Construction and repair 2024, November

Types and selection of solid boards

Types and selection of solid boards

Solid board for the floor and its characteristics, types of material by type of wood and sorting criteria, the choice of products depending on the loads on the floor, the protective coating of the surface, appearance and

Laying the floorboard

Laying the floorboard

Rules for choosing a floorboard, preparing the bases for laying floorboards, methods for installing flooring on different surfaces, methods of fastening the material

Parquet repair and restoration

Parquet repair and restoration

Restoration of a parquet floor, causes of defects, cosmetic, partial and major repairs of parquet, filling gaps in the coating and its renewal

Laying plywood on the floor

Laying plywood on the floor

Laying plywood on the floor, material selection criteria, varieties, advantages and disadvantages, installation technology

How to raise the floor level

How to raise the floor level

Raising the floor level, the reasons for this decision, the choice of the optimal method, materials and technologies for their installation

How to care for linoleum

How to care for linoleum

Caring for linoleum, factors of influence on it, methods of protecting the coating, means for caring for it, cleaning it, wet cleaning and polishing

How to care for parquet

How to care for parquet

The use of special products designed for parquet maintenance, ways to extend the operating period of the floor covering several times

Insulation of the floor of the first floor

Insulation of the floor of the first floor

Insulation of the floor of the first floor, the choice of heat-insulating material and the technology of laying each type of insulation

Laying tongue-and-groove boards

Laying tongue-and-groove boards

Competent selection of tongue-and-groove boards, laying material on different substrates, advantages of coatings with side tongue-and-groove connection

Repair and restoration of linoleum

Repair and restoration of linoleum

The article describes the reasons for the appearance of defects in linoleum coating and how to eliminate them in various cases

How to care for your laminate

How to care for your laminate

Features of the care of the laminate and how to wash it. How to properly restore the flooring and extend its life. What not to do when cleaning

How to choose and install a carpet backing

How to choose and install a carpet backing

What is a carpet underlay for? Its functions, characteristics and types, advantages of use. Rules for choosing a quality layer

Replacement and repair of carpet in the apartment

Replacement and repair of carpet in the apartment

Restoration of carpet pile, elimination of creases and folds, replacement of flooring, technology for painting the flooring at home

Vinyl floor installation

Vinyl floor installation

The device of the vinyl floor, its types, preparation for installation, the procedure for laying and maintenance of the coating

Repair and restoration of laminate

Repair and restoration of laminate

Repair and restoration of laminate after improper installation or aggressive use, the procedure for each problem

How to choose a vinyl floor

How to choose a vinyl floor

On the choice of vinyl flooring, the structure of the material, types of coatings, their advantages and disadvantages, the choice by the type of room, large manufacturers of products

Laying parquet on the floor

Laying parquet on the floor

Everything about the construction of a parquet floor: working conditions, preparation of the base, methods of laying the material, installation rules and finishing of the coating

How to lay carpet

How to lay carpet

Methods for laying carpet, advantages and disadvantages, choice of tools, consumables, fixing the coating in different rooms

Laying linoleum on the floor

Laying linoleum on the floor

Laying linoleum on the floor - from the choice of material to technology and methods of installation on different types of bases

Installation of an electric floor

Installation of an electric floor

The device of the electric floor and its types, the principle of operation, the choice of design, the calculation of the heating element and the rules for its laying

How to care for carpet

How to care for carpet

Traditional and modern ways of cleaning carpet, removing stains and unpleasant odors, preventing material contamination

How to choose a laminate for your floor

How to choose a laminate for your floor

Advantages and disadvantages of laminate, the rules for choosing a material, taking into account its technical characteristics and decorative design, an overview of manufacturers of flooring

Laying laminate flooring

Laying laminate flooring

Laying the laminate on the floor, types of material and its choice, preparation of the base, layouts, methods of connecting products and rules for their installation

Do-it-yourself water floor heating

Do-it-yourself water floor heating

To carry out the installation of a water floor, it is not at all necessary to have extensive experience with water supply systems or to buy special equipment. Let's figure out how to connect the system

DIY concrete floor

DIY concrete floor

Do-it-yourself installation of concrete floors, the main varieties, stages and pouring technology

Insulation of pipes with expanded polystyrene

Insulation of pipes with expanded polystyrene

Advantages and disadvantages of thermal insulation of pipelines with expanded polystyrene, work technology, ready-made forms of insulation from this material

Insulation of pipes with foam

Insulation of pipes with foam

Insulation of pipelines with foam, its features, advantages and disadvantages, preparatory work and insulation installation technology

Floor insulation on the balcony

Floor insulation on the balcony

Do-it-yourself floor insulation on the balcony, choice of material, installation technology, finishing

Basement insulation with foam

Basement insulation with foam

Types of polystyrene, scope and process of its manufacture. Advantages and disadvantages of thermal insulation material. The correct choice of insulator and technology for insulating the floor, ceiling

Insulation of the basement with foam

Insulation of the basement with foam

The specifics of the basement insulation with foam plastic, the advantages and disadvantages of this technology, surface preparation, the algorithm of the main work, finishing

Basement insulation with penoplex

Basement insulation with penoplex

The technology of installing foam on the walls, ceiling and floor of the basement, the advantages and disadvantages of insulation with this material, the rules for choosing an insulator and other components of the protective coating

Roof insulation with penofol

Roof insulation with penofol

Roof insulation with foam foam, its features, pros and cons, preparation of the roof for insulation and work technology

Roof insulation with foam glass

Roof insulation with foam glass

Description and types of foam glass, where the material is used, what are its advantages and disadvantages. Roof insulation technology and features of working with this heat insulator

Insulation of the blind area with expanded polystyrene

Insulation of the blind area with expanded polystyrene

Thermal insulation of the house blind area with expanded polystyrene plates, features of this process, its advantages and disadvantages, preparation and installation of insulation, finishing the blind area

Insulation of the roof with sawdust

Insulation of the roof with sawdust

Thermal insulation of the roof using sawdust, features of such insulation, its advantages and disadvantages, the preparatory stage of work and the technology of laying the material

Thermal insulation of pipes with mineral wool

Thermal insulation of pipes with mineral wool

Varieties of mineral wool insulation for pipes, methods of thermal insulation of elements of plumbing systems, choice of material, technology of work

Chimney pipe insulation

Chimney pipe insulation

Chimney thermal insulation, its features, advantages and disadvantages, preparatory stage of work, technologies for their implementation

Insulation of the blind area with penoplex

Insulation of the blind area with penoplex

The technology of thermal insulation of the blind area with penoplex, the advantages and disadvantages of insulating the auxiliary structure with this material, advice on choosing the components of the protective layer

Insulation of the attic with stone wool

Insulation of the attic with stone wool

Thermal insulation of the attic with stone wool, features of insulation, its advantages and disadvantages, preparation for installation and the technology of its implementation

Insulation of the basement with penoplex

Insulation of the basement with penoplex

What are the nuances of thermal insulation of the basement and basement rooms with penoplex, about the advantages and disadvantages of technology, how to prepare for insulation, main work, finishing