Probably no one will argue that the kitchen can be called the heart of the house. This corner of home comfort often becomes a gathering place for all households, guests who accidentally run into the light are invited here, communication with family and friends takes place here. Therefore, the atmosphere of the kitchen should be warm and cozy, and the repair of this room turns into an important, responsible event. Especially if produced kitchen repair do it yourself.

In order for repairs to take place in a short time and without severe emotional upheavals, it is worth observing a certain sequence of actions when performing them. Some points can be omitted, but experts do not recommend changing their order.

How to make a DIY kitchen repair

1. Drawing up a kitchen design project. Carrying out repairs without a pre-planned plan threatens a lot of trouble and overpayments. Budgeting will allow you to fit the repair into a certain financial framework and know exactly what you can count on in the end.

You can create a design project yourself or order it from professional designers. In the latter case, according to your wishes, they will provide several project options from which you can choose the most suitable for yourself. At this stage, you should consider the color scheme of your kitchen, the arrangement of furniture in it, the stylistic design, lighting, etc. You can make cosmetic or major repairs, or you can re-plan the premises beyond recognition.

2. Dismantling old finishes and cleaning the space. Having decided on the design, it is necessary to completely free the kitchen from furniture and household appliances. This is the very moment when you can get rid of all sorts of unnecessary things, old cabinets and appliances. Then do the dismantling of the finish from the walls, floor and ceiling.

3. Plumbing work. A very important stage of repairing the kitchen with your own hands. Especially if plumbing equipment requires a complete replacement. Pipes can be installed as close to the wall as possible, or hidden inside it. It is best to replace the cast-iron battery with a modern aluminum construction or with convectors.

The pipeline can be made of the following materials: polypropylene, metal plastic, copper. Each of these materials has its advantages:

• the polypropylene pipeline does not require the installation of gaskets and cuffs, has low thermal conductivity, is not subject to corrosion, and also has a reasonable price. It is installed using a welding machine;
• pipes made of metal-plastic are also not susceptible to corrosion, have a rigid structure, low heat transfer. Their installation is very difficult and requires a large number of components;
• the copper pipeline has the highest rates of durability, withstanding very low and very high temperatures, resistance to deformation and other external factors. In addition, copper has antibacterial properties. The disadvantage of copper pipes is their high price.

4. Electrical work. When replacing wiring, consider the saturation of the kitchen with a variety of electrical appliances. It is more expedient to lay a separate power line with a sufficient number of outlets. Lighting, except for the main one, should be supplemented with spotlights to illuminate all the necessary areas in the kitchen. If a complete replacement of the wiring or installation of gas equipment is performed, then it is better to contact professionals.

5. Window replacement. If there is a need to replace windows, then you need to decide how you see it - plastic or wooden.Plastic is more durable, resistant to temperature extremes and other aggressive factors, does not require additional care. In addition, the PVC profile in combination with a double-glazed window gives excellent heat and sound insulation. High-quality wooden windows are more environmentally friendly, natural and “breathing”, but they are also much more expensive.

When replacing a window, think over all the options for airing the room, and set the sash as convenient as possible for use.

6. Door installation. At your discretion, you can equip the kitchen with a door or make an arch. Doors are also plastic or wooden. Plastic ones are more resistant to external factors: they do not dry out, do not deform, are more airtight, moisture resistant, and have high sound and heat insulation. The price of plastic doors is also very affordable. True, in terms of naturalness and environmental safety, they are very inferior to wooden ones, and the latest technologies make it possible to process wood in such a way as to maximize its operational characteristics.

An arch can be made of drywall or a frill made of wood - it all depends on how well this element fits into the overall interior.

7. Wall alignment. Do-it-yourself kitchen repair involves a choice of two ways to level the walls: using drywall or plastering. Each method has its pros and cons:

• installation of drywall is quite simple and does not take much time, it allows you to hide large surface drops and create a homogeneous smooth wall. The minus of the drywall will be a significant reduction in the area of ​​the room, in addition, the wall of the drywall is hollow and echoless;
• when leveling the walls with plaster, you will avoid unnecessary gaps between the wall and the finish, you will get a monolithic, even surface. True, wall decoration with such materials is impractical in rooms with large surface level differences due to the complexity of the process and the high cost of the material.

8. The design of the “apron”. In the kitchen you can’t do without it - it serves both as a protection and decoration of the space between work surfaces. The traditional methods of finishing the "apron" are:

• plastic and MDF panels. The most budget option for DIY kitchen repairs. If you choose the right color scheme of the panels, you will get a very practical coating that is easy to install and easy to care for. The joints between the plates are closed with special corners;
• tile. A more durable and hygienic version of the finish "apron". True, time-consuming to install and requires large financial costs;
• artificial stone or mosaic is a non-trivial option for designing a kitchen. Exclusive but expensive. Laying these materials is best left to professionals.

