In the past few years, citizens of our country have learned a new word, which is used quite often - "European-quality repair". This name received a new type of repair, characteristic of many European countries. However, not everyone knows what a European-style repair is, because until recently, for ordinary repairs, it was enough to simply align, whiten the ceilings and re-glue the old wallpaper. However, modern renovation requires much more labor and financial costs. Now it is almost impossible to find two apartments that have the same interior decoration.
The concept of "European-quality repair"
Renovation is at first glance the most common apartment renovation, but it has certain standards, such as:
- location of outlets;
- correct switch height;
- window;
- the right style and materials.
European-quality repair of apartments has a distinctive feature - design work, in the old days, citizens of the USSR could not afford this. Also, if a person plans to make this type of repair, then immediately it is necessary to replace the wiring, plumbing and heat communications. Walls, floor and ceiling are leveled and finished only with modern and quite expensive materials. At the same time, special attention is paid to environmental friendliness and energy efficiency.
After all the work, renovation in a new building or any other room will look very rich, high-quality and beautiful.
Design work
Any repair of such a plan begins with the services of a professional interior designer. A good designer knows thoroughly what European-quality repair is, makes the right design project for a living space. He not only deals with the appearance of the apartment, but also makes the selection of appropriate building materials that are suitable for renovation. Moreover, this specialist should draw up a new water supply, ventilation, electrics, fire safety scheme for the customer.
Modern technologies enable the customer to see their updated housing with the help of special computer programs before purchasing building materials. This is a very big plus, as a person has the right to change what he does not like before the start of repair work.
Thanks to computer graphics, the customer can adjust the color scheme of the room, choose furniture that is ideal for the interior, and try out various options for placing it in the room. The future ventilation system and the placement of sockets with switches depend on these parameters.
It is also worth noting that an ordinary designer does not redevelop residential premises, this is done by specialized companies that have highly qualified employees in their staff. After all, changing the layout of a room is possible only after obtaining permits confirming the legality of such a plan of repair work.
Moreover, the work of a professional architect is required; he must give an opinion on the technical condition of the house. After all, it is very important that the redevelopment does not violate the integrity of the entire building.
How much is renovation
It is practically impossible to accurately calculate the cost of European-quality repair, because it all depends on the wishes of the client, the cost of building materials, the initial condition of the premises and other things. However, professionals with many years of experience can give approximate prices.
If the room has a total area of about 40 square meters, then the cost of repair will be approximately 230-260 thousand rubles.
The cost of renovating a room that occupies 55 square meters will be more expensive by about 50 thousand rubles.
Owners of apartments with a sufficiently large area (about 80 m 2 ) will have to pay 300-380 thousand rubles for a European-style renovation.
Owners of large premises with a square of about 155 m2 will have to give builders about 400-500 thousand rubles.
European-quality standards
Everyone who plans to make a European-style renovation in his apartment should understand that he has certain standards. All surfaces: walls, ceiling, floor - should be perfectly smooth and even. Such flawless results can only be achieved using modern equipment, building materials, and technologies. Moreover, the repair should be done by professionals.
There is one fairly simple way to check the workers, whether they complied with all the standards of European-quality repair. It is necessary to take a rule, the length of which will be at least two meters, then attach it to the surface to be checked. If there is a maximum of two millimeters between this surface and the rule, then the workers did everything as expected. Otherwise, the work was done poorly and you can require workers to better provide their services.
There are also other standards that define what European-quality repair is:
- this type of repair completely eliminates all kinds of gaps between the skirting boards and the wall, platbands, cornices and other elements;
- when laying tiles, all technologies must be observed, and the seams between it must be perfectly vertical and horizontal, unevenness is not allowed;
- the doors that are between the rooms are installed perfectly evenly, they are motionless, and there are no gaps between the door extensions.
European-quality repair in Khrushchev
All Khrushchevs are distinguished by their small size. But you can find your own positive aspects in this - the owner of this room will have to buy less building materials. However, the designer will have to work hard to do really high-quality work in a small room.
Often in such houses a small redevelopment is done, useful space is increased by zoning. Very often the kitchen is combined with one of the rooms. It is also very common to enclose the sleeping area from the rest of the room with a small plasterboard partition.
It is recommended to install a shower cabin in the bathroom, which will significantly save space. Moreover, it is impossible to establish a full-fledged bathroom in Khrushchev, it is sedentary, and it’s quite difficult for a person to wash normally. Therefore, the option with a shower is considered the most optimal.
Carrying out an elite European-quality repair
Elite renovation is significantly different from the classic in that it uses only the most expensive and highest quality building materials. They are completely harmless to the human body. Elite repair also implies unique design solutions that will make the living room not just beautiful and cozy - it will become a real work of art.
All building materials for this type of repair are made to order, it uses unique stained-glass windows, stucco moldings, doors, Venetian plasters and more. All finishing work should be carried out perfectly, any irregularities, crevices, roughness, etc. are not allowed. Elite renovation includes:
- alignment of walls to level;
- multilevel stretch ceilings;
- all wiring and plumbing are completely replaced by new and very high quality;
- waterproofing the bathroom ;
- special heated floors are installed;
- soundproofing;
- unique elements of decor;
- Forged Products;
- stained glass windows.
Repair Materials
When an apartment is being renovated, residents should understand that they will only have to purchase high-quality building materials that have more than just good strength and aesthetics characteristics. They must also meet all environmental standards, it is not allowed to use various materials in the house that can harm the health of people living in this room.
Conclusion
So, from the above it becomes clear what European-quality repair is and what requirements are provided for it. Everyone can change their premises to European standards, but this will require a significant amount of time and money.