Stylish DIY repair

Many people panic at the word repair. First of all, because this phenomenon is directly associated with high costs. Yes, after the renovation, many feel as if they had been robbed. It is impossible to exclude expenses, but it is in your power to reduce them, not to the detriment of the quality of the repair. So, how can you make your apartment stylish with a minimum of savings?

The most important thing in the repair is a high-quality base. This means that the floors must be even, the walls must be smooth and even, and the corners must be strictly 90 degrees. What is the threat of such disproportion? Everything is learned in little things. So, if you have uneven walls, this means that the baseboards will not adjoin them completely, there will be ugly gaps that will definitely spoil the appearance. Further, problems with uneven corners will appear when you install cabinet corner furniture. Well, on the crooked floor, the lockers will stand wobbly. In general, if you decide to rely on independent forces for repairs, your work should be perfect. Pouring floors, leveling and plastering walls, decorating walls, installing stretch ceilings - all this should be done by professionals. Believe me, by saving on the base, you run the risk of spending a much larger amount later on correcting errors. Do not forget that it is very important to correctly lay the wires through the apartment, pipes in the bathroom. A lot also depends on the quality of the finish, namely its practicality and appearance. Even the most expensive ceramic tiles, laid out crookedly or cut off, will spoil the entire interior of the room.

For some reason, we mistakenly believe that expensive building and finishing materials look better, and as a result of which they are a 100% guarantee of successful repairs. Unfortunately, this is not so. Of course, we do not put before you a choice between the cheapest and the most expensive material. This is not entirely true, because first of all it should be about quality and reliability, be it a building mixture, finishing material or an interior item. Quality is above all, the rest is a matter of your choice. And he must fall for the most profitable options for the wallet. Renovation is a serious business, so take it seriously. Compare different options, read reviews on finishing materials on the Internet.

We will not go into details about which building material is better to choose, because as mentioned above - the main quality. Consider the interior elements that form the basis of the design.

Let's start with the design itself. It's not worth spending money, I hire a designer to tell you which corner to put the sofa in and which TV. Today, a lot of interesting options for the design of apartments of various sizes and designs can be found freely available on the Internet. It's easy to do, you just need time to choose one or another design option. It is not necessary to repeat it exactly, you just can see what color variations are combined, what is more suitable for a particular type of finish, and finally, how the upholstered furniture looks in the interior of the room.

The main components of the interior are wall decoration materials, furniture, decor items and the floor.

Let's start with the floor. Many cover it with linoleum, which is quite justified. This material is cheap, relatively practical, but if we are talking about a stylish apartment, this is definitely not linoleum that should decorate. Options: laminate, self-leveling floors. Laminate is cheaper than self-leveling floors and looks very nice.This is a versatile material that can be matched in style to any interior.

Wall decoration - there can be a lot of variations on this theme. Cheap options are wallpaper. But, you have to really work hard to find cheap wallpapers of decent quality and with a pattern not like "I'm visiting my grandmother." Did you know that many designers offer their clients not to cover the walls with anything at all, leaving the brick for everyone to see. The idea is very interesting, but requires a style specification (combine this with a fireplace - it will be perfect). Expensive decorative plaster can be replaced with a regular one applied with a relief roller, all this splendor can then be painted in any color, but just choose the paint carefully.

Interior items - it is on them that a huge part of the funds goes. Minimalism style to help you. Buying cabinet furniture is not cheap. However, as practice shows, it is much cheaper and more practical to buy interior items separately.

Pay attention to the old stuff that remains from the old furnishings. Now it is called vintage, and if you skillfully play with this style in the interior (including wallpaper, buy a couple of antiques, hang black and white photographs), then you won't have to buy anything. A rocking chair will perfectly complement the interior; as a rule, they are cheaper than ordinary soft chairs.

Few people have the opportunity to order turnkey renovations and spend large sums on finishing the apartment. Fortunately, today there are many ways to save money on renovation repairs by doing it yourself. In this article, we have selected the best recommendations for those who want to make inexpensive but high-quality repairs at home.

The budgetary renovation mainly includes finishing works, ceiling and floor renovation. If the estimate allows, windows, interior doors, and plumbing elements are also subject to replacement. It is not recommended to make major changes in the space of the apartment in the mode of saving money. Such work should be carried out by professional craftsmen with experience in repair work, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling the appearance of the room, making mistakes in calculations or running into low-quality building materials.

