What types of finishing materials are presented on the domestic market today? What are the features of the selection and application of these materials? Due to the widespread increase in the volume of construction of low-rise individual residential buildings, these issues require detailed consideration.
Cladding a house with wall panels
Requirements and operating conditions
It is important to choose finishing materials for interior walls according to the principle of their use in a particular room. So, for the kitchen and hallway it should be different coatings due to different environmental conditions. The parameters that should be taken into account when choosing a coating material are as follows:
- Air humidity (bathroom, kitchen, toilet);
- Air temperature (kitchen, children's room);
- Durability (hallway);
- Fire safety (all rooms);
- Selected room style.
Options for selecting finishing materials
Thus, almost all types of wallpaper and chipboards, wood or fabrics do not like moisture, so it is better not to use them in rooms with high humidity. But they will look great in other rooms. For bathrooms and kitchens it is better to choose PVC panels, stone or ceramic tiles. The same materials are suitable for the hallway, which is the most trafficked room in the house.
Finishing the walls of the room with laminate
Finishing a bathroom with PVC panels to look like tiles
Fire safety is very important when you choose finishing material for the interior walls of your home. The most fire-resistant materials include stone, ceramics, and plaster.
The advantage of using tiles is fire resistance
The rest of the materials, unfortunately, are not so strong in this regard. Resistance to wear and impact is important for hallways and corridors, which are best finished with stone, wood or polymer panels; good old paint will also work.
From the point of view of wear resistance, textured plaster is ideal for the hallway
The style and design of materials is chosen according to your preference, the variety of which is simply amazing.
Building materials for apartment renovation
When carrying out and planning repairs, you should understand that only 2 factors influence its high result:
- high-quality building materials;
- professionalism of the team.
Only then will you get a great answer. If you make mistakes in one or both points, then you will have to renovate the bathroom, change the flooring, and decorate the walls. The average scale of costs includes not only your expenses and the replacement of some coatings, but also compensation for the amount of repairs to the apartment of your neighbors whom you flooded. Knowing how to choose a contractor, all that remains is to find out how and what building material to choose.
Classification of materials and their properties
Finishing materials for interior wall decoration are divided into classic and modern, but all of them are selected based on your preferences. Let's take a closer look at popular destinations.
Wallpaper is the most popular finishing material
This is probably the most widely used decorative finishing material for interior walls; everyone uses them in any room. They are often used in living rooms and bedrooms. The choice of wallpaper is huge, from the base to the colors. Paper and non-woven bases are popular; among the latest materials, fabric and glass wallpaper are popular.
The modern market offers a huge variety of types and colors of wallpaper.
The advantages of wallpaper include its wide variety, ease of application - just glue and a smooth surface, as well as an aesthetic appearance and low cost. The disadvantages include increased abrasion and fragility. There are washable and moisture-resistant wallpapers suitable for kitchens, as well as photo wallpapers and paintable wallpapers. By priming the latter in a special way, you can get the original color and even the relief of the walls.
Wallpaper in the interior
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Paint - beauty in simplicity
If your walls are smooth, then you can simply paint them. Or you will first have to cover it with plasterboard, and then paint it in a suitable color. Paints are based on oil, polymers, water emulsion, enamel or glue.
Perfectly smooth painted walls
The advantages of paints include a variety of colors and ease of application, the disadvantages are a long wait for drying and a strong smell in some types, a precaution if you are doing repairs with already finished floors and ceilings.
Interior paint
Panels - convenience and reliability
They are considered no less popular type of decoration than wallpaper. The variety of panels also allows you to choose the appropriate shade and look. Panels include PVC, MDF, chipboard, fiberboard, wood, glass, gypsum vinyl and plasterboard.
Selection of PVC panels
Among the cutting-edge materials are 3D panels with three-dimensional patterns. In fact, you can even attach laminate to the wall, which will also be considered a panel and look very noble. The advantages of the panels include fire safety, wear resistance, ease of application, durability and moisture resistance. The disadvantages may be cost and increased consumption.
