Renovation in a new building requires a lot of effort and investment. However, the White Box finish will help to get the whole process done in a shorter time frame. How to structure costs and choose high-quality materials, the designer said Evgeniya Astakhova.
What does White Box finish mean?
White Box or pre-finishing is quite popular in the new home market. It implies that the developer has completely prepared the apartment for finishing - partitions have been erected, the floor was screed, the walls and ceiling were leveled, electricity was supplied to the sockets, pipes were laid in bathroom.
Wall decoration
Since the walls in the White Box apartments are already leveled, you can immediately start gluing the wallpaper. It is preferable to choose a dense non-woven base and rolls 1 m wide.If there is no design project, it is better to pay attention to plain wallpaper with a light texture and avoid large and active ornaments.
Choice of flooring
When choosing a flooring, you need to consider the budget. If it is small, it is better to give preference to laminate or quartz vinyl. Parquet will cost several times more. In addition, he needs constant care.
Note to the hostess. For the bathroom, porcelain stoneware or ceramic tiles are suitable. It is not difficult to find good options for domestic production.
Ceiling
The ceiling in the White Box apartments is also already leveled and ready for the topcoat. It can be additionally coated with white water-based paint or painted in the color of the walls, if this does not contradict the general concept of the interior.
Note to the hostess. It is better to refuse from stretch ceilings, they "eat up" precious centimeters, due to which the room turns into a cramped box.
Doors
Some developers provide for the installation of interior doors in White Box apartments, but this is rather a rarity. Think about whether they are needed everywhere. For example, if the kitchen is not gasified, then the doorway can be left open.
Note to the hostess. It is important that the doors match the skirting boards. The skirting board is part of the wall, so don't match it to the color of the flooring.
Electrician
Electrics need a special approach. Most likely, the already installed sockets and switches will have to be changed. First, they are usually of poor quality. Secondly, they may be located in the wrong place.
Plumbing
It is also better to approach the choice of plumbing thoroughly. Try to avoid beautiful and cheap options. With a limited budget, you should not purchase designer black or gold faucets, as well as ready-made showers and massage jets.
Note to the hostess. Use the rule - fewer features, more quality. Often well-known European plumbing brands offer inexpensive ready-made kits: a toilet with an installation or a sink with a mixer.
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