Cheap apartment renovation with taste. How to save money on apartment renovations - tips for beginners and experienced craftsmen
Overhauling even part of an apartment is expensive. The legacy of Soviet times still lives on in many, many thousands of apartments: wooden floors creaking from age, crumbling plaster, wonderful uneven ceilings. And this is only part of the problems, because there are still clogged water pipes, ugly batteries and dried out wooden windows. But what if you have neither the funds nor the opportunity to do extensive renovations, but you still want to refresh your apartment? Now we will look at how to do do-it-yourself apartment renovation quickly and inexpensively.
There are quite budget ways make your home look very presentable. At one time, I had to renovate an apartment immediately after purchasing a home, when all available funds had already been spent, and the need to at least redecorating and refreshing the interior was very urgent. There was only one solution: do the repairs yourself to save money.
Walls– this is the first thing that always catches your eye. Certainly, smooth walls and beautiful stylish wallpaper everyone will like it, but if for leveling and expensive materials there is no money, you can limit yourself to simply replacing old wallpaper. Just by re-pasting the wallpaper you will already transform the apartment. Find inexpensive ones thick wallpaper on a paper or non-woven basis is quite possible, and they can be glued even to not very smooth walls. Non-woven wallpaper hides minor irregularities especially well.
There is another option. The previous owners left a couple of rolls of wallpaper in the apartment, which were of no use to them during the renovation. For example, I simply replaced a few particularly dirty and torn areas of wallpaper. It was enough to replace the wallpaper strips where they were most noticeably damaged. These are protruding corners, places near door jambs, in the hallway at the entrance, in the kitchen not far from the stove - all this will cost much less complete replacement, and the housing will look much better. 
Ceilings. If we are dealing with whitewash or layers of lime, it is best to clean them first. Numerous lime deposits that peel and crumble are not only aesthetically unsightly, but also harmful to health. It is not difficult to wash away lime; you must first soften the layers by wetting small areas ceiling with water from a spray bottle, and then clean off the plaque with a hard spatula or scraper. If there is old peeling wallpaper on the ceiling, it needs to be removed.
After cleaning, the ceiling can be additionally sanded with ordinary sanding paper, that is, sandpaper, and primed. If the surface is smooth, without pits or cracks, it will be cheaper to paint the ceiling acrylic paint, it's better to use matte paint light pure tones. If there are small defects, the wallpaper will hide them. Wallpaper for the ceiling should be chosen white or very light, without a pronounced pattern and with very fine corrugation. Another economical option transform the ceiling - glue foam boards. 
Floors. If these are concrete floors, as a rule, nothing additional needs to be done with them in terms of preparation; they are quite smooth and durable. Creaking wooden floors- that's much more serious problem, and their repair, at least over time, cannot be avoided here, but the squeaking problem can be temporarily solved. Creak in wooden floors occurs when adjacent boards rub against each other. In particularly “loud” areas of the floor, you can drill several holes a regular drill and pour a little polyurethane foam. The foam will fill and seal the voids between the boards and the floor will stop creaking. This must be done carefully, without fanaticism, so that the floor does not swell.
Level out strong “waves” and unevenness wooden floors it is possible by nailing hardboard, plywood or OSB sheets. For the required strength, the thickness of plywood or OSB should be about 1 centimeter. As a finishing floor covering, linoleum is still the most economical and durable. Fortunately, the choice of linoleum in stores is extensive. 
Tile. If we have already figured out the wallpaper on the walls, then what to do with the tiled flooring? Replacing the tiles, of course, may be a solution if the tiles do not stick to the wall, because there is no other way out. In rare cases when tile easily came away from the mortar, and the mortar itself adheres well to the wall, the tile is easy to restore by spreading it thin layer PVA glue and pressing it firmly into place onto the solution. The main thing here is to get it right reverse side tiles into their imprint on the mortar, and PVA glue will very firmly glue the ceramics to the mortar - checked! But if the tiles are holding strong, and buying new ones is expensive, you can work a little on what you have.
