It can be said with confidence that there is no such person who has not heard something about European-style renovation. This, one might say, is a standard, a role model in construction. Many people strive to make such repairs in their homes, but not everyone succeeds. Interestingly, thousands of people use this word every day, however, as practice has shown, not everyone knows what it means. Basically, when talking about European-quality repairs, all average people mean quality good repair which is beautifully and tastefully done. It immediately becomes clear that the room in which the European-quality repair is made, significantly increases in price. Yes, being in a house or apartment will be much more pleasant and comfortable. If you have decided to make changes in your apartment or house, have collected money and are ready to work on your own, then you need to find out how to make a European-style renovation in an apartment: what is included in it, where to start and what work will have to be done. We will present all this information in this article.
Renovation - what is it
In Soviet times, every family performed simple tasks every few years. repair work to give freshness to the room and a change of scenery. This was considered an obligatory ritual, in which all more or less adult family members participated. This repair included the following:
- Ceiling decoration, which was reduced only to whitewashing.
- Wall decoration, which was often done with simple paper wallpaper. Since the choice of colors, patterns and textures in those days was small, all apartments were similar in decoration to each other.
- Floor finishing. Basically, then linoleum or parquet was mainly laid on the floor. But in some houses, for example, Khrushchev houses, the floor was wooden, consisted of boards, which were painted and covered with carpets.
- An obligatory part of the repair work was the painting of wooden windows, as well as sewerage pipes, radiators and water pipes.
This simple repair ended. If we compare it with what repairs are being carried out in apartments and houses now, then this is, in fact, heaven and earth. More and more new building materials began to appear, the technology for performing repair work was changing. Today we can buy various components and materials from both domestic and foreign manufacturers. The choice of goods is so great that the eyes just run wide! General form the premises can be unique, the way the owner sees it, everything can change before our eyes. And if once the repair only allowed to refresh the room, now it can be changed beyond recognition. It all depends on the imagination and, most importantly, the amount of financial resources invested.
The word "European-style renovation" became popular just a couple of decades ago. Now this word has become a brand, and everyone who decides to make repairs is striving for the “Euro-ideal”.
Despite its name, it is not directly related to Europe. As stated in the most popular online encyclopedia, the term "European-quality repair" can be interpreted as a set of repair works that are carried out in accordance with the European standard.
It should be noted that this concept is rather relative. But still, there are several types of such repairs.
Redecorating. It can be called the most common type of repair that is performed by each owner. Since over time, any finish loses its original view she needs to be replaced. You can make your home more attractive and updated with the variety of modern materials available on the market. Such repairs include finishing walls, ceilings, laying laminate or linoleum.
Refurbishment of the middle class. Such repairs include some intervention by the owner in the overall layout of the premises. In this case, they are limited only to creating niches, arches, partitions, leveling walls, replacing doors and windows, etc. Such repairs are more time consuming and can give your “cozy nest” a new look.
Renovation upper class. It will transform your house or apartment beyond recognition. It's hard to do without a construction team and professional designer who are able to turn the most ordinary Khrushchev into luxury housing. There are no restrictions for design delights, fantasy can roam as you like.
It is clear that it is definitely impossible to determine exactly how much such a repair costs, since everything depends on the cost of the materials to be used, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, as well as the use of the services of specialists or doing the work yourself.
Please note that the higher the cost of materials for repairs, the more expensive you will have to pay. construction team for the work done.
What are the pros and cons of renovation
The advantages of this type of repair are enough. The most important of them:
- comfort of living;
- obtaining aesthetic pleasure from the contemplation of the updated interior;
- the safety of your health.
Thanks to new, environmentally friendly materials, you can make your home not only beautiful, but also harmless. It should also be noted that modern materials that are used for renovation have a longer service life. Thanks to this, you do not have to make repairs as often as in Soviet times. Having made repairs once, you just need to maintain it in proper form. Facing materials, mortars and mixtures that are currently used will not change their appearance even after repeated cleanings and cleanings.
