In detail: do-it-yourself apartment renovation in a ship from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Multi-storey buildings of the LG-600 series appeared in St. Petersburg in the 70s. They cannot be called respectable or comfortable to live in. The specialists of the "Remstart" company carry out high-quality repairs of the apartment of the 600 series and radically transform the space! After the completion of the work, the home becomes cozy and original!
The old houses need major changes. They are carried out on the basis of a design project. To achieve good results, specialists use modern solutions. The design of the apartment in the ship is made taking into account the requests of the homeowners. It can be modern with unusual notes, laconic hi-tech.
To obtain an ideal result, a set of works is carried out:
- dismantling - removal of old finishes, utilities;
- surface treatment - the use of antiseptic agents;
- arrangement of sound and heat insulation - the use of materials with high performance properties;
- leveling walls and floors - a process in which beacons are used;
- replacement of communications - electrical wiring, heating radiators, plumbing;
- arrangement of additional elements - niches, plasterboard structures;
- decoration - painting walls, wallpapering, using decorative plaster;
- ceilings - installation of stretch ceilings, surface painting;
- floors - laying laminate, tiles, parquet boards;
- installation of new structures - window sills, doors;
- garbage removal.
The cost of services depends on the area of the rooms, the category of finishing materials, the complexity of the design project. The exact cost is determined during the examination of the premises and discussion of details. Renovation of an apartment in a ship, the price of which starts from 5 thousand rubles per m2, completely suits the clients. We do everything conscientiously and give guarantees!
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Redecoration in the secondary housing is almost impossible. It will entail capital!
Ships are the apartment buildings of the 1-ЛГ-600 series, the mass construction of which was carried out back in the 70s. Such apartments have many disadvantages: one of which is the inconvenient layout of the apartments.
Planning solution:
The windows are narrow, differ in height, have an elongated shape almost from wall to wall, there are no window sills
Number of storeys:
9, 12, 15, there are also point ships.
The design principle is block-section. high strength of the house is achieved due to the rigid supporting frame. The disadvantage of this design is poor inter-apartment sound insulation.
Apartments area (sq.m):
- one-room apartment: 30.3-32.0
- two-room apartment: 44.0-46.0
- three-room apartment: 53
- kitchens: 6.2-6.3
Advantages:
perhaps the only advantage of the "ships" is the low cost of the apartment
- no window sills;
- apartments are considered cold and poorly insulated;
- it is almost impossible to make redevelopment in apartments;
- leaks of external walls and their freezing often occur.
Today, our specialists can turn a small apartment in a ship with an inconvenient layout into a spacious, comfortable dwelling. We have been carrying out our activities for a long time and have the necessary experience in order to cope with even the most difficult tasks when performing repairs.
The disadvantage of such apartments is that the utilities in them are partially or completely worn out. That is why the usual cosmetic repairs in this case are indispensable.In order to correctly replace all communications in the apartment, it is necessary to create a detailed diagram of such work.
Only specialists who have received certain certificates confirming their professionalism can cope with such a task. Also, in the future, such projects must be approved in a certain department, which, unfortunately, does not always work out.
By contacting us, you will not have to worry that the repair work will be delayed, since we spend a minimum amount of time on obtaining permits and approving all projects. In the shortest possible time, we will transform your apartment into a spacious modern home.
Houses, which began to be massively erected in the 70s, are officially referred to the 1-LG600 series, but among the people this type of residential high-rise buildings was aptly called "ships". Apartments in them have a unified standard layout, the main drawback of which is crowdedness.
All rooms have a small area, but the bathroom and toilet are especially cramped and inconvenient in the apartments of the "ships". And only a competent and experienced designer is able, due to a complex of professional techniques, or even redevelopment, to equip the space of these premises as conveniently and functional as possible, stylish and modern.
More details about some of the repair options can be found at the bottom of the page by looking at photos of our work.
In order to save space, the bathroom bowls were mounted, recessed into the wall by about 5 centimeters. Another important feature of "ship" -type houses is the presence of only one ventilation shaft, therefore, in order to ensure normal air circulation, you will have to carefully consider the organization of an effective ventilation system.
The area of the toilet in houses like a ship can be called decent - it is 1.5 meters. Because of this, many consider it expedient to combine a bathroom with a toilet, getting a fairly spacious room and creating a single ventilation system.