Panels in the interior
Decorative plaster - nobility and gloss
A complex option, but it stands out perfectly in the interior. The most durable finishing method. Types of plaster include structural, textured, Venetian and mineral. Each of them has its own application features, but they all require a lot of time and expense.
The use of decorative plaster in interior design
Tiles - practicality and wide possibilities
Based on the material of manufacture, tiles are made of PVC, ceramics, glass, polystyrene foam or quartz-vinyl. Depending on the chosen material, the tile will have increased aesthetic and strength properties. Its advantages include a wide selection, environmental friendliness, and ease of maintenance in everyday life. The disadvantages are difficulty in applying to the wall and cost.
Tile in the interior
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Bathroom tiles. Photo, design . A separate publication provides useful information on choosing tiles and properly decorating a bathroom.
Stone - comfort and originality
Natural stone is becoming increasingly popular when choosing a facing material. This is not surprising, because it looks noble and is considered the most wear-resistant material. Disadvantages include high cost, installation and weight. Often the entire wall cannot be finished with stone alone due to its large mass, which can lead to sagging or destruction of the wall.
Composition made of stone in the interior
How to make a list of materials for apartment renovation
To compile a list on your own, you need to know the list and variability of construction work planned in residential premises. You just need to pay attention to the above lists of building materials for repairs in the bathroom and bathroom, as well as the room. Then you can immediately provide a list of necessary materials for renovating your apartment.
But making a list is not the last thing you need. You should also understand how much and what materials you need to have in order to complete the final or rough finishing of the apartment. That is, know the consumption of 1 roll, can, package in relation to your living space.
For this purpose, there are special assistant programs or specialists who will be happy to advise on this issue.
Tips and tricks for wall decoration
Having chosen the finishing materials for interior walls that suit you based on cost, appearance and color, carefully read its application and installation. Often you need to know a few tricks to ensure a perfectly even application of the chosen finish, which does not cause any hassle in future maintenance. If you doubt your own abilities, you can always turn to professionals - construction teams will help you decorate the apartment according to your wishes, and they will do it quickly and professionally.
Some useful tips:
- Observe temperature and humidity conditions for each finishing material;
- Carefully select materials for finishing - they must be smooth and of high quality, without smudges or damage to integrity;
- Immediately in the kit with the materials, take suitable aids that will help you lay them evenly on the wall and achieve the ideal effect.
The process of laying tiles on walls
For the room
When thinking about how to calculate building materials for apartment renovation, you should prepare a list of them. Ours (presented below) contains everything you need for rough and fine repairs.
Important! It should be remembered that cosmetic repairs in a new building are primary. And after shrinking, the plaster will most likely crack. And here and there defects will appear. Therefore, thorough or euro renovations in new buildings do not begin earlier than 2 years after the construction of the building.
To carry them out they buy:
How to make a modern renovation in an apartment
- plaster for walls;
- concrete contact;
- putties (starting and finishing);
- assembly adhesive;
- arched and simple corners;
- connectors;
- serpyanka;
- crabs;
- tiles, and special glue for it;
- pendants;
- screed for leveling the floor;
- deep penetration primer;
- substrate;
- flooring.
