In which I told how and in what order to repair an apartment or house.
  After writing the last article, I realized that it needs to be continued, because calculating the required amount of materials is also a very important aspect in any repair.
  I think it will not be out of place for everyone to learn how to correctly calculate materials, which, in my opinion, are often used.

Wallpaper calculation.

Calculating the required number of rolls is not difficult.
  To calculate the wallpaper, you need to know the size of the wall and roll of wallpaper. A standard roll of wallpaper has a length of 10.05 m and a width of 53 cm. With wall heights of up to 2.5 m, 4 stripes will come out from 1 roll of wallpaper. This is for wallpaper without matching the pattern. If the wallpaper with the selection of a pattern, then 3 stripes will come out on one roll. Swelling vinyl wallpapers expand to 54 cm.
  When the wallpaper is without a picture, it is better to start gluing them from the window in different directions, and converge above the doors and above the window. And when the wallpaper is with a picture, then we start from the window and count all the stripes in a row, even if there are doors. We converge over the window.
  Take a tape measure and place a mark on the wall every 53 cm. The number of resulting strips is divided by 4 or 3 and we get the desired number of rolls. Trim above the window, doors, under the window, plus the length and add to the total number.
note that when using wallpaper with a large pattern, it is necessary to add the displacement of the picture - rapport - to the height of the canvas and take into account that the remaining part may not be enough for the entire height. (Rapport - the distance between the individual elements of the picture). With the right cut, long rolls can be glued over the doorway and under the windowsill. Typically, the consumption of wallpaper with a large pattern increases by 1-2 rolls.
When determining the surface area, it was possible to subtract the space occupied by windows and doors, but if you do not, the roll of wallpaper will not be superfluous. It is useful in case of detection of marriage during pasting and subsequently, if you need to refresh a randomly soiled or tattered fragment of the wall.
  If you do not want to count, then use the table.
  The table for calculating the required number of rolls of wallpaper, where
  S (m²) - area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
  H (m) - ceiling height of the room.
  All table data for rolls 10.05 m long and 0.53 m wide.

Textile wallpapers have special sizes, so they are calculated without using tables.
  The sizes of textile wallpaper can be as follows:
  textile linen and silk wallpapers are produced in rolls with a width of 53 to 80 cm, and a length of 10 to 50 meters.
  Textile felt wallpaper is available in rolls 90-100 cm wide and 32-50 meters long.
  Textile jute wallpapers are available in rolls 91-95 cm wide and 7.7 meters long.
  Fiberglass wallpaper has dimensions: length - 50 meters, 30 meters and 10 meters, and width - 0.53, 1 and 1.5 m.
  Calculate their number for a particular room based on the total area of \u200b\u200bthe surface to be glued, which is calculated in square meters.

Calculation of the number of ceramic tiles.

For floor tiles:

1. Find out the total floor area.
  2. Calculate the area of \u200b\u200bone tile 0.3 m × 0.3 m \u003d 0.09 m².
  3. Divide the floor area by the resulting figure and round to an integer.
  For example, if the area of \u200b\u200bthe room is 4 m², then 4: 0.09 \u003d 44.44 units are required. We round and get 45 pcs.

For wall tiles:

1. We consider the length of the walls. The resulting figure is divided by the width of the tile. For example, the length of the walls is 8 m. 8: 0.3 \u003d 26.66 or 27 pcs.
  2. We consider the height of the walls. The resulting figure is divided by the height of the tile. For example, the height of the walls is 2.5 m. 2.5: 0.3 \u003d 8.3 or 9 pcs.
  3. Multiply the resulting numbers. 27 × 9 \u003d 243 pcs.
  4. Make allowance for the door. For example, a door: 2 m × 0.8 m \u003d 1.6 m².
  5. We translate the number of tiles in square meters. 243 × 0.09 \u003d 21.87 m².
  6. Subtract the door area from this figure. 21.87-1.6 \u003d 20.27 m².
  7. The reverse action will help to find out the number of tiles in pieces. 20.27: 0.09 \u003d 225.22 or more precisely 226 pieces.
  Do not forget about the supply of tiles in case of unforeseen losses during masonry. It should be 10% of the total.
Tip.
The most economical and easy way to tile is when each wall begins with a whole tile that overlaps the cut seam trim on the previous wall. In this case, the tile should be monophonic or with a pattern that allows it to be turned upside down and one more trim. If this option does not suit you, then consider each trim, as a whole tile, both sideways, and above or below.
  If there is a sink with a mirror in the center of the wall, then it is better to start calculating the tiles from the center. Draw a line in the center of the wall and measure how it is more profitable to start with a whole tile in the center of the line or with two tiles to the left and right of the line.

