The living room is undoubtedly the heart of the apartment. It is this room that becomes a reflection of the essence of its owner, an indicator of his taste and financial situation. Here guests are welcomed, households gather here. This means that the design of the living room should be carefully thought out and every little thing taken into account. Is it possible to do living room repair do it yourself? Yes and yes again! Let's see how.

DIY repair of the living room: step-by-step instructions

1. Drawing up the design project of the room.

Before starting repairs, you need to decide what you expect from him. Design does not tolerate spontaneous decisions, which means that it will be preceded by a long period of familiarization with all kinds of interior design ideas, which should end with a clear sketch of your living room. All the little things are important - the style of the room, the main color scheme, the presence of decorative elements, etc. It is also necessary to prescribe the sequence of repair stages, determine the choice of finishing materials, calculate the budget of the event. If you want to create some special, unique interior in the room, then you can use the services of a professional designer. This, however, will require certain financial costs.

2. Preparation of the site for repair and dismantling of surfaces.

All the furniture is taken out of the room and all old coverings are removed from the walls, floor and ceiling. The amount of work depends on what you have in mind in your project. For example, if the walls and ceiling are sheathed with drywall, there will be no need for dismantling and rough finishing of surfaces. You may have to remove some unnecessary installations and communications at this stage.

3. Redevelopment of the room.

Includes demolition of old partitions and installation of new ones. All this can be done on their own, but the work requires coordination with the BTI.

4. Replacing windows and doors.

Think carefully about how you see the windows and doors in the room. Plastic or wood - each material has its pros and cons. It’s better, of course, to give preference to an environmentally friendly tree, but you also should not discount the practicality of plastic. The main advice: do not remove the protective films from the supplied doors and windows, they will prevent damage and contamination of products during further repairs.

5. Replacing heating appliances.

There are several suggestions here:

• steel convectors - the most budgetary option, such radiators are simple in design. They have tangible disadvantages: they have the lowest efficiency, and also create drafts during air convection;
• cast-iron radiators - are famous for their strength, wear resistance and durability. High heat dissipation and low cost complement the list of advantages of these radiators. The disadvantages include the unpresentable appearance of such structures and the huge weight;
• steel radiators are much lighter than cast-iron, but not always suitable for use in difficult Russian conditions, since they are not designed for high pressure in the heating system;
• bimetallic radiators - very light, with high heat dissipation, have an attractive appearance. The best option for an apartment;
• Aluminum radiators are also highly efficient, but are more suitable for use in private homes, as they often do not withstand poor water quality in heating systems.

6. Replacing electricians.

The electrical wiring diagram is thought out even at the stage of designing the room. It is important to know the location of sockets and switches in advance in order to reduce the load on the mains.If you do not have special knowledge of the electrical part, then perhaps the solution to the problem will be hiring a specialist electrician. Wires can be masked under suspended ceilings by mounting in special skirting boards, but it is better to hide them in the wall.

7. Rough surface finish.

The work is pretty hard in terms of physical activity. It consists in the fact that all surfaces are leveled in order to firmly fix the finishing material on them.

We have already said that the installation of drywall does not require such a meticulous treatment of walls and ceilings, but any other basis must be carefully primed and puttied. The primer layer is designed to provide high adhesive properties of surfaces, and also protects them from various damages. The use of a primer becomes to some extent a guarantee of the quality and durability of repairs. Masking of irregularities and defects of walls and ceilings is done using putty.

But if the surfaces have large differences or their leveling with a primer and putty is too laborious for you, then in this case the installation of drywall sheets becomes the best option. Their installation does not require much effort, the walls and ceiling will acquire perfect smoothness and evenness, and you will save significantly financially. The only drawback of this alignment is the reduction in the area of ​​the room and the hollowness of the drywall surfaces.

Leveling the floor is carried out using bulk floors or other leveling mixtures, which depends on what thickness the layer will need to be laid to finish the coating.

