Apartment repair always begins with getting rid of old repair elements. This is a rather time -consuming and dusty process. Moreover, the main task is to accurately determine the front of the initial and future works. Depending on the desire and purpose of the work process, both capital and cosmetic repairs can be carried out. During the overhaul, everything old is removed to the walls, ceiling, floor, windows and doors. Also, if necessary, you can replace the heating system.
First you need to get rid of old wall, floor and ceiling coatings. Most often, walls are glued with wallpaper, but there are apartments where the walls are simply painted with oil or water -based paints. The work process in removing old wallpapers is not particularly difficult. In some cases, the wallpaper can be exfoliated from the walls, but in others they are moistened with water and then are removed by braking with a spatula or other tool intended for this process.
To prepare the walls for pasting new wallpaper, you need to carefully remove each layer of the previous coating. If the wallpaper consists of several layers that are called a triplex or duplex, then it is necessary to perform the procedure for removing only the upper layer, since the lower one will remain on the wall and it represents a very convenient working surface for pasting with new wallpaper.
The workflow for the removal of oil paints and enamels is more difficult. If there are cracks on the surface of the colorful coating, then it is necessary to process them using a metal spatula. After that, treated areas with remote particles of paint, it is necessary. Something like this you can carry out dismantling work in the apartment inexpensive. It is also necessary to get rid of the old wiring, furniture and other interior items to fully prepare the apartment for updating. Be careful when choosing building and finishing materials.