Despite all the advantages listed above, renovation has its drawbacks. Chief among them is its cost. Even if you want to do a facelift, it can be expensive if you use good quality materials. As you know, you have to pay for quality, but you, of course, will not lose, such a repair will pay for itself. If we talk about the repair of the middle or upper class, then everything will cost even more.
Another disadvantage is the long process of obtaining permission for redevelopment. When the project involves the dismantling and bearing walls or making an opening in them, then you will have to wait even longer, because in this case a special commission is convened to make the final decision.
So, now you know what renovation is, what it is eaten with and what are its advantages and disadvantages. If you decide to do it in your home, let's find out more about how to do it.
Where to start
It must be remembered that any repair begins with the preparation and definition of the scope of work. This is what you need to do - decide what you want to do with your room and what type of repair to perform. First, assess the condition of the home and think about what you would like to change. Of course, everything will depend on your budget.
When you want to bring something fresh and new into the interior, change the situation, it is enough to make cosmetic repairs. There are no particular difficulties in such work, and you can do everything yourself, saving money on hiring specialists. You will need them to purchase better materials.
And in the case when the soul requires global change, or you want to move to a new building, you need to do a major overhaul. You must be prepared for the fact that during the repair work you will have to move to your relatives or temporarily rent a home. Some materials, such as screed, need time to dry, and in general, being in a place where repairs are being carried out is unpleasant: dust, dirt, etc.
Once you have decided what kind of repair you need, it is advisable to write down all the work that must be done. This is done so that you can calculate the number Supplies required for work. In addition, you can roughly estimate how much all this will cost. Experts advise to purchase materials in advance and store them in the place where the repair will be done. Then the materials will be able to "acclimatize". Moreover, by buying everything together, you can save a lot, as the store can give you a good discount. Wholesale, as they say, is cheaper. Moreover, everything can be transported at one time too.
Some types of materials, such as wallpaper, laminate or tile, are best taken with a small margin. After all, you can miscalculate in the calculations. In addition, it is easy to damage the material during operation. The whole problem is that it is not always possible to acquire exactly the same material.
The beginning of the modern renovation of the apartment
When you decide to make a major overhaul, the initial stage will be to attract a professional designer who will decorate the future interior in your apartment. He will be able to develop a sketch of the arrangement of furniture, outline changes in the layout of the room, electrical and communications. In addition, he will professionally select finishing material in order to achieve perfect combination colors and style. Rooms can be visually made even more spacious and expanded, add light to dark rooms etc. The designer will be able to decorate your room in accordance with fashion trends. True, the work of a designer is not cheap.
If you know how to work with a special computer program or are able to master it in a short time, then such a project can be completed by yourself. It is clear that the selection of furniture, materials and design will not be professional, but it will be your vision of your corner. The main thing is that by doing the project yourself, you will save your own money.
When it comes to redevelopment of the premises, the renovation may include:
- installation of doors and windows, demolition and installation of new additional partitions;
- combining two or more rooms into one;
- modification of room shapes;
- the construction of arches that have a complex shape, the manufacture of multi-level ceilings, the combination of a toilet with a bathroom, etc.
Where to start work
If you are a beginner, you may be asking yourself this question. If you decide to make cosmetic repairs, you can start from any room in the room. You can make repairs separately in each room. After that, you can proceed to such rooms as the bathroom and kitchen. To some, this method may seem inconvenient, but here the decision is yours. The main thing to consider is that the corridor and walk-through rooms are best done at the end of the repair, as you will often walk through them, transfer tools and materials.
In the event that you decide to live in a house or apartment during the renovation, you will have to work separately on each room. Even if you decide to do all the work yourself, it is advisable to entrust some work to specialists. No matter how hard you try, it is important to do the wiring correctly, because the safety of both you and your property depends on it. This requires certain skills and experience. The same applies to work on the installation of windows or doors. This job is not that difficult, but still not worth the risk. Particular attention should be paid to the renovation in the bathroom. As practice shows, this is the most difficult room to repair of all. By the way, that is why professionals take for finishing in the bathroom more money compared to other rooms. The thing is that the process of doing the work is quite laborious.
