In this article: definition of renovation; what is the difference between "Russian" renovation and "European"; Russian analogue of the technical rules of European-quality repair; common mistakes during renovations.

Interior decoration any house, any apartment decays over time - slightly lagging wallpaper and in some places a darkened ceiling unobtrusively hint to residents about the need for repairs. But what will this repair be like - a light “cosmetic” with the replacement of wallpaper, painting the ceiling, plinth and, possibly, internal doors, or is it time for a major overhaul, or maybe aim for a European-style renovation and for the first time in your life feel like the owner of a full-fledged European home? Ignoring the "cosmetics" and, albeit larger, but the same boring "capital", let's focus on renovation and find out what is hidden behind this concept.

What is renovation

The usual pattern of surrender apartment building in Russia - all the main communications are laid, the walls and ceiling are plastered, painted or covered with wallpaper, standard set plumbing fixtures (toilet, bathtub, sink sinks) are installed, internal and external doors are in place, flooring is available. So, according to the selection committee, apartments in a new building should look like when the object is handed over. And what are the first steps the owner of an apartment in such a new building takes before actually moving into it?

That's right - he hires a team of craftsmen who demolish some internal partitions, remove all decoration, communications and doors, and correct a lot of mistakes made by the builders. And all these measures are being taken for one simple reason - the construction standards in Russia are much less stringent than in the EU countries, and the performers do not have sufficient qualifications.

In Europe, apartments in new buildings are rented out and accepted by the selection committee unfinished, i.e. the walls in them are not covered with a layer of leveling plaster, there are no internal communications or plumbing fixtures.

According to the requirements of DIN EN 18202:2002-10, the maximum tolerance in angular deviations per three meters of any plane must not exceed 8 mm. When compared with similar domestic requirements, European standards are twice as strict and any violations of DIN EN are corrected at the expense of the construction organization without any reservations. Take a look at the joining lines of the walls in your apartment - are they perfectly even and made in a right angle? It is very unlikely, while according to the European standard, the angles of mating walls cannot be more or less than 90 °, except for those cases when architectural solutions other corners are laid. According to the requirements of European standards, engineering communications of fan pipes cannot be performed otherwise than from copper or, in last resort, from steel pipes - domestic builders, in order to save money, can supply cheap plastic pipes in your new home. What about power grids? Laying an electrical cable in a corrugated hose for European builders is not some kind of innovation - this is the norm! By the way, in the EU countries there is a strict rule regarding the number of machines in the electrical panel - one machine for two light bulbs or sockets.

With regard to renovation in Russia, the following stereotypes have developed - the mandatory use of drywall, the construction of various curvilinear structures from it at several levels, some columns and arches, a lot of spotlights, a steel door at the entrance and iron bars on the windows are required.

From the point of view of an ordinary European, "Russian renovation" is absolutely ugly and economically unprofitable.

In fact, European-quality repair does not mean living quarters oversaturated with clumsy structures, but the compliance of the quality and procedure for carrying out repair and finishing work with the requirements building regulations operating on the territory of the European Union, namely DIN, EN or international ISO. The choice of certain rules for carrying out repair and finishing works, indicating their names and editions (for example, DIN standards are reviewed and changed every 5 years), takes place at the stage of negotiations between the customers of European-quality repairs and its contractor. When choosing European standards, it is important not to allow them to diverge from the mandatory building regulations in force in the country where the property being renovated is located.

In other words, if a potential contractor, when describing a European-style renovation during negotiations with a customer, illustrates the future decoration of an apartment as a “gypsum plasterboard triumph” - know that this is not a European-quality renovation at all and the degree of professionalism of this contractor is insufficient.

Renovation or high quality finishes

There are dozens of countries on the territory of Europe, each of which has its own technical rules for carrying out repair and finishing work. Often it is difficult for both the customer and the contractor to navigate the variety of standards and choose the most suitable for work in a particular house according to their conditions, especially since the texts of European standards are published only in the languages ​​​​of their developers, mainly in German and English. And if negotiations on this issue reach an impasse, it would be appropriate to refuse to follow the standards of European-quality repair and adopt domestic standards defined by SNiP 3.04.01-87 as “high-quality finish” as technical rules.

In the mentioned SNiP, the quality of repair and finishing works is divided into three types (classes) - simple, improved and high-quality. Consider each of the types of finishes on the example of plastering.

Simple plastering is usually carried out in the technical rooms of buildings - attics and basements. A simple plaster is applied with a basting on the primer layer, followed by leveling with a “falcon” (a flat square-shaped tool, a handle is fixed in the center, all edges are rounded to the side with a handle), its average thickness is 15 mm. The maximum permissible deviations for surfaces plastered with simple plaster are 3 mm per meter of plane and not more than 15 mm for the entire height of the wall.

Improved plaster finishes the premises of public buildings, such as hospitals, kindergartens, schools, etc., residential buildings"high class" and some industrial buildings. There are three layers to be applied - a primary 5 mm sprayed layer on brick or concrete walls, then a primer layer 5-7 mm thick and, finally, a 2 mm covering layer, carefully leveled and rubbed with plaster trowels and smoothers. The average layer thickness of improved plaster is 20 mm. The largest allowable deviations of such plaster are 2 mm for each meter of the plastered surface and no more than 10 mm for the height of the wall.