A team of high-class craftsmen will qualitatively repair a turnkey bathroom and toilet in the apartments of the “Ship” type houses, using modern materials and equipment and using original techniques to visually and realistically expand the space.
After the renovation, which will be carried out by our specialists in a short time, your bathroom will become more spacious, more comfortable and more functional. In our arsenal there are many modern ways of organizing space, while the wishes of the customer are fully taken into account.
Depending on your budget and preferences, we will choose the best repair option and do everything at the highest level!
Taking into account the peculiarities of the houses of the 1-LG600 series, a fan is installed during redevelopment and repairs, or a suspended ceiling is mounted in the bathroom, which perfectly hides additional ventilation channels. If this is not done, then the constantly high humidity in this room will lead to the appearance of foci of mold and mildew.
Heating in houses of the 1-LG600 series is autonomous from hot water supply, and during periods when the latter is turned off, the humidity in the bathroom increases significantly, and this turns into a serious problem. Additional ventilation ducts will partially solve the problem, but the best solution would be to equip an electric floor with heating and the ability to adjust the temperature regime. Such a floor will not require large energy costs and will radically solve the problem of dampness.
To install a full bath with a length of 1.6 m, many knock down the wall of the bathroom, getting an additional 10 cm of free space. In this case, the bathtub is installed freely, without tweaks, and not one and a half meters, but a decimeter longer.
If the customer is not afraid of radical changes in the interior, then you can put a short (1.3 m) bath along the room, and move the heated towel rail to the wall adjacent to the wall with the door.This frees up a little extra space and makes the bathroom interior more original.
Its main task is to create a sense of spaciousness. This is achieved by combining a bathroom and a toilet into a single room with an area of 2.2 m by 1.6 m. The use of mirrors when decorating the interior of a combined bathroom will help to achieve an additional visual effect of increasing the space. A suspended ceiling with two diagonal levels and a play of lighting will contribute to the same goal. In this case, it is recommended to move the uprights to the wall behind the toilet, and sew up the extra doorway with sheets of drywall.
The second option, combining a toilet with a bath, is preferable for many, since in this case it is possible to use the available space much more efficiently. Even the elimination of the wall provides a lot of usable space, while creating an effective ventilation system in the combined space is simplified as much as possible.
There are several ways to order a turnkey repair of a bathroom and toilet in a "ship" house for our company's specialists:
The photographs do not reflect the real space that was created for maneuver.
3 people are not cramped, and 4 adults can dine at the same time.
Window sill - extra bar counter. I made the worktop with a worktop in the full width of -60 cm and did not regret it. Hood in a 15 cm false ceiling.
Kitchen from Ikea, birch tree with a carousel in the corner. The table-top is solid birch.
Artificial stone sink. They did not clutter the wall above the sink with boxes, but made rollings and did not regret it.
The sink was slightly shifted from the center of the cabinet and the siphon was set flat so that the 15 liter bucket could easily enter. The door was not put, there is no need for an extractor hood. A bread maker stood on the dishwasher.
There is a microwave on the fridge.
The height of the rack legs is 110 cm. Bar stools.
By the way, I also inserted the window myself.
Multi-storey "house-ships" (series 600) are a visiting card of the old sleeping areas of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. These are economy-class panel houses that replaced the Khrushchevs and were massively built from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. Their features are 9-15-storey design, standard layouts, small, albeit later enlarged, kitchen area, walk-through rooms, window openings located high relative to the floor.
"Houses-ships" - a design solution that came to the USSR from Europe (Poland) and modified taking into account the Soviet characteristics of housing construction. Initially, it was perceived as non-standard, but over time it began to be evaluated in almost the same way as all massive budget projects. In addition, many flaws, both design and construction, gradually began to manifest themselves. The apartment owners had to solve the problems of poor sound insulation, heat conservation, and not very convenient planning on their own.
The peculiarities of the repair in the apartments of "house-ships" seriously depend on their condition:
If you decide to renovate an apartment in a "house-ship", it is better to do it, firstly, with the involvement of professionals, and secondly - in a "turnkey" format. Believe me, you will save much more money, time and nerves than if you carry out repairs yourself.
The cost of turnkey repairs is calculated individually. Our specialist will come to you, will personally look at and evaluate everything, listen to your ideas, study the possibility of their implementation, offer his vision. As a result of joint discussion, a decision will be made that will certainly suit you. When all the working points are agreed upon, we will prepare a project and estimate with calculations. At this stage, it is possible to make adjustments, including in order to optimize costs. With the help of the "Repair Technology" professionals, you will be able to take a balanced approach to all upcoming works, choose both high-quality and at the same time affordable materials for you.
