Apartment finishing is the foundation of a quality repair. The wallpaper does not hold, paint is not applied and even a design is not created without proper preparation. Why is it so important? What do we miss out in our repairs? – Let’s analyze the need of finishing works and isolate the important stages.
Stage one, draft
Why is it necessary?
- Draft finishing of the apartment allows you to get rid of construction work shortcomings. You can make changes to the premises here.
- Significantly simplifies the preparatory work for the decorative ones. Otherwise, you will have to level the walls right before painting them or gluing the wallpaper.
- Quality primary work guarantees a lasting result and simplifies all subsequent repairs. Once you put the switch comfortably, you solve this issue forever.
So, it is decided: you need a draft finish of the apartment. Where to start? – From the elementary plan. Estimate the empty room and decide what you need to remake. The primary work includes everything related to replacement or restructuring:
- carry out redevelopment;
- replace doors, windows and windowsills;
- distribute wiring, plan outlets and switches;
- level walls and ceiling, make a floor screed.
After all these works, you receive an impeccable box – a base for decorative finishing and creating a design for the future interior.
Stage two, preparatory
You have to putty up and primer the walls even if they are plastered perfectly.
What are these works for?
Putty smooths small irregularities on the plaster, creates a smooth layer for painting or applying wallpaper glue, reduces the absorbency of the walls. Putties by TRIORA can help you to prepare the surface. You can buy them in our store on the site. Selecting the material, focus on the condition of the walls, the climate of the room and future works.
For wet rooms with moist walls, it is better to choose the façade putty by TRIORA. It has a high resistance to atmospheric phenomena and reliably protects the walls from water. In addition, this material helps to level out flaws up to 5 mm deep. In case you suddenly noticed a defect in the previous work, you can restore everything with the help of the facade putty.
For normal conditions room with smooth walls without joints, the finishing putty by TRIORA is suitable. It is applied with a thickness of layer up to 1 mm, creates a smooth layer, ideal for other materials applying.
Do not forget to work with emery cloth after the putty drying.
Why do I need a primer?
Its purpose is to de-dust the surface and ensure reliable adhesion between the wall and the applied material. Test your wall: swipe it by hand. Are there any traces left on your hand, like from chalk? It is dust, which worsens the application of the following materials. The primer copes with it. It absorbs into the surface; further strengthens it; and get rid of dust completely. There are no traces left on your hand after primer application and drying. If you still get traces –, repeat the priming.
When the wall is puttied and primed, you can proceed to the next stage.
Stage three, final
Sometimes we begin to get lost in our aesthetic desires at this stage. Do not you know how the final finish of the apartment should look like? Photo of similar rooms can help you navigate the possibilities of materials; understand how to decorate the walls in the room: with paining, drawings or wallpapers.
To make any materials look great in the end, follow the next points:
- Observe the temperature conditions of application in the room;
- Avoid drafts;
- Apply the materials evenly on the wall;
- Paint must be applied in two layers. The second layer is applied after the drying of the first one;
- Paint wallpapers at least a day after gluing.
As a rule, the manufacturer prescribes all the necessary rules and conditions for applying the material. Pay attention to this. Following the rules, you 100% avoid the risks of unsuccessful repairs.
Of course, finishing the apartment is time-consuming. Nevertheless, the result is guaranteed to serve you many years.
