Overview information:

The procedure for repairing an apartment

Apartment renovation is generally divided into two stages: documentary (“paper”) and production (working). Neglect development necessary documents and in no case should they be properly executed: haphazard work leads to errors, each of which means rework at at least double the price. Double - because you will have to break what has already been done and completely redo it. At a minimum, because this may result in penalties from regulatory authorities and compensation for damage to neighbors.

Documentary series

Documentary justification for repairs consists of the following steps:

1. Measurement.
2. Layout.
3. Design.
4. Drawing up an estimate.
5. Obtaining permits for the types of work that require them.

Measurement

The dimensions of the rooms, the height of the ceilings, window and door openings and their location relative to the walls, and the thickness of the partitions are measured. During the measurement process, we find out what the partitions are made of (for this you need to remove part of the plaster or cladding) and the presence of voids between the slabs of the main walls and ceilings. They are found with a sharpened steel probe or just a screwdriver. Furniture remaining after renovation or newly purchased, oversized items, for example, are also measured. a vacuum cleaner, a barbell, a bicycle, and pretends to be the volume of things stored for a long time - household supplies, tools, clothes for traveling, etc.

Layout

Then you need to draw a plan of the apartment on a scale, cut out appliqués of moving objects from cardboard on the same scale and work out options for their placement in terms of ergonomics and design. This is prototyping. His goals:

• Create convenience.
• Determine the need and volumes.
• Find out what you can do yourself and what is better to entrust to a pro.

Redevelopment needs to be minimized: any work related to it requires formal permission, and these are unnecessary costs and unnecessary hassle. Redevelopment works include the following:

1. or loggias with and.
2. Relocation and/or expansion of door and window openings, walls, ceilings.
3. , regardless of whether the opening of the balcony block remains the same or not.
4. Construction of partitions that provide a concentrated load - from glass blocks, etc. heavy materials.
5. Alteration of ventilation ducts, air supply systems or.
6. Installation of chimneys (gas ducts).
7. Consolidation or division of premises, incl. bathroom.

In addition, permission will be needed to re-route the electrical wiring and rework the descent from the gas riser to the gas appliances. All work requiring a permit is documented in an acceptance certificate issued by the organization that issued the permit. WITHOUT AN ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE, THE WORK IS UNIQUELY CONSIDERED AS SELF-CONSTRUCTION.

Note: the installation or dismantling of partitions made of tongue-and-groove blocks, foam and aerated concrete, plasterboard (GVL), plywood and lumber does not require permission.

Project and estimate

Based on the results of the prototyping, a project is developed that complies with building codes (the layout is “driven” into the norms) and an estimate for the work. To draw up an estimate, you need to make an explication - indicate the area of ​​the floor, ceiling, walls, and other data necessary for the calculation.

Design is a difficult job; Even for experienced builders, the project often takes more time and effort than the actual construction. It is better to entrust the development of the project and estimate to experienced professionals who are fluent in SNiP ( Building Codes and Rules). This will work out faster, easier and cheaper than redoing amateurish mistakes later.

Advice: estimate and allocated for construction family budget- things are different. The budget needs to include approximately 30% “on top” for paperwork and unforeseen expenses. Tentatively, we can assume that with reasonable savings and proper organization work can be done within 12,000 rubles/sq.m based on the TOTAL area of ​​the apartment, including the balcony with a closet.

Coordination

Construction design organizations, as a rule, also prepare packages of permits for work. The prices are not encouraging, but “self-registration” will cost more and may lead to a neurologist. There is only one “but” - the validity period of permits is limited, therefore, when concluding a design contract, it is necessary to stipulate their phased receipt.

Production cycle

Repair work is carried out starting with the dirtiest and most complex. They are carried out immediately, and the finishing is then carried out from the outer rooms to the entrance. The repair sequence is as follows:

It is advisable to separate the rough renovation of the bathroom and its finishing with the replacement of plumbing fixtures so as not to “kill” the new one during the renovation. Kitchen renovation is complex and requires separate layout, and the room is not accessible, so it is better to do it comprehensively. The hallway is done last, primarily because of the garbage.