Firstly, the tiles can and should be washed thoroughly. Since it's tile, it will withstand much more aggressive cleaning agents than dish gel, but it will also look much better when it's cleaned off. limescale, rust and other traces of use. It is also necessary to clean the seams between the tiles. There is no need to be afraid of damaging the grout; on the contrary, you need to clean off as much grout as possible. Mold often settles between the tiles in the bathroom and it is very difficult to remove it from there.
After removing as much grout as possible along with unwanted flora and fauna, the seams can be treated with a special antiseptic. After this, they can be filled with fresh grout. It is better to choose a grout color that is neutral or close to the color of the tile. 
Plumbing. Carefully inspect your plumbing fixtures. Are there any cracks or chips? There is no need to change plumbing. Plumbing cleaning products will help make all sanitary surfaces look more presentable, and a bright shower curtain will complete the job. By the way, you can refresh it with paint cast iron bath. Not from the inside, of course, but from the outside. But, shining with freshly painted sides, the bathtub will immediately take on a more elegant look. But if the inner surface of the bathtub is damaged and worn out, it makes sense to contact bathtub restoration specialists who will cover the surface of the bathtub with new enamel right at home. As a rule, such a service is cheaper than purchase and installation. new bath. Here's another option: make a bath curtain not only for the top, but also for the bottom (use glue and Velcro). 
Electr 
ika. Inspect all outlets. If you see melted plastic around the plug holes or even just dark spots, such sockets should be replaced without hesitation! Lamps are changed as needed. If they are intact, not obsolete and all the lights are on, you can simply remove them, wash them and hang them back. Do not forget to turn off the voltage in the apartment when working with electricians!
What can't you save on?
Window. It is quite difficult to repair them on your own, and besides, they are increasingly in use now plastic frames and vacuum double-glazed windows.
Faucets in the bathroom and kitchen. You will have to change a low-quality faucet very soon, and incorrect installation It also threatens with a flood. The same applies to flexible hoses: Probably half of all recent floods are caused by cheap water hoses.
Electrical and wiring. Faulty wiring poses a risk of fire or equipment failure. If anything sparks, crackles, or flickers, contact an experienced electrician. And also, under no circumstances change apartment circuit breakers(plugs) to more powerful ones. Otherwise, it may happen that the old wiring starts to burn, and the new powerful fuse will not even think of turning off, because it is designed for powerful wiring!
Turnkey apartment renovation
Repairing an apartment is cheap, but so that it lasts a long time and at the same time is good quality- is quite real. By ordering an apartment renovation from us, you receive an integrated approach to all services - starting from delivery building materials, ending with the installation and commissioning of equipment. All work we perform is subject to a warranty for a period of at least one year. Our specialists have accumulated vast experience inexpensive finishes apartments, all types and different levels of complexity, in Moscow and the Moscow region. We are ready to take on a project of any size - from one room to an entire apartment. If you wish, we can develop a design where interior designers will work closely with you to carefully consider and create your dream home.
Redecorating
This type of renovation will help transform the interior of the apartment without making changes to the layout (without demolishing walls) or replacing communications. Despite the low cost and relatively small range of available work in this tariff plan, cosmetic repairs can look stylish and expensive at a decent modern level. The appearance depends directly on the correct choice of finishing materials, with which our experienced specialists will certainly help you. We have been in business long enough to know the desires and meet the expectations of our clients. For our part, we make every effort to make your dreams come true and make working together as comfortable and beneficial as possible for both parties.
Renovation in a new building
All apartments that have just been put into operation have their own specifics, their appearance and internal characteristics are very different from each other. By contacting us, you take it off your shoulders, we will take on all the dirty work, we will help with the coordination and implementation of the redevelopment, and we will also visualize a design project in which you can see the future interior finished apartment. Our specialists will provide inexpensive rough and fine finishing of an apartment in a new building. One call from you is enough - and our team will get down to business, having previously discussed all the details to draw up an agreement. The most important thing is that all this is at low prices that are affordable for most of our clients. Call to learn more about our services and current promotions.