High-quality plastering is performed when plastering rooms in buildings of “special comfort”. Prior to the actual application of the plaster, the surfaces are carefully hung with plumb lines and marked with a water or laser level, quick-hardening marks and beacons are set. The first two layers are carried out according to the markup in the same way as finishing with improved plaster, with the difference that there are several primer layers, the finish layer is aligned strictly along the beacons. The average thickness of high-quality plaster is 20 mm. The maximum deviations allowed by technical rules for plastered surfaces in this case are 1 mm per meter of plane, not more than 5 mm for the entire height of the wall. All lines and corners at the interface of surfaces, separated by high-quality plaster, can only be perfectly even, without any reservations.

Important: class and a detailed list of upcoming repair and finishing work must be included in the estimate attached to the contract for their execution. Do not rely on agreements "in words"!

Classic mistakes when performing European-quality repairs

The main miscalculation of repair and finishing works customers is the lack of a full-fledged project. Some kind of general concept and calculation for gravity will not be enough, because. a series of alterations will delay the commissioning of the object and force the customer to make unplanned and very significant expenses. Three working projects are needed: for redevelopment; electrician; design.

In plumbing and sewer communications, errors are always associated with a lack of understanding by the customer of physics - the farther the sink, toilet bowl and bathtub are moved from the sewer riser, the higher they should be raised above the floor level, otherwise there is no way to achieve high-quality flow and there will be an eternal fight against blockages. Heating radiators should not be transferred: firstly, their movement will require the walls to be shredded under the pipes, which will weaken their design; secondly, the location of radiators under the window opening is the most correct, because they work on the principle of convection, cutting off cold air from entering the room. And one more thing - gas pipes should not be embedded in the walls, in the event of an accident it will be difficult to get to them and you will have to break the walls, and these are new repair costs.

Miscalculations with walls, ceiling and floor are always associated with the lack of a full-fledged project, including taking into account the placement of all, without exception household appliances. Internal partitions during redevelopment are usually made of drywall, the bearing capacity of which is fundamentally different from the usual brick or concrete wall. Drywall is not strong enough to hold heavy items like bookshelves and even more so boilers, because it is formed by just a layer of gypsum between the outer layers of cardboard. Hanging on plasterboard partitions of any household items heavier than a photograph requires the advance introduction of special embedded elements into the frame structure or reinforcement with a plywood sheet. The situation is exactly the same with a plasterboard multi-level ceiling - without preliminary preparation of fasteners embedded in a concrete ceiling, it will not be possible to mark a heavy chandelier!

Rushing to level the floor without first deciding on the nature of the floor covering will lead to the need for complex rework - for example, a parquet floor requires one screed height, but a tile floor is higher. And the performers have to remove the thickness of the previously made screed for parquet, and the customer has to pay for completely unnecessary amounts of work ...

When choosing a material for finishing the floor, it is necessary to accurately break down the common floor plane into work areas, and this should be based on the upcoming operational load on the coating. For example, laying parquet in the hallway will be completely irrational, because the wet and slushy seasons of our climate will spoil the parquet board in just two or three years - it is still better to cover the floor in the hallway with tiles or linoleum. Finishing material for walls and ceilings must be checked for the presence of a fire certificate, finding out which combustion products will be released into the air when it ignites.

Run electric installation work in the correct sequence "plumbing communications-sewer-electrical-ventilation-walls-floor-ceiling" during redevelopment will not succeed, because part of the wiring can be placed in the walls only after they are installed. However, the wiring to the walls can be laid in the floor before the screed is completed, thereby avoiding the need for its gating. All other cable communications - for the Internet, a satellite dish, air conditioning systems - must be completed before the walls, ceiling and floor are finished, thereby avoiding lines of cables and wires that are visible after the repair is completed, which in no way improve the design of residential premises.

Finally, such a recommendation - plan in advance the purchase of household appliances, finishing materials and furniture that require specific installation conditions and supply communications to them. Otherwise, the timing of their delivery will seriously violate the schedule of repair and finishing works or require new alterations.

Abdyuzhanov Rustam, rmnt.ru

It can be said with confidence that there is no such person who has not heard something about European-style renovation. This, one might say, is a standard, a role model in construction. Many people strive to make such repairs in their homes, but not everyone succeeds. Interestingly, thousands of people use this word every day, however, as practice has shown, not everyone knows what it means. Basically, when talking about renovation, all average people mean a good quality renovation, which is done beautifully and tastefully. It immediately becomes clear that the room in which the European-quality repair is made, significantly increases in price. Yes, being in a house or apartment will be much more pleasant and comfortable. If you have decided to make changes in your apartment or house, have collected money and are ready to work on your own, then you need to find out how to make a European-style renovation in an apartment: what is included in it, where to start and what work will have to be done. We will present all this information in this article.