But as regards overhaul, the situation here is much more complicated. Let's take a detailed look at all the steps that you need to complete in correct sequence if you want to avoid mistakes and do everything so that your repair goes perfectly and in accordance with all construction requirements.
Do-it-yourself overhaul - the sequence of work
Major overhaul consists of a whole complex various works to be completed in right order. As mentioned above, first you need to draw up a project and decide what changes you want to make in your home. And further work must be performed in the following order:
Let's take a closer look at what the task is and how to perform all these items correctly.
Stage 1: dismantling
At this stage, it is necessary to remove all unnecessary. Here you definitely need to "break - not build." This "superfluous" includes: old wallpaper, facing tiles, lamps, switches and sockets, elements of decorative plaster, unnecessary drywall systems and dropped ceilings, baguettes, whitewash from the ceiling, polystyrene tiles and other types of facing materials. We recommend dismantling the floor covering at the very end. After all, all the garbage, dust and other muck from the walls and ceiling during operation will fall on it, and not on the cleaned base. And only then everything is removed together. If you do not plan to change the floor, then you need to save it: at the beginning, lay a thick oilcloth on it, then lay one or two layers of cardboard on top, then it will be difficult to damage the coating. By the way, if it is a laminate, then it can be disassembled and removed from the room.
Please note that the old doors and windows do not need to be touched yet, it will come to them later. While you can remove the platbands from the doors. Why? When you remove them, you will have to immediately install new ones, because, of course, without windows and doors, all tools and materials can whistle. good people". It turns out that when installing new doors and windows at the dismantling stage, there is a possibility of damage or contamination. But when your windows or doors are in good condition and do not require replacement, cover them with a thicker film before starting work. That's all - the dismantling is completed, and you can proceed to the next step.
Stage 2: wiring and carrying out all necessary communications
This is one of the dirtiest post-dismantling jobs to do first. It is clear that for a start it is necessary to calculate everything and make a diagram. You must decide where you will place the TV, aquarium, sound system, air conditioner and other appliances that need a source of electricity. It is better to entrust this work to an experienced electrician who can correctly draw up a circuit, select suitable wires with the desired cross section and connect them.
All that is required of you is to pierce the walls in the right places. Wires will be laid in these strobes or recesses. Strobes can be made in several ways, it all depends on the tool you will be working with:
- A chisel and a hammer is the longest and most labor-intensive process; the strobe does not always turn out to be perfectly even, but it is cheap and cheerful.
- Impact drill or hammer drill - simple, clean and fast way, the main thing is to have right tool. True, the strobe will not be even enough either.
- A grinder is also a quick way in which you can get an even strobe, but there is one drawback - the formation of a large amount of dust during work, which is not easy to catch, even using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
- A wall chaser is a tool designed specifically for these purposes. The strobe is perfectly even, and you can choose the desired width and depth. Minus - the cost of the tool, if possible, you can borrow it from friends or rent it in a store.
After that, the wiring is done (television, electrical, telephone, internet and other necessary wires). All these devices have their own power and can load the wiring system in different ways. It is very important to calculate the entire load and choose the right cables, which is why it is better to attract an experienced electrician. If the wires do not withstand, they will melt and a short circuit may occur, and we think you know what this is fraught with. Moreover, replacing the wiring will cost you a lot, as you have to rip off the entire lining to get to the cables.
At the same stage, it is necessary to complete the wiring of the remaining life support systems: communications for the plumbing system, heating, sewerage, etc. If needed, old metal pipes can be replaced with new, more reliable ones. Often used plastic pipes having good operational properties. This applies to both water pipes and heating and sewage pipes. Optionally, you can make a warm floor in the bathroom, hallway or other room as desired.