An important advantage of our company is that we ourselves will supply all the necessary materials and equipment. Thanks to long-term cooperation with very good, and most importantly, trusted suppliers, we have the opportunity to purchase building materials and other goods for the implementation of the project, not just at low prices, but with great discounts.
The cost of repairs is calculated based on the stage-by-stage of the work. Each stage is paid separately, after its completion and acceptance by the customer.
The terms of the repair, as well as the cost, are determined on an individual basis. There are a lot of objective factors that affect the speed of work. We do not violate technology for the sake of efficiency, and quality is always a priority. At the same time, our principle is to strictly adhere to the agreed repair times. Therefore, you definitely do not have to wait for the result more than provided by the contract.
You can personally monitor the progress of the repair. Every day you will receive a photo report on the work done. And also a 3-year warranty awaits you, within the framework of which any comments on the quality of repairs are eliminated at your first request and absolutely free of charge.
Complex of services "Plastic" - is the arrangement of the bathroom with PVC plastic panels. This applies to both cosmetic and complex repair of a bathroom, it is performed very quickly in 1-2 days, it will require very little of your efforts and money spending. The repairs are practically not accompanied by construction waste. A similar decoration of the bathroom is performed in various residential apartments, but in priority in the Khrushchev houses or as a cheap turnkey bathroom renovation. Now developments have gone far ahead and more and more practical analogs of ceramic tiles have begun to be offered on the market - these are rigid wall moisture-resistant plastic PVC panels with an image “under the tiles”, three-dimensional panels, with a frieze, thermal printing, holographic, offset, with decorative elements and others. ...
A set of repair services "Tile" - is a more common method of finishing a bathroom, walls are decorated with tiles, it is considered a very costly and time-consuming option to implement, since when installing tiles, you must first remove wall irregularities, prime the area for laying tiles, etc. All this increases terms from a week or more, and in addition, it is accompanied by specific features, for example: dust, dirt, waste from building mixtures, etc.
We carry out both superficial and complex turnkey bathroom renovations.
Easy renovation of a bathroom means only external finishing of wall surfaces, ceilings without replacing the main communication systems and equipment.
Comprehensive renovation of the bathroom is repair work with the replacement of water pipes, heated towel rails, sewage systems, pasting tiles (plastic) on the walls and floor surfaces, replacing all plumbing paraphernalia and equipment, installing electrical wiring and lighting fixtures.
Before starting repairs, you need to call our master to measure your bathroom and toilet, develop an estimate and choose color solutions for materials. In the conclusion of the indication of all the specifics, a contract is drawn up and the date of work is agreed. For more information call our staff.
"Ships" in St. Petersburg are called panel multi-storey buildings of the 1-ЛГ-600 series, which were built in the city from the late 60s to the early 80s of the last century. In appearance, they really resemble large ocean liners, although this is where the pleasant resemblance ends.These houses are poorly suited for a comfortable life: poor sound insulation, tiny kitchen (6m³) and a bathroom, lack of window sills, poor location of ventilation ducts, which, together with a rather long service life and natural wear and tear, makes them unattractive for life.At the same time, high-quality renovation of an apartment in a "ship" house with the replacement of utilities, old finishes, doors and windows significantly increases the cost of the apartment itself, which will subsequently help to sell or exchange it profitably.
In the hope of equipping housing in the "ship" house so that it meets modern requirements, one has to resort to radical measures, namely, to make a major overhaul of the apartment. It is clear that it is better to entrust work of such volume and complexity to specialists: professional designers and builders from the Remelle company.
We have a successful experience in the repair and reconstruction of apartments in houses-"ships" in St. Petersburg. Our experts will help to eliminate flaws in the layout, replace engineering communications and equipment, and, as a result, make a completely comfortable apartment out of a standard apartment, which is very inconvenient for life.
And here you cannot do without the help of a talented designer from the Remelle company, who will design an apartment in the "ship" in such a way that it becomes functional and comfortable for living, as well as looks attractive and meets the tastes of the owners. After all, an experienced designer is able to neutralize the shortcomings and emphasize the advantages of an apartment, to make the small kitchen and bathroom cute and cozy, acquire their zest.