Renovation - what is it

In Soviet times, every family carried out simple repairs every few years to freshen up the room and change the atmosphere. This was considered an obligatory ritual, in which all more or less adult family members participated. This repair included the following:

• Ceiling decoration, which was reduced only to whitewashing.
• Wall decoration, which was often done with simple paper wallpaper. Since the choice of colors, patterns and textures in those days was small, all apartments were similar in decoration to each other.
• Floor finishing. Basically, then linoleum or parquet was mainly laid on the floor. But in some houses, for example, Khrushchev houses, the floor was wooden, consisted of boards, which were painted and covered with carpets.
• Mandatory part repair work there was staining of wooden windows, as well as sewer pipes, radiators and water pipes.

This simple repair ended. If we compare it with what repairs are being carried out in apartments and houses now, then this is, in fact, heaven and earth. More and more new building materials began to appear, the technology for performing repair work was changing. Today we can buy various components and materials from both domestic and foreign manufacturers. The choice of goods is so great that the eyes just run wide! General form the premises can be unique, the way the owner sees it, everything can change before our eyes. And if once the repair only allowed to refresh the room, now it can be changed beyond recognition. It all depends on the imagination and, most importantly, the amount of financial resources invested.

The word "European-style renovation" became popular just a couple of decades ago. Now this word has become a brand, and everyone who decides to make repairs is striving for the “Euro-ideal”.

Despite its name, it is not directly related to Europe. As stated in the most popular online encyclopedia, the term "European-quality repair" can be interpreted as a set of repair works that are carried out in accordance with the European standard.

It should be noted that this concept is rather relative. But still, there are several types of such repairs.

Refurbishment of the middle class. Such repairs include some intervention by the owner in the overall layout of the premises. In this case, they are limited only to creating niches, arches, partitions, leveling walls, replacing doors and windows, etc. Such repairs are more time consuming and can give your “cozy nest” a new look.

Renovation of the highest class. It will transform your house or apartment beyond recognition. It is hard to do without a construction team and a professional designer who are able to turn the most ordinary Khrushchev into luxury housing. There are no restrictions for design delights, fantasy can roam as you like.

It is clear that it is definitely impossible to determine exactly how much such repairs cost, since everything depends on the cost of the materials to be used, the square footage of the room, as well as the use of the services of specialists or doing the work yourself.

Please note that the higher the cost of materials for repairs, the more expensive you will have to pay. construction team for the work done.

What are the pros and cons of renovation

The advantages of this type of repair are enough. The most important of them:

• comfort of living;
• obtaining aesthetic pleasure from the contemplation of the updated interior;
• the safety of your health.

Thanks to new, environmentally friendly materials, you can make your home not only beautiful, but also harmless. It should also be noted that modern materials that are used for renovation have more long term operation. Thanks to this, you do not have to make repairs as often as in Soviet times. Having made repairs once, you just need to maintain it in proper form. Facing materials, solutions and mixtures that are currently used will not change their appearance even after repeated cleanings and cleanings.

Despite all the advantages listed above, renovation has its drawbacks. Chief among them is its cost. Even if you want to do a facelift, it can be expensive if you use good quality materials. As you know, you have to pay for quality, but you, of course, will not lose, such a repair will pay for itself. If we talk about the repair of the middle or upper class, then everything will cost even more.

Another disadvantage is the long process of obtaining permission for redevelopment. When the project provides for the dismantling of load-bearing walls or making an opening in them, then it will take even longer to wait, because in this case a special commission is convened to make a final decision.

So, now you know what renovation is, what it is eaten with and what are its advantages and disadvantages. If you decide to do it in your home, let's find out more about how to do it.

Where to start

It must be remembered that any repair begins with the preparation and definition of the scope of work. This is what you need to do - decide what you want to do with your room and what type of repair to perform. First, assess the condition of the home and think about what you would like to change. Of course, everything will depend on your budget.

When you want to bring something fresh and new into the interior, change the situation, it is enough to make cosmetic repairs. There are no particular difficulties in such work, and you can do everything yourself, saving money on hiring specialists. You will need them to purchase better materials.

And in the case when the soul requires global changes, or you want to move to a new building, you need to do overhaul. You must be prepared for the fact that during the repair work you will have to move to your relatives or temporarily rent a home. Some materials, such as screed, need time to dry, and in general, being in a place where repairs are being carried out is unpleasant: dust, dirt, etc.

Once you have decided what kind of repair you need, it is advisable to write down all the work that must be done. This is done so that you can calculate the amount of consumables needed for the job. In addition, you can roughly estimate how much all this will cost. Experts advise to purchase materials in advance and store them in the place where the repair will be done. Then the materials will be able to "acclimatize". Moreover, by buying everything together, you can save a lot, as the store can give you a good discount. Wholesale, as they say, is cheaper. Moreover, everything can be transported at one time too.

Some types of materials, such as wallpaper, laminate or tile, are best taken with a small margin. After all, you can miscalculate in the calculations. In addition, it is easy to damage the material during operation. The whole problem is that it is not always possible to acquire exactly the same material.

The beginning of the modern renovation of the apartment

When you decide to make a major overhaul, the initial stage will be to attract a professional designer who will decorate the future interior in your apartment. He will be able to develop a sketch of the arrangement of furniture, outline changes in the layout of the room, electrical and communications. In addition, he will professionally select finishing material to achieve the perfect combination of color and style. Rooms can be visually made even more spacious and expanded, add light to dark rooms, etc. The designer will be able to decorate your room in accordance with fashion trends. True, the work of a designer is not cheap.