How to make an inexpensive DIY repair? First you need to determine what work will need to be done in the process. The standard stages of a budget room decoration are as follows:

• Drawing up a work plan and estimates based on your budget;
• Selection of building materials;
• Preparing the room for renovation work;
• Rough wall decoration and floor filling (if work is being carried out in a new apartment);
• Wallpaper gluing, flooring installation, ceiling decoration;
• Arrangement of furniture, lamps, decor elements.

As you can see, all these works can be done independently, with a little skills in the field of construction and repair.

Following the instructions above, repairs should begin with an estimate and selection of suitable building materials. An estimate should be drawn up sequentially for the decoration of each room and for a specific type of work. You should not buy materials with the hope that they will someday come in handy - you should proceed solely from the repair plan and budget.

The first stage of the renovation also includes the release of the future room from furniture, decor elements and part of the decoration. Nothing should remain in the room that will interfere underfoot or deteriorate during repairs. If old wallpaper hangs in the room, it is necessary to remove them and carry out preparatory measures for finishing the walls, the same applies to the floor and ceilings.

When purchasing building materials, do not limit yourself to visiting one store - you should take into account all the inexpensive centers in your city. The assortment in them can be strikingly different, as well as the prices for the same type of product.Of course, in case of budget repairs, it is better to turn to the most advantageous offers. You can greatly facilitate your task and save money by ordering building materials in online stores with delivery.

When choosing budget building materials, it is worth remembering one rule: what looks expensive is not always of high quality. You shouldn't buy cheap materials that imitate wood, stone or tiles just because of their appearance. It is imperative to pay attention to the technical and operational characteristics of the goods.

The decoration in different rooms of the house has its own characteristics. Therefore, before starting the repair, you need to decide which rooms are in particular need of updating the appearance. In the living room, bedroom, nursery and hallway, inexpensive DIY repairs can include the following types of work:

• Plaster and wall plaster;
• Pasting new wallpapers;
• Wall painting;
• Assembly or installation of flooring;
• Ceiling decoration.

In the kitchen and in the bathroom, finishing work also includes:

• Floor and wall decoration with ceramic tiles;
• Surface treatment with water-repellent compounds.

Here we have listed those types of repair activities that you can carry out on your own with some construction skills. However, it is often necessary to do such work indoors, which should be handed over to professional craftsmen:

• installation of suspended ceilings;
• replacement of plastic windows;
• repair of electrical and plumbing.

Although the listed works cannot be classified as economical (due to the use of additional labor and building materials), if necessary, they can also be carried out as part of an inexpensive repair.

In addition to giving up complex installation work and saving on building materials, there are other tricks that will help reduce the cost of repairing an apartment. At the same time, the decoration and the interior will have an excellent appearance.

Still think that a budget do-it-yourself finishing option cannot look stylish and expensive? In our gallery, we have selected photos of inexpensive repairs, which convincingly prove the opposite.

If you want to better understand how to make inexpensive repairs in an apartment in practice, we suggest watching a video with the process of finishing work on a real object.

Making repairs on a limited budget with your own hands is quite difficult, but doable. The main thing is not to be afraid of bold decisions, to use modern and high-quality materials, to act according to the plan. And thanks to the tips listed above, you can reduce the estimate for expensive repairs.

1. A good mine with a bad game.

Silk made from 100% polyester. Tiles “like stone”, linoleum “like parquet”, laminate “like onyx”, “Trekhgorka” like Ralph Lauren. Porcelain stoneware "python". There is something "artificially aged" ... It's embarrassing to even think about it. Alas, the number will not work. Flip through good interior magazines. There, everywhere, stone is stone, tiles are nothing more than tiles, and wood is just that tree. If you don't have the money for parquet, and plain laminate is beneath your dignity, look for a good engineered plank. The result is a floor that looks much more expensive than the money spent on it. Cement tiles are a good alternative to porcelain stoneware for kitchens, bathrooms and hallways. The result will look a hundredfold more expensive.