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For a long time I had already intended to tell you about the repairs in my apartment, but I still could not get myself together. My wife and I decided to do the repairs on our own, because the repair time is not limited, and the hands seem to grow more or less from the right place.
Actually, here is the apartment:
2 rooms, a corridor, a separate bathroom, a dressing room, a large balcony and a good kitchen. The apartment was rented out with a preliminary renovation - the walls were leveled, the screed on the floor, the electrician was divorced.
I took the apartment myself. I brought a multimeter, a laser level, a bubble level and a thermal imager for acceptance (I checked the windows, since the acceptance was at the end of November). Of the jambs, I wrote only the increased voltage in the apartment. I measured about 300 V. While the acts of acceptance and delivery were signed, the jamb had already been eliminated. By the way, in the future, household appliances were on fire in several apartments, because. zeros burned out a lot, and voltage control relays set ones.
Unfortunately, a lot of photos have disappeared since the beginning of the renovation. Only a small part remains.
The renovation began with the plumbing wiring. I decided to do it on Rehau. I chose this particular manufacturer, tk. It seems to me that the highest quality connections are obtained on rehau + any person, without any experience, is able to assemble everything himself.
Metalloplast threw it away immediately (acquaintances flooded neighbors and according to the court should 400 + k for repairs), but with simple polypropylene pipes there is practically no experience, and anyway, from time to time, I hear stories about leaks or weak pressure due to poor-quality connections.
Collected the manifold assembly.
I believe that the use of water leakage systems is essential. These are two green ones. Electrical. The overlap time, if I'm not mistaken, is 12-15 seconds from the moment the sensor is triggered. Looking ahead, I will say that I installed 5 sensors - 1 in the toilet and 2 each in the kitchen and bathroom. By the way, the firm of this system is Bugatti =)
There are no reducers and oblique filters in the photo. They actually exist - at the outlet from the riser.
It comes out to power the system control unit from water leaks and lighting in the inspection hatch.
I did not take a photo of the water sockets, tk. it's not interesting to anyone))
I sewed up the whole thing with gypsum plasterboard and made revision hatches.
This is where I made the biggest mistake in the entire renovation. Did the opening of the hatch down. I had to do up. After the tiles were laid, it turned out that the door is just VERY heavy, and besides, it cannot be opened all the way down, because the edges of the touching tiles are simply chipped off. Now changing filters is very difficult.
Then I began to make a bathroom. And, a few months after acceptance, he noticed that there was no extractor hood in the bathroom. I wrote a claim to the developer. I was told that the processing time is about 40 days + another 40 days for elimination. In total, it turns out almost 3 months.Moreover, I was not the only one who had such a problem. Someone decided to wait. They waited, only they just punched a hole in the ventilation mine. Nobody did any connection to the duct, which, of course, is not correct.
I had to do it myself.
In the toilet I just had to break the wall and pull out the air duct a little. Next, fix an ordinary tee of 100mm and bring it out into the bathroom from one branch.
Of course, the draft along the branch is not so strong, but if you first close the ventilation in the toilet with a sheet of paper, then the sheet of paper also sticks in the bathroom. Moreover, there will be an electric cooker hood in the bathroom.
Further, you can proceed already to the bathroom.
Bathroom width 178.5. The width of the bath itself is 178. I don’t remember the weight of the bath, but something around 120 kg.
To install it, it was necessary to break the doorway, the help of three more people and then a jack on wheels))
Cast marble bathroom. It is considered a double. In principle, we fit there with my wife)
I had to make 5 holes for the mixer in the bathroom. The store asked for 1500r per hole. Have been sent) Elementary is done independently with the help of a feather pen or Forstner's drill.
On the bathroom, you can already see the connected waterfall faucet and the hose for the shower head. In addition, a mixer for an overhead rain shower is installed on the wall.
The bathroom is on a small brickwork, because a step in front of the bathroom was provided.
Step shape.
There will be an LED strip on the step.
I made waterproofing on the floor in the bathroom and toilet. I laid a warm floor in the bathroom, poured it on top with a self-leveling solution.
We bought a good tile (at least it seems to me so). Firm Emigres (Spain). But, before laying the tiles, I made myself a small homemade tile cutter. There is no point in buying an electric tile cutter for yourself, renting it is unprofitable. Spent about 70 minutes to create it.