1. A good face for a bad game.
100% polyester silk. Stone-like tiles, parquet-like linoleum, onyx-like laminate, Trekhgorka like Ralph Lauren. Python-like porcelain tiles. “Artificially aged” something... It’s embarrassing to even think about. Alas, the number will not work. Look through good interior design magazines. There, everywhere a stone is a stone, and a tree is just that: a tree. If you don’t have the money for parquet, and simple laminate is beneath you, look for a good engineered board. The result is a floor that looks worth much more than the money you spent on it. A good alternative to porcelain tiles for kitchens, bathrooms and hallways - cement tiles. The result will look a hundred times more expensive.
2. Leave the ceiling alone.
Everyone has become obsessed with ceilings! If you think sensibly, focusing your attention on the ceiling only reminds everyone of its existence. And according to its height. Even if it cracks, the two-sixty-high ceilings will not turn into majestic vaults melting somewhere in an unimaginable height. This cannot happen, no matter what the “decorator’s tricks” promise you. Just accept it. Tall doorways can do much more for your home than a ridiculous five-layer ceiling with neon lights. Let interior doors will be two in height, say twenty. A door handles lower it a little, 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 throughout the house.
Neighboring. If you have a bright living room, let the hallway be painted in a deep, relatively dark color. The cost of paint will be the same in any case, and the result can look really expensive.
4. Buy modular cabinets from laminate in a store, and order the doors for them from a good carpentry workshop.
This will give you significant savings, which, however, no one will ever notice. The same is true for kitchen equipment.
5. If you still purchase ready-made cabinet furniture, let the veneer of the facades be dark, and the door panels be simple (rectangular).
Remember: light wood always looks cheaper. Avoid yellowish and reddish shades of veneer. And, while saving on the furniture itself, invest in good handles!
6. If on good carpet no money, look for 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 a little extra money, its edges will be covered with braid.
7. Place the curtains on a thick lining.
Even inexpensive curtain fabric will greatly benefit from this. Look for fabrics that are three meters wide. This results in significant savings. If you are not willing to spend a lot, avoid printed textiles (fabrics with a pattern). When cutting patterned fabrics, due to the need to properly join the fabrics, a lot of scraps remain. The more rapport, the more waste. Do not use curtain tape for curtains. Let the seamstress lay down the “hand” folds. It's not that expensive, and the pleats, gathered with braid, look very cheap.
8. Set-set-set. Identical things in the interior are permissible only in one case: if they are paired items that form a symmetrical composition. and leave the sconces from one set to those to whom God has not given imagination. They are the kits upholstered furniture“a sofa or two armchairs” and similar tender sadness. For more details, see the next paragraph.
9. Ready-made solutions.
Bad news: there isn't any. At least for us. The shower room is built using construction methods because it is a room. Unless you run a student hostel or an underground massage parlor with striptease, a shower stall (that sad structure of yellow acrylic and lopsided doors) will not suit you. Don't spend money on “designer” plumbing fixtures. Let the appearance of the plumbing equipment in the bathroom (kitchen, bathroom) be dictated by the function. Buy washbasins and faucets simple shapes, without inappropriate decor. The toilet should be inconspicuous and do its job. No one will admire him, right?
10. Paintings, prints, engravings, photographs and posters frame in simple but deep frames with glass and always with a mat.
Even a picture printed at home inkjet printer(or naive children's drawing), in such a frame looks very significant. Play with the size of the mat. A small work in a very wide mat looks very “designer-like”. And, by the way, cardboard for mats can be of almost any color.
11. Comfort. Another collective fetish.
According to my observations, what in our Palestinians is called “comfort”, in 99 percent of cases, is poetic closeness. In many ways, this is a physical memory of a bygone childhood, of the warm and affectionate meager Soviet life with carpets teeming with saprophytes, a kind grandmother, Czechoslovak crystal and the unread Dreiser in the polished Polish wall of “Hanka”. Moreover, expensive devilry like round bed with music and a minibar, a bar counter with a built-in aquarium, etc. The same is true for such rich things as lambrequin, garland and swag. Don't worry: in a good, well-thought-out interior, comfort inevitably comes naturally. That's why…
12. ...Farewell, gypsy Sera!
Duvet covers made of calico in fine Nefertiti, towels in scarlet roses, pillowcases in eye-catching shades, nylon blankets with Shanghai leopards. All these are attributes of collective farm chic, forgive me for being blunt. They will not add comfort. Variegated coloring is often necessary for these things solely to hide their exceptionally lousy quality. Keep bed linen and bath towels simply white (options: ivory, ecru). But made from excellent Egyptian cotton.
