There are several successive stages in construction, and finishing work is one of them, because in the construction of a building, the construction of a box is essential, but not final.
This type of work is the most important stage not only in the construction of buildings, but also the main one in cosmetic or major repairs of premises.
For example, the simplest redecoration of an apartment usually consists only of finishing works. While the capital, which includes several stages, is being completed with finishing work.
Meaning
Finishing work is the most important stage in construction and in any repair, since the appearance of the room, its atmosphere, and, as a result, the mood of the people in it, depend on the quality of this type of work.
The impression that those present in the room receive depends on the right palette of colors, their combination, the quality of materials and the very performance of the work,their feelings, as well as convenience, comfort and time savings.
Interior finishing work under major renovation
Over time, all buildings and structures need major repairs, this is an action that requires a serious approach, high-quality materials and the latest equipment, since this type of repair, in terms of its significance and the amount of work performed, is more like a reconstruction of a building.
Finishing work is the final stage in a major overhaul, which is usually preceded by activities such as:
- strengthening the foundation and load-bearing structures (walls and beams);
- a set of actions related to waterproofing and designed to protect the premises from moisture.
As an option, the cost of finishing the premises is included in the price of the overhaul. But at the request of the customer, the estimate for finishing work can be made into a separate document in order to detail material and financial costs.
Finishing work. Species
These works are carried out in a certain sequence, depending on the wishes of the customer or the property owner and on the specific tasks assigned to the performers.
Finishing work is a set of actions that can be conditionally divided into several groups:
- floor finishing;
- ceiling trim;
- wall decoration.
All component stages of finishing activities can have a wide price and quality range. You can always invite a designerinteriors for decorating a room in a specific style or for acquiring an area of maximum practicality, style and aesthetics. But this should be done before the repairmen begin their work. After all, the cost and duration of the execution of ideas depends on the type of finish and materials for its implementation.
Wall decoration
Usually this is where interior finishing work begins, which consists of the following steps:
- wall preparation - includes actions to level or give them the necessary shape, for this they use plaster, gypsum or drywall;
- next comes the stage of puttying or finishing wall alignment;
- then decoration is carried out (for example, painting the walls or pasting them with wallpaper).
Wall preparation is of the utmost importance in wall finishing, as even wall surfaces are very rare in most homes. And this action determines how the coating will lay on the walls, and the general appearance of the room also largely depends on the relief.
At this time, the most common type of wall covering is wallpaper, and staining occurs on their heels.
But there are lovers of interesting solutions who are ready to decorate the walls in their homes with various panels.
It happens that interior wall decoration includes the installation of decorative panels, which include plastic, MDF or fiberboard. For this type of work, the task of the masters is greatly simplified, because the procedure does not require alignment.
Ceiling trim
Sthe surface of the ceilings is a little better than with the walls, sometimes there may be irregularities at the joints of panels or beams, but all this is well corrected by professional tools combined with skills. But if there is trouble with the relief of the ceiling, then special types of coatings come to the rescue, which can easily mask all the shortcomings of the builders.
But first things first.
Internal finishing works of the ceiling depend on the coating chosen by the customer for it, as well as the way in which they will be carried out.
At this time there are several types of ceilings:
- stretch;
- painted;
- mounted;
- pasted.
The most popular one, and one that the decorator usually recommends, is the painted ceiling. It does not require special physical effort, material costs and time. The only thing that precedes the painting of the ceiling, and even then not always, is the preliminary leveling of its surface.
Painted ceilings are the second most popular. It can be panels of various materials or any kind of wallpaper. This type of ceiling is inexpensive, simple and aesthetic.
An estimate for the finishing work of a stretch or false ceiling can unpleasantly surprise with its considerable result, but if the owner of the premises does not have a question about saving material resources, then this option is very good.
There is a wide variety of color options to add some creativity and originality (different levels,relief, combination of shades and textures).
Finishing the floor
It includes a series of floor leveling and concrete screed installation, the final stage here is the installation of flooring, which the owner of the premises must choose. It can be laminate, parquet, linoleum, tiles or boards.
As for laying ceramic tiles and tiles, then you will need a master of finishing works, specializing in this. Since laying tiles is a job that requires certain experience and skills. In this way, you can decorate not only the floor, but also the walls in the bathroom, shower, or lay out a work apron in the kitchen. Sometimes tiling is included in a special category and in a separate price list for repair and finishing work.
Who to trust?
If you are afraid of the prices for finishing work, or if you have some knowledge and skills in decorating the premises, then you can do it on your own. But there is no guarantee of the quality of performance, covering additional costs or paying pen alties and solving problems that have arisen at the stage of finishing work.
But in most cases, property owners resort to the help of professionals, among whom it is possible to find those who offer affordable prices for finishing work, their quality performance and guarantee.
Advantages of repair and finishing companies
Most organizations that specialize infor repair, construction and finishing works, provide:
- detailed development of the plan and estimates;
- individual approach to each order;
- modern equipment and advanced technology;
- highly skilled workers;
- finishing in premises of any degree of complexity;
- completion of work on time;
- Guarantee for the performed types of work, which is provided after their completion.
Calculation of the cost of repair and finishing works
As for the prices for finishing works, they differ significantly in different regions of the country. For example, in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, the cost is much higher than in Saratov, Tomsk or Cherepovets.
Also, the price of finishing largely depends on the materials, the complexity of the work and the timing of their execution. But in all cases, there is one principle: the larger the area of the premises, the higher the price for the services rendered.
In most companies, the operation to calculate the cost of finishing can be done online; for this, there is a special calculator on the organization’s website, with which you can easily find out how much the planned event will cost.
There is another way - very often on those same sites of repair and construction companies there is an opportunity to use the services of an online consultant for free, who will help make preliminary calculations and guide you on other basic issues.