If you know how to work with a special computer program or are able to master it in short term, then such a project can be done by yourself. It is clear that the selection of furniture, materials and design will not be professional, but it will be your vision of your corner. The main thing is that by doing the project yourself, you will save your own money.

When it comes to redevelopment of the premises, the renovation may include:

• installation of doors and windows, demolition and installation of new additional partitions;
• modification of room shapes;
• the construction of arches that have a complex shape, the manufacture of multi-level ceilings, the combination of a toilet with a bathroom, etc.

Where to start work

If you are a beginner, you may be asking yourself this question. If you decide to make cosmetic repairs, you can start from any room in the room. You can make repairs separately in each room. After that, you can proceed to such rooms as the bathroom and kitchen. To some, this method may seem inconvenient, but here the decision is yours. The main thing to consider is that the corridor and walk-through rooms are best done at the end of the repair, as you will often walk through them, transfer tools and materials.

In the event that you decide to live in a house or apartment during the renovation, you will have to work separately on each room. Even if you decide to do all the work yourself, it is advisable to entrust some work to specialists. No matter how hard you try, it is important to do the wiring correctly, because the safety of both you and your property depends on it. This requires certain skills and experience. The same applies to work on the installation of windows or doors. This job is not that difficult, but still not worth the risk. Particular attention should be paid to the renovation in the bathroom. As practice shows, this is the most difficult room to repair of all. By the way, that is why professionals take for finishing in the bathroom more money compared to other rooms. The thing is that the process of doing the work is quite laborious.

But as for the overhaul, the situation is much more complicated. Let's take a detailed look at all the steps that need to be performed in the correct sequence if you want to avoid mistakes and make everything so that your repair goes perfectly and in accordance with all construction requirements.

Do-it-yourself overhaul - the sequence of work

Major overhaul consists of a whole complex various works that need to be done in the correct order. As mentioned above, first you need to draw up a project and decide what changes you want to make in your home. And further work must be performed in the following order:

1. Dismantling.
2. Wiring and carrying out all necessary communications.
3. Draft (starting) ceiling finish.
4. Draft (starting) wall decoration.
5. Finishing (final) finishing of the ceiling.
6. Finishing (final) wall decoration.
7. Floor covering installation.
8. Installation of new doors and plinth flooring.

Let's take a closer look at what the task is and how to perform all these items correctly.

Stage 1: dismantling

At this stage, it is necessary to remove all unnecessary. Here you definitely need to "break - not build." This "extra" includes: old wallpaper, facing tiles, lamps, switches and sockets, decorative plaster elements, unnecessary plasterboard systems and suspended ceilings, baguettes, whitewash from the ceiling, polystyrene tiles and other types of facing materials. We recommend dismantling the floor covering at the very end. After all, all the garbage, dust and other muck from the walls and ceiling during operation will fall on it, and not on the cleaned base. And only then everything is removed together. If you do not plan to change the floor, then you need to save it: at the beginning, lay a thick oilcloth on it, then lay one or two layers of cardboard on top, then it will be difficult to damage the coating. By the way, if it is a laminate, then it can be disassembled and removed from the room.

Please note that the old doors and windows do not need to be touched yet, it will come to them later. While you can remove the platbands from the doors. Why? When you remove them, you will have to immediately install new ones, because, of course, without windows and doors, all tools and materials can whistle “good people”. It turns out that when installing new doors and windows at the dismantling stage, there is a possibility of damage or contamination. But when your windows or doors are in good condition and do not require replacement, cover them with a thicker film before starting work. That's all - the dismantling is completed, and you can proceed to the next step.

Stage 2: wiring and carrying out all necessary communications

This is one of the dirtiest post-dismantling jobs to do first. It is clear that for a start it is necessary to calculate everything and make a diagram. You must decide where you will place the TV, aquarium, sound system, air conditioner and other appliances that need a source of electricity. It is better to entrust this work to an experienced electrician who can correctly draw up a circuit, select suitable wires with the desired cross section and connect them.

All that is required of you is to pierce the walls in the right places. Wires will be laid in these strobes or recesses. Strobes can be made in several ways, it all depends on the tool you will be working with:

• A chisel and a hammer is the longest and most laborious process, the strobe does not always turn out to be perfectly even, but it is cheap and cheerful.
• Impact drill or rotary hammer - simple, clean and fast way The main thing is to have the right tool. True, the strobe will not be even enough either.
• A grinder is also a quick way in which you can get an even strobe, but there is one drawback - the formation of a large amount of dust during work, which is not easy to catch, even using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
• is a tool designed specifically for this purpose. The strobe is perfectly even, and you can choose the desired width and depth. Minus - the cost of the tool, if possible, you can borrow it from friends or rent it in a store.

After that, wiring is done (television, electric, telephone, internet and other necessary wires). All these devices have their own power and can load the wiring system in different ways. It is very important to calculate the entire load and choose the right cables, which is why it is better to involve an experienced electrician. If the wires do not withstand, they will melt and a short circuit may occur, and we think you know what this is fraught with. Moreover, replacing the wiring will cost you a lot, as you have to rip off the entire lining to get to the cables.