Calculation of adhesive cement mix.

To calculate the adhesive cement mix for the tile, you need to determine which comb you will work with. The smaller the tile, the smaller the tooth of the comb-spatula. For example, with a tooth height of 10 mm, 1 bag (25 kg) of the adhesive mixture goes to 6 m².

Calculation of paint consumption.

The paint consumption per square meter is calculated. Take, for example, the most common water-based paint. On average, for painting the internal walls, it will need at least 140-180 g per 1 m² of surface. For external works (renovation of the facade, for example, etc.), 180-210 g per 1 m² will already be required.
  Another popular paint used in repair work is pentaphthalic enamel, known under the index PF-115.
  The average consumption of this paint in one layer for unpainted surfaces is 180-200 g per 1 m².
  If the surface has been painted, then the paint consumption will be less - 140-150 g per 1 m². Two layers of paint on an unpainted surface will take 220-240 g per 1 m².
Note.
  ✓ Spray paint is the most economical, but then you will need to spend more solvent, since thick paint simply will not be sprayed.
  ✓ The roller gives a greater consumption than a spray gun.
  ✓ The brush gives the most significant expense.
  Paints for brick, concrete and plastered surfaces will need 10-15% more than for others.
  Many building materials have a fixed and known flow rate indicated on the packaging. You just need to know the quadrature of your room.
  Consumption of materials such as plaster, screed, concrete depends on the thickness of the layer.
  The consumption of materials such as tiles, skirting, wallpaper, laminate flooring depends on the size of the room.

Calculation of plaster, screed and concrete.

To calculate the volume of mortar for screed or plaster, you need to know that the sand has some filling. Therefore, when mixing a cement-sand mortar, its volume is calculated by the amount of sand.
  ✓ What volume of solution is needed, the same amount of sand is taken.
  ✓ Then you need to calculate the layer thickness. It is calculated by finding the arithmetic mean. First you need to hang a wall with beacons on the level.
  ✓ Next, measure the distance from the wall to each point of the lighthouse (top, middle and bottom), plus everything and divide by the number of points to be measured.
  Let's say the wall area is 10 m² and it is evenly littered from 0 to 5 cm.
  ✓ We will calculate: 1 + 3 + 5 \u003d 9 cm (1 cm - the minimum layer of plaster)
  9: 3 \u003d 3 cm - middle layer
  10 × 0.03 \u003d 0.3 m³ is the amount of sand + 0.1 m³ of cement (the proportion of cement and sand is 1: 3).
  A screed solution is also calculated.

Calculation of concrete.

Calculation of concrete is made according to the amount of crushed stone.
  Proportions for concrete: 1 - cement, 3 - sand, 5 - crushed stone.
  If the floor is the same as the wall, which was calculated above, then we need 0.3 m³ of crushed stone, 0.18 m³ of sand and 0.06 m³ of cement.

Putty consumption.

The gypsum-based putty consumption is 0.9-1 kg of dry mix per 1 m². On a cement basis, 1.8-2 kg per m².

The calculation of the laminate.

✓Standard easy styling.
  In order to calculate the required amount, you need to add 10% to the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. Of these, 5% for cutting and 5% for calculation errors or defects in the laminate itself.
  ✓ Complex diagonal styling.
  With this method, you must add at least 20%, because there will be much more waste.

Calculation of linoleum.

The floor squared is taken and the addition of 5 cm per side has gone, plus sills and niches for heating radiators. If a joint of two pieces is planned, then another 1 cm is added.

Skirting calculation.

To calculate the baseboard, a lot of mind is not needed. It is enough to find out the length of the baseboard and calculate the number of whole sticks and scraps. You should also know that the baseboard is fastened every 30 cm, which is also taken into account when buying dowels and screws. When the length of the wall exceeds the length of one skirting board, a connector is placed at the joints.