Stage 3: rough (starting) finishing of the ceiling
The whole point of such work is to make a ceiling that will be ready for subsequent finishing: painting, gluing plates, installation suspension systems and baguettes. With the help of plaster, the ceiling must be leveled and all defects eliminated. You should not immediately prime the ceiling and paint it, as you will still have to work with the walls. In their preparation for finishing will form construction dust, which will settle on a freshly painted ceiling. Such a finish is called a rough or starting finish, so that after all the rough work, the final finish can be performed.
A completely different case with a stretch ceiling. Its installation is recommended to be carried out as a last resort, without preparing the ceiling in a special way.
Stage 4: rough (starting) wall decoration
It is at this stage that you can dismantle old unnecessary windows and install new ones. You can order double-glazed windows in specialized companies that exist enough. You can arrange that they not only deliver double-glazed windows, but also immediately install them. This will be cheaper than hiring new employees, as the firm can give you a discount.
After the new double-glazed windows are in place, they need to be protected by covering them with foil and tape. Now you need to take care of the slopes and all the walls in general: level the slopes, plaster the walls, putty them and clean everything, thereby preparing the surface for finishing. If you follow this sequence, then the dust that can get on the windows will be minimal. Please note that steps 3 and 4 can be done at the same time, since all the work is almost identical.
Stage 5: floor screed
The rough finish is almost ready, you just have to complete it on the flooring. On the this stage you have walls and ceilings that are prepared for finishing. And what to do with the floor? When you decide to leave the old coating, which is well preserved, you can skip this step and move on to the next one. If you need to make a new floor, and its base does not meet the established requirements, you will need to make a screed. What it is? Leveling cement-sand layer, which gives the surface rigidity. Another option for preparing the base is pouring a self-leveling mixture, of which there are many on the market. It remains to wait for complete drying and you can proceed to the next step.
If parquet will serve as a floor covering, then its installation should be done immediately after the rough base has dried. No matter how hard parquet installers try to convince you that the sander they will use is capable of working without dust - do not believe them. Dust will be present in a fairly large amount. Therefore, everything must be done before the walls and ceiling are finished to the finish. Then the finished parquet must be covered so as not to damage it during subsequent work.
Stage 6: priming the walls and ceiling
At first glance, this step may seem insignificant to you, but applying a primer to the walls and ceiling is a must if you don't want all your work to go to waste. The primer has good adhesion and transfers it to the treated surface. This property allows the materials to adhere well to each other. The primer will penetrate deep inside. Thus, the applied finishing material will adhere firmly to the walls and ceiling.
It is necessary to apply a primer to the surface of the walls and ceiling according to the manufacturer's instructions. To check whether everything is primed with high quality, you need to wait until it dries and just run your hand over it. Now look at your hand - if there is no dust or dry putty left on it, you did everything right and you can proceed to the next step. If there are dust residues, go through the tool again.
Stage 7: finishing (final) finishing of the ceiling
Now you can say that you have reached the finish line, since the main part of the work has already been completed. You just have to arrange everything and put it in order. The first step is to finish the ceiling. As facing material can serve as wallpaper, decorative plaster, polystyrene plates (cheaper option), drywall constructions or PVC panels (a great option for rooms with high humidity such as bathroom and kitchen). What exactly to choose is a purely personal matter. Start from available funds and overall design rooms. If the room needs to be visually enlarged, ideal option there will be stretch ceilings.
If you want to glue baguettes, you first need to finish the walls and only then proceed with their installation.
Stage 8: finishing (final) wall decoration
Now it's time for the walls. Here the situation is similar to the ceiling, only the choice of materials is even wider. Ideally, it is better to choose all finishing materials at the planning stage in order to immediately purchase them. Wall decoration is one of the important stages, since they play a major role in the design of the room. For their finishing, you can choose:
You can do this work yourself, you just need to get acquainted with the technology and learn how to apply this or that finishing material. You can find all these topics and instructions on our website.
