How to save on repairs in a new building?

Determine the amount of work

Having bought an apartment in a new building, you should immediately study what needs to be replaced and what will last for a long time. If the house is finished with "rough" finish, then the floors and walls must be aligned, the batteries are connected, the wiring is out, the wiring for the cranes is done. If the builders made shortcomings (curved walls, poor-quality windows), then the developer should fix them for free, as it is written in the contract and the inspection sheet. If the finish is “fair”, there will be less work: sometimes it is just enough to make cosmetic repairs or replace inexpensive plumbing.

Do you need workers?

Before the repair, you should figure out what kind of work you can do yourself and which ones to entrust to specialists. If dismantling is required, it is easy to do it yourself. With proper skill, you can cope with the puttying of walls, laying floors, wallpapering and painting. Some apartment owners are able to lay tiles and install new doors, however, in this case, you will have to spend money on tools. But when wiring an electrician and replacing plumbing, professionals should be hired, since mistakes in this area can cost everyone, including neighbors.

To remain calm about the result of the repair, it is recommended to contact companies that provide their services for at least 5 years. Private traders will be cheaper, but they must be trusted people, otherwise all risks for quality will fall on the shoulders of the owner. Workers are required to provide detailed estimates for all types of work. Most economically repaired in the winter months, when the builders' rates are lower.

Check prices

Before starting work, we calculate the amount of necessary materials. Then, armed with the Internet and patience, we analyze their cost, studying the catalogs of building stores, reading reviews and tips on thematic sites. Having decided on the desired goods, we choose the cheapest ones, paying attention to stocks. This analysis will take less time than several shopping trips. Another saving option is construction markets and fairs. If you shop in one place, you can save on shipping, as well as get a discount. In specialized stores, materials are much more expensive.

Save on flooring

If the screed on the floor is uneven, you can make an additional alignment by mixing cement with sand. After complete drying, you can lay the flooring. We abandon expensive parquet in favor of a budget laminate: often it looks no worse than its counterpart. Linoleum costs about the same, but it is preferable in a new building, since the laminate can absorb moisture that the building will give, and the boards will lead.

When choosing a tile, you should pay attention to cheaper products of Russian manufacturers. In quality, it is almost not inferior to expensive tiles, and will save money.

How to finish the ceiling

For owners of new buildings, the most successful finishing option is a stretch ceiling: when the house shrinks, it will not go cracked, since the canvas is plastic. And if neighbors flood from above, the ceiling will hold water. Installation of the ceiling will not take much time and will hide all communications. It is easy to care for it, and for the price it will come out cheaper than putty, primer and paint.If you want to whitewash the ceiling, you can use a budget water emulsion.

How to save on wallpaper

The most expensive option is wallpaper with a picture. When gluing, it is necessary that the ornament matches, which means that you have to buy a couple more rolls. The best option is wallpaper for painting. You can leave them white, and if you want variety - just paint.

Do you like expensive wallpaper in the cabin? It is worth looking for analogues on the network that will look no worse. We also advise you not to seal the whole room with paintings with an active pattern: one wall is enough. This method, eliminating unnecessary waste, is often used in design interiors - the room at the same time looks stylish and unobtrusive.

Do you want originality? To create an original accent, you can buy the remains of wallpaper on various trading floors in the network, in construction stores, as well as ask a couple of unnecessary rolls from friends. From the resulting materials it is easy to combine an impressive composition in the style of patchwork.

Low cost wall finishes

Coating walls with paint in a new building is not as profitable as using wallpaper: over time, it can crack. Before painting, the wall must be reinforced with a serpentine and only then plastered and puttyed. If the paint is the only desired option, you should choose an acrylic water based emulsion. If the cracks are small, you can save on putty by buying paint with a latex filler that will hide microcracks. But for the kitchen, you should choose high-quality washable paint, if you want to save on an apron.

For facing the bathroom, designers advise using ... a mirror. The mirror wall will come out cheaper than tiles and expand the space.

For wall decor, you can use an inexpensive and environmentally friendly lining.

Save on furniture

Before buying new furniture, it is worth looking at the existing one with a new look. It is high-quality and comfortable, but the color does not fit into the new design? Having studied several master classes, you can easily repaint it in a new shade.

Savings on basic furniture are not always justified: sofas and a bed should be comfortable and reliable. But wardrobes, bedside tables, tables and chairs can be anything: you can contact the commission or find what you need on the trading floors. Sometimes owners even sell solid wood furniture at bargain prices. Some refurbished finds can become the soul of the interior.

When choosing kitchen facades, options in veneer, plastic and varnish in basic colors are appropriate.

Choosing an inexpensive style

High-tech, art deco, classic and neoclassical are difficult directions to implement, which will not save on money. Imitation of these styles will look either cheap or vulgar. The most budgetary, but no less attractive, are the Scandinavian style, eco-style, minimalism and, of course, loft. Contemporary is also relevant: it is also functional and does not require special styling. The listed areas do not require expensive furniture and jewelry.

Lifefac for lovers of brutality

Concrete ceilings, open pipes and wires fit perfectly into the loft style, which today is at the peak of popularity. The ceiling can simply be varnished or lined with lining.

You can save on the walls, if the natural texture pleases the eye and does not cause internal dissonance. The surface needs only to be covered with a primer. To maintain the industrial style, wooden furniture, metal elements and bright decor should be used.

When repairing an apartment, do not forget about the shrinkage of a new house. Budget trim here is justified not only by saving, but also by common sense. Major repairs are recommended to be postponed for a couple of years.