2. Leave the ceiling alone.

Everyone has become obsessed with ceilings! If you think sensibly, riveting attention to the ceiling, you only remind everyone of its existence. And according to its height. Ceilings two-sixty high will not turn, even if they crack, into majestic vaults melting somewhere in the unthinkable heights. This cannot be, no matter what "decorator's tricks" promise you. Just accept it. Tall doorways can do much more for your home than a ridiculous five-layer neon-lit ceiling. Let the interior doors be two, say, twenty high.And lower the door handles a little, by five to seven centimeters. By taking a non-standard approach, you will be pleasantly surprised by the result.

3. When choosing paint for walls, think about the movement of color around the house.

Adjacent spaces should contrast. If you have a bright living room, paint the hallway a deep, relatively dark color. The cost of the paint will be the same anyway, and the result can look really expensive.

4. Buy modular laminate cabinets from a store, and order the doors for them in a good carpentry workshop.

This will give you significant savings that, however, no one will ever notice. The same is true for kitchen furnishings.

5. If you nevertheless purchase ready-made cabinet furniture, let the veneering of the facades be dark and the panels of the doors simple (rectangular).

Remember, light wood always looks cheaper. Avoid yellowish and reddish veneers. And, saving on the furniture itself, spend on good handles!

6. If you don't have the money for a good carpet, look for a viscose carpet or mixed fibers, imitating a silk or wool pile carpet.

Choose the color and texture that suits you and order a piece of the size you need. For additional little money, its edges are swept with braid.

7. Place the curtains on a thick lining.

Even an inexpensive curtain fabric will greatly benefit from this. Look for fabrics that are 3 meters wide. This provides significant savings. If you are not ready to spend a lot, give up printed textiles (fabrics with a pattern). When cutting fabrics with a pattern, due to the need to properly dock the canvases, a lot of scraps remain. The more rapport, the more waste. Do not use curtain tapes for curtains. Have the seamstress fold in the "hand" folds. It's not that expensive, and the lace-up pleats look very cheap.

8. Set-headset-kit. Identical things in the interior are permissible only in one case: if they are paired things that form a symmetrical composition. Leave chandeliers, table lamps and sconces from one set to those to whom God did not give imagination. They also get sets of upholstered furniture "sofa-two armchairs" and similar tender sadness. For details, see the next paragraph.

9. Ready-made solutions.

Bad news: none. At least for us. The shower room is erected in a building way because it is a room. If you don't run a student hostel or an underground striptease massage parlor, a shower stall (it's a sad structure of yellow acrylic and skewed doors) won't work for you. Don't splurge on designer plumbing. Let the appearance of the bathroom fittings (kitchen, bathroom) be dictated by the function. Buy washbasins and faucets with simple shapes, without inappropriate decor. The toilet should be invisible and do its job. Nobody will admire him, right?

10. Paintings, prints, prints, photographs and posters frame in simple but deep frames with glass and always in mat.

Even a picture printed on a home inkjet printer (or a naive child's drawing) looks very significant in such a frame. Play with the dimensions of the mat. Small work in a very wide mat looks very "designer". And by the way, cardboard for a mat can be of almost any color.

11. Comfort. Another collective fetish.

According to my observations, what is called “comfort” in our Palestinians is, in 99 percent of cases, poetic tightness. In many ways, this is a bodily memory of a bygone childhood, of a warm and affectionate meager Soviet life with carpets teeming with saprophytes, a kind grandmother, Czechoslovakian crystal and an unreadable Dreiser in the polished Polish wall "Hanka". All the more comfort will not be added by the expensive devilry such as a round bed with music and a minibar, a bar counter with a built-in aquarium, etc.The same is true of such rich things as a lambrequin, a garland and a swag. Do not worry: in a good, thoughtful interior, comfort inevitably comes naturally. So…

12.… Goodbye, Sera the gypsy!

Duvet covers made of coarse calico in fine Nefertiti, towels in scarlet roses, "ripped-eyed" shades of pillow cases, nylon blankets with Shanghai leopards. All these are attributes of collective farm chic, forgive me for being straightforward. They will not add comfort. Coloring is often necessary for these items solely to hide their extremely lousy quality. Keep linens and bath towels just white (options: ivory, ecru). But from the finest Egyptian cotton.

