Construction and repair 2024, November

How to make a bottle greenhouse

How to make a bottle greenhouse

Manufacturing of greenhouses from bottles, features of such buildings, site selection and design, technology for the construction of structures from different types of bottle containers

How to make a greenhouse oven

How to make a greenhouse oven

General information about the device of the greenhouse stove, options for its execution. The simplest designs of the heating unit, instructions for self-production. Safety and basic

How to make a greenhouse out of old window frames

How to make a greenhouse out of old window frames

A method of installing a greenhouse from old window frames, features of such structures and their advantages, preparation for work and installation instructions

Painting the ceiling with water-based paint from A to Z

Painting the ceiling with water-based paint from A to Z

Ceiling decoration when renovating a room is an important stage in all work. Defects of the ceiling surface are striking immediately, because this is an open structure, you cannot force it with furniture and you cannot cover it

Ceiling alignment methods: features, advantages and disadvantages

Ceiling alignment methods: features, advantages and disadvantages

Qualitatively and quickly, everyone can level the ceiling with their own hands. You just need to decide on the method and get acquainted with its main technological features. Our

DIY stretch ceiling installation

DIY stretch ceiling installation

The market offers many varieties of stretch ceilings. They can be made on the basis of fabric and film, with a matte and glossy finish, with and without seams, be monochromatic and multi-colored

How to choose linoleum for the floor

How to choose linoleum for the floor

Existing varieties of linoleum and its classes, main manufacturers, taking into account sizes and colors, buying adhesive material for laying the coating, advice on choosing

Ceiling putty for painting

Ceiling putty for painting

On the painted surface, the smallest flaws and defects are visible at a glance. Therefore, before painting, you should putty the ceiling for painting. In order to efficiently fulfill this

Wallpaper for the ceiling: types and features of choice

Wallpaper for the ceiling: types and features of choice

You can wallpaper the ceiling in any room, if you choose the right type of wallpaper that suits the operating conditions. Such a coating is practical, relatively inexpensive and durable. And by giving

Preparing the ceiling for painting

Preparing the ceiling for painting

Preparing a ceiling for painting is a complex, time-consuming process that consists of several stages. Each of them needs to be given special attention, since an incorrectly prepared surface

Plasterboard ceiling painting

Plasterboard ceiling painting

Perfect leveling of the ceiling surface is possible with drywall sheets. To give such a ceiling structure a complete look, painting is one of the possible options

DIY balcony floor

DIY balcony floor

Floor installation on a balcony slab, its types, preparation of the base and manufacturing technologies for tile, wood and self-leveling coatings

Laying tiles on a wooden floor

Laying tiles on a wooden floor

Facing a wooden floor with tiles, the nuances of combining materials, preparation and installation of the base, the technology of installing the coating

Leveling ceilings with plaster

Leveling ceilings with plaster

The repair of a home or office begins, starting with finishing the ceilings. Aligning the ceiling with your own hands without the help of specialists is a rather laborious step in this difficult process. Consider the most

Aligning wooden ceilings

Aligning wooden ceilings

Aligning wooden ceilings with your own hands will help you significantly save money on hiring outside workers. However, so that the result of the work turns out to be really smooth and durable

Parquet underlay: selection and installation

Parquet underlay: selection and installation

Substrate under the parquet board, its functions, types, laying technology

How to lay laminate flooring under tiles

How to lay laminate flooring under tiles

Features of a laminate for tiles, the pros and cons of such a floor covering, the rules for choosing a material, the technology of laying and cutting panels

Laying the mosaic on the floor

Laying the mosaic on the floor

Floor mosaic, the design of its modules, types of materials for production, the choice and technology of laying the coating

Concrete floor grinding

Concrete floor grinding

Grinding a floor made of concrete, its purpose, methods and necessary equipment, characteristics of the material and the preparatory stage of work, technologies for processing and repairing a concrete floor