Now you can reinstall sockets and switches.
Step 9: Installing the flooring
To get inspired and not stop there, look at how much work you have already done! The repair is almost complete, only a few last steps remain. One of them is the installation of floor coverings. On the base that you prepared in advance, you need to lay the finishing material. It can be linoleum, laminate, parquet board, tile or carpet.
When you work with parquet, at this stage it should already be laid and sanded. It remains only to open it with varnish.
Stage 10: installation of new doors and plinth
When flooring already in place, you can dismantle and install new doors, both entrance and interior. The European-quality repair in the dwelling is almost ready, it remains only to install the skirting boards in their places. After that, it's time to start designing and decorating the interior. Arrange furniture, hang pictures, mirrors, mount lamps and everything that is provided for in your design project. Now you can open the champagne and celebrate the completion of the renovations!
The order in which work is performed may vary depending on each situation.
Summing up
As you may have noticed, it is not so easy to make a renovation. This business requires certain skills, but you can do most of the work yourself. Before that, it is better to familiarize yourself with the instructions for performing certain types of work in detail in order to do everything correctly and efficiently.
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This video shows how the overhaul of the apartment was carried out and what happened as a result:
There are many ways to renovate your home. There are cosmetic, capital or, on more modern language, - renovation. This concept has greatly increased its popularity in Lately. V Soviet time This renovation included the following:
- Ceiling finish. At that time, the ceiling was only covered with whitewash.
- Wall decoration. The walls were covered with paper wallpaper, which was often of the same type, due to the small selection of colors.
- Floor finishing. Previously, the floors were laid with parquet or linoleum.
- Painting windows made of wood.
- Staining of plumbing and sewer pipes, radiators.
Now the concept of renovation is loose, it is increasingly dependent on financial security and fantasy. There is a huge selection building materials, which can implement a variety of different ideas. With such a set of building materials, cosmetic repairs, along with major ones, can also become high-quality.
What is renovation of an apartment?
Eurorepair is a prestigious renovation, the to-do list of which includes complex works that require the use of advanced technologies, building materials High Quality and professionals to work with. A designer is required, and all international standards must be met.
The sequence and types of work of a modern renovation of an apartment.
1. Design - project
At the beginning of European-quality repair lies the involvement of an interior designer. A sketch of the future arrangement of furniture is being developed, various changes are being made to redevelop, replace electrics and pipelines. The selection of finishing materials is also carried out, they look at the compatibility of colors and style. If you have a computer, you can make such a project yourself, thereby saving money on paying for the designer's work.
2. Apartment redevelopment
First of all, apartment renovation is carried out in order to get a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for life. In order to get this, it is necessary to carry out several changes on the territory of the apartment, that is, to carry out redevelopment. It includes:
- The destruction of partitions and the subsequent installation of additional partitions, doors and windows are installed.
- Carry out the combination of rooms in one or several pieces.
- Change the shape of the rooms.
- Making arches complex shape, ceilings with many levels, carry out a complete reconstruction of the toilet (combine it with a bathroom, etc.).
Important! Before proceeding with redevelopment, some aspects should be agreed with the relevant authorities.
3. Replacement of utilities
When carrying out European-quality repair, the sewerage and water supply systems are replaced. For this, the latest technologies are used, such as PVC pipes made of plastic. Along with this, they replace the heating with a newer one or make an individual one. In the second case, the insulated floor is laid in the bath, corridors and other places as desired. Unlike other stages of work, in this the pipes are hidden in the walls. Be sure to replace the wiring, it is also hidden in walls, ceilings or floors.
4. Installation and replacement of windows, interior doors
Remove old doors and windows. They are replaced by metal-plastic doors and plastic windows. Wooden windows and doors must be made according to modern technologies. For example, with the use of double-glazed windows.
