Many owners of urban apartments and private houses would like to know how to make repairs in the kitchen, spending a minimum of time on this. This will be discussed in the article.
Recommendations of specialists
If earlier the very question of how to make repairs in the kitchen caused a real panic, then with the development of repair and construction technologies everything changed for the better. Now you can do all the necessary work (leveling floors, installing an apron, laying floor tiles, and so on) yourself, without resorting to anyone else's help. The main thing is to plan everything clearly and calculate how much it will cost you to repair the kitchen. Prices for ceramic tiles vary within very wide limits - from 95 to 3,000 rubles per square meter. m (depending on the country of origin). Buying a bucket (2.5 l) of water-based paint for walls and ceiling will cost 250-300 rubles. The average cost of PVC decorative panels is 150-200 rubles apiece. Experts do not recommend saving on quality. But it is also not worthwhile to overpay for building materials just because they are released under a well-known brand.
How to make repairs in the kitchen: the main stages
The first stage: decide what you expect from the repair
If you do not want to waste your money and your time, then you must initially determine the expectations for the upcoming repair. For example, you need to maintain the functionality of the room, but at the same time improve its aesthetics. What changes does your kitchen need? Repairs? Design? Photos of kitchen interiors will allow you to decide what is right for you.
The second stage: the selection of colors
Any professional will confirm that a correctly selected color will help to achieve the desired effect - for example, visually increase or decrease the space. You should take into account the fact that dark shades negatively affect the mental state of people in this room. The same can be said of bright screaming colors. To avoid problems, it is best to choose finishing materials and textiles in a neutral range.
Stage three: wall decoration in the kitchen
Before proceeding with the decoration of the walls, you need to prepare the following tools and devices:
- construction spatula;
- wide paint brush (for applying a primer);
- rollers that will be used for painting walls and ceilings;
- tray for paint;
- skin (necessary for grouting putty);
- bucket.
First, we get rid of the old finish (we remove the wallpaper, and carefully remove the tiles). Next, we carry out the primer and putty.
Fourth step: replacing the kitchen apron
Has the old ceramic apron lost its original appearance? Then it's time to replace it with a new, more attractive and modern. “Apron” is the part of the wall between the hanging cabinets and the working surface. After removing the old tile, you need to clean and level the wall. Only after this can we begin to create a new apron. For this purpose, it is recommended to use smooth ceramic tiles, without a structured pattern.
Fifth stage: ceiling decoration
Carefully inspect the ceiling in the kitchen. If it is in good condition, it will be enough to paint it with water-based paint. If the ceiling can not be called smooth and beautiful, then there is no way to do without a primer, putty and finish. Today on sale there are a variety of finishing materials for the ceiling. These are PVC panels, plasterboard sheets, and suspension systems.
If you just want to paint the ceiling, then we suggest you use some practical tips:
- Do not save on buying paint. It must be of high quality.
- If it is necessary to hide minor surface defects, then matte paint will perfectly cope with this task.
- There is not much difference between cheap and expensive putty. And in that, and in another case, you can get a perfectly even coating.
- But the choice of primer has its own characteristics. Here, experts advise paying attention to universal brands. The best option is a deep penetration primer.
Finish Stage: Floor Finish
Ceramic tiles are most often used as flooring for the kitchen . To independently perform its installation, you must remove the old coating and make a screed in accordance with all the rules. After that, you can lay out the tiles. There is a simpler and less time-consuming option - to lay linoleum. Your kitchen is not very flat? This is easily fixed with fiberboard. They will serve as a solid and stable foundation. And also such plates will provide good sound and heat insulation. The finishing touch in the decoration of the floor will be the replacement of old skirting boards with new ones.
Now you know how to make repairs in the kitchen with your own hands. To do this, you do not need to have special skills, as well as spend a lot of time and money.