List of errors during repairs

“Normally, it’s only when we’re done that we know where we should have started,” says Murphy’s playful but lifelike law. Starting repairs, we want to get the perfect result, or at least one that makes life comfortable. But often in a hurry or wanting to save, we make a number of unfortunate mistakes that spoil the whole picture of the home. Correcting defects is very costly both in time and in finance. And how much nerve it takes...



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Repair is a hot topic. Therefore, the editorial board "Site" I decided to tell you about the 10 most common mistakes that stumble as ordinary tenants and professional repairmen at home. housing transformation.

Repair tips

1. Wiring
   It often happens that people plaster walls or “sewn” them with drywall, and then the trouble is either the wiring is damaged in the process of other work, or it is difficult to remember what, where and how. Therefore, before repair, take a picture of the bare walls or outline a wiring plan. That way, you'll know where the cables are, and you won't hurt them when you're hanging shelves or fixing furniture.
   
   
   
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2. Texture floor
   How beckoned by the beauty of laminate with chamfer, parquet, ribbed linoleum, texture tiles and various materials that imitate a tree. But remember: every bump on the floor collects dirt and holds it tightly when cleaning. Therefore, think carefully about flooring, depending on the purpose of the room and your love of cleaning, so that then you do not have to cover everything with dusty carpets or buy expensive cleaning products. For example, you laid a laminate with a chamfer in the hallway where you have a cat and a dog. So imagine what you can find in its recesses after three months.
   
   
   
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3. The tree in the kitchen
   Parquet, laminate and just wooden flooring are on the blacklist of kitchen flooring. It is difficult to remove fat spots, and spilled liquids will lead to swelling. If you want an unusual floor, you must initially choose a special water-repellent coating. And best suited matte porcelain or filler floor.
   
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4. Plasterboard ceiling in the bathroom
   Drywall is a bad solution for the bathroom, even if it is moisture resistant. But the stretch ceiling will serve faithfully, protecting you and all furniture from the flood.
   
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5. Bath tilt
   Now most baths are produced with a flat bottom, which is important to consider when installing them. In order for the outflow of water to be good, it is necessary to tilt the bath 2-3 degrees towards the drain so that the water does not stagnate.
   
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6. Level of switches and sockets
   There are or will be children in the house. Therefore, do not place the switches as convenient only for you. The optimal height is 70-90 centimeters from the floor. Another important point is that in the bedroom you should add a switch near the bed so that you do not have to get up before going to bed. Sockets should be planned where the equipment will be located, so as not to get confused later in the wires of the extension cords. And also take into account the layout and height of the furniture, so that the sideboard, for example, does not close the switch or socket.
   
   
   
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7. Soundproofing
   All sounds can be heard in the panels, even when someone has gone to the toilet. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of sound insulation of such a secluded place. And plastic sewer pipes are better wrapped with noise-absorbing material.
   
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8. Material imitation
   Finishing with non-natural materials that imitate the authentic - wood, marble, plaster molding, brick, stone, has long been irrelevant. Usually, imitation is inexpressive, looks cheap, inappropriate and simply overloads the interior. Now you can choose beautiful monochromatic materials that will look appropriate and stylish. 67414.
   
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9. Plumbing
   Often we change. plumbing in the bathroom or in the kitchen. But few people consider the rule of difference in height, which leads to poor drain and constant clogging of pipes. Iron rule: the angle of inclination of the sewer pipe should be 3-4% of the distance over which the plumbing device is transferred. For example, when moving the toilet for 3 meters, it will have to be raised by 9-15 centimeters.
   
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10. Wallpaper joint
    If the room has uneven walls, it is best to choose rough wallpaper with a pattern or relief. With flat walls, you can choose the thinnest wallpaper so that they create less shadow in the junction zone. But even they need to glue, moving from the window deep into the room. Thus, the light will fall on the edge of the upper leaf and no shadow will be created.
    
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Of course, the main mistake is the lack of a clear plan of action. If you do not use the services of a designer, you should think through all the repairs to the smallest detail: colors, textures, materials, furniture, lighting, sockets, curtains ... This is the only way to protect yourself from many mistakes and enjoy a new home.

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