Kitchen repair steps

The kitchen today in almost every apartment has many functions. Here they cook, have lunch and dinner, gather as a family, invite guests. Consequently, even the smallest the kitchen should be comfortable, cozy and convenient, and this depends on the quality of the repair work, the choice decoration materials, location of furniture technicians. Many of us today prefer to do repair work in the kitchen, at least most of them, with our own hands, and then the question becomes: what are the main stages of kitchen repair, and in what sequence is it necessary to carry out all work.

Carrying out the necessary measurements

To create a kitchen design project, to calculate the amount of necessary materials, you first need to with great accuracy know all the parameters of the room. First of all, the width, length and height of the room are measured, then the dimensions of the window and door openings, as well as the distance from them to the floor and ceiling, adjacent walls. It is also necessary to take mezzanine measurements, if any.

In addition, they measure the location of all existing outlet groups, supply water supply and challenge sewersventilation vents. If the kitchen has any protrusions of floor slabs, then this must also be taken into account and appropriate measurements taken. If you want to spend redevelopment, demolish some partitions, then you need to measure the neighboring room with which the kitchen will be combined.

Accuracy of measurements should be as high as possible, and the error should be no more than 0.5 cm. Otherwise, in the end, you can get non-closing Doortoo uncomfortable passage between working area and dining table, especially when it comes to a small kitchen, where every centimeter is registered.

Creation of a design project

Many people skip this stage, believing that they are already able to keep all the details in their heads. The frequent results of such an oversight include the inability to place any element of furniture or equipment in the kitchen, the inharmonious combination of colors, and the inconvenient location of fixturessockets, etc. That is why all the details need to be thought out in advance, and they should be reflected in the design project of the kitchen.

It is preliminary necessary to determine the basic requirements for kitchen design and style, from location of functional areas, with a list of necessary equipment. If there is no certainty that it will be easy to create a project yourself, then it is better at this stage resort to the help of a designer. The kitchen design must take into account arrangement of furniture, communications and equipment. All these elements of the project have their own requirements.

Furniture Arrangement

When the floor plan is ready, where the location of windows, doors and all communications is marked, you can proceed to furniture selection. At the same time, it is also important to consider which pieces of equipment must be present in the kitchen: refrigerator, plate, range hoodmicrowave Dishwasher, washing machine, boiler, etc. You need to decide on type of placement of furniture in the kitchen: linear, angular, in two lines, island, U-shaped.

If the kitchen is small, then in one row all the furniture with appliances may not fit. In this case, it is better to use the corner type of furniture placement. It is important to consider that the length of all sides of the workspace should be from 3 to 6 meters - these are the optimal values, so that there is enough space, and many movements would not have to be done while cooking. Also, experts advise that the distance between the sides of the kitchen triangle (car wash, stove, refrigerator) should be approximately equal, and not more than 1.85 m.

The location of all the lockers on the plan should be noted in advance. If you plan to order a specific kitchen set, then in advance it is better to measure all its parameters and figure out how much it fits into the kitchen. You can use it to create a design project simple programs and even mobile applicationsin which all actions are simplified as much as possible: you need to enter only the room parameters and the parameters of the desired furniture.

There are also an original way to think about the layout of all furniture. A cardboard box is created from cardboard, which will be a model of the kitchen. Naturally, you must adhere to scale. Figures of furniture and equipment are also made of foam on a scale, and then all these details are placed in a box until the ideal option is found. Whatever the method, as a result, you should get a clear visual representation of what the future kitchen should look like.

At this stage also does not interfere with thinking kitchen color scheme, used accessories, decoration materials and other details. If the kitchen is small, then do not interfere with picking up ways of her visual zoom. If planned create partitions archesother constructions, then their location must be noted in the project.

Location of Communications

When creating a project, it is also necessary to clearly foresee where all communications will be located. First of all, it is necessary think over where sockets should be: they must be near the dining table, as well as in the working area, where a lot of items of equipment that are constantly present in the kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, hood, etc.), as well as small appliances, such as a blender, mixer will be connected juicers. You need to think ahead and kitchen lighting, because all the lamps will need wiring, and arrange switches for them.

If you want to completely change location gas stove and washing, then you need to consider several rules. So, flexible gas hoses should not be more than 4 meters in length, and water and sewer - no more than 1.5 meters. All these pipes should be accessible for inspection in order to simplify repair work and not provoke conflicts with special services. Great exit - hide pipes behind kitchen cabinets without rear walls: communications are also disguised, do not spoil the appearance, and you can access them quickly and easily.