At the same stage, it is necessary to complete the wiring of the remaining life support systems: communications for the plumbing system, heating, sewerage, etc. If necessary, old metal pipes can be replaced with new, more reliable ones. Often use plastic pipes with good performance properties. This applies to both water pipes and heating and sewage pipes. Optionally, you can make a warm floor in the bath, hallway or other room as desired.

Stage 3: rough (starting) finishing of the ceiling

The whole point of such work is to make a ceiling that will be ready for subsequent finishing: painting, gluing plates, installing suspension systems and baguettes. With the help of plaster, the ceiling must be leveled and all defects eliminated. You should not immediately prime the ceiling and paint it, as you will still have to work with the walls. During their preparation for finishing, building dust will form, which will settle on the freshly painted ceiling. Such a finish is called a rough or starting finish, so that after all the rough work, the final finish can be performed.

A completely different case with a stretch ceiling. Its installation is recommended to be carried out as a last resort, without preparing the ceiling in a special way.

Stage 4: rough (starting) wall decoration

It is at this stage that you can dismantle old unnecessary windows and install new ones. You can order double-glazed windows in specialized companies, of which there are a sufficient number. You can arrange that they not only deliver double-glazed windows, but also immediately install them. This will be cheaper than hiring new employees, as the firm can give you a discount.

After the new double-glazed windows are in place, they need to be protected by covering them with foil and tape. Now you need to take care of the slopes and all the walls in general: level the slopes, plaster the walls, putty them and clean everything, thereby preparing the surface for finishing. If you follow this sequence, then the dust that can get on the windows will be minimal. Please note that steps 3 and 4 can be done at the same time, since all the work is almost identical.

Stage 5: floor screed

The rough finish is almost ready, you just have to complete it on the flooring. At this stage, you have walls and ceiling ready for finishing. And what to do with the floor? When you decide to leave the old coating, which is well preserved, you can skip this step and move on to the next one. If you need to make a new floor, and its base does not match established requirements, you will need to make a screed. What it is? Leveling cement-sand layer, which gives the surface rigidity. Another option for preparing the base is pouring a self-leveling mixture, of which there are many on the market. It remains to wait for complete drying and you can proceed to the next step.

If parquet will serve as a floor covering, then its installation should be done immediately after the rough base has dried. No matter how hard parquet installers try to convince you that the sander they will use is capable of working without dust - do not believe them. Dust will be present in quite in large numbers. Therefore, everything must be done before the walls and ceiling are finished to the finish. Then the finished parquet must be covered so as not to damage it during subsequent work.

Stage 6: priming the walls and ceiling

At first glance, this step may seem insignificant to you, but applying a primer to the walls and ceiling is a must if you don't want all your work to go to waste. The primer has good adhesion and transfers it to the treated surface. This property allows the materials to adhere well to each other. The primer will penetrate deep inside. Thus, the applied finishing material will adhere firmly to the walls and ceiling.

It is necessary to apply a primer to the surface of the walls and ceiling according to the manufacturer's instructions. To check whether everything is primed with high quality, you need to wait until it dries and just run your hand over it. Now look at your hand - if there is no dust or dry putty left on it, you did everything right and you can proceed to the next step. If there are dust residues, go through the tool again.

Stage 7: finishing (final) finishing of the ceiling

Now you can say that you have reached the finish line, since the main part of the work has already been completed. You just have to arrange everything and put it in order. The first step is to finish the ceiling. As a facing material, wallpaper, decorative plaster, polystyrene plates (cheaper option), plasterboard constructions or PVC panels ( great option for damp rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens). What exactly to choose is a purely personal matter. Start from the available funds and the overall design of the room. If the room needs to be visually enlarged, stretch ceilings are ideal.

If you want to glue baguettes, you first need to finish the walls and only then proceed with their installation.

Stage 8: finishing (final) wall decoration

Now it's time for the walls. Here the situation is similar to the ceiling, only the choice of materials is even wider. Ideally, it is better to choose all finishing materials at the planning stage in order to immediately purchase them. Wall decoration is one of the important stages, since they play a major role in the design of the room. For their finishing, you can choose:

You can do this work yourself, you just need to get acquainted with the technology and learn how to apply this or that finishing material. You can find all these topics and instructions on our website.

Stage 9: installation of flooring

To get inspired and not stop there, look at how much work you have already done! The repair is almost complete, only a few last steps remain. One of them is the installation of floor coverings. On the base that you prepared in advance, you need to lay the finishing material. It can be linoleum, laminate, parquet, tile or carpet.

When you work with parquet, at this stage it should already be laid and sanded. It remains only to open it with varnish.

Stage 10: installation of new doors and plinth

When the flooring is already in place, you can dismantle and install new doors, both entrance and interior. The European-quality repair in the dwelling is almost ready, it remains only to install the skirting boards in their places. After that, it's time to start designing and decorating the interior. Arrange furniture, hang pictures, mirrors, mount lamps and everything that is provided for in your design project. Now you can open the champagne and celebrate the completion of the renovations!