Calculation of a baguette (ceiling plinth).

We count the number of whole sticks and trimming in one piece along the perimeter of the ceiling. If the cut does not go anywhere, then we throw it out.
Note,   that the fewer joints, the more beautiful the baguette.
Tip.
Baguette is better to fix on putty before wallpapering the walls.

Calculation of heating radiators (ceiling height 2.5 m).

Everything is simple here.
  One section heats 2 m² of space.

Lighting calculation (ceiling height 2.5 m).

Incandescent lamp - 10-30 W per m².
  Halogens - 23-27 watts per m².
  Daylight - 6-8 watts per m².
  You can read more about lighting comfort in this.

Calculation of furniture.

For one person there should be a closet for clothes-linen with dimensions of 2400 × 900 × 600 mm.

That's all the most necessary calculations. As you understand, in construction all calculations come down to an increase in the number of materials - this is a fact. Therefore, my advice to you is, if you calculated that repair is necessary, say $ 1,500, then you can safely throw another half in - you won’t be mistaken.
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For our clients, we have developed an online calculator for the cost of repairing apartments and rough building materials. Just 2 minutes is enough to make an approximate calculation.

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Apartment repair cost calculator with materials

• Basic data

Type of apartment

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Number of rooms (pcs.)

Number of bathrooms (pcs.)

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• Finish

The ceilings

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Walls

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Floors

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• Electrician

Electrical sockets (pcs.)

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Electric switches (pcs.)

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Electric lamps (pcs.)

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Warm floors (sq.m.)

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• Doors

Entrance doors (pcs.)

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Interior doors (pcs.)

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Arches (pcs.)

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• Plumbing

Bath installation (pcs.)

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Installation of a toilet bowl (pcs.)

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Installation of a shower cabin (pcs.)

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Installation of a water heater (pcs.)

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Install moydodyr (pcs.)

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Sink installation (pcs.)

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* The calculation results may not be one hundred percent accurate, but we compiled it in such a way that the results are close to the present. For a more accurate assessment of the cost of the upcoming work, we advise you to call a measurer for free.

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When the question arises of repairing an apartment, most of us startle only at the thought that we will have to give ourselves up to this difficult and costly process. Immediately in my thoughts a whole round dance of important questions arises: to repair completely the entire apartment or only problem areas? But what if you think about a partial finish - just walls? And then what will the old floor look like? What should be preferred: laminate or parquet? And, in general, is there enough money for all these charms of life? It seems that there will be no end to these issues (it’s understandable: repair is not a simple everyday thing that you constantly deal with).

In vain, I somehow do not want to call a specialist, but I can’t find a solution on my own. In most of these cases, it turns out that a person is afraid to take up such a rather costly business, puts it off until later, “once” until you have to spend really colossal amounts on everything at once, or continue to live in a house without the desired comfort and comfort, content with tattered walls and a faded floor.

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In the calculator of the cost of repairs, you only need to indicate the parameters of the apartment, house or townhouse where all the work you listed will be carried out - and this is the area and number of rooms. And nothing more! The application introduces the cost of types of work, the cost of draft materials. The calculator will automatically calculate how much your repair will cost.

If you are interested in updating not the entire apartment, but a specific room: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen - you can use the apartment repair calculator with materials to calculate their cost. Choosing the different options proposed, you yourself will draw up a work plan for yourself, choosing what wall cladding will be, what floor covering, if necessary, change something, add until the result satisfies your needs and requirements.

Here's what the online calculator is made for:

You do not have time to call a specialist who will calculate the approximate cost of repairing the premises;

You are embarrassed to contact the company, because you do not know whether you will definitely use its services;

You do not have to spend a lot of time. The whole process takes several minutes;

You want to compare prices and a list of services on several sites and choose the best option for yourself;

Repair is planned for the future, but I would like to know the approximate amount of costs now.

Our calculator has exactly this function of counting repairs in a turnkey new building.In a house that has just been erected, repairs are easier and more profitable. It is clear that no one will do it in part, I want everything to be beautiful, modern, all the components in the room are fresh, new, not requiring replacement or reinforcement, the house is new, the walls are flat, there are no cracks, jambs to think about how hide them, why not boast of an acquisition?

