15 tips on how not to do repairs

1. Do not make repairs without the final draft

Although everything possible to alter, replace the wiring can not be repaired. Not all cables can be routed in the baseboards and cable ducts.

2. Do not spare outlets

It is much easier to make in advance for seats outlets wherever they may come in handy, and drown them. The socket in the wall is always better extension.

3. Do not make major repairs only one room

You can not be repaired only one room, if you are planning to replace the doors or the type of flooring. This will lead to damage of the adjacent surfaces of the room (hall) and the level difference of walls and floors. Repair spoiled can lead to repair the rest.

4. Do not place the window after finishing

First the window, then repair. The amount of cement dust of windows when replacing rolls. like the problem of pollution that completely remove it almost impossible. In addition, changing the dimensions of the window opening, it is necessary Shpatlevanie slots ...

5. Do not place the interior doors before finishing

Otherwise they will have to change. Film, tape - all this will not save them from the fine dust, especially concrete. Moreover, dust, falling under the film, will cause even more harm. Up to a possible replacement (this only applies to paintings, that is, the door itself). Doorframe should be placed immediately after the pouring of floors, walls to align correctly.

6. Do not place the tile after finishing

The rule is simple: first, a bathroom, and then everything else. When mixing glue the whole apartment is in a fine dust, which will have to wash for a long time. All that can be spoiled by such an abrasive, will be ruined.

7. Do not do what you do not know how

It is rather a recommendation, but still, most often the work of professional workers will be cheaper. Mainly due to the savings in time and materials. Unfortunately, in order to properly assess the quantity and quality of materials needed uncommon experience. Price, brand and country of origin do not play any role in this.

8. Do not expect that you will make repairs as qualitatively as anyone

It's not just that the workers will be lazy or specially naportachat somewhere. Each room has its own set of drawbacks, and it is unknown whether a particular artist can see them in time and fix it. Therefore it is always necessary to choose from several performers.

9. Do not make the final budget without specialists

Otherwise safely multiply the resulting figure by half or even two. The most expensive materials, such as tiles, floor coverings, wallpaper - is just the tip of the iceberg. The exact value and number of the necessary materials for their styling can often be determined only at the time works.

10. Do not believe only one person

Always worth spending a kind of tender and interview several people involved in a particular job. This also applies to the choice of artists for a variety of work and consultations. There are always nuances, which can be forgotten, not to know, obviously silent. This approach can save a decent amount.

11. Do not do serious work without guarantees

Lining pipes and power cables to be performed with a warranty. This large difference ZHEK and management companies from shabashniks: for example, the breakout tubes ZhEK (ZHEU) is responsible for the poor performance of the work and pay (after the trial, of course) Allocated damage. This is especially true of water pipes. Cases of causing multimillion damage occur very often.

12. Do not leave unattended repair

There is no perfect masters. Most of the repair is difficult to correct deficiencies, particularly a rough finish. Thus, continuous quality control of surfaces.

13. Not articulate at length the problem

All that must be done, must be understood accurately. Up to the size and height where it will be based on what technologies and materials to do, why on four bolts, rather than three. Otherwise, something is sure to be done anyhow, and cause frustration.

14. Do not repair the shortage of time

To repair is not turned into a hell, it is better to take a vacation. A month may not be enough, because you first need to select all, then wait for a quality performance of all works. At any time, it may be a situation where the master is not enough material or require other specialist. At this time it is better to be somewhere nearby. Predict the same, when it happens, it is almost impossible.

15. Do not start the repair, with the possible lack of funds

Repair will never fit into the budget. If there is at least a small stock of money, the probability of prolonged repair is extremely high. Much larger budget is not necessary, but a small amount of money over and above the planned may be required at any time.