5 Mistakes in the Repair of a Scandinavian Duplex

Recently we told about the apartment of bloggers Katya and Kostya. The guys made all the plans themselves, prepared a design project and bought all the materials. But not everything went smoothly: there were also mistakes here. We tell you what to pay attention to when hiring a construction team.

Incorrect Installation of Passageway Switches in the Corridor

The guys planned several lighting scenarios and even included two-key switches by the front door and in the bedroom to turn lights on at one end of the corridor and off at another, without having to go back. But after the repair, it turned out that not all light fixtures worked, and one of them didn't function at all.

Solution: always discuss all lighting scenarios in advance with the electrician and monitor their work. Such mistakes can still be corrected during the repair.

Low-Quality Light Fixtures

One of the light fixtures in the bathroom melted and now all of them have to be replaced (the guys bought the lights as a set). Moreover, the holes in the suspended ceiling were made precisely for these fixtures, so the ceiling also has to be reinstalled.

Solution: always check the equipment before purchasing — read reviews online. Even something as small as light fixtures.

Uneven Walls

During the repair, workers made a niche in the corridor for a wardrobe-closet. But the walls were not properly leveled, and a small gap appeared between the ceiling and the wardrobe, which had to be covered with a trim.

Solution: always double-check the work of builders to avoid regrets later.

Incorrect Installation for Mixing Valve

In the bathroom, Katya and Kostya installed an outlet for a standard mixer. Later at the store, they accidentally saw an unusual shower system and decided to buy it. It turned out that this system's outlet didn't fit.

Solution: first buy the plumbing fixtures and then make outlets for them.

Improper Joint Between Skirting Board and Laminate

The workers glued the skirting boards directly to the laminate, which was laid as a single continuous layer. Due to temperature changes, the floor can sometimes "move"NaN