About the balcony

When to repair a balcony? It is often advised to leave it for last - there, they say, it is convenient to place a preparation area (workbench with a vice) and store materials. But the experience of a home-made master says that frequent visits to the balcony spread dirt and debris throughout the apartment; it is much more convenient to work with long materials in the next room in line, and there is no danger that a block or board will fall down on the head of a random passerby.

Therefore, if the renovation is extensive, it is better to do the balcony first, especially since it is farthest from the entrance. In addition, without the risk of ruining your home, on the balcony you can hone your working skills, learn to feel the material and gain experience in navigating the authorities.

Tools

Everyone who knows how to make things has a drill and a simple set of metalworking tools. For repairs, you also need to purchase a hammer drill: they will come in handy later, but when returning the rental one, problems may arise due to intensive use. For the hammer drill, you need to immediately purchase a set of drills, drills and chisels for concrete (an impact drill is not suitable for long-term work of this kind) and a core drill for concrete according to the size of the holes for the socket boxes. For the grinder - several (2-3 to start with) circles on stone and metal, cutting and cleaning. For a conventional drill, in addition to the existing drills, there is a metal cord brush for cleaning surfaces and a mixing attachment for mixing construction mixtures.

As for small tools, you need to stock up on a tape measure of 10 m or more, a building level of at least 1 m long, also a 1 m metal ruler and a 0.5 m bench square. You will also need a metal spatula for plaster, a rule for leveling the screed, a chisel or chisel and a polisher for grouting. For work using glue, you need a notched trowel for glue.

From painting tool you need round and flute brushes 30-40, 60-80 and 100-120 mm and a paint roller. For drywall you will need a needle roller, and for the other, a special needle roller. Also stock up on several assembly knives, a joint knife, adjustable and gas wrenches No. 1 and No. 2. For specific types work will require additional tools.

As for a soldering iron, a laser level and a kit for installing split-system pipelines, they are expensive and rarely needed in everyday use (except, perhaps, for a jigsaw), so it is better to rent them.

Materials

Materials are heavy, dirty, required in large quantities and allowing long-term storage, such as cement, sand, plaster mixtures, ready-made paints, it is better to purchase immediately for at least 2 stages of repair, in order to have time to buy more. Piece facing materials (laminate, MDF, lining, tiles, porcelain tiles) are purchased immediately: then the seller may not have the required article, and even for one article the tone changes slightly from batch to batch, but according to the results of an accurate calculation, they are expensive - and with reserve for battle and waste.

Materials that require special storage conditions and preparation immediately before use (self-leveling floor, glue, sealant, etc.) are purchased as needed: if they suddenly turn out to be unusable, you can make a claim only immediately after purchase. Hardware, fasteners, installation profiles and rough finishing materials(plasterboard, plywood) this does not apply - they can be purchased immediately, if you have somewhere to store them, or as needed.

Before you start finishing premises, it is necessary to prepare all surfaces so that you can live comfortably for many years without thinking about repairs.

For this purpose, "Draft materials" and consumables.

The term “draft materials” means:

Lighthouse slats and metal profiles Brick, foam blocks, tongue-and-groove blocks Floor mixtures, screed Primer and concrete contact Tile adhesive Wallpaper adhesive “Liquid nails” Silicone sealants Glue for ceiling skirting boards Waterproofing Drywall Plaster and putty Painting mesh Fiberglass Soldered boxes Electrical cables Socket boxes Corrugated hoses Copper electrical cables Pipes sewer pipes metal-plastic and polypropylene Internet and TV cables Dowel nails, self-tapping screws, nails Consumables and tools Drills Cutting wheels Sanding sandpaper Corona for concrete for a hammer drill Rollers, brushes for painting.

Rough materials for leveling walls and ceilings:

• Plaster mixture (Knauf or Volma)
• Beacon profile
• Primer

Rough materials required for screed and waterproofing:

• Sand concrete M-300
• Beacon profile
• Expanded clay
• Waterproofing

Rough materials required to perform electrical work:

• Electrical (power) cables of required sections from 1.5 to 10 (VVG, NYM)
• Corrugated hoses
• Punched paper tape, concrete sockets, etc.

