TOP-10 mistakes during repair: advice from experts
Everyone knows that repairs are like natural disasters, they take a lot of time and money. Today we will look at popular renovation mistakes that can very well turn your own space into tasteless and even uninhabitable.
1. Wrong choice of performers
Mistakes in repair can be easily avoided if you choose a quality contractor company. The decision should be made based on their portfolio, reviews, and not just the cost of the work. Not worth saving: often cheaper workers provide inferior quality repairs.
2. Lack of plan and project
The most common mistake is not having a work plan. We are not talking about a design project for individual renovation, which will cost an impressive amount. However, every element in the space must be in its place. It is necessary to draw up a plan for the placement of every detail - from cornices, to sockets and furniture, draw a cable route, and so on.
3. Savings on rough finishing
Errors during repairs are made already at the stage of purchasing rough materials. The most common mistake is buying a cheap primer. It is on this material that the adhesion of the finish to the structures and the duration of their stay on surfaces depend. This also applies to the acquisition of obviously cheap consumables for electrical work - cables, switches, sockets and others.
4. Absence of samples of finishing materials
A mandatory item is the acquisition of samples of materials before applying them to walls, ceilings and floors in rooms. It is necessary to evaluate coatings, for example, plaster, in the room where it will be applied, taking into account day and evening light. The same applies to the shade of paint. It is better to choose it according to special tables - it will be easier to repeat it in case the paint runs out unexpectedly.
5. Incompatibility of coatings
Errors in home renovation can also relate to the lack of harmony between the selected materials. All finishing, ceiling and floor coverings should be in harmony with each other not only in color, but also in texture. The same applies to furniture - its style, appearance, decor and color. Consistency will avoid overly bright, greasy hues and abrupt transitions between residential and non-residential areas.
6. Uneven walls and floors
First of all, you need to make sure that the floor and walls in the room are flat, do not have depressions, cracks or bevels. If the deviation from the norm is not so critical with the walls in residential areas, then in the places where the tiles will be laid on them, there should be no irregularities.
7. Improper installation of tiles and laminates
The most common mistakes in apartment renovation relate to laying floor and wall materials. An incorrectly set level, poorly processed seams, an uneven surface, non-compliance with the technology of laying tiles or laminate will lead to the fact that they will crumble or go bumps in the coming months.
8. Incorrect furniture measurements
The main rule that must be followed unswervingly is not to measure furniture and doors on your own, as well as not to choose an installation site without outside help. It is better to entrust this process to professionals who know about those nuances that a common man in the street can forget and not take into account when measuring. This will avoid buying new furniture for your home and will save your budget.
9. Underestimation of the cost of repair
Errors during repairs most often relate to an incorrectly drawn up budget. It is necessary to take into account not only how much rough and finishing materials will cost, but also think over the cost of the work of specialists. It is always necessary to take into account such an item of expenses as the removal of construction waste, which is forbidden to be disposed of in the local garbage cans. And, of course, you need to have a reserve of funds for unforeseen situations.
10. Compression of timelines
A good renovation takes a long time. Especially when you consider the large number of "wet" processes. Drying times are often overlooked due to the need to finish finishing as soon as possible. Therefore, instead of the prescribed several days, a maximum of a day is expected. As a result, the primer will be mediocre, the plaster will not adhere well, which will subsequently affect the quality of the pasted wallpaper or decorative finish.