Hall renovation: how to start work, preparatory stage
It all starts with thoroughly cleaning the ceiling and walls of old finishes. This stage of work must be done as efficiently as possible, otherwise the new finish risks crumbling along with the old one. An exception is when finishing walls with plasterboard; in this case, it is not at all necessary to remove the old finish.
After the old finish is removed, hidden electrical wiring needs to be installed. The final stage is puttying followed by sanding; in this case, a primer can be applied to the surface in advance.
The finish must be extremely firmly fixed to the surface, and it does not matter whether it is brick, concrete, wood or drywall. To do this, we prime the walls; it provides excellent adhesion and protects the surface from damage. On a concrete base, a primer layer is often abandoned, but still in this case there is a real chance that the repair will not be of the highest quality.
But only a primer is not capable of hiding various types of irregularities and surface flaws. To level the wall and hide its defects, you need to putty the wall. Puttying and sanding help make the wall as smooth and even as possible.
You can learn how to properly putty walls from the following material:
Typically, the preparatory stage includes checking the floor for various types of deformation, such as creaking, unevenness and loose beams. If this is the case, then outdated boards are replaced with new ones, and all kinds of defects are eliminated.
Subtleties, nuances, sequence of construction work using various types of material
Renovating a hall is a long and hard job, which has its own nuances. Before starting work in the hall, it is necessary to replace the doors and windows. Installing doorways is quite easy to do with your own hands. After dismantling the old doors, the opening should be measured so that it matches the future door frame. Having installed the box, attach the hinges to it and to the door. Then the door is mounted and the fittings are cut into it.
Below are some repair tips:
- Ceiling. It can be treated with wallpaper, paint, polystyrene foam tiles, plasterboard, and tension PVC material.
The most economical, simple and accessible way to make a living room for any beginner is to cover the ceiling with wallpaper. This method allows you to realize various creative ideas by combining colors or using plain wallpaper.
The easiest budget option is painting. Usually painted with water-based paint.
Expanded polystyrene tiles give a well-maintained ceiling appearance with elegant charm.
All three of these options require careful surface preparation before processing. Removing old plaster and removing other debris are the first two stages in which the repair of the ceiling in the hall begins. If your choice fell on painting or pasting, then the cracks in the clean ceiling should be filled with putty. After complete drying, apply primer. Only then glue wallpaper, paint or attach foam tiles.
Making renovations in a room with suspended or suspended ceilings does not require thorough cleaning of the area. But, if you can make suspended ceilings from plasterboard with your own hands, then for suspended ceilings you will need the help of a specialist.
On a note! Suspended plasterboard or suspended ceilings must be lowered from the first stage of repair to the last.
- Walls. A beautiful hall renovation largely depends on the decoration of the walls. Like the ceiling, the walls can be covered with wallpaper, painted, and covered with decorative stone or treated with plaster. It is better to cover particularly uneven surfaces with plasterboard sheets or PVC panels.
- Floor. Regardless of what floor you choose for the room, before laying it, you need to screed it. Screed is a cement layer that levels the surface for further high-quality installation of the floor covering.
You can cover the floor with the following materials:
- Cork floor. This type has environmental properties, soundproofing and warm qualities.
- Parquet. Ideal appearance, wear resistance, strength, easy installation, simple maintenance - all this is about parquet
- Laminate. Externally similar to parquet. It has the same chic appearance, but requires especially careful care and does not tolerate moisture. By the way, renovations in the hall with this method of floor covering are just right; it’s better not to use laminate in the kitchen.
- Linoleum. The variety of colors of modern linoleums, imitating the same parquet, will decorate your room for the better.
- Carpet.
- Nowadays, “warm floor” is popular. Its installation requires the hands of specialists, so it is better not to do it yourself if you are not an electrician.
Modern renovation of a hall should always start with the design of the project. Next, decide on the choice of material, its purchase and your capabilities. In addition to material and furniture, you will also need to purchase equipment and tools for construction work. The stages of rough and fine finishing of a room depend on the same project, so it is not necessary to strictly follow the proposed list. Stock up on free time, patience and the result should please you!
Renovating the living room in an apartment: how to choose wall decoration
A color palette is an opportunity to do everything in a new way; color affects perception and the atmosphere in the house. Color helps to visually divide the space into zones, and even adjust the interior. Examples may be the following: light walls and a dark floor visually expand the space; light finishing of the floor, ceiling and walls makes the room larger. There is another option - one wall is darker than the other, all this increases the depth of the room.
Features of wall decoration in the hall:
- Choose only high quality wallpaper - cheap ones will affect the overall perception of the room, designer ones will make it more fashionable;
- Silk, linen or velvet wallpapers do not fade, do not collect dust, and, importantly, do not absorb odors;
- The most practical option is non-woven wallpaper, which can be repainted to match the desired light if desired.
The cheapest option is paper wallpaper. They do not require large expenditures, but have many disadvantages. They fade from ultraviolet radiation and cannot withstand high humidity and sudden temperature changes.
Recommendations on how to choose wallpaper for the living room:
Room decoration methods
A key role in renovation is played by the choice of finishing methods. There are many ways to transform even the tiniest space into a cute, cozy little nest:
- Wallpaper is a common design technique that gives the room a unique look. The main thing is not to overdo it in the pursuit of fashion and chic. Properly selected color, texture, and a successful combination of several types will create an atmosphere of harmony in the room.