The order in which work is performed may vary depending on each situation.

Summing up

As you may have noticed, it is not so easy to make a renovation. This business requires certain skills, but you can do most of the work yourself. Before doing this, it is better to read the instructions for implementation in detail. certain types work to do everything correctly and efficiently.

If you have any questions, wishes or recommendations, write them in the comments to this article. Our experts will quickly and efficiently provide you with accurate information on your issue. In addition, we are pleased when others share their experience, which will help other readers of our site!

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This video shows how the overhaul of the apartment was carried out and what happened as a result:

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"Renovation" as a concept appeared in the lives of our citizens in the dashing 90s. Most of the population had no idea what it was. The European renovation seemed like this: well, very beautiful, well, very high quality, simply chic, which means very expensive and, therefore, inaccessible to “mere mortals. In short, solid speculation and rumors. Now European-quality repair does not seem so inaccessible, but not everyone has an exact idea of ​​​​it.

Renovation in the modern sense of the word

Renovation is a repair that will be performed with high quality, using modern equipment, modern technologies and materials, professional craftsmen. Its basis is a design project that creates a comfortable, aesthetic, and, most importantly, a purely individual interior of the living room.

The design project is carried out by professional interior designers. And this is not just a picture of "how everything will be." This is an interior designed individually, drawn in detail in sketches. The designer will foresee everything - he will break the room into separate functional zones, think over lighting, furniture, color, any redevelopment.

The project must be supplemented by engineering communications, air conditioning, layouts for furniture, materials, diagrams, etc. The main goal of such a project is a close acquaintance with the future interior of the customer.

The customer can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the project solutions at each individual stage. And, if necessary, change the selected materials and some stages of repair before the start of repair work.

1. During a turnkey renovation, using, for example, redevelopment of the living room, they change the appearance of the entire apartment. The companies providing apartment renovation services themselves are responsible for coordinating and preparing documentation.
2. This is very, very beneficial. We do not differ in knowledge of the laws, and unauthorized redevelopment threatens with fines. And the “journey” of an ordinary citizen through the authorities will take a lot of time. Specialists from the company will be able to obtain the necessary permission in a short time, saving the customer's nerves.
3. During the renovation, modern, high-quality and expensive finishing materials are used. With a wide range of materials on the construction market, it is impossible to decide on their choice without the help of professionals.
4. The materials must correspond to the functional load of the room, the interaction and interchangeability of materials is also important. The color of the ceiling, the pattern of the wallpaper, the shape of the furniture, the floor covering - everything should be in harmony. Only a professional designer can competently solve this problem.
5. With a successful renovation, cooperation and well-coordinated work of the supplier, foreman and designer is necessary. The designer advises the foreman and is responsible for the implementation of the design project. The foreman negotiates with the Housing Office, neighbors and controls the supply and quality of the material. The supplier promptly delivers materials to the facility. With such integrated approach repairs are carried out in minimum term, achieving maximum aesthetic and operational performance.
6. Renovation brought curvilinear walls, multi-level false ceilings, columns, arches, built-in furniture niches into the interior. An important role is played by ceiling lighting - beating it, they visually expand the space, divide the room into zones, highlight a decorative accent. Renovation does not allow a rigid division into functional areas: recreation, dining, work. There should be a "smooth transition", which is achieved by glass partitions in the apartment.
7. Renovation at a professional level turnkey includes the use of the latest technologies, expensive materials and "European cleaning" services. The customer does not need to tidy up the entrance, apartment, take out construction debris. All cleaning after the repair will be done by the company itself.

Afterword

To get the “correct” real renovation, you should apply the knowledge of professionals, specialized machinery and equipment.

All this is not cheap. Large companies They spend a lot of money on training their staff and acquiring equipment. Therefore, the services of such companies will be expensive, but the result is worth it. You will receive a professionally designed interior design, the surfaces will be perfectly smooth, plumbing equipment, communications, doors will be installed with high quality.

In the last 20-25 years, we have begun to use the term "European-quality renovation" as a synonym for the highest quality. But doesn't ordinary cosmetic or major repairs fit this definition? The fact is that European-quality renovation of turnkey apartments is not only about quality. This is also the use of the latest building technologies, the latest developments and developments in the field of interior design, as well as the integration of automation into the repair process. And such familiar concepts as “major” and “cosmetic” repairs absolutely do not necessarily include these requirements.

What is renovation

Construction and repair companies that repair apartments and houses very often (yes, almost everywhere) now use terms that are not very clear to ordinary people: economy, exclusive, eurolux, etc. And everyone deciphers these "foreign" construction terms in their own way. If we consider the essence of the issue, then the concept of "European-quality repair" does not exist in principle. Saying "European renovation of apartments interior design, exclusive style", many contractors try to give more weight to their services, emphasizing the professionalism and quality of work. A real experienced professional builder knows one simple secret: European-quality repair does not exist - there are European standards that must be strictly observed in order to get the highest quality result.

