There are several ways to renovate a house with little expense, without generating unnecessary hassle, and allowing the house to become a more beautiful, more comfortable and more welcoming space.

When we think of renovating a house, we immediately associate it with major renovations, expensive expenses, large budgets and all kinds of headaches.

However, there are several ways to renovate a house with little expense or, at least, to find a source of financing that allows you to do it in a simple, clear and safe way.

The consequences will be felt in the physical and mental well-being of those who live in this space.

Give the house a (de)hand.

Sometimes, all you need is a good coat of fresh paint on the walls of your house.

It’s not just a matter of cosmetics, as applying paint more suited to the space will better protect the home and those who live in it. On the other hand, opting for more ecological paints reduces the entry of chemicals into the house, and subsequently, changing the colour of the walls is a great way to breathe new life into the room.

This remodelling, in most cases, can even be considered a weekend task to be done as a family and without the need for specialized personnel, which saves money.

Improve energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is a hot topic because it saves on electricity and gas bills, protects the environment and creates a more welcoming environment.

Unfortunately, works such as replacing old windows with more efficient ones or installing thermal and thermal insulation, require heavy investments.

However, with the program to support more sustainable buildings, it is possible to recover a large part of this investment, with co-participation rates of up to 85%.

Applications are still open until March 31, and all relevant information can be found on the Environment Fund website.

Remodel the bathroom

As is normal, with use, bathrooms are spaces with greater wear and tear. However, they can also be one of the most complex to renovate, especially if the renovation involves touching the plumbing.

In this sense, it is possible to give new life to the bathroom without demolishing everything. Replacing old sanitary appliances, such as bidets or toilets, with others does not require major work, just like replacing obsolete and poorly functional faucets with more efficient, practical and ecological faucets.

Although the intervention of a plumber may be necessary if you know how to DIY, you can avoid this expense.

“The same goes for the new cabinets, which offer better storage. More modern towel racks or in accordance with the decoration of the rest of the house. Even in the case of the floor and walls, even if they are tiled, it is perfectly possible to do a total renovation without any demolition.”

Special tile paints, vinyl or micro cement coatings, which are placed over existing tiles, are solutions widely used in the industry.…

The condition of the wall that you are going to renovate is important since it will have to be restored before applying a wall covering. During this phase, the problems most often encountered are the presence of humidity, cracks, or appearance defects.

Renovating a wall necessarily requires a preparation phase in order to refurbish the support ( sanding, filling holes and cracks, anti-humidity treatment, etc. ). Indeed, you need healthy, clean and perfectly smooth walls before applying a new wall covering to ensure easier installation and better hold.

The nature of the walls

The walls of an old or new house can be made of stone, brick or even concrete blocks. Depending on the nature of the wall and the desired final result, the extent of the renovation will vary.

If you have a stone wall to renovate, you can opt for exposed stones, which will need to be cleaned and repointed or non-exposed stones, which will be covered with insulation and a coating or plasterboard sheets.

To rehabilitate a concrete block wall, the most common is the installation of plasterboard lining.

To modernize a brick wall, they can be covered either with insulation + plaster or lined with plasterboard panels.

The type of part

For a living room such as the living room, bedroom or office, most often, the walls are painted or wallpapered, but sometimes, the aesthetic of the room can gain character with one or more sections of exposed stone walls. Some old walls are also covered with panelling, which you can choose to keep as is or which can be removed.

For a bathroom (kitchen, bathroom), the walls must be protected by specific coverings that are not resistant to water or which are easily cleanable: earthenware, water-repellent paint, PVC panelling, etc.

Our advice for renovating your floor and wall covering!

Do you want to renovate or give a new look to your home? So don’t wait and tackle the floors and walls of your home!

This article aims to present to you the procedure to follow, the rules and obstacles to know so that your work goes smoothly!

First, call a construction company !!! The covering of your floors and walls cannot be improvised; it requires thought.

It should not be forgotten that during the work, the parts which will be the subject of the work will not be accessible. 

The choice of covering for your walls and floors.

It is where the question becomes difficult and requires good thought; it is essential to choose them well because there will be no going back.

Each coating has its qualities and faults, and this is why you will need to choose the coating best suited to your support.

For the renovation of your walls:

Always establish this before starting the floors of your apartment.

Regarding the choices, several are available to you, such as paint, wallpaper, plaster, glass cloth, wall fabric, panelling, cork, tiling, etc.

For the renovation of your floors

Natural floor covering, carpet, parquet (solid or laminated), laminate, tiles, stone, polished concrete, etc.

Both for your walls and your floors, most artisans are there to advise you, so don’t hesitate.

They will be able to advise you on the best solution for your needs, both in terms of choice and your budget.

Walls, floors, a difficult task.

Never underestimate the scale of the work, the cost and the difficulty of the work related to the wall and floor coverings of an apartment.

It isn’t easy to plan because all the factors must be taken into account, such as the surface area to be renovated, the complexity of the work, the choice of materials, etc.

Last reminder: differentiate between a partition and a load-bearing wall.

If you decide to do the work yourself, be careful not to tear down a protective wall, as this could have serious consequences both on a material level (risk of collapse, etc.) and on a legal level.

To determine if a wall is load-bearing:

• Consult the plans of your home (solid line = load-bearing wall, dotted line = partition)
• Beyond 15 cm, the wall is probably load-bearing
• In localization.

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