Location of equipment

If the project provides for cooker hood, and at the same time you have a gas boiler installed, then it is impossible to output them in one ventilation stroke - this is life threatening. Depending on your own preferences and features of the kitchen, you can choose a flow or circulation hood. The latter is unnecessary to connect to the ventilation outlet.

If the kitchen will be located several gas appliances, for example, a stove and a boiler, the distance between them should be at least 80 cm. Refrigerator must be placed at a distance of at least 60 cm from the stove. Otherwise, the consumption of electricity will increase significantly, and the probability of damage to the refrigerator becomes much higher.

As for the refrigerator, then many experts advise placing it outside the kitchen, in cooler rooms: on the loggia, if it is adjacent to the kitchen, or hallway. Thus, it is possible to significantly save on consumed electricity: in the summer, the refrigerator will use 1.5-2 times less energy, and in winter - 6 times less. But such a location of the refrigerator is not very successful, and running around constantly with food from the kitchen is not very convenient for him.

The remaining items of technology are at their discretion. So, if you need a microwave, then it is better to hang it or set it on a shelf above the work surface so as not to occupy usable space.

Calculation of necessary building materials

In order not to run into the problem of shortage or excessive surplus building materials, you need to calculate in advance as accurately as possible their required number. After the design project is ready, the finishing methods are selected, it is necessary to calculate how much and what materials will be needed for preparatory work, roughing and finishing. If difficulties arise, then at this stage you can contact the specialists.

The necessary materials, primer, putty, possibly new sockets, wires and so on are entered into the estimate. It does not hinder to think over in advance not only the amount of necessary, but and the price of all materials. This will help to plan your budget correctly and will be able to indicate the need to save.

Preparatory work

By preparing the kitchen for repairs, it means cleaning and emptying of old finishes, furniture and appliances. It all starts with removal of appliances and furniture from the kitchen, then we remove the ceramic tiles, remove the skirting boards, flooring.

Whitewashing it is not so easy to remove from the ceiling, so you have to spend a lot of effort on washing the surface. The same applies to painted walls: in this case, a special paint thinner helps in the best way. You need to work with him with extreme care, in a respirator, protective clothing and glasses. Old wallpaper take off You can use a spatula, previously they can be slightly moistened with cool water.

At this stage also demolish excess partitionsif these actions do not contradict the norms, but in general, any redevelopment must be coordinated in advance. If the plan includes replacing the door, then it is better to remove it at this stage. After all the old finishes have been removed, it is best to wipe the surfaces with a detergent solution and then with plain water. In this way, all residual dust and accumulated fat are removed.

The cleaned surfaces must be carefully inspected, their general condition, the presence of cracks, defects, irregularities, noted. At this stage, you can make adjustments to the estimates if it turns out that you need to carry out some additional work.

Communications layout

Installation of electrical wiring perform taking into account all points of electricity consumption, also equip and remodel, if necessary, plumbing and sewage system. They start with electrical wiring, for the arrangement of which three-wire cables in double insulation with a diameter of 2 mm are needed. Walls are chipped in the necessary places to lay the cable there, then the wire itself is fixed with masking tape and plaster. Cables are laid only at right angles. At this stage, you must clearly know the lighting scheme of the kitchen and the location of the outlets.

The water supply and sewerage system must be made of metal-plastic or polypropylene pipes: they are easy to install, durable, not afraid of temperature changes. After that, gas hoses can be supplied.

Windows installation

After installation of all communications window replacementif necessary. After installing a new window it from possible contamination during further repairs hide with a plastic film and masking tape. In principle, a window can be installed before all communications are carried out - this is not so important.

Rough finish

At this stage, all surfaces are leveled and prepared for subsequent finishing. Ceiling it is necessary to putty, clean and primer. If his the surface is so uneventhat to put it in order, it will take a lot of time and effort, it’s better to think about the system outboard or stretch ceilings. In this case, you just need to eliminate the biggest defects, such as loose plaster.