The vacuum cleaner is connected and the required cut is adjusted. The minimum could be cut by 2 mm - the thickness of the disc. Enough just for 1 renovation - tiles in the bathroom, toilet and floors in the kitchen and hallway. For the entire repair, ONLY 1 tile was broken, although in all stores it is advised to take "for marriage" + 10%. These 10% now lie with us and take up space))
But, before laying the tiles on the walls, we made the floors. Wanted with a picture. We chose floors with a “3D” effect. It doesn't smell like 3D. This is the second time outsiders have been hired. And the second time was not without jambs (the first time the riser with hot water was re-soldered and transferred to the dryer). Honestly, we are not very happy with the result. The only plus is that these floors will definitely not seep through these floors. So you can not do waterproofing.
Well, then, already laying the tiles.
The tiles were laid for the first time. I think it worked out pretty well. Wherever there are cranes in the structure of drywall, manholes are made with magnets.
Was washed down at 45 degrees, also made on my machine. True, the perfect cut did not work out there, so I had to finish "to mind" with the help of a grinder.
On the top right, the boiler is already hanging. Next to the toilet there is a sink and a hygienic shower.
In the bathroom, they decided to make two countertops on their own. Outcome:
Still very dirty. The step was laid out with the same mosaic.
All communications are under the sink. Only the chrome siphon is visible. The communications are hidden in a box, which is also made on magnets, so that you can get close to the connections if necessary.
LED strip is laid in the step. Looks very cool. Creates a romantic atmosphere)
They cleaned and washed everything. Fitted with a faucet, sink, LED mirror and bathroom curtain. The shutter pivots and extends. Very comfortable. Rain shower over the curtain.
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We carry out four types of repairs:- Redecoration of an apartment in a 600 series “ship” house involves painting or re-pasting wallpaper, painting the walls in a new color, filling in from shrinkage, cracks on the ceiling and walls. During cosmetic repairs, the design of the apartment does not change, its color scheme may change.
- Renovation involves making repairs with the introduction of new elements and the creation of new structures on the ceiling and walls. For example, the ceiling can be made of suspended two-level plasterboard or stretch. Elements of various decor can be placed on the walls. Create built-in shelves and cabinets with or without lighting.
- Overhaul of an apartment in the 600 series "ship" house is carried out with a change in structural details in the apartment - replacement of windows, doors, making interior openings in the form of an arch or other structure, expanding the space in the kitchen by combining it with a pantry, or combining a bathroom with a toilet, replacement of electrical wiring, water supply and sewerage.
- Elite repair - for wealthy customers who can afford to carry out repairs using the latest modern technologies from expensive building materials. You can order painting both on the ceiling and on the walls.
Buying a new apartment is a joyful event for any person. It is especially pleasant to get ownership of an apartment in a new building, in which no one has lived before. As a rule, apartments in new buildings do not have any repairs. The owners can see the walls without any decoration, electrical wires and plumbing pipes. To turn rooms with bare walls into cozy and comfortable rooms for living, you need to make some effort, gradually completing a number of important activities.
DIY repair in a new building
This is what a newly built apartment looks like.
Bare walls - plenty of room for action
Do not buy expensive building and finishing materials for the first renovation in a new building. The building will shrink for several years, under the influence of which the finish can significantly deform and even completely collapse. In view of this, experts recommend giving preference to unpretentious and plastic materials.
New high-rise buildings will shrink for a few more years.
Plan your renovation carefully. It is not necessary to draw up many drawings detailing various sizes and important nuances. Simple sketches will suffice. Think about whether you will be redeveloping the apartment, what materials, in your opinion, will best fit into the interior of the premises, where lighting fixtures and sockets should be installed, etc.
Remember: proper preparation before starting work will save money, effort and time in the future.
It is best to start repairs in a new building with a rough surface preparation. Align the ceiling and walls. For these activities, you will need spatulas, a trowel, and different sized rules. Pre-clean surfaces from dirt and dust. Perform leveling with ordinary plaster mixture. Recommendations for the preparation and use of the formulations are usually given directly on the package.
Plastering walls on lighthouses
Throw in the solution along the markup
We do the markings, pull the guide threads and install a few more beacons
We throw the solution onto the new wall of your apartment
We rub the grooves with a solution
Before plastering, the walls must be impregnated with a primer. It will provide a better and more reliable adhesion of the plaster to the surface.
If the thickness of the plaster layer is more than 3 cm, it is recommended to carry out the work in two stages. At the first stage, the surfaces are simply leveled, at the second, they must be carefully ironed.