Varieties of renovation

Thus, European-quality repair is an ordinary repair, which is carried out according to European standards. And nothing more. Of course, you have seen the renovation of apartments many times, the photo of which can be found in the thousands on the Internet. But such works are only superficially the same. In fact, they are classified into three qualitative categories:

1. Cosmetic repairs - changing the appearance of housing. Its main goal is to refresh the design of the room.
2. An average renovation may include re-planning an apartment, replacing windows and doors, and so on, without creating any style of the room. But this does not mean at all that such a repair is a cheap fake and a parody of European-style repairs. The most expensive and branded materials can be used.
3. European-quality renovation of the Eurolux category is a type of renovation that includes a complex of all possible works: redevelopment, refurbishment engineering systems and communications, changing the design of the premises. The cost of such an exclusive repair is very different, and varies in a wide range depending on the complexity and number of operations. Not a single mistake, even such an insignificant one as a millimeter discrepancy between the pattern on the wallpaper - that's what a European-style renovation is. Perfectly smooth surfaces, 100% reliability and quality - as if a video with a 3-D visualization of the apartment renovation presentation has descended on your apartment.

The cost of such renovation for one-room apartment(two- or three-room) usually consists of the cost of building materials multiplied by a factor of 2-2.5. After all, building materials in this case are used only of the highest quality, which in itself requires highly skilled workers. So it turns out that renovation is an expensive pleasure.

But this impression is deceptive, since your costs are almost one-time - you will never have to do more repairs, unless you just want to change the design of your home.

How much does renovation cost

A good renovation of turnkey apartments will cost you from $ 80 to $ 130 per 1m 2. Everything that will be offered to you at lower prices is a fake for European-quality repairs, and everything that costs more is an exclusive approach or just a desire to earn more. To find out at least the approximate cost of renovation in your apartment, multiply the usual cost of materials and work by 2 or even 3.

By the way, almost all repair and construction companies give a guarantee for repairs for up to 5 years. But life shows that renovation of an apartment on a turnkey basis can only be carried out by families that have already taken place - raised children and provided for themselves in financial terms. Strange and cynical as it may sound, but the main "enemies" of renovation are children and pets. And the person who paid a lot of money for such a difficult job treats his apartment like a museum. And one more thing - when choosing an organization for European-style repairs three-room apartment rely on the reviews of the company and its reputation, the time of the existence of the company and its documentary support - a license to work, etc. Major brands are licensed for at least 3 years.

Any repair begins with drawing up a design project. Its constituent parts are a sketch part (drawing), selection of finishing and building materials, selection of furniture, selection of a wiring diagram, engineering communications, etc. After all, any changes that occur during the turnkey renovation can disrupt the orderly process and work schedule. One of the most time-consuming and costly processes during an exclusive renovation is preparation for finishing, since all surfaces must be perfectly even, and internal and external corners must be absolutely straight.

Design and interior in European style

Creating new projects for new buildings, architects and designers provided for the option of a subsequent self repair apartments, so all housing in modern elite new buildings looks like a box with concrete walls. This makes it possible to separately renovate a one-room apartment according to your own rules and preferences, saving time and money for buyers.

Given that studio apartments are becoming more and more fashionable, this approach is more than economical. Independent modern renovation two-room apartment- this is the delimitation of functional areas not by partitions, but by surface finishes, color accents, different textures and movable (mobile) partitions. You can also use a multi-level floor or podiums. Lighting in the apartment is also involved in the zoning of space.

Interior design during renovation of a one-room apartment is highly dependent on the age limit of the owners. Elderly people prefer the classic style, smooth walls and ceilings, parquet floors, soothing colors. This renovation looks elegant, but without too much creativity. Expensive, high-quality finishing materials are preferred. For young families, the classics are boring and dull. Therefore, the renovation of a three-room apartment is likely to be accelerated, without complex finishing work, but with an original approach that welcomes functionality and creativity. For example, modern and stylish laminate is used instead of parquet, blinds are used instead of curtains and curtains. The minimum amount of furniture and maximum lighting are signs of a “young” renovation. Doors may be completely absent or replaced with sliding structures.

If we talk about finishing surfaces during the renovation of a turnkey three-room apartment, then ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware are often used to finish floors in the kitchen, toilet and bathroom, and sometimes in the hallway.

This very practical and wear-resistant finishing material, unlike ordinary parquet or linoleum, creates the impression of exclusivity of the room, and its service life is practically unlimited. But ceramics also has its drawbacks - good thermal conductivity, that is, the floor will always be cold. Therefore, for ceramic tiles, the best option is a warm floor in the bathroom in any design - infrared, water or resistive.

A wide selection of finishing building materials means immense design and architectural possibilities, and the ability to independently participate in the creation of a design project for a kitchen, living room, bathroom will make your apartment individual, original and even exclusive.

In the past few years, the citizens of our country have learned a new word that is used quite often - "European-style renovation". This name was given to a new characteristic of many European countries. However, not everyone knows what a European-style renovation is, because until recently, for ordinary repairs, it was enough to simply level, whitewash the ceilings and re-paste the old wallpaper. However, modern renovation requires much more labor and financial costs. Now it is almost impossible to find two apartments that have the same interior decoration.