Other consumables needed for rough repairs:

• Consumable building materials: polyethylene film, dowels, nails, masking tapes, corners, staples, screws, sealants, rollers, brushes, tray, spatula, drill, bit, sandpaper, diamond disc, etc.

Materials required for plumbing work:

• Polypropylene pipes
• Sewer pipes
• Fittings, couplings, connectors, corners, etc.

Hturf materials- these are materials that are used during the preparation of walls and floors during repairs. This is the basis for future decoration of the room. These include cement, glue, wires, primer, nails, screws, dowels and others. These materials for apartment renovation are necessary for both cosmetic and major renovation. Thanks to them, you can level walls and ceilings, cover up potholes and uneven areas.

You should not save money on rough materials, since the main thing here is the quality of the product. It's better to give it once cash for high quality goods, rather than fray your nerves during each repair and waste energy on restoring surfaces.

Construction materials

After everything rough preparatory work will be completed, following the repair rules, it is recommended to proceed to construction. At this stage it is very important to choose quality materials , which will serve their owners for many years, while remaining in good condition.

The main building materials needed for repairs include:

• wallpaper;
• wall panels;
• ceramic tiles;
• decorative plaster;
• porcelain stoneware;
• linoleum;
• laminate;
• parquet.

Construction materials for renovation of apartments they are superimposed on rough ones. They are the ones who allow you to bring the surface “to mind.” These include: various types putties, self-leveling floor, dry cementitious mixture. To prepare walls for wallpapering, it is recommended to use premium putty. It should be remembered that you won’t be able to get by with just layers, so it’s better to purchase the material in advance from a store with a reserve.

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Preparing for rough finishing

First, you must carry out all communications: Provide water supply and its drainage (kitchen, bathroom), install electrical cables to consumers (sockets, switches, lighting fixtures, heated floors with electric heating, there is also a heated floor with a heating system - this also needs to be done ).

They are divided into:

Building materials - for rough finishing:

Rough flooring— (frame, joists, concrete screed), insulation (mineral wool, expanded clay, gypsum fiber board special for floors, plywood, chipboard, also for screeding wooden floorboards)

Rough flooring on the walls- a frame made of metal profiles or wooden blocks for dry plaster - gypsum board, gypsum fiber board, plywood, chipboard, possibly fiberboard, but fiberboard is rarely used now and of course heat and sound insulation is mineral wool, although I recommend stone wool.

Rough flooring for ceilings- similar to wall-mounted ones, only everything is in a lightweight state - a frame made of a ceiling metal profile or thin wooden bars, sound and heat insulation can also be used. For lining the ceiling, thin, flexible sheets of gypsum fiber board, gypsum board, and fiberboard are used, and for strength, plywood or chipboard is used.

Building materials - for finishing:

Finishing floors — parquet board, laminate, carpet, self-leveling flooring, cork flooring, linoleum (linoleum is not recommended for use in residential premises, especially in bedrooms and children's rooms, it emits harmful substances during its entire operation).

Finishing the walls- dry plaster (GVL, GKL), decorative, silk plaster, painting, wallpaper gluing, applying graphite paint, frescoes.

Finishing of ceilings— gluing flexible polyurethane moldings, cornices, painting or simply fastening suspended ceilings.

Decorative filling of the interior.

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List of building materials for renovation

GVL,GKL,SML

GVL, GKL, SML- these are plasterboard sheets, a kind of sengvich - building gypsum, pressed between two sheets of reinforced cardboard, impregnated with special resins. Glass has been added to the latter. Designed for interior decoration of walls, ceiling cladding, and in the manufacture of partitions.

Chipboard

Chipboard- chipboard. It consists of pressed chips on glue, with the addition of mineral resins (for durability), between sheets of veneer. Veneer sheets can be laminated or plain gray. Gray chipboards are used for rough finishing, and laminated chipboards with a wood pattern (ash, oak, pine) are used for making furniture.

Recently, tongue-and-groove chipboard appeared; it is moisture-resistant and easy to use because... can be brought to any floor without problems in a multi-storey building due to small sizes. Designed for leveling floors and walls, ceilings of frame roofs, etc. It is tongue-and-groove, so the entire area turns out to be one monolith, therefore it also serves as heat, sound and insulation. On at the moment has proven itself well in construction circles.