For a classic style, it is better to choose wallpaper in warm colors. It can be sand, beige, milky tone.
- Laminate is a durable, strong, unpretentious coating to install and maintain. Therefore, it is often used for finishing floors and walls. The panels imitate the texture of wood, stone and other materials, so they can easily be combined with painting or wallpaper.
Laminate with a wooden texture is considered popular.
- The chandelier must be selected taking into account the style of the room. After all, a modern living room often performs several functions. On holidays, noisy groups gather here, on weekends family dinners are held, and suddenly visiting relatives spend the night. Therefore, special importance is attached to illumination: muted, soft light is suitable for relaxation and conversations, and more saturated and bright for celebrations.
To make the room as comfortable and bright as possible, it is advisable to use several types of lamps.
- A carpet is a great way to bring home comfort and mood into your interior. Long gone are the days when pile coverings performed exclusively noise and heat insulation functions. Beautiful, high-quality carpets and rugs are important attributes; with their help, you can successfully zone a space without the use of furniture sets.
The carpet is one of the main interior elements for the living room.
- Curtains complete the composition. Without them, the room looks lonely and uncomfortable. In addition, they protect the room from excessive sunlight. Depending on the style orientation, you can choose classic floor-length options or give preference to newfangled trends: Roman, Japanese, roller models and even blinds.
Curtains in the living room are necessary to create a cozy, sophisticated interior; they add elegance and charm.
A photo gallery of designer living room renovations is at the end of the article.
Hall: renovation, design, examples
It is important to do the correct arrangement of furniture with your own hands. And here there is a principle: the more often you use an element of furniture, the more space there should be around it. The TV needs to be placed in a place where it can be clearly seen from all the seats in the hall when watching.
The fireplace always gives a special coziness in the room; family and guests gather around it. If you often plan to have meals in the hall, place a large table in the middle. But the most standard option is cozy armchairs, a comfortable sofa, and a small coffee table.
What should the interior of the hall be like?
- Maximum free, cozy, without the use of unnecessary items;
- A small bookcase, an aquarium, and an elegant floor lamp are always appropriate;
- Living plants provide a feeling of comfort and freshness.
The design of the window should also correspond to the overall design solution of the room. If the window is located on the sunny side, dark-colored curtains will look even darker against its background. Therefore, in this case, choose light-colored curtains made of thick fabric.
Tools and accessories for construction activities
For a major renovation of the hall, you need to prepare a ladder (aerial platform), an angle grinder, cables, pneumatic tools, a hammer drill, a screwdriver, a tape measure, a hacksaw, a hammer, spatulas, paint brushes and other small equipment. All tools are relatively safe, except for the grinder.
Grinding power tool – grinder, designed for cutting building materials into pieces, as well as grinding them. Do-it-yourself hall renovation, photo using this very dangerous tool requires compliance with safety precautions. Do not start work if the cover is removed from the angle grinder and you do not have safety glasses. After assembling and installing the angle grinder, you need to check its operation at idle. To do this, you should start the grinder at high speeds and hold it in this state for a minute. If the rotating circle does not touch the casing and works without failures, you can start working. Conditions for working as a grinder:
- secure the metal or wooden workpiece tightly;
- hold the grinding equipment with both hands;
- have a stable body position;
- The power cord should be located away from the rotating circle;
- when moving from one place to another, turn off the machine;
- After turning off, hold it in your hands until it stops completely.
Options for renovating a hall in an apartment: photos and examples in a small room
A good and beautiful renovation can be done in a small room. You just have to try, the space needs to be simultaneously given coziness, comfort and, of course, practicality.
Here you will have to give up everything unnecessary. You can take plain wallpaper, and pictures or paintings will look beautiful on them. If the renovation is for youth, the decisions can be as bold as desired. For example, light floors, light blinds on the windows and red matte wallpaper. Then in such a room you will put only a sofa, a stand with a TV (the stand can be in natural wood shades) and a transparent coffee table. And the floor should be light, and the sofa should better match the tone of the blinds.
Renovating a hall in a house: examples
Let's say the hall is one room, which is truly a multifunctional room. The best option in this case would be a pastel color scheme; it will increase the space of the room.
Visually dividing a room into zones is possible using colors. For example, you decorate your relaxation area in light colors, the living area can be brighter, and the work area is marked with neutral colors.
Material on how to properly zone a living room will also be useful:
Furniture that contains related functions will also be appropriate in such an apartment. The wall cabinet is equipped with separate sections (options in 2-3 floors), where, for example, a desk or dining table is hidden.
How to divide a living room into zones?
Design sources that feature living rooms after renovation in a modern style usually suggest zoning the rooms. The most commonly used method for dividing space is to install shelving. It is also convenient to place them because it is always easy to replay such an arrangement.
In addition, this is also the most functional, as additional sources of storage appear, which is especially convenient for apartments that are studios. For zoning, the color of the room and its lighting are also divided.
Sometimes they use different materials even in structure, but a competent approach is important here so as not to overdo it. Sometimes arches and even partitions are installed, if space allows. As a rule, plasterboard is used for them.
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