Lighting
| Name | Qty | Price | Price |
| The selection of lamps was made for a specific customer. If desired, you can purchase both cheaper and more expensive ones. | 182,705 rubles | ||
| SLV T5-BAR 54W recessed luminaire with electronic ballast for T5 54W lamp, aluminum | 6 | 6 007 | 36 041 |
| SLV Lamp T5, G5, 230V, 54W, 3000K, energy saving | 11 | 529 | 5 815 |
| SLV FGL OUT SQUARE GU10 recessed luminaire IP65 for GU10 lamp 35W max., white / frosted glass | 8 | 1 587 | 12 692 |
| SLV Lamp GU10, SYLVANIA, 230V, 35W, 25°, with front glass | 12 | 200 | 2 400 |
| SLV AIXLIGHT, MOD 4 QRB111 recessed luminaire for 4 QRB111 lamps 50W max., silver. / black | 4 | 6 384 | 25 538 |
| SLV Lamp QRB111, FN LIGHT, 12V, 50W, 45° | 29 | 423 | 12 268 |
| SLV E-TRAFO FN 03 electronic voltage converter 50-150VA, 230V/12V, black | 4 | 623 | 2 492 |
| SLV AIXLIGHT, MOD 1 QRB111 recessed luminaire for QRB111 lamp 50W max., silver / black | 7 | 2 112 | 14 781 |
| SLV E-TRAFO FN 01 electronic voltage converter 20-60VA, 230V/12V, black | 7 | 374 | 2 618 |
| SLV AIXLIGHT CARDAFRAME WALL QRB111 wall lamp with EPN for lamp QRB111.50W max., silver | 2 | 3 740 | 7 480 |
| SLV AIXLIGHT LONG QRB111 pendant lamp with EPN for 4 QRB111 lamps 50W max. each, silver | 1 | 12 202 | 12 202 |
| SLV KALU 2 surface-mounted luminaire with EPN for 2 QRB111 lamps, 50W max., aluminum | 2 | 4 873 | 9 747 |
| SLV KALU 3 surface-mounted luminaire with EPN for 3 QRB111 lamps, 50W max., brushed aluminum | 1 | 6 731 | 6 731 |
| Slamp Goccia di luce pendant lamp | 2 | 9 100 | 18 200 |
| LED Strip Light | 99 | 100 | 9 900 |
| Voltage converter for tape | 4 | 950 | 3 800 |
Kitchen
| Name | Qty | Price | Price |
| The selection of kitchen furniture and appliances was made for a specific customer. If you wish, you can consider both a cheaper and more expensive option. | 787,864 rubles | ||
| Modern high-gloss kitchen with countertop made of artificial stone, Blum fittings (Austria), including products and installation | 1 | 577 144 | 577 144 |
| Microwave Bosch HMT85MR63 | 1 | 24 830 | 24 830 |
| Work surface Bosch PIN675N14E | 1 | 22 500 | 22 500 |
| Oven Bosch HBG36T660 | 1 | 28 100 | 28 100 |
| Dishwasher Bosch SPV 69T00 | 1 | 20 200 | 20 200 |
| Refrigerator Bosch KIS38A51 | 1 | 24 300 | 24 300 |
| Washing machine Bosch WVH 28441 | 1 | 40 600 | 40 600 |
| Hood Falmec Mira top isola 800 40 IX | 1 | 38 200 | 38 200 |
| Vacuum cleaner Bosch BGS 42242 | 1 | 11 990 | 11 990 |
Noise insulation
| Name | Qty | Price | Price |
| The choice of soundproofing materials was made on the recommendation of specialists from the engineering department. | 47,543 rubles | ||
| Multilayer soundproofing panel Wolf PhoneStar 1200x800x12 (wall), pcs. | 21 | 1 050 | 22 050 |
| Fastening for Wolf panels, pack. | 1 | 2 310 | 2 310 |
| Adhesive tape WolfTape 50×50, roll. | 1 | 220 | 220 |
| Soundproofing Softboard, sq.m. | 20 | 400 | 8 000 |
| Schumanet BM (ceiling), sq.m. | 25 | 223 | 5 573 |
| Schumanet 100 (floor), rul. | 3 | 3 130 | 9 390 |
Engineering electrical installation equipment
| Name | Qty | Price | Price |
| The electrical panel was assembled on the basis of an engineering design. | 22,180 rubles | ||