Guides (U-shaped metal profile)

Guides (U-shaped metal profile)- this is a frame for plasterboard sheets plus fasteners attached to the base (wall, ceiling). There are different types of metal profiles, as I wrote earlier, there are thicker ones for floors, thinner ones for walls, and then for ceilings. A new, flexible metal profile has appeared that takes the shape of an arc for a relief ceiling; now you don’t have to bite in several places to make the profile an arc. New option very convenient, you can quickly bend it and fix it.

Dowels, molly anchor, butterfly dowels

Dowels are fastening materials to walls, ceilings, floors or other materials: chipboard, plywood, timber, gypsum fiber board. Dowels come in plastic and metal.

Dowel "butterfly"

Dowel “Butterfly”-1

The Butterfly dowel is so named because of its shape, similar to the wings of a butterfly. Appeared relatively not long ago.

A very convenient dowel, designed for working on drywall. If there is a void behind the plasterboard slab (the empty space between the slab and the base - brickwork or concrete) or is filled with sound, heat insulation. Then a simple dowel will not hold, but will simply fall out of the hole. This is why the Butterfly dowel was created. When twisted, the “wings” of the dowel open up and capture a larger surface for holding the material. Can withstand weight up to 20 kg.

Anchor "Molly"

Anchor "Molly"-1

The “Molly” anchor has the same principle as the “Butterfly” dowel. Only it is made of metal and is designed for a stronger material: concrete walls, brick, concrete blocks, lintels.

Anchor "Molly"-2

Fasteners for metal profiles

Fasteners for metal profiles- these are fastenings for fixing the frame and metal profile to the base (walls, ceilings). There are fasteners different types designed for leveling the surface of walls, ceilings, floors and adjustable distance from the base ( brickwork, floor slabs). It is used to give relief to walls and multi-level ceilings.

Building materials for repairs - fasteners for metal profiles

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Building materials are offered for industrial construction: floor slabs PC, PB and PNO, as well as industrial reinforced concrete for the construction of cottages, houses, high-rise buildings, kindergartens, schools. For private construction it is offered brick, gas silicate block And floor slabs without prepayment, with the ability to pay for the order upon delivery. All this is offered at the reinforced concrete plant with flexible system discounts

Decorative plaster

Decorative plaster- a mixture of gypsum, lime, alabaster.

DIY decorative plaster

Plasters can be divided according to their purpose:

• • Conventional plasters are intended for leveling walls (creating smoother surfaces) and protecting the external walls of buildings from environmental influences.

• • Special plasters - used as insulating and shielding layers (sound-absorbing, heat-saving, X-ray protective, etc.)

• Decorative plasters - used for finishing walls, ceilings, and structures to increase their aesthetic expressiveness.

Decorative plasters, in turn, are divided into the following types:

• Colored plaster that is ideal for finishing interior walls, door and window openings, wall niches.

Construction materials for repairs - colored plaster

• • Venetian plaster. This type of plaster resembles real marble in appearance.

• • Sgraffito is a type of plaster that got its name due to the peculiarities of its application.

• Stone plaster is similar in appearance to natural stone.

Construction materials for repairs - stone plaster

• • Terrasite plaster. This type is suitable for finishing interior walls and facades.

• Silk plaster (also called liquid wallpaper) - intended for interior works. Non-flammable, does not accumulate static electricity. The material consists of natural or synthetic fibers, mineral fillers and various decorative additives. Apply with a plastic spatula to surfaces plastered and coated with primer or oil paint. It has various colors and invoice solutions, has no odor, when applied it turns out seamless coating, the material is elastic and does not crack when the walls “shrink”. The main disadvantage is poor moisture resistance, but when processing moisture protective varnish Can also be used in rooms with high humidity (kitchen, bathroom).

Construction materials for repairs - silk plaster.

Laminate

Laminate is a floor covering consisting of four layers:

• • The bottom layer is stabilizing and serves to protect against deformation.

• • The supporting layer consists of high-strength fiberboard impregnated with moisture-resistant resin.

• • Decorative layer - consists of paper with a pattern of wood texture, tiles, stone, etc.