The same work is carried out with the walls, and they can be more uneven than the ceilings, and this applies to those areas where there was tile. After its dismantling, pits and depressions may remain, therefore level walls it's better stucco mixtureand preferably moisture resistant. Sheets can also be used in this case. moisture resistant drywall: the work will be carried out much faster, but at the same time you will steal a few centimeters of usable space from the kitchen, which must be taken into account in the design project. You can go for such measures without hesitation, if we are talking about a spacious dining room, but for a small kitchen such a decision is unacceptable. The walls in the kitchen should be perfectly flat, especially if you plan to use ceramic tiles. The prepared surface of the walls and ceiling must be completed primer for better adhesion to the finishing material.

If floor has significant irregularities, but the screed was not dismantled, you can use the system bulk floors. If the old screed was completely removed, then you will have to make a cement-sand screed. Finishing material for the kitchen floor you need to choose one so that it tolerates humidity well, is easy to care for, hygienic and non-slip. For some types of coatings, it’s good to provide underfloor heating system. They are mounted just at this stage of the repair of the kitchen. It is worth noting that a warm floor should not be equipped with furniture and appliances, so it is so important to think about the interior of the kitchen in advance.

Finishing work

When all communications are installed, you can proceed to the execution of finishing work. Better to start from the ceilingso as not to stain the walls and floor during its decoration. For ceiling cladding, you can choose painting, suspended or suspended ceilings system using drywall or slats. It is extremely undesirable to use whitewash, because it will turn yellow very quickly. Stretch ceiling - an exception, their installation is carried out after finishing the walls, as this is a quick and completely non-dirty process.

For wall decoration in the kitchen a lot of different materials. The most popular of them is ceramic tile, which is often faced not only with the working area, but also with all the walls of the kitchen. In the working area You can also use decorative stone or glass skinsthat look quite impressive. An option for the most daring - a metal apron. Walls in the dining area can be finished with washable paint - the simplest, cheapest and at the same time stylish option. Can also use wallpaper, but not all are suitable, but only non-woven, vinyl, glass, as well as liquid wallpaper. You can also use kitchen wall decoration decorative plaster, a rock, wooden lining and plastic panels.

As for flooringthat fits last, then here the choice is also wide. You can combine different materials, breaking kitchen into functional zones. Of course, the best and most proven form of flooring for the kitchen is tile, but under it, as well as under the mosaic, concrete and porcelain tiles, ideally, lay a system of warm floors. Often used in kitchens linoleum and laminateless commonly, wood and cork. A great modern option - bulk floor: It is durable, practical and beautiful, and with its help it is easy to create a three-dimensional image.

Skirting Installation

Skirting board in the kitchen performs both decorative and practical function. For the floor, it's better to choose plastic baseboard, since wood behaves much worse in conditions of high humidity in the kitchen. Another option is aluminum skirting boardwhich is also good for the kitchen. Calculating how many skirting boards are needed is simple: add a meter to the perimeter of the kitchen and divide by the length of one skirting board (standard length is 2.5 m). You will also need to buy corners.

Also install skirting boardcalled a baguette. Today also appeared a special kitchen baseboard, which is installed between the wall and the countertop, and as a result, splashes and crumbs do not fall into the gap.

Door and lighting installation

If now in the kitchen everything is new and there will be new furniture, then without new door also can not do, if it is provided for by the project. The door can be wooden, glass, with glass inserts, you can choose folding doors. If you cook a lot and don’t want smells to penetrate into the rest of the apartment’s rooms, it’s best to set up swing door, and materials such as plastic and glass more preferable, because they do not absorb odors.

At this stage also install lights, and must be foreseen several types of lighting: general, working, in the dining area, and also decorative.

Installation of furniture, appliances and sinks

Now finally you can install selected furniture setand then mount a sink. The best option for a kitchen sink - this is stainless steel, although today sinks made of composite materials are also in high demand. The next step is to install a refrigerator, dishwasher and other items of equipment.

It remains only to choose the appropriate kitchen accessories. Tablecloth and curtains you can choose from one material, hang pictures, paintings, a blackboard on the walls, arrange nice souvenirs, jars of spices, flower pots or something else on your own on the shelves.

In conclusion

To execute kitchen repair within the planned time frame, invest in the allocated budget and finally get a stylish, comfortable and harmonious space, it is very important to create a kitchen design project, clearly define every little thing in this room and follow the planned plan. Still, some work should be entrusted to professionals, even if it is decided to do the repair yourself. Clear planning will ultimately save time and create a flawless kitchen.