13. However, with ivory it is also important not to overdo it.

Peach, beige, sand ... The average nuance range is good for chain hotels. Because their stenciled interiors are bound to please everyone. You should like your interior. After all, he is a manifestation of your essence, right? Take in your hand the palette fan of any paint manufacturer. Do you feel a pleasant weight? These are your opportunities. Don't miss them!

Of course, the most economical option for repairing odnushka is to do the work yourself.

In order for the result to be of high quality and beautiful, you will have to make every effort, get the necessary knowledge, and carry out all the manipulations with an accuracy of millimeters. How to make repairs in an apartment with your own hands, and not make irreparable mistakes? Do you want to do without the help of professionals and significantly save money? In this article, we will tell you in detail about all the nuances of independent inexpensive repairs in your one-room apartment.

First, it is imperative to draw up a work plan, decide on design solutions, and think about purchasing materials.

The first stage will be the preparation of the premises for construction work. Oddly enough, but you need to start the whole process with the arrangement of furniture. To do this, print out several copies of the technical plan of the housing. On these sheets of paper, you can create a new look with several options for the arrangement of objects. Be sure to think over this question, since all further stages will depend on it. It is better to leave a minimum of furniture that you will really use all the time - daily and many times. The rest of the interior items - for example, various decorative elements, as well as furniture for rare use (mezzanines, and so on) should be arranged as compactly as possible.

The technical plan of the apartment will help to arrange the furniture correctly

The second stage will be the development of a comfortable and multifunctional housing design. Consideration should be given to planning and expanding the space. Of course, arranging furniture will help save space, but you can also visually expand the space. A few practical tips will help us with this.

It is this factor that will greatly affect the appearance of the odnushka. Do not forget about the psychological factor - the selected shades will accompany you and all residents for many years.

• The colors brown, blue and green have a relaxing effect.

Dear readers, for a long time we have not had such extensive posts-tutorials on apartment renovation. I am pleased to offer one of the reading aids.

This summer we did a phased decoration of a two-room apartment. First, all the furniture and things were dragged into one room, locked and sealed. After the renovation of the adjacent room and kitchen, everything was moved to the finished premises and the remaining room, corridor, bathroom and toilet were completed. In general, it is not the most convenient repair option. Task: to make good-quality inexpensive repairs from budget materials. Terms: June 10-July 24 - the first stage, August 4-September 10 - the second stage.Estimate: 295800r (only work + stretch ceilings) All work, except for the installation of interior doors and the installation of two of the three windows, was done on our own. There are a lot of photos, so I will post as much as I can and free time appears. So, this is how the “object” appeared before us

the parquet fell off by itself, dismantling consisted of collecting it from the floor and folding it into bags.

This pipe leads to the coil in the bathroom.

Here is such a horror object, we dismantle everything that is possible

First of all, the windows are installed, this window was installed by another company with which the customer agreed earlier

a cold cupboard can be seen under the window, and a radiator hangs behind a door leaning against the wall. The logical solution was to insulate the cabinet and install a new radiator in its place.

on the Perlfix assembly glue we glue the extruded polystyrene foam, then the gypsum board on the same glue

Getting started plastering

first of all, we put our branded beacons

in some places we use the combined technology of leveling the walls, from above the gypsum board is glued to Perlfix, and from below the layer is plastered less

Waste plasterboard can be embedded in a thick layer of plaster

we change the hot water and cold water pipes, the piping to the coil, fill the grooves with plaster

When plastering corners, do not forget about 90 degrees, and of course, verticality

we form the entrance opening using a plank box

We install the window sill and slopes

We bought a special grinder for sanding the walls, it connects to a vacuum cleaner, a great thing

before leveling the floors, we fill in all large defects of the DSP floor

We level large differences without beacons with a semi-dry screed

In the corridor we break part of the old screed with a large crusher

vacuuming, priming, making a rough leveling, vacuuming priming.

we divide the corridor into parts using scrap materials.

slippers for “walking on water” are made of OSB, self-tapping screws and a glamorous strap with rhinestones

During the installation of the stretch ceiling, a force majeure arose, the baguette was torn from the wall