The concept of "European-quality repair"

Renovation - at first glance, the most common renovation of a residential building, but it has certain standards, such as:

• outlet location;
• the correct height of the switches;
• window;
• the right style and materials.

Renovation of apartments has a distinctive feature - design work, in the old days the citizens of the USSR could not afford this. Also, if a person plans to make this type of repair, then it is immediately necessary to replace the wiring, plumbing and heat communications. Walls, floor and ceiling are leveled and finished only with modern and rather expensive materials. At the same time, it is given Special attention environmental friendliness and energy efficiency.

After carrying out all the work, renovation in a new building or any other room will look very rich, high quality and beautiful.

design work

Any repair of such a plan begins with the services of a professional interior designer. A good designer knows thoroughly what a European-style renovation is, makes the right design project for a dwelling. He not only deals appearance apartments, but also makes the selection of appropriate building materials that are suitable for renovation. Moreover, this specialist must compose for the customer new scheme water supply, ventilation, electrics, fire safety of the premises.

Modern technologies enable the customer to see their renovated housing with the help of special computer programs before buying building materials. This is a very big plus, since a person has the right to change what he does not like before the start of repair work.

Thanks to computer graphics, the customer can adjust the color scheme of the room, choose furniture that is ideal for the interior, and test various options by placing it in the room. These parameters depend on future system ventilation, and placement of sockets with switches.

It is also worth noting that an ordinary designer is not engaged in redevelopment of residential premises, this is done by specialized companies that have highly qualified employees in their staff. After all, it is possible to change the layout of the premises only after obtaining permits confirming the legality of such a plan of repair work.

Moreover, it takes work professional architect, he must conclude technical condition Houses. After all, it is very important that the redevelopment does not violate the integrity of the entire building.

How much does renovation cost

It is almost impossible to accurately calculate the cost of renovation, because it all depends on the wishes of the client, the cost of building materials, the initial state of the premises and other things. However, professionals with many years of experience can give approximate prices.

If the room has total area about 40 square meters, then the cost of repairs will be approximately 230-260 thousand rubles.

The cost of renovation of the premises, which occupies 55 square meters, will be more expensive by about 50 thousand rubles.

The owners of apartments with a fairly large area (about 80 m 2) will have to pay 300-380 thousand rubles for renovation.

Owners of large premises with an area of ​​about 155 m 2 will have to pay the builders about 400-500 thousand rubles.

Renovation standards

Everyone who plans to make a renovation in his apartment should understand that he has certain standards. All surfaces: walls, ceiling, floor - must be perfectly smooth and even. Such perfect results can only be achieved by using modern equipment, building materials, technologies. And repairs should be done by professionals.

There is one fairly simple way to check the workers, whether they have complied with all European-quality repair standards. It is necessary to take a rule, the length of which will be at least two meters, then attach it to the surface to be checked. If the gap between this surface and the rule is a maximum of two millimeters, then the workers did everything as expected. Otherwise, the work was done poorly and it is possible to demand from the workers a better provision of their services.

There are also other standards that define what a renovation is:

• this type of repair completely eliminates all kinds of gaps between the skirting boards and the wall, platbands, cornices and other elements;
• when laying tiles, all technologies must be observed, and the seams between it must be perfectly vertical and horizontal, unevenness is not allowed;
• the doors that are between the rooms are installed perfectly even, they are motionless, and there are no gaps between the door extensions.

Renovation in Khrushchev

All Khrushchevs are distinguished by their small size. But this can also have its positive aspects - the owner of this premises will have to buy less building materials. However, the designer will have to work hard to do really high-quality work in a small room.

Often in such houses a small redevelopment is done, the usable space increases with the help of zoning. Very often the kitchen is combined with one of the rooms. Also, very often they protect the sleeping area from the rest of the room with a small plasterboard partition.

In the bathroom, it is recommended to install a shower cabin, which will save a lot of space. Moreover, it is impossible to install a full-fledged bathroom in Khrushchev, it is sedentary, and it is quite difficult for a person to wash normally. Therefore, the option with a shower cabin is considered the most optimal.

Carrying out an elite renovation

Elite renovation significantly differs from the classical one in that only the most expensive and highest quality building materials are used here. They are completely harmless to the human body. Elite renovation also implies unique design solutions that will make the living space not just beautiful and cozy - it will become a real work of art.

All building materials for this type of repair are made to order, unique stained-glass windows, stucco moldings, doors, Venetian plasters and more are used here. All Finishing work must be performed perfectly, no irregularities, cracks, roughness, etc. are allowed. Elite renovation includes:

• alignment of walls under the level;
• multi-level stretch ceilings;
• all wiring and plumbing are completely changed to new and very high quality;
• held ;
• special heated floors are installed;
• soundproofing;
• unique decorative elements;
• Forged Products;
• stained glass windows.

Repair materials

When apartments are renovated, residents should understand that they will have to purchase only high-quality building materials that have not just good strength and aesthetic characteristics. They must also meet all environmental standards; it is not allowed to use various materials in the house that can harm the health of people living in this room.

Conclusion

So, from the above, it becomes clear what a renovation is and what requirements are provided for it. Everyone can change their premises to European standards, but this will require spending a significant amount of time and money.