Apply the first layer of the mixture with a trowel. Thoroughly level the plaster and let it dry completely. Apply a primer to the dry layer of plaster, let it dry, and then apply a second layer of plaster. The application procedure remains the same, but this layer must be smoothed as efficiently as possible. Periodically check the evenness of the plaster with a spirit level.
Piping in a new building
Plumbing installation is a rather difficult stage of apartment renovation
After the surfaces are completely dry, you can proceed to the finishing decoration of the walls and ceiling. However, before that, it is recommended to install plumbing fixtures, and, if necessary, mount (replace) double-glazed windows and doors, so as not to damage the finish in the future.
The rough preparation of the walls has already been completed, therefore, in the future, new door frames and double-glazed windows will not be stained with plaster and putty. If there are doors, dismantle them together with the frame, because new canvases usually come with their own boxes.
Plumbing installation can also be done in-house. Domestic users most often prefer toilets with horizontal outlet. The installation of such a toilet bowl is reduced to its connection to the sewer pipe. The legs are usually rigidly screwed to the floor. Usually, installation instructions are included with the toilet, so there will be no special problems with this.
The installation of the remaining plumbing fixtures is at the discretion of the owner.
Installing an acrylic bathtub
Diagram of connecting the sink and bathtub to hot and cold water and sewerage pipelines
Choosing wallpaper for the room
In the previous steps, you leveled the surfaces and prepared them for finishing, so you don't have to carry out any additional preparatory measures.
For wall decoration in living rooms, wallpaper is usually used. Choose the finishing material for the ceiling yourself. During the first repairs in a new building, it is better to limit yourself to ordinary plastering or painting, because the building, as noted, will shrink, as a result of which the finish may collapse. It is better to use more expensive finishing options within a few years after buying an apartment.
The technology of applying paint to the surface in several layers
When painting walls, fantasize
Make the walls in the kitchen and bathroom at your discretion. Typically, such premises are decorated with ceramic tiles.
We put tiles on the wall and floor in the bathroom
We put tiles on the wall and floor in the bathroom
Laying tiles on the wall with your own hands
When choosing a ceiling finish, start from your preferences and available budget. Inexpensive finishes can be done using:
- paints;
- whitewash;
- wallpaper;
- foam tiles.
Styrofoam ceiling tiles
How to glue ceiling tiles
How to glue ceiling tiles
Ceiling tile gluing options
The surface must be leveled before using any of the above finishes. As a standard, putty and primer are used for leveling.
Among the more expensive and interesting options for decorating the ceiling, one should highlight:
- installation of plasterboard structures. First, guide profiles are attached to the surfaces, after which drywall sheets are fixed to them. Using drywall, you can equip both simple single-tier and complex multi-tiered curly structures. Also, this finish allows you to hide the wiring, elements of the ventilation system and other communications, which is very convenient;
- arrangement of stretch fabrics.The PVC film is stretched and secured to the pre-assembled frame. The installation procedure is more complicated than in the case of plasterboard structures, because when performing repairs, it becomes necessary to use a special heat gun;
- plastic hinged structures. Also attached to the frame. The main advantages are: ease of installation, high assembly speed, low cost and beautiful appearance.
Stretch ceiling installation diagram
Scheme of a two-level plasterboard ceiling
As a rule, when a newly built house is delivered, there is wiring in it, but there are no electrical appliances, or their quality leaves much to be desired. After finishing the ceiling and walls, proceed with the installation of outlets, switches and lights. Remember the elementary precautions: you can work with an electrician only after the apartment is completely de-energized. Choose the location for the installation of sockets and lighting devices at your discretion.
Remember safety precautions!
Repair in a new building traditionally ends with the arrangement of the floor. As a rule, the condition of the floors in newly commissioned houses is poor. If the house is built of concrete panels and the apartments were handed over in a draft version, the screed must be poured.
Screed cracks (new building)
A screed is a layer of concrete mortar poured over the sub-floor and necessary to level the base. There are several types of this alignment. The most popular and easiest to do it yourself is a wet screed. All work comes down to eliminating irregularities and cracks with a concrete solution.
In a new building, it is enough to make a strong and even screed.
Before pouring the screed, the bottom of the walls should be covered with a protective edge band.
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Allow the screed to dry completely, apply a topcoat of your choice and install the skirting boards.