Laying cork on the floor

Laying cork on the floor

Existing types of cork coverings, their advantages and disadvantages in operation, preparatory work, advice before starting installation, laying adhesive and floating floors, further maintenance and

Laying porcelain stoneware on the floor

Laying porcelain stoneware on the floor

Porcelain stoneware flooring, material properties, types, selection and laying technology

Dismantling the wooden floor

Dismantling the wooden floor

Dismantling of wooden floors, reasons and options for removing the coating, technology of work: preparation, removal of plinths and old timber structures

DIY marble floor

DIY marble floor

Features of floor finishing with natural marble, advantages and disadvantages of floor coverings made of this stone, types of material, laying technology and rules for caring for such surfaces

Laminate substrate: types and installation

Laminate substrate: types and installation

For what purpose are laminate substrates used in residential and non-residential premises, the main types of material, advantages and disadvantages, installation features

Infrared floor installation

Infrared floor installation

Infrared floor, its design and types, advantages and disadvantages, materials required for manufacturing and installation technology

DIY polymer floor

DIY polymer floor

Features of the use of polymer floors in rooms, the types of coatings used, their disadvantages and advantages, preparation and installation on their own

DIY granite floor

DIY granite floor

Advantages and disadvantages of a granite floor, features of using this stone, methods of material processing, the process of laying slabs with your own hands - step by step instructions

Floor polishing: step by step instructions

Floor polishing: step by step instructions

An article about floor polishing: its tasks, methods of execution, choice of equipment and work technologies. Methods of processing bases made of various materials are considered

Installation of a wooden floor

Installation of a wooden floor

Advantages and disadvantages of wooden floors, requirements for the structure and its functionality, preparatory work and laying of floors, additional insulation

Laying tiles on the floor

Laying tiles on the floor

Facing the floor with tiles, the choice of materials and the necessary tools, leveling and marking the base, the technology of installing the coating and grouting the joints between its elements

Insulation of walls from the inside with stone wool

Insulation of walls from the inside with stone wool

Advantages and disadvantages of wall insulation from the inside with stone wool, the choice of an insulator and other materials for the formation of an insulating layer, options for fastening products to partitions

How to install PVC floor tiles

How to install PVC floor tiles

Installation of PVC tiles on the floor, its types, selection and characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, preparation of the base and technologies for laying various types of material

Blown wood fiber insulation

Blown wood fiber insulation

What is wood-fiber blown insulation, what are its technical characteristics, the main pros and cons, the rules for choosing high-quality products, an overview of manufacturers and prices

Thermal insulation with wood wool

Thermal insulation with wood wool

What you need to know about the features of using wood wool, its advantages and disadvantages, how to choose high-quality material, preparation of walls, instructions for insulation, how to make the final

Insulation of a concrete floor

Insulation of a concrete floor

Thermal insulation of a concrete floor with expanded polystyrene, mineral wool, expanded clay, installation technology of heaters

Exterior cladding of the Izoplatom house

Exterior cladding of the Izoplatom house

Insulation by Izoplatom, features of thermal insulation, its advantages and disadvantages, rules for installing plates and technologies for their installation by frame and frameless method

Wood wool overview

Wood wool overview

What is wood wool, what are its technical characteristics, the pros and cons of the material, criteria for choosing high-quality products, an overview of manufacturers and a short do-it-yourself installation guide

How to insulate a house with Shelter

How to insulate a house with Shelter

Features of the production and use of Shelter, the advantages and disadvantages of insulation with this material, how to prepare the wall surface, instructions for installing insulation, alignment and final

Insulation of walls from the inside with ecowool

Insulation of walls from the inside with ecowool

The main features of carrying out thermal insulation work with ecowool, its advantages and disadvantages in use, how to prepare walls before insulation, how to perform work in two ways, the final

Wall insulation with foam glass

Wall insulation with foam glass

Advantages and disadvantages of wall insulation with foam glass, the technology of mounting the insulator on two-layer and three-layer partitions, conditions for the effective use of the material