13. However, with ivory It’s also important not to overdo it.
Peach, beige, sand... The average nuanced 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? Pick up a fan palette from any paint manufacturer. Do you feel pleasant heaviness? These are your possibilities. Don't miss them!
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Inexpensive cosmetic repairs RUR 71,704 View estimate
What is included:
- Primer of all surfaces
- Laying tiles on walls and floors
- Wallpapering
- Laying linoleum
- Installation of skirting boards
- Painting the ceiling
- Replacement of bathtub, sink, toilet
| Apartment renovation (cosmetic) | |||
| Name of works | Quantity | Price per one. | total cost |
| Combined bathroom | |||
| Primer of walls, floors ( full cycle) | 16 m2 | 100 | 1600 |
| Laying wall tiles (st/sizes) | 13.5 m2 | 900 | 12150 |
| Laying floor tiles | 2.5 m2 | 1300 | 3250 |
| Grouting: walls, floor | 16 m2 | 150 | 2400 |
| Installation PVC ceiling | 1 PC | 2000 | 2000 |
| Installation of ceiling lamps | 4 things | 250 | 1000 |
| Bathtub installation (steel) | 1 PC | 2500 | 2500 |
| Sink installation | 1 PC | 1200 | 1200 |
| Installation of a gypsum board box on cold water pipes | 1 PC | 2000 | 2000 |
| Installation of a standard toilet | 1 PC | 2000 | 2000 |
| TOTAL: 30100 | |||
| Kitchen room | |||
| 61.9 m2 | 100 | 6190 | |
| Wallpapering without taking into account the apron | 39 m2 | 260 | 10140 |
| Laying linoleum | 19.9 m2 | 200 | 3980 |
| Installation of floor plinths | 17.8 p/m | 130 | 2314 |
| Painting the ceiling | 19.9 m2 | 300 | 5970 |
| Chandelier installation | 1 PC | 600 | 600 |
| Installation of an apron 3 m2 | 5000 | ||
| TOTAL: 34194 | |||
| Hallway | |||
| Primer of walls, ceilings (full cycle) | 15.5 m2 | 100 | 1550 |
| Wallpapering | 12.5 m2 | 260 | 3250 |
| Laying laminate | 3 m2 | 280 | 840 |
| Installation of floor plinths | 4 p/m | 130 | 520 |
| Painting the ceiling | 3 m2 | 300 | 900 |
| Installation of the lamp | 1 PC | 350 | 350 |
| TOTAL: 7410 | |||
| Total: 71704 | |||
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Apartment renovation in Moscow inexpensively from RVT-Moscow - features of the service
Apartment renovation is inexpensive and available to all our clients. To achieve this, we offer reasonable prices for all types of repairs and select materials to suit your budget.
Most often, our clients with limited finances order inexpensive apartment renovations. This is because this type repair measures affect only the update finishing. A small range of services significantly reduces not only the total cost of repairs, but also the time it takes to complete them. If you prefer major renovation, we will do everything to ensure that its price meets your capabilities and the quality meets your wishes.
The RVT-Moscow company cooperates with suppliers of building materials on wholesale terms. Thanks to this, you can save up to 50% on this expense item. Reliable construction and Decoration Materials that will last for a long time without loss appearance and properties, while they will cost much less than in most hardware stores.
The services of our company's specialized specialists also cost less. You get about 30% savings when contacting us compared to offers from other companies. At the same time, our specialists strictly follow construction standards, observe technologies and work rules, and use professional tools and equipment. This makes it possible, with optimal effort and time, to achieve excellent result– beautiful and durable repair.
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You will not make any advance payments. Cheap apartment renovations, like all other types of renovations, are paid upon the provision of services according to a phased plan. We draw up an estimate and indicate a fixed price for repairs in the contract. Thanks to this, apartment renovation will be inexpensive; prices depend on the area of the room, complexity and volume of work. As a rule, the estimate allows you to save up to 30% of the total budget, since it excludes unforeseen expenses.
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