And this happened due to the fact that a thick layer of soft seal was laid between the gypsum wall and the ceiling

the cracks were repaired with pearlfix, putty and the ceiling was put on. That is why it is better to stretch ceilings before wallpapering. Another reason why you should stretch the ceilings before finishing the walls is a possible hit during the installation of the baguette into the electrical wiring (for example, as in this video) And finally, even with the most careful installation of the ceiling, there is a risk of damage to the wallpaper, therefore, we glue the wallpaper only after the stretch ceiling, and we lay the floor coverings after them too.
This miracle of technology is called construction stilts, with their help, all work at a height, including stretch ceilings, is done many times faster. In Russia, these are practically not sold, and if they are sold, they are expensive. We bought it via e-bay. We want to buy something else later, but more on that later.

a mandatory attribute for finishing, this is a vacuum cleaner. As they say, cleanliness is a guarantee of quality

They say that repairs cannot be finished, they can only be stopped. This statement is only partly true. In order for the rework not to drag on for years, you need to know a few secrets.

Before starting work, carefully calculate your financial capabilities and make an estimate. Go shopping and compare prices - in different chains the same products may cost differently. It is better to buy building materials rarely, but in large volumes - this way you can save on delivery. This is especially true for such versatile materials as putty, cement, drywall.

Try to choose budgetary, but natural materials - as a rule, they look better and more expensive than their artificial counterparts. If you don't have enough money for parquet, lay scrapped wood planks on the floor and varnish them. And tile can be a worthy alternative to porcelain stoneware in the kitchen and bathroom.

High-quality paint and materials required for pre-leveling the walls will cost more than even modern washable wallpaper. Therefore, if the budget is limited, wallpaper will be the best option for decorating residential premises. At the same time, paint is much cheaper than tiles and can be a great solution for a bathroom. But keep in mind that it is better to cover the walls in the bathroom with moisture-resistant paint - the usual one can crack and peel off.

Sometimes a simple and inexpensive option is the right one. Give up suspended and stretch ceilings: these finishing materials are not cheap, in addition, they "eat up" 5-7 centimeters of the ceiling height. Prime the surface and paint with water-based paint. And with the money saved, buy beautiful lamps.

If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen, it may not be worth replacing entire cabinets. Buy new fronts and keep the back and side walls the same. Also, old cabinets can be sanded and repainted. Complete the look with new handles, mixer and sink and your kitchen will be transformed beyond recognition.

Wall hung toilets and bidets save space, make cleaning easier and look elegant. But keep in mind: in order to fix them on the wall, you will have to spend money on the installation system and work on its installation. Put the toilet on the floor, and instead of a bidet, get a hygienic shower - it will cost much less and take up less space.

If you are ready to abandon the insulation of the balcony, finishing it will be much cheaper. Also, take your time to change the windows: old frames can be compacted and will still serve you. But on electrics it is not worth saving. Cheap wiring on the balcony is fraught with serious consequences, including a short circuit.

Opt for built-in wardrobes over freestanding - this solution is cheaper and saves space. Inside the dressing room, you can place storage systems: screw shelves and hangers directly to the wall, and instead of sliding doors, hang a thick curtain.

Walk through flea markets and read ads on the Internet for the sale of used furniture - sometimes almost new things are unnecessary. And take advantage of the crisis: lately, many cafes and restaurants are closing and selling furniture. Having bought them cheaply, you can become the owner of a table or chair with history.

Give up expensive designer decor: forging, stained-glass windows, art paintings. Having fantasized, you can do it all yourself: use stencils and paints to apply your ornament on the walls, paint a chandelier or an old vase to look like a stained-glass window, and replace forging with bent metal objects - they look no worse.

As you know, lighting can turn the most boring interior into a mysterious one, or, conversely, ruin the most daring design ideas. But good lighting requires additional costs: for chandeliers you need to lay additional cables, channeled walls and ceiling. And built-in lights will cost even more. Hang one chandelier on the ceiling and place several lamps and floor lamps around the room - the multi-level lighting is ready!

Fast and inexpensive DIY home repairs

Renovation is a sore subject for most owners of country houses and apartments. It often takes a lot of investment and effort to give rooms a stylish, modern look. Do not know, how to make repairs in an apartment do it yourself inexpensive and fast? Replacing windows, painting the ceiling, re-wallpapering, flooring - all this can be done quickly and inexpensively without assistance. With the right choice of materials and a little more effort, you can make a high-quality and beautiful renovation with modern finishes.