Ceiling decoration in the living room

Depending on the intended design of the room, the ceiling finish will help to be made in a variety of options:

Wallpapering is one of the most economical ways to decorate the ceiling. The wide color gamut of the wallpaper presented on the construction market, the diversity of their types will help realize any creative idea of ​​the apartment owner. But this coating, alas, does not boast of its durability and modernity;

Whitewashing or painting the ceiling is also a budget option for finishing the ceiling. The color palette is very diverse and provides a wide discord of imagination. In addition, this coating is very environmentally friendly. The disadvantages of this method of decoration include the possibility of shrinkage of the building (in new buildings), which subsequently leads to the formation of cracks in the ceiling, as well as the instability of surfaces to be flooded by neighbors from above - in the case of such an emergency, the entire ceiling will have to be repainted;

Dropped ceilings. There are two varieties - modular and solid. The first ones are lattice ones, cassette, rack ceilings - they are usually not used in residential premises. One-piece designs are divided into:
tension, which have gained their popularity due to unpretentiousness, durability, moisture resistance, rich color variety. Cons of such ceilings also have: the relative high cost of installation and the risk of mechanical damage;

Drywall. Such a coating is very fireproof, easy to install, affordable. True, it will not be able to withstand large flooding and will still “eat” a few centimeters at the height of the ceilings.
In recent years, combined false ceilings have become very popular, which, no doubt, will become the highlight of any living room.

Wall decoration in the living room

Wall decoration, depending on the financial capabilities of the owner of the apartment and the planned design of the room, can be made of various materials:

Wallpaper - A traditional version of wall decoration in the living room. Their choice is unlimited: paper, non-woven, vinyl, metallized, liquid, photo wallpaper. Textile wallpapers look very rich and non-standard for the living room: silk, velvet, linen.Each type of this coating has its own unique advantages and disadvantages and can satisfy almost any tastes and needs of the owner of the apartment;

Paint - there is a water emulsion, water dispersion, acrylic. This is a very economical and unlimited option for wall decoration. Its undeniable advantage is the implementation of any idea and imagination of the owner of the premises. Walls can be painted monotonously or any combination of shades can be made, as well as create an original, unique ornament comparable to a work of art. For a room it is better to choose matte coatings;

Decorative plaster - It is also able to give special sophistication and aesthetics to the room. Its operational characteristics are highly valued, and a wide selection of colors represents a huge opportunity for decorative wall decoration;

Wall panels. Today they are presented in a large selection: MDF panels, plastic or wooden. Rare types of this finishing material include textile, glass, mirror wall panels. They are easy to install, undemanding to care, moisture resistant. The disadvantages of the coating include its low mechanical stability;

Decorative rock - An exclusive version of the walls in the living room. Quite costly, but unique and inimitable, which will bring a special twist to the design of your apartment.

Drywall - is considered a popular option for finishing the room. A feature of the material is the ability to decorate using various shapes, bends and depressions. After all, shaped, winding walls looking much better and more original.

Decorating the living room floor

The latest developments and technologies provide a wide selection of floor coverings for rooms:

Laminate - high-quality and affordable material. Very unpretentious and easy to install, able to simulate any tree species. Do not just forget to make a soundproof substrate under it;

Parquet - natural and, accordingly, environmentally friendly material. Exclusive flooring requiring special attention and care;

Cork floor - a coating that is very pleasant in tactile sensations, which has high heat and sound insulation properties, is environmentally safe and resistant to negative external factors. He does not like aggressive cleaning methods;

Linoleum - universal floor covering, wearproof and undemanding to leaving. The texture and color palette of linoleum represent huge opportunities for the design of the room. Affordable

Bulk floor - An ultra-modern coating that helps to create a perfectly smooth seamless surface. Particularly unique are the floors with 3D patterns. Very durable, hygienic, fireproof and, unfortunately, very time-consuming in laying;

Carpet - eliminate the need for the use of additional thermal insulation materials, suitable for a cold apartment. Outwardly a very nice coating, but caring for it is not so simple.

Room furniture

A competent arrangement of furniture and the creation of the right lighting completes the repair of the living room with their own hands. A special chic will be the placement of skillfully selected decor elements in the room. In general, the interior of the living room should be both free and comfortable, not contain unnecessary items. Much attention should be paid to window decoration.

The living room can be divided into several functional areas created using multi-stage ceiling structures, different floor coverings, well-planned furniture layout and a designed play of light. In general, fantasy has no limits!

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