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5. Alignment of walls, ceilings and floors
Renovation implies compliance with high quality. To do this, align all the corners of the ceilings, walls and floors. To do this, use drywall, ready-made plaster and beacons. Drywall is used only when the area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows it, since the frame being made will require several centimeters for itself on each side of the rooms. Floors can be made with cement screeds or more modern technologies such as self-leveling or self-leveling flooring.
Features of finishing work in renovation
At this stage, renovation is no different from major repairs. Sometimes newer and more expensive finishing materials are used for cladding floors, walls and ceilings.
When laying tiles, you can combine them with mosaics or something else. On the floor, you can lay solid boards, cork or artistic parquet.
The ceiling in the bathroom can be decorated with a system stretch ceilings or mirrors. They put on the walls large sizes tiles with original inserts.
Plumbing is also very important. Install hygienic shower, electric water heaters, bidets and much more.
Renovation is a really difficult and complex matter that requires skills and understanding of complex technological processes. But, no matter how difficult it may seem, it can be done with your own hands.
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Renovation is a word that has come into use relatively recently. During the Soviet past, repairs included the simplest steps, such as whitewashing the ceiling and walls, painting pipes and windows. Currently, when starting repairs, many owners are striving precisely for the European standard for finishing apartments. What does the notorious renovation mean? Is it possible to make it at home on your own?
It should be noted that the concept of renovation is quite relative and is not directly related to Europe. This type of repair is based on the selection of first-class building materials, solid and integrated approach to work. It is obligatory to involve a designer in European-quality repair.
This includes the development of sketches of the future premises, which take into account the arrangement of furniture. In addition, at this stage, changes in the layout of the dwelling, replacement of pipes, etc. should be taken into account. It will not be difficult for people who own a certain computer program to draw up such a project on their own without involving a designer.
This process is carried out in order to create the maximum comfortable conditions in a dwelling. The redevelopment includes the demolition of walls, the installation of window and door equipment. Here it is possible to combine several rooms or even change the shape of the premises. It is worth considering that having decided to carry out redevelopment, it is necessary to notify the relevant authorities. Otherwise, tearing down the walls can lead to a lot of problems and unexpected expenses. Replacing the sewerage and water pipes is also an important stage of renovation. As well as the replacement of heating and electrical wiring.
During renovation, wall decoration is acceptable decorative plaster. The floor will help to decorate artistic parquet or cork flooring. This will provide the apartment with an original and presentable look. Rooms for adoption water procedures receives especially close attention during renovation. This includes the selection and installation of new plumbing, electric water heaters and much more.
Of course, renovation is not the easiest thing. However, it is not worth worrying and being afraid about this. This type of repair can be done at home. Before starting work, it is better to carefully familiarize yourself with each stage of work. To do this, it is appropriate to study the relevant articles, it is better with step by step photo on this topic.
It is also worth considering that an apartment purchased in a new building does not need to be loaded with European-quality repairs. In a building that has not yet given precipitation, such repairs will soon require alteration.
Do-it-yourself renovation. Photo
There are several various options how to make repairs in the apartment. These include the simplest cosmetic repairs, then t and already more modern look repair is European-quality repair. With the first two, it is quite clear and clear to us what they represent, but the more modern “European-style renovation” is a rather interesting and curious concept. This expression has become quite popular recently and many of us have probably heard it from our friends, relatives, colleagues or from the means mass media. Therefore, in these days, who makes repairs in his apartment, strives to make a European-style renovation as if to a popular brand. But more recently, repairs in an apartment meant only the following types of work performed:
This, perhaps, ended the entire list of previously performed work during the repair. But over time, the repair situation has changed quite dramatically in better side. Now repair for us is a rather loose concept, since it has become largely dependent on the fantasies and financial capabilities of the owner. Today there are quite big choice different building and finishing materials, which fully allow us to realize a variety of ideas in our lives. In addition to all this, today even major, and what can I say, even cosmetic repairs can be performed from today's set of building and finishing materials with very high quality. Then the question rightly arises; Why do people today have a need to do European-quality repairs? What work is to be done during the renovation? And is it possible to do a renovation with your own hands? 