• Top layer— consists of special mineral resins, serves to protect against abrasion and shock loads.

Building materials for renovation - laminate

Engineering board

Engineering board is a floor covering consisting of three layers solid wood, located perpendicular to each other, coated at the factory with an oil-wax or varnish coating. Top layer of valuable species wood, the rest from coniferous species.

Construction materials for repairs - parquet boards

Fresco

Fresco, translated from Italian, is an artistic painting on wet plaster. Nowadays, frescoes are called any paintings on ceilings and walls; in fact, this is a very complex process, consisting of several stages of application in several layers. Each layer must dry before applying another layer on top of it.

The application material consists of special paints with the addition of sand, minerals, cobalt, glass, and even in the old days they added egg yolk, crushed eggshells, milk, flour for strength and adding depth of color. The fresco is present in all temples of the world.

Applying a fresco is a long and expensive labor, therefore, now there are enterprises that make frescoes in the form of photo wallpapers (see photo below).

Made on a linen base, with the addition of all the necessary modern components, coated with a protective varnish. Upon request, they can be artificially aged, with the appearance of visual “cracks”.

Fresco in the dining room-1

Pano is being made different sizes, the seams between them are practically invisible, but upon request they can make a solid one, large size whatever you want.

I personally really like the fresco, I recommend it to you, it is suitable for any interior style and design of an apartment or house. Modern, practical, durable and very beautiful!

Decorative elements for the design of an apartment or house

Pilasters, half-columns, columns, moldings, curtains, plinths, sockets for lamps

Thanks to the emergence of new technologies in the field of construction and repair, now with the help decorative elements, you can recreate almost any interior style and any design of an apartment or house.

They are made from materials of different costs: wood, plastic, polyurethane, foam plastic, plexiglass, plaster. An expensive and heavy material is gypsum, which requires additional fastenings with dowels. The cheap material is plastic, it is lightweight and is attached with glue, such as “liquid nails”. All other materials are of average cost, but do not forget that each material has more advantages in some ways, and more disadvantages in others.

All modern building materials are described in more detail (photos, descriptions, purposes, types, types, advantages, disadvantages, procedures for working with the material) in

Rough materials for repairs - how much do they cost in Moscow?

The cost of rough materials for apartment renovation varies depending on the volume of work performed, its complexity, and the characteristics of the room. However, the average estimated cost of rough materials today ranges from 50 to 60% of the cost of renovating an apartment on a turnkey basis.

In some cases, this cost can reach 70 or even 80% of. As a rule, such situations arise in the case of renovation of apartments, where, due to the characteristics of the premises, repairs are required. additional work for leveling various surfaces.

Thus, knowing the cost of apartment renovation work, you can roughly determine the budget of your funds required to purchase rough building materials. Below we give some recommendations in case you want to calculate the materials yourself.

note that usually gypsum plasters are not used for leveling surfaces in “wet areas” - bathrooms, restrooms, showers, etc. (unless the manufacturer states otherwise). This is due to the fact that gypsum has the ability to absorb moisture, i.e. it has increased hygroscopicity.

In the future, to final level the surface of the walls for painting or wallpapering, you will need putty. This mixture is applied in a thin layer two or more (up to five) times. As a rule, each layer is sanded. Conventionally, one should distinguish between two types of putties - “soft” and “hard” putties. Soft putties (Shitrok or its analogues) are used in the case of preparing walls for further covering with paint, and hard putties (Vetonit LR+ and similar analogues) are used for subsequent wallpapering of walls. “Harder” putties allow you to subsequently level the wallpaper without the risk of the putty layer “slipping.” A combination of putties is also possible. For example, when painting walls, the base is made from stronger mixtures, and the finishing layer is made from softer Shitrok. For processing 10 sq. m of wall surface twice, it is enough to use one bag of Vetonit LR+ putty. Please note that for calculation purposes, average data are provided here. The scope of work, as well as the technologies and materials used, are determined by a professional foreman only based on the results of an inspection of the apartment premises.

