15 tips on how not to make repairs

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Renovation is not the most pleasant time in life. In order for it not to become endless and bring only joy, try not to make the mistakes described in the article.

1. Don't make renovations without a final design

Although everything can be redone, the wiring cannot be replaced after repair. Not all wires can be routed in skirting boards and cable ducts.

2. Do not spare sockets

It is much more convenient to make seats for sockets in advance where they can be useful, and drown them. A wall outlet is always better than an extension cord.

3. Do not overhaul just one room

It is not possible to renovate just one room if you plan on changing doors or the type of flooring. This will lead to deterioration of the coverings of the adjacent room (corridor) and level differences in walls and floors. Repairing a damaged one can lead to repairing everything else.

4. Do not put windows after finishing

First the windows, then the renovation. The amount of cement dust when replacing windows is off the charts. The problem with this kind of contamination is that it is almost impossible to completely remove it. In addition, the dimensions of the window opening change, it is necessary to putty the cracks …

5. Do not put interior doors before finishing

Otherwise, they will have to be changed. Film, scotch tape - all this will not save them from fine dust, especially concrete. Moreover, dust getting under the film will cause even more damage. Up to a possible replacement (this only applies to paintings, that is, the doors themselves). The doorframe should be installed immediately after pouring the floors in order to align the walls correctly.

6. Do not lay tiles after finishing

The rule is simple: first the bathroom, then everything else. When mixing the glue, the whole apartment will be in fine dust, which will have to be washed out for a long time. Anything that can be damaged by such an abrasive will be damaged.

7. Don't do what you don't know how to do

This is, rather, a recommendation, but still: more often than not, the work of professional workers will come out cheaper. Mainly by saving time and building materials. Unfortunately, in order to correctly assess the required quantity and quality of materials, one needs remarkable experience. Prices, brand and country of origin do not play any role in this.

8. Do not expect that you will be repaired as well as anyone else

It's not just that the workers are going to be lazy or screw up on purpose somewhere. Each room has its own set of shortcomings, and it is not known whether specific performers will be able to see them in time and correct them. Therefore, it is always worth choosing from several performers.

9. Don't make your final budget without experts

Otherwise, feel free to multiply the resulting figure by one and a half or even two. The most expensive materials, such as tiles, flooring, wallpaper, are just the tip of the iceberg. The exact cost and amount of materials required for their installation can often only be determined during work.

10. Don't Trust One Specialist

It is always worth holding a kind of tender and interviewing several people who are engaged in a particular job. This also applies to the choice of craftsmen for various works and consultations. There are always nuances that you can forget about, not know, deliberately keep silent. This approach can save you a lot of money.

11. Do not do serious work without guarantees

The laying of pipes and power cables must be guaranteed. This is a big difference between the ZhEK and management companies from the shabashniki: for example, when pipes are broken, the ZhEK (ZhEU) is responsible for poor-quality work and pays (after the trial, of course) for the damage caused. This is especially true for water pipes. Cases of causing multi-million dollar damage are very common.

12. Do not leave repairs unattended

There are no perfect craftsmen. Most of the flaws in the repair are difficult to fix, especially the rough finish. Therefore, constant monitoring of the surface quality is required.

13. Do not formulate tasks at length

Everything that needs to be done must be understood accurately enough. Up to the size and heights: where what will stand, on the basis of what technologies and materials need to be made, why exactly on four bolts, and not on three. Otherwise, something will definitely be done tyap-blooper and cause chagrin.

14. Do not make repairs when there is a lack of time

In order for the renovation not to turn into hell, it is better to take a vacation. A month may not be enough, because first you need to choose everything, then wait for the high-quality performance of all the work. At any time, a situation may arise when the masters do not have enough material or another specialist is needed. At this time, it is better to be somewhere nearby. It is almost impossible to predict when this will happen.

15. Do not start repairs with a possible lack of funds

The repairs never fit into the budget. If there is not even a small supply of money, the likelihood of a protracted repair is extremely high. Much more budget is not needed, but a small amount of money in excess of the planned one may be required at any time.