Renovation. What's this?
“Renovation” can be said to be a conditional concept and in no way is it directly connected with Europe. Such repair by itself means an elite repair performed in an apartment or in a house, during which complex work is carried out using modern technologies, a professional approach and high-quality building materials. At the same time, a designer is necessarily involved, and naturally all recognized international rules and standards. Perhaps you have the impression that a European-style renovation is no different from a major overhaul. However, do not rush to conclusions. Let's take a look at the entire sequence of work that is carried out during renovation.
Design renovation project Modern renovation and its sequence.
- Design project.
Renovation always starts with attraction experienced designer by interior. Which begins its work with the development of a sketch for the placement of furniture in the rooms. The designer also includes all possible redevelopment of rooms, replacement of electrics and pipelines in the project. Moreover, a selection of modern finishing materials is carried out, taking into account the combination of color and style. However, if you have a computer program for interior design, then you can easily draw up such a project yourself, while saving a lot of money, since the services of a designer are quite expensive.
Room remodeling. Photo - redevelopment interior rooms apartments or houses.
Why is the apartment being renovated? Basically, to create comfort and coziness for living and recreation. To achieve these goals, you need to make some changes in the space of the apartment, for example, redevelopment, etc. So redevelopment by itself implies the following actions:
- First, the old partitions are naturally demolished, and then new additional partitions are installed.
- Changing (increasing or decreasing) the shape of rooms
- Combining several rooms into one
- Construction of multi-level ceilings
- Making arches with a complex shape
- Complete reconstruction of the restroom, which, for example: can also be combined with a bathroom.
It should be noted! Before starting redevelopment, these issues must be coordinated with the relevant authorities and their permission must be obtained. If these issues are not agreed in advance, then such redevelopment of rooms can cost you dearly.
PVC pipes.
- Replacement of utilities
With a "European-style repair", as a rule, an almost complete replacement of the entire sewerage and water supply system is carried out, replacing them with modern technologies, such as plastic pvc pipes. Old heating elements are being replaced with newer modern ones, and if there was no heating at all, then an individual one is equipped. For instance; it is quite possible to equip a warm floor in the corridor, bathroom and, if desired, in other rooms. hallmark renovation is that all existing pipes are removed and masked into the wall. The wiring is also changing, which is also removed under the floor, ceiling or walls.
Installation of plastic windows - Installation of new windows and interior doors
Old windows and doors are dismantled and, as a rule, new ones are installed in their place and metal-plastic doors are installed. Although this moment depends on the personal preferences of the owners, therefore the windows can also be installed wooden, but already made using new modern technologies using double-glazed windows.
As we wrote above, European-quality repair is, first of all, the observance of a sufficiently high quality. Therefore, in order to achieve this quality, it is necessary to align all the corners of the walls, the floor and the ceiling in the room. Basically, or is used to align walls and corners. Drywall can be used when the space of the room allows, as when installing a drywall frame, it will reduce your room on each side by a few centimeters. If the rooms are already small, it is better to use beacons for leveling, on which to apply in the future. The floor in the apartment can be leveled using or apply more modern material like for example or 
Features of European-style renovation
At the stage of finishing works large differences in the performance of major repairs are minimal or non-existent. At some points during renovation, more modern and expensive materials are used for decoration. For instance; for wall decoration use all kinds of modern,. 
At and it is combined with others enough original methods calculations or with mosaics. They choose artistic parquet, cork or solid wood board, while creating a chic look during indoor areas of your house or apartment, so it can be fully equated to a high-quality renovation.
Renovation in the bathroom. Photo During renovation, considerable attention is also paid to in which I equip or install mirrors, and large tiles are laid on the walls with various original inserts. 
Also, European-quality repair does not bypass and a hygienic shower, hydromassage, bidet, electric water heater, etc. are installed without fail.
What repairs to make is up to you!
