According to the advice of a specialist, it is better to use synthetic-based paint in the work area, and water-based paint in other places.
In addition to paint, finishing and decor for the kitchen wall with your own hands involves the use of vinyl tiles, PVC, MDF panels or ceramic tiles.
Kitchen Backsplash Update
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It is carried out in parallel with the processing of the walls. The classic is considered to be finishing with ceramic tiles. It can be repainted in a different color with a special waterproof paint or replaced with other materials. An apron made of vinyl tiles or skinali, PVC or MDF panels looks good.
Do-it-yourself kitchen ceiling finishing
An inexpensive and stylish solution for decorating a ceiling is to paint the surface with water-based paint or latex paint. Before work, you should thoroughly clean the surface from dirt and grease, then treat it with a primer.
Practicality and functionality are provided by a suspended ceiling format, which implies a special installation technique. Those who want to do this work themselves can choose plastic, polystyrene foam, plasterboard as the main material. However, it is worth considering that such work requires certain skills and the ability to use tools.
Floor repair
This segment of work implies the possibility of using linoleum, ceramic tiles, laminate or vinyl tiles. The most convenient and accessible for those who plan to do the kitchen renovation themselves is the last type of material. Vinyl tiles are rapidly gaining popularity, and show excellent results with intensive use. They are lightweight and have a self-adhesive base, so even a novice craftsman can handle the installation of such tiles.
The kitchen renovation process also involves installing baseboards - on the floor and ceiling. This element gives the room a finished look. Polyurethane products have an excellent appearance and a good margin of safety. Having the ability to bend, they are ideal for rooms with complex geometry.
When planning a renovation yourself, you need to think through every moment in advance and calculate the amount of material. But if you doubt your capabilities, it is better to entrust this work to professionals.
