Stages of cosmetic repair

As practice shows, no matter what quality materials are used in the repair, over time, the interior loses its original appearance. This problem becomes relevant if there are small children in the house. In such cases, spots of various kinds appear on the wallpaper, cracks are visible on the walls, linoleum grows dull … Considering this, experts recommend regularly redecorating the premises.

It is worth noting that if we compare the overhaul and cosmetic, the latter is noticeably different. The main difference is the budget that needs to be spent. In addition, the process itself will also be very different. For its implementation, there is no need to completely free the living quarters.

To get the desired result, first of all, you need to remove the old coatings. For example, if you want to remove old wallpaper, then use a roller moistened with warm water to do this. If there is no roller, then you can apply a regular rag. Almost the same technique is used to remove whitewashing on the ceiling or walls. Only in this case, a lot of water is needed, and sometimes you even have to use a brush. If the surface is covered with water-dispersion paint, then in this case it is appropriate to use a spatula with which defects and detachment are removed. As for the removal of oil paints or enamel, they are cleaned, and then they must be primed.

The next step in cosmetic repairs is the priming of the surface. It should be emphasized that this stage is mandatory regardless of the type of surface. The thing is, with the help of a primer, a protective film is created, which contributes to a more dense fit of the finish coating.

We must not forget about the ceiling, the surface of which must be cleaned, and sometimes, if necessary, puttied. After that, the primer is again applied. Even if whitewashing is planned, and not painting, then you still need to prime. By the way, whitewashing is more practical than painting. But on the other hand, she does not have a beautiful aesthetic appearance.

Now you can move on to the final step. In particular, we are talking about wall decoration. In most cases, wallpaper is used for wall decoration. And in order to get the desired result, it is recommended to apply wallpaper for painting, which in turn allows you to change the interior at any time.

And finally, the final step in redecorating is updating the flooring, window sills and doors. In this case, if necessary, the aforementioned surfaces are either painted or sanded and then painted.