From the text presented above, it is clear that renovation in a house or apartment is not a simple and complex matter, which requires certain skills and knowledge of complex modern technological processes. But despite all the difficulties, you can do it yourself. Before you make a renovation in the apartment, you must study in detail each of the above works. Viewing the photos below may help. 
Renovation in the apartment is done much less often than capital and cosmetic repairs. Also, renovation is not recommended if the apartment was purchased in a new building, as new house has not yet given a draft, otherwise the weight of the completed repairs will have to be redone after some time, again investing money. 
Renovation in a spacious apartment
Thanks to a wide variety of repair options, you can choose a cosmetic, major or European renovation. The latter gained its popularity quite recently, and in Soviet times it included the following stages of work:
- The decoration of the ceiling at that time was not significant and was only covered with whitewash;
- Glued on the walls paper wallpaper, which were often of the same type, without a variety of colors;
- Everything was simple with the floors - they were covered with linoleum or parquet;
- The windows were painted water pipes and heating radiators.
In our time, renovation has become universal, and more generous for different kinds finishing and repair work. Now, everything that you can do with your apartment can be limited only by your imagination or the finances that you have. Thanks to the abundance of building materials, the most intricate ideas can be realized.
Simply put, European-quality repair is a very expensive and, most importantly, prestigious repair, which requires the use of the most the latest technologies, the use of the most expensive materials and the involvement of specialists and professionals in their field. In addition, you will need a first-class designer and compliance with all international standards.
1. Creation of a design project
Luxurious renovation in the apartment
In order to do it, you need to attract a professional interior designer. The latter will prepare and develop for you a sketch of how your apartment will look like in the future: redevelopment, furniture arrangement, electrical wiring and piping processing, in addition, finishing material is selected, color and style combinations are controlled.
2. Apartment redevelopment
To create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for human life, redevelopment in the apartment should be carried out. The redevelopment will consist of the following steps:
- dismantling of old interior doors;
- destruction of partitions and installation of new doors with windows, as well as installation of new partitions;
- changing the shape of the rooms or their combination;
- we remake the toilet, if necessary, combine it with the bathroom.
Advice! Before proceeding with the redevelopment process, it is necessary to discuss some issues with the competent authorities.
3. Change of engineering communications
Cozy renovated kitchen
For European-quality repair, a complete replacement of the entire water supply and sewerage system, respectively, is characteristic. For this purpose, the latest technologies are used, for example, plastic pipes. Completely rework the heating system to a newer one, or develop a system individually for each. In this case, as a rule, they lay, corridors and other places in the apartment. Then the pipes are laid inside the wall, and the electrical wiring must be replaced.
4. Working with interior doors and replacing windows
We get rid of old doors and windows, then we change them to metal-plastic doors, and we mount plastic windows. If the windows and doors are made of wood, then they are made using modern technologies, using double-glazed windows.
5. Treatment of walls, ceilings and floors
Since the renovation implies the performance of the highest quality work, it is necessary to align all the corners of the ceilings, walls and floors. This is done using drywall, plaster and beacons. It comes to drywall only when the area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows it, because the frame requires a few centimeters from each side. Used for floors cement strainer or resort to more modern means, as bulk, or self-leveling floor.
Renovation of an apartment in light shades
At this stage, the renovation is practically indistinguishable from the overhaul. The only difference is that the materials for flooring, walls and ceilings are more expensive and modern.
Advice! Tiles can be safely combined with mosaics or other decorative materials. For the floor, solid wood boards are used, as well as cork or artistic parquet.
Regarding the bathroom, the ceiling in it is decorated with a tension system or mirror surfaces. The walls are decorated with large tiles with various and unusual inserts.
Renovation of an apartment with unusual lighting
Do not forget about plumbing, which includes a shower, electric heaters, bidets and much more.
Summing up, we can say that renovation is a set of complex and expensive reconstruction processes with an impressive result that requires the intervention of professionals.