So for alignment one square meter wall surface on average you will need:

• Primer “Concrete-contact” - 0.310 kg.
• Beacons - 1 m / length 1 pc. — 3 m.
• “Corners” - 0.25 m / length 1 pc. — 3 m.
• Gypsum plaster mixture - 12.50 kg (with a layer of 15 mm) / 1 bag - 30 kg.
• Putty - 2.5 kg (in two layers) / 1 bag - 25 kg.
• Primer - 0.3 kg.

Using a special calculator on the website you can carry out painting work on the surface of walls and ceilings, as well as compare individual indicators of the highest quality paints and varnishes. In addition, the online calculation system allows you to determine what is needed, indicating the number of rolls for the corresponding finishing area.

Rough materials for finishing the ceiling

For the installation of finishing layers on the ceiling surface, the average consumption rates of finishing materials provided for work on the surface of walls are applied (taking into account the limitation on the maximum thickness of the finishing layer). It should be borne in mind that in case of leveling the ceiling surface with plaster gypsum mixture its thickness should not exceed 15 mm. This plaster is applied in one layer. An additional expense item is the cost plasterboard sheets and metal profiles, hangers and fasteners necessary for equipment suspended ceiling(size of one sheet is 2.5 m x 1.2 m). In this case, there is no need to use plaster mixtures. However, the surface of the gypsum board is also subject to puttying, just like the surface of the walls. When organizing the lighting of niches, the light from which will spread to the surface of the ceiling, work on leveling and painting the ceiling must be carried out with special care - such lighting can reveal the smallest flaws in the leveling and painting of the ceiling surface. By the way, European finishing standards in any case allow for the presence of small shaded areas when checking the surface in sliding light.

So for the device one square meter suspended ceiling when fastening gypsum boards in one layer on average you will need:

• Ceiling profiles - 3.9 m.
• Profile extensions (60/27) - 0.69 pcs.
• Two-level profile connectors - 3.68 pcs.
• Hangers with clamp - 1.83 pcs.
• Suspension rods - 1.83 pcs.
• Plasterboard sheets (12.5 mm) - 1.12 sq. m.
• Putty for sealing joints - 0.42 kg.
• Reinforcing tape - 0.68 kg.
• Separating tape 50 mm - 1.35 m.
• Primer - 0.3 kg.
• Putty - 2.5 kg (in two layers).

We recommend purchasing a metal profile famous manufacturers, for example, the Knauf company. This profile corresponds technical requirements, has the declared strength and prevents the formation of cracks in the future, because it does not “sag” when exposed to a gypsum plasterboard mass.

Floor surface

You should also take into account the need to purchase during the process: film, nails, screws, polyurethane foam, masking tape, mesh for reinforcing finishing layers, bags for loading construction waste. Each finishing layer is primed - purchasing primers is a mandatory expense (although not a big one). And don’t forget about the beacons - guides used when leveling various surfaces.

Payment for transportation services also constitutes a separate expense item. We tried to answer the question in detail in Moscow. Of course, the prices of carriers used in the calculations may differ, but the calculation methodology and the approximate amount of associated costs become clear.

If you have any questions, write! We will try to answer them.

01.02.2016

“Cheap, but sweet,” says the saying, and in some cases it is true. Some budget-class materials for residential renovations can indeed look quite attractive at first, but their main problem is their insufficient durability.

The picture shows a cracked gypsum board ceiling due to the installation of low-quality sheets or insufficient rigidity of the frame elements

IN best case scenario after some time the initial aesthetic appeal. This is unpleasant, but does not pose a threat to life and health and does not cause significant losses for your budget. Of course, most likely you will want to correct the situation, but in this case you will need to invest in the renovation of the existing finish.

However, all these troubles can be classified as not of fundamental importance when compared with the consequences of operating low-quality water supply and sewer systems or improperly installed electrical systems.

The picture shows a hernia on polypropylene pipe due to a manufacturing defect

In the process finishing works Customers in to a greater extent should pay attention to the level of comfort they will receive after the renovation is completed. In turn high level The comfort of residents is achieved through professionally performed construction and installation work, as well as through the use of high-quality materials from reliable suppliers.

IN lately In the building materials market, cases of counterfeiting of well-known brands by Chinese manufacturers have become more frequent.