The site that requires the participation of a specialist if repair or replacement is necessary is electricity. The most economical option in this case is to call a specialist. Installation of sockets in the apartment can be carried out without his help.A tool for repairing an apartment is the cheapest to rent.

Photo of inexpensive ceiling repair

Before starting an inexpensive repair, first of all, a suitable design is determined and a plan is made. The best time for renovation is autumn. In warm weather, facade work is carried out, and interior work is carried out with open windows.

In addition, prices for material are always reduced by 15% by autumn. Many materials, such as putty, plaster, sealant, assembly glue, leveling screed, have a limited shelf life, and the store sells it at a big discount by the fall.

Photo of inexpensive room renovation

If you need to replace the old plumbing with a quick repair, you can try to restore the old one, but if this is not possible due to significant damage, chips, you can buy plumbing from your hands. Many newcomers in apartment buildings change new equipment immediately after moving in, and the equipment, going to the landfill, is sold by the employees of this organization at a bargain price.

Photo of a bathroom before an inexpensive renovation

Removal of construction packaging, garbage is a rather costly repair item in an apartment, but if you wish, you can take everything in bags to the nearest trash can.

Plywood, beams, slats, boards can be bought on the building materials market. Sheathing slats can be taken unplaned. The croaker is bought raw in advance and dried. By the fall, this material, when purchased in the spring, dries up completely. Plywood of the required thickness can be taken from waste packaging material (containers). The material can be waterproofed with two buckets of PVA-based putty.

Photo of inexpensive bathroom renovation

The floor is covered with plastic. The temperature should not drop below thirteen degrees. The sheet is laid out. Putty is poured into the center and accelerated to the ends with a paint brush. The plywood sheet is closed with plastic, another sheet is laid, the puttying process is repeated until all the sheets are covered.

Photo of inexpensive renovation in the house

Oppression is placed on a stack of putty plywood (over the entire surface). After a week, the sheets are turned over and putty on the other side, then they are also pressed. After two weeks, you can use moisture resistant plywood. Thick timber, boards can also be taken from disassembled containers, pallets. An inexpensive option for finishing walls and ceilings is surface cladding with laminate, MDF.

Nice and inexpensive bathroom renovation

If the lathing is done with a crochet lathing made of wood, there is practically no need to level the surface. Wall cladding in the apartment can be done at chest or belt level, the remaining space can be trimmed inexpensively and quickly with non-woven wallpaper.

An economical type of flooring in an apartment is marmoleum. This material is not suitable for damp rooms. For a bath, toilet, any tile option is used. When using a laminate, the floor needs to be leveled before laying. For the walls in the bathroom, you can use laminated hardboard.

Photo of inexpensive flooring in the apartment

If it is necessary to insulate, glaze the balcony, this is done in the spring. The outer part is sheathed with siding. The inner part is finished with plywood covered with self-adhesive foil. Wooden frames are used for the windows, which you can install yourself. Windows are purchased in early spring, installation closer to summer.

How to start an inexpensive renovation

The doors can be simply upgraded. The door is sheathed with moisture-resistant plywood on both sides. Plywood is glued to the removed door using assembly glue, then everything is placed under pressure. Before gluing the sheets, the old cladding is removed from the door. After that, the door in the apartment is pasted over with self-adhesive under the wood, varnished. The slopes are covered with the same plywood.

Old plumbing is inexpensively cleaned of contamination with acetic acid and washing powder.For stubborn stains, hydrochloric (technical) acid is used for quick removal. Cracked tiles are fairly easy to repair. First it is cleaned with pemolux and vinegar.

The edges are closed with masking tape. Seams are painted with two layers (from a spray gun) nitro paint. Splashes, drips are removed with a solvent, the tape is removed.

Photo of a beautiful inexpensive bedroom renovation

After cleaning, tiles and joints are sprayed with silicone grease (liquid) from a spray can. The lubricant is applied until it no longer absorbs. After three days, the silicone surface is wiped with vinegar. A cast iron bath can get a second life after painting with an epoxy or acrylic compound. The heated towel rail in the bathtub is smoothed to a metal surface and covered with a compound.

Useful article: DIY liquid wallpaper, paper making

Before repairing, it is better to look at the photo, then make a plan and get to work. You can also give the apartment an attractive appearance with the help of inexpensive repairs, which are done quickly enough.