If you crave more original solutions, you can opt for an “apron” made of glass or mirrors.

Wall decoration

Wall decoration is a great opportunity to express your imagination.

The easiest option would be topainting. Simple but unlimited in scope. Walls can be painted monotonously or an unpredictable combination of several colors can be performed. You can also depict an original ornament on the wall. Glossy paint is easier to wash, but if there are imperfections on the surface, it will emphasize them. It is better to choose matte or semi-matte coatings for the kitchen.

Do-it-yourself kitchen repair is often complete without wall decorationwallpaper. Their choice is diverse. For the kitchen, vinyl or non-woven wallpaper is better. They are easy to clean, very durable and protect the walls from dust, dirt, grease, UV rays and moisture. Non-woven wallpaper is also very environmentally friendly, the walls covered with them let air through and breathe. Another option is cullet.In addition to the above qualities, they also have high fire resistance and are able to additionally reinforce walls.

A more expensive way to decorate the walls in the kitchen is toplastering. Stucco can be structural or textured, it is a great opportunity to create a real work of art in your kitchen.

Wellceramic tile. Its colors are very diverse, and the care is very simple. Laying tiles on the walls will take a lot of time, but the coating, if desired, will serve you for more than a decade.

Ceiling decoration

There are also quite a few options, but the main requirement for the ceiling in the kitchen is resistance to high humidity and ease of maintenance. The following materials are used to finish the half-current:

• polystyrene tile - a budget option for the repair of ceilings. It is very easy to install, does not reduce the height of the room, is moisture resistant, durable. The tile has some disadvantages - it is environmentally unsafe and not very presentable;
• paint - it can be applied to plaster, concrete or brick. The paint dries quickly, and the cost of painting ceilings is low. This coating can not be called durable, it requires constant updating and care;
• drywall - It has many advantages: easy handling and installation, fire resistance, sound insulation, evens out ceilings and conceals wiring for spot lighting. The disadvantage of this coating is a decrease in the height of the room;
• suspended rack ceiling - also well conceals under itself surface imperfections and various communications. Hygienic, resistant to moisture and temperature extremes, fireproof and has good sound insulation. The disadvantage of such a ceiling is a change in the height of the room, as well as its difficult dismantling;
• stretch ceiling - moisture resistant, unpretentious to care, durable, hides all surface defects and communications. Resistant to flooding of neighbors from above. The disadvantages of the coating include its high cost, the risk of mechanical damage, as well as the need for installation by professionals.

It is also possible the execution of various options for multi-level ceilings.

Floor

They must be well aligned. As for the floor coverings in the kitchen, there are several possible options:

• laminate - Attracts consumers with its unpretentiousness, affordable price and easy styling. Damage-resistant coating, easy to clean and not afraid of stains. It is only necessary to choose a high-quality, moisture-proof material, and when laying use a soundproofing substrate;
• parquet - exclusive coating for the kitchen. Very demanding of attention, as well as care. Cannot resist such factors as fat, mechanical and thermal effects;
• linoleum. Its main advantages are moisture resistance, high wear resistance and ease of maintenance;
• cork floor - very warm, pleasant coating, comfortable, environmentally friendly. Not afraid of dust, dirt, fungus, mold, moisture, etc. external factors. It does not tolerate aggressive chemistry and mechanical cleaning.
• tile - The best option for finishing the floor in the kitchen. The material is moisture resistant, durable, easy to care for, has a wide range of both texture and color. Under the tile it is recommended to connect a warm floor.

Kitchen furnishings

A kitchen set can be made to order or purchase a standard version, numerously presented in the modern furniture market. The color scheme of headsets is simply limitless. Household appliances in the kitchen are also selected according to the requests of the owner and can be adapted to any style performance of the room. Kitchen furniture is an important point in the proper organization of the entire room. Of course it all depends on the area of ​​the room, but knowing some tricks, even the smallest kitchen can be equipped comfortably. Let's look at the video that the modern market offers:

Do-it-yourself kitchen repairs often require a lot of financial investment and time. It is very important to approach him responsibly and carefully think through all the little things. But when this process is over, you can enjoy life to the fullest - because the convenience of cooking, the comfort of its reception, as well as the opportunity to have a corner for relaxing with family and friends will fully pay off your efforts.

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