Be careful when choosing materials from Chinese manufacturers, ask the seller for a quality certificate

The consequences of using these low-quality materials can be the most depressing for both your safety and your wallet.

"Rough" materials

Dry mixes

Construction mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings are selected taking into account the characteristics of the operation of the premises. Expensive professional plasters and putties contain additives that improve their technical characteristics.

Experts do not advise saving your budget on leveling mixtures, since they are the basis for a “fine” finish

Such mixtures dry faster, have excellent adhesion, are easy to level and have a uniform, smooth texture after drying. Subject to application technology plaster layer It will hold up perfectly even with a large thickness and several layers.

Drywall

Drywall is also used to level the walls. The choice of the type of plasterboard sheets themselves is also important - their thickness determines not only strength and durability, but also the load-bearing capacity of the mounted walls and partitions.

Plasterboard sheets vary in color according to their purpose: gray - regular; green - moisture resistant; red - fire resistant;

For rooms with high humidity, laminated, moisture-resistant sheets are chosen. Alignment can be accomplished in a variety of structural ways.

• Planting sheets with glue, requiring minimum quantity expenses (no need to purchase additional elements frame). Specialists use it extremely rarely due to the low reliability of fastening and certain requirements for the initial evenness of the walls.

• Frames plasterboard partitions can be executed from wooden beam However, in order to avoid deformation of the structure and inevitable damage to the outer cladding, you should choose only properly dried wood. It is more expensive than wet, but will not cause unexpected geometric distortion.

• A metal profile as a basis for plasterboard structures can be classified as optimal options- it is durable and reliable, has low weight with high strength and allows you to install heat or sound insulation layers in the wall cavity under plasterboard.

Floor screed

The price of floor screed material is related not only to the strength characteristics, but also to the thermal insulation and sound insulation characteristics, as well as the time it takes to gain strength and the evenness of the layer after installation.

Self-leveling flooring allows you to achieve a perfectly flat and durable surface, ideal for installing parquet or floor coverings. solid board and laminate

"Clean" materials

The choice of materials for finishing work directly affects appearance apartments. It is the finishing that is more susceptible to the influence of internal mechanical and external atmospheric factors and, if the quality of the material is insufficient, it can soon deteriorate under their influence.

Wallpaper

Cheap paper wallpaper lag behind the walls when humidity increases or when there are temperature changes. They often fade if they are exposed to direct sun rays. Under mechanical influence (for example, if the wallpaper is pasted where the walls are often touched), the paper wears out very quickly - first the paint applied to the wallpaper disappears, then the base begins to deteriorate.

Modern manufacturers offer large selection innovative materials- universal vinyl, fabric and velor, moisture-resistant glass wallpaper intended for dry rooms.

Flooring

Choice matters a lot flooring. Thin and not resistant to mechanical damage, linoleum can quickly tear or get dents, especially if you use transforming roll-out structures or there is heavy furniture in the room.

Durable materials are selected taking into account operating conditions. Timeless parquet flooring can be installed in dry living rooms. A durable, wear-resistant laminate can be considered a compromise flooring option.

Choose the type of flooring depending on its operating conditions

Has maximum moisture resistance floor tiles, which makes it indispensable for the kitchen, bathroom or combined bathroom. Among other advantages, floor ceramics are impact-resistant and impervious to dirt. A floor lined with such material will not receive dents or scratches during operation. It is easy to clean from any stains, including using household chemicals.

When purchasing wall tiles, the benefits of products from well-known and reputable brands become obvious even at the installation stage. All elements have exactly the same geometric parameters(width, height, thickness), which allows you to avoid a common defect when using cheap ceramics - different-sized seams that spoil the appearance.

Tiles from well-known manufacturers will certainly have ideal geometry and, as a result, smooth seams will be obtained during installation.

Expensive tiles do not have chips and cracks and are not prone to their formation, which allows you to purchase the required amount of material according to the layout and not spend money on “stock taking into account the likelihood of defects.”

Skirting

Don't underestimate the importance of little things. The quality of floor and ceiling skirting boards, dividing borders and other elements is very important.

Pay attention to the quality and evenness of baseboards and moldings

The unsightly appearance of such accessories can spoil the overall picture of the repair.