Flat renovation step by step paint, rearrange, change

Every renovation requires a good plan. A well-prepared work schedule will help you set your budget and avoid unpleasant surprises. Redecorating will become a little easier when we order the most important elements in one place and adjust the delivery time of floors, doors and furniture.

Renovating a flat or a house is a time when not only our interiors but also our daily routine changes. This doesn't have to mean endless stressful weeks. With a precisely prepared plan of action, we will be able to watch in peace as our ideas of the ideal space finally become reality.

Once we have determined the timing and sequence of the renovation work, established a cost estimate and adjusted the ordering of individual items accordingly, we will be well prepared for any eventuality.

BEFORE YOU START, CREATE A RENOVATION SCHEDULE

Where do you start when renovating your home? Whether you are renovating on your own or with the help of a construction team, a precise schedule of changes will come in handy first and foremost. Make sure to include an estimate of the time and costs needed to complete each stage. With a proper plan of action, it will be easier to prepare the house or flat for renovation, adjust the rhythm of our days to it and establish a budget for buying materials and carrying out the work.

One of the most important elements of the schedule will be the cost estimate. When we want to carry out a general refurbishment of the flat step by step, when planning the budget, we should first focus on the most important and at the same time most expensive works. These will include replacing windows and window sills, finishing walls and installing new floors and doors. Remember that the chosen solutions and materials will stay with us for many years.

The next step in renovating your home is to make a plan for purchasing furniture, lighting and accessories. It's a good idea to stick to a clearly defined vision - so that the interior design we have planned precisely matches our needs and lifestyle. If you can't order everything at once, you can buy additional elements over time - especially if you opt for modular constructions or stand-alone configurations to replace the customised furniture.

Preparing a cost estimate will be much easier if you buy floors, mouldings, doors and furniture in one place. It also saves a lot of time - we don't have to travel to different shops to compare material samples or test different interior ideas. VOX stores will help with this by offering advisors who will match specific solutions to our needs, share their expert knowledge and prepare a detailed estimate.

MATCH THE RHYTHM OF ORDERS AND DELIVERIES

When we make most of the purchases necessary for the renovation of our flat in one place, it will also be easier for us to adjust the delivery time to the specific order of works. Panels or boards, floor strips, doors and furniture will arrive on site exactly when they are needed, without taking up space during the previous work.

VOX consultants can take care of the right delivery rhythm. This makes a huge difference not only to the smooth running of the works, but also to the organisation of everyday life when renovating a flat or house. During the works, we often live on a building site where every bit of free space counts. By coordinating the orders, the individual items will not take up space while waiting for their turn. Nor will we have to worry about any of them being accidentally damaged during the works.

THE ORDER OF RENOVATION WORK: THE WALLS TO START WITH

If we don't have to replace windows and window sills in the house or flat, we will start our renovation by refreshing the walls. Only then do we replace the floors - without staining or damaging the newly laid boards or laminate.

This stage in the renovation of your home can go faster if you finish the walls with Linerio lamella panels. This is a good alternative to paint or wallpaper. The panels can be installed quickly and intuitively - all you need is installation glue, and the whole process takes much less time than painting the walls. In addition to their visual appeal, Linerio panels are durable, damage-resistant and easy to clean, making them a practical choice for years to come

STEP TWO - INSTALLING THE FLOORS

Once the walls are ready, it's time for the new floors. If you have opted for classic floorboards, remember that they must not be laid immediately after purchase. They will need some time to adapt to the temperature and humidity of the room. Depending on the material, they should rest for at least 24 (vinyl) or 48 hours (laminate and wood). During this time, however, we can prepare the substrate. It should be dry, cleaned and thoroughly levelled. Any unevenness can cause the panels to deform.

Whichever material you decide on, with a little practice you can even install the floor yourself. However, if you lack experience or simply want to save time, it is worth entrusting the work to VOX specialists. Comprehensive professional assistance includes not only installation, but also measurements and advice on choosing the most suitable solutions.

Remember that flooring is not just about planks or panels, but also the right underlay. It will stabilise the surface and prevent it from sagging - making our floor more durable and slower to wear. Depending on the type chosen, the underlay can also affect the insulating properties of the floor, increasing the effectiveness of underfloor heating, as well as soundproofing the room and dampening the sound of footsteps. This last feature will be particularly appreciated in a baby's room.

INSTALLING THE DOORS, I.E. CLOSING THE RENOVATION OF THE FLAT

Once the walls and floors have been renovated, we can move on to installing the doors - this is the final stage of a thorough renovation. The exception to this is the door without a rebate, with a frame concealed directly in the wall. This discreet solution needs to be installed at the very beginning of the renovation, before the wet work is done.

When installing the door, it will be crucial to measure the door openings and the thickness of the walls correctly. The openings will be about 10-12 cm wider than the door leaf to be placed in them - after all, we need space for the frame.

Remember that the old metal door frame needs to be removed beforehand. This should be done at the very beginning of the renovation.

Door leaves awaiting installation are best stored on a dry surface. This is because moisture can get in from underneath, which can cause the cladding to peel off and our doors to "swell".

PLAN YOUR RENOVATION IN THE VOX SHOWROOM

When planning your renovation, you are not alone. In VOX showrooms we can count on the help of advisors. With their support, we can easily prepare a detailed cost estimate, coordinate deliveries and, above all, adjust the final shape of the interior to our needs. Their advice will be particularly useful when renovating a small flat or an area with non-standard dimensions.

In addition to the specialists, VOXBOX is also waiting in the showrooms. It is a convenient tool that will make it easier for us to plan the final shape of the interiors. We no longer have to just imagine them. We can put on the VR goggles to create our own arrangement step by step, take a closer look at it and change every element of it at will: from the selection and arrangement of furniture, through the shades of wooden floors, to the composition of accessories.

VOXBOX makes it possible to tailor solutions to specific interiors. We can superimpose a dimensional grid on the visualisation of each renovated room. This will make it easier for us to assess whether the width and height of each of the elements we have chosen is appropriate for the space of our house or flat. We will quickly test different solutions to avoid the accumulation of too much furniture and to ensure the right amount of free space. We will also easily select the materials and finish of each area to suit our budget.

This is a huge support in planning a renovation. When visiting a VOX showroom, in a few hours we can prepare an interior design together with a visualisation and a detailed cost estimate. The advisors will additionally help us make full use of all the functions of VOXBOX, dispel any doubts and, if necessary, propose alternative solutions tailored to our vision.