In this case, the calculator of the cost of repairing an apartment in a new building will also become a reliable assistant in solving the current problem. An expanded list of services and features of the program does not stop at materials for wall decoration or flooring.

Without the appropriate education and skills, you will cope with the arisen task no worse than an experienced professional!

What about rough stuff?

Online apartment repair calculator with materials, we already have this function. When calculating, you get already the final amount of work and the amount of building materials.

Dismantling. Demolition of old walls, pipes, cables, flooring, etc. All this can be done independently, but if you do not have the opportunity to prepare the premises for repair, entrust all the work to specialists who will do it quickly and efficiently, and construction waste will be taken to the landfill.

Interior decoration of the ceiling, walls and floor. This includes alignment, coloring, whitewashing, facing, decorative work, flooring - all that is connected with a complex of measures for the repair of interior spaces. Also painting, leveling or stretching the ceiling. It all depends on the individual wishes of the customer.

Wiring. In addition to standard types of work, you can calculate how much the electrician service will cost to change the wiring, install switches and new outlets, mount the backlight and floor heating.

Plumbing installation. Both in the bathroom and in the kitchen, it is necessary to monitor the state of plumbing pipes, bathrooms, faucets. If you decide to change them, on the calculator you can calculate the cost of plumbing services.

Replacing the heating system. To insulate the room, you need to improve the heating system. Replacing batteries, pipes, installing heat sensors is a job that can only be done by specialists.

Replacing locks or doors. Do not forget about the doorways, interior and exterior doors. They cannot be replaced, or at least not simply impossible to upgrade, otherwise you can spoil the overall effect of the measures taken to upgrade the premises.

This is not the whole list of services that can be calculated on an online calculator, but only a small part of them, given as an example. By running the program, you are sure to verify this. If you wish, you can calculate the cost of several services together, or find out how much one of them will pull - the program will also cope with this.

The price of repairs is determined by the volume of the room and the need for redevelopment. You indicate the types of work, the program subtracts the cost of one square meter and multiplies by the entire volume. Repair will cost more if you have planned a redevelopment.

When the prices for company services change, they will certainly be added to the calculator so that there are no disappointments if you apply for services and the prices for them are not different. The calculator does not show the exact amounts, they always differ from the final result, but you will definitely know the average cost of repairs.

Online calculator - your home architect

Previously, calculating the cost of repairs was a real problem: you had to turn to a specialist, invite him to your house, wait, give him the opportunity to walk around the room with a tape measure, making a smart expression on his face, and let him make the necessary calculations. And this is an extra waste of your time and money, because no one will travel for free and take measurements.

Now, around the clock you have at your disposal a real engineer and planner, who is always at hand and at any moment will come to your aid, you just have to open our website and run the program.

How to use an online calculator

To carry out the necessary calculation, open the page with a calculator on the website. Further, everything is extremely simple: in the empty fields, enter the parameters that your room has. Also indicate additional types of work that interest you. The program will do the rest.

If necessary, you can calculate both a single room and the entire apartment or house.

Be sure to consider the fact that the calculator is a machine that cannot take into account specific human wishes and preferences. He carries out a dry calculation and gives out strict numbers. As practice shows, the amount that the program gives out when the repair is completed never coincides. The customer always always changes something. But even if this average figure suits you, and you can afford to spend such money, and you are going to entrust the repair to one of our teams, we can send you a specialist who will conduct a more accurate calculation, maybe he will tell you something, advise, and soon you will be able to start the most important thing - the repair of the room.

If our company takes care of the repair, you will receive the following benefits:

All work will be performed efficiently, taking into account all the requirements and wishes of the client;

The work will be completed as soon as possible, as our experts use modern tools, which simplifies the process and speeds it up;

After the premises are put into operation, at any time you can contact us again with the wishes to change or improve something, and we will try to help you as soon as possible in the issue that has arisen;

Our company cooperates with suppliers, which means that repairs can even be cheaper than if you yourself began to buy goods in construction stores with a huge margin.

Also, the results of an online calculator can be used if you will do the repair yourself and want to know how much you will have to spend. Judging by the reviews, users really like this option, and a convenient and intuitive interface significantly speeds up the calculation process.

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