We all must have found ourselves in a situation of renovating the apartment. This can be an extremely demanding, tedious and stressful job. The first thing that is usually a “big thing” – is to prepare the space for renovation. That is followed by the procedures for changing the look of the apartment itself – and only then goes the part of tidying up, returning things and many other things that occur.
There are many things to keep in mind when renovating an apartment, especially when it is in a building.
Apartment Renovation Is A Great Investment – Yes Or No?
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How much money does it take to renovate an apartment? That is the first question you will ask yourself before embarking on the adventure of renovating your home. The price, of course, also depends on when the last renovation was, as well as whether you are remodeling your entire apartment or just a bathroom, kitchen, room, or terrace. You have probably heard about the dizzying amounts of money that needs to be spent on renovations – so you’ve put off this “investment” for later. Sure, renovation costs without a doubt. But, on the other hand, this isn’t something that you do every month.
This is a long-term investment that will provide you to enjoy the comfort of your new home. Therefore, we will give you a display of things that you have to do when renovating the apartment. But first – it is best to put everything on paper, make your calculation and see what budget you have before embarking on a renovation.
1. Everything Old – Goes Out Of The Apartment
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OK – you walked into the flat and you are immediately aware that some things need to go right out. So, the first step is dismantling. This includes removing old tiles, toilets, floors (if you want to change it), electrical switches, etc. Do not throw this type of garbage in a dumpster, but you must take it to a landfill. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting fined or causing anger in your neighbours. If you are moving into a new building, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to inform the neighbours before starting work that you will do the renovation in the apartment. Be polite and kind to the neighbours, because your kind sentences will ring in their ears when the vibrations of the drill start to spread through the building.
2. New Installations
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With everything old removed from the flat, it is time to put in new installations. This includes the installation of plastic pipes for water and sewerage as well as the installation of electrical installations. These are a lot of noisy work, so make sure your angry neighbour didn’t rip your “please-have-patience” note.
3. Joinery Ordering
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Now is the time to order new windows and doors. So, while the old windows are still in place, the team from the company you have chosen for renovation work – should take action on the new windows. The same goes for interior doors and security doors. The old inner door is pulled out immediately, while the outer door stands until the time comes to install a new one.
4. Filling Holes And Cracks In Walls
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After the previous work is completed – it is time repairing the walls from all the cracks and holes created by the installation and demolition. That work considers filling the holes if the walls are broken. The suggestion is that you do not use the classic plaster for these works. Plaster is heavy and over-estimated material. Try some new modern materials like behangservicenederland.com. This material will give your walls an amazing effect. It is a kind of plaster (but much lighter) – that will keep your walls beautifully tightened. All the cracks will be covered and you can even choose from several types of wallpapers.
5. Waterproofing and tile placement
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Before the installation of the tiles – it is a “must” to carry out the installation of waterproofing in the bathroom. You mustn’t forget about these works, because you may have a problem with flooding if you skip those. Now, you can place tiles – and the easiest way to do this is to call a tile-craftsman, while you go for a coffee somewhere.
6. Installation Of Windows
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If you have decided to change the windows – the installation of exterior joinery that you have previously ordered is now in place (see step 3). Window craftsmen you called – will remove old windows and install new ones in the same day. We don’t have to emphasize that for this operation, you should choose one day when the weather will benefit you – that is, a day when it is not raining.
7. Painting Works
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Since you have chosen the colours for your new living space, there is a finishing touch and the first “hand” of painting. Before that, the shutters around new windows and balcony doors should be trimmed. It is also a good idea to install aluminium mouldings on the corners of the walls and corners of the windows.
8. Laying The Floors
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Flooring is also one of the parts of a home renovation work that requires the attention and work of a person skilled in the art. It requires making more money and choosing between alternatives. Laminate flooring is much more favourable than parquet flooring – but it is considered to be a colder material. Also, other types of flooring must be hobbled and varnished, which is not the case with laminate. Laying the floor depends on the surface area, and can take from an hour to several days. One should take care to get all things out of the room promptly – then to dry the room sufficiently and carefully return things to their place, so as not to tear or scratch the floor surface in the apartment.
9. Fine Work
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Finally, the installation of lighting and electrical accessories follows. The bathrooms are fitted with restrooms, which completes the renovation of the interior. However, do not remove cardboard and foil because if you plan on installing a kitchen and dressing room, they will serve to preserve the floors.
10. Interior Details
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This is probably the most beautiful part of the entire home remodelling process when you enter personal details, place pictures on walls, put carpets on floors, and decorate your living space according to your preferences.
How Many Squares – Same Many Days Of Work
So, it’s not that complicated, is it? But, does it last long? Yes, it does. Experienced contractors will tell you that the work takes as many days as the apartment has square meters. However, even though at first glance this may seem like too much – it should be remembered that with this adaptation you’ll get a brand new apartment.