| ABB diff. 10A 2P | 2 | 1 400 | 2 800 |
| ABB diff. 16A 2P | 6 | 1 200 | 7 200 |
| Modular contactor ABB ESB-20-20 (20A AC1) 220 V AC | 1 | 1 000 | 1 000 |
| ABB ed. 10A 2P | 4 | 250 | 1 000 |
| ABB ed. 16A 2P | 6 | 250 | 1 500 |
| ABB ed. 25A 3P | 2 | 370 | 740 |
| ABB socket on DIN rail | 1 | 280 | 280 |
| Built-in box ABB 36 for modules | 3 | 1 520 | 4 560 |
| Voltage stabilizer Resanta ASN-3000 N/1-C Lux | 1 | 3 100 | 3 100 |
Engineering plumbing equipment
| Name | Qty | Price | Price |
| The selection of engineering plumbing equipment was carried out according to the project. | 42,362 rubles | ||
| Check valve ITAP | 4 | 180 | 720 |
| Oblique coupling coarse filter 1/2 | 4 | 180 | 720 |
| Pulse hot water meter INTEL | 2 | 950 | 1 900 |
| Pulse meter for cold water INTEL | 2 | 950 | 1 900 |
| Neptun Base Control Module | 2 | 1 800 | 3 600 |
| Water leakage control sensor SW005 | 2 | 500 | 1 000 |
| Four point installation kit | 1 | 1 950 | 1 950 |
| Electric ball valve De Pala 1/2 | 2 | 2 200 | 4 400 |
| Honeywell FK 06 AA 1/2 | 2 | 2 590 | 5 180 |
| Honeywell FK 06 AAM 1/2 | 2 | 3 132 | 6 264 |
| FAR manifold, 4 outputs | 3 | 1 600 | 4 800 |
| FAR manifold, 3 outputs | 2 | 1 200 | 2 400 |
| Ball valve Bugatti butterfly 1/2 | 4 | 290 | 1 160 |
| Condensate siphon Vecam | 1 | 1 416 | 1 416 |
| Rubber cuff for connecting S.M. | 1 | 52 | 52 |
| Consumables for installing a plumbing cabinet | 1 | 4 900 | 4 900 |
Technique
| Name | Qty | Price | Price |
| The selection of audio and video equipment was made for a specific customer. If you wish, you can purchase both cheaper and more expensive ones. | 635,587 rubles | ||
| WiFi router ASUS RT-N66U | 1 | 4 700 | 4 700 |
| Switch HP ProCurve 1810G-8 | 1 | 3 500 | 3 500 |
| TV Sony KDL-65HX953 | 1 | 220 000 | 220 000 |
| TV Samsung SmartTV UE46ES8007 | 1 | 45 000 | 45 000 |
| TV bracket Sony 65″ | 1 | 11 000 | 11 000 |
| TV mount Samsung 46″-60″ WMN-2000B | 1 | 4 500 | 4 500 |
| AV receiver Yamaha RX-A3010 | 1 | 58 000 | 58 000 |
| Blu-ray drive Yamaha BD-A1020 | 1 | 16 400 | 16 400 |
| Acoustic system Focal-JMlab Chorus 836 V Black SE (pair, front) | 1 | 97 000 | 97 000 |
| Acoustic system Focal-JMlab Chorus 816 V Black SE (pair, rear) | 1 | 65 000 | 65 000 |
| Acoustic system Focal-JMlab Chorus CC 800 V Black SE (center) | 1 | 22 000 | 22 000 |
| Network Attached Storage (NAS) QNAP TS-219P II | 1 | 14 500 | 14 500 |
| HDD Western Digital WD2003FYYS | 2 | 5 500 | 11 000 |
| Media player Dune HD Smart H1 | 1 | 9 500 | 9 500 |
| Speaker system Sonance Visual Performance VP65S XT (pair) | 1 | 22 700 | 22 700 |
| Speaker cable Real Cable SPVIM 250 | 70 | 120 | 8 400 |
| RCA cable Hama, 10 m. | 1 | 2 100 | 2 100 |
| Antenna cable QED Profile Aerial 1 m. | 2 | 753 | 1 506 |
| Hyperline FTP cable, Cat.6a 10G, 1 m, shielded | 6 | 150 | 900 |
| Hyperline FTP cable, Cat.6a 10G, 3 m, shielded | 1 | 250 | 250 |
| HDMI cable WireWorld Ultraviolet 6 1 m. | 2 | 3 320 | 6 640 |
| HDMI cable WireWorld Ultraviolet 6 2 m. | 1 | 3 950 | 3 950 |
| Color video intercom Kocom KCV-A374 black | 1 | 5 200 | 5 200 |
| Hidden cameras for video intercom with motion sensor and recording function | 2 | 920 | 1 840 |
