Nowadays, in order to feel at ease and save money in decoration, many people usually find half-package projects to do it by themselves. Some people even directly clear the package. In this case, everyone has to involve the purchase of decoration materials , but for novices, how can they choose good decoration materials if they don’t know? Today, the editor of Zhongyiju will bring you the purchase details of 20 main materials for decoration, hoping to help you.
1. Floor drains
. There are two common forms of floor drains on our market, namely T-type floor drains and deep-water sealing floor drains. Which of these two different types of floor drains is better?
Generally speaking, when choosing floor drains in shower rooms and bathrooms, it is best to choose deep water-sealed floor drains, which have a certain anti-odor function. In addition, it is recommended that you choose a T-shaped inner core for washing machines. When the water volume is large, the drainage speed is very fast.
. As for the material of the floor drain, it is recommended that you choose copper and high-quality stainless steel floor drains to avoid rusting over time.
2. Water pipes
. Water pipes must be raised to the top during construction. This is to facilitate repair and maintenance if there is a problem with the water pipe later.
. Do not open horizontal grooves in the load-bearing walls of your home. This will affect the bearing capacity.
. After the water pipe decoration is completed, we need to perform a pressure test on the water pipes to see if there are any leaks.
. After the water and electricity are completed, it is best to take pictures and keep a water and electricity diagram. This is to facilitate the installation of things on the wall in the future to reach the water pipes and wires.
3. Wires
There are many brands on the wire market, but now many areas have their own local brands, which is a good choice.
4. Waterproofing
. As long as there is water in the home, it is recommended to make it waterproof. Generally, many owners do not do it on their balconies and kitchens, so here I suggest you do it just in case, as well as the bathroom. For a shower room between 1.8m and 1.8m, it is recommended to have a full wall.
. After the waterproofing is completed, remember to conduct a closed water test, which is very critical.
5. Toilet
. Toilet purchase, if the economy is limited, it is recommended that you buy the brand's special products. When asking the price, pay attention to whether the price includes angle valve , hose, sealing ring, glass glue and whether it is free;
. Do not move the toilet during decoration. It will easily become clogged later.
6. stainless steel sink
. When choosing the sink, be sure to choose the authentic 04 stainless steel . Also, when asking about the price, check whether the package includes faucets, angle valves, hoses and other installation accessories;
. Suggestions Everyone installs an under-counter basin. The processing fee is more expensive than the above-ground basin , but it makes it easier to clean in the future.
7. range hood
In fact, the style of the range hood is not the most important. No matter which one you buy, it mainly depends on the wind power and noise of the smoke exhaust. There is also the distance between the two when installing the stove.
8. Switch
switch In fact, there are many fake brands in this market, so everyone must pay attention to the following situations.
. Don’t look at individual discounts, but look at all the comprehensive price discounts after you buy them.
. When buying, check whether it is an authorized merchant. Only authorized dealers are regular agents, otherwise it will be difficult to guarantee whether it is genuine. .
9. Shower room
. For glass, choose tempered glass , which must meet the country's CCC mark.
. The water retaining strip of the shower room must be laid before laying the floor tiles, otherwise water leakage will easily occur later.
10. Cabinets
Cabinets This is the most tricky item. It mainly depends on whether the price you ask includes its accessories and drawers. Many merchants do not include them. In the end, you have to spend money to buy those things.
11. Kitchen and Bathroom Suspended Ceiling
Don’t ask carpenters to make wooden keel in advance for the integrated suspended ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom. Generally, when you buy an integrated suspended ceiling, installation is included, and these are all included, so don’t Waste of money.
12. Water heater
. When purchasing gas water heater , you must ask the merchant for a specified installation fee list, otherwise the installation fee may be prohibitively high.
. If you choose an instant water heater at home, you must run the wiring separately when installing the wiring, because the power is very high.
13. Wooden Doors
The interior doors at home must be booked in advance. The production process takes one month, otherwise the construction period will be easily delayed.
14. Flooring
. Wherever you buy the floor, it is best to ask someone to install it. Otherwise, if there is a floor problem later, everyone will shirk responsibility, and it is easy to have disputes.
. If you choose solid wood flooring at home, you must make a sample before laying it. There are some deeper textures that can be laid to invisible places, and you have to change them with the merchant, otherwise it will be ugly.
15. Ceramic tiles
. When the ceramic tiles are delivered to your home, you must remember to unpack and inspect them. If there is any damage, you must communicate with the merchant as soon as possible, otherwise it will not be clear in the future.
. When buying, try to buy as much as possible. Otherwise, if the back issue is not enough, there will be color difference in the replenishment. (The prerequisite is to negotiate an agreement with the merchant to return the excess and make up for the shortfall.)
16. Customized wardrobes
. Purchase of general wardrobes There are two algorithms, one is the projected area, and the other is the expanded area of ​​ and ;
. Like cabinets, you need to ask whether the final price includes drawers and hardware, otherwise you will be cheated later. It can be said
. Latex paint
. When buying paint, environmental protection is actually very, very important. What we mainly look at is the VOC indicator. These will be clearly defined in our guarantee. If you see that it is the European and American environmental protection standards Higher;
. There are roller coating and spraying paints. The effect of spraying is generally better than that of roller coating, but it is very wasteful.
8. Wallpapers
. Nowadays, many owners like to cover the walls with PVC, pure paper, and non-woven fabrics. It is recommended that you use the latter two, which are more environmentally friendly.
. When choosing wallpaper, pay attention to Its glue, which is very important to environmental protection
9. Curtains
. The purchase ratio of curtains should be twice that of windows, the ratio is 2: 1
. For curtains of similar fabrics, try not to choose as much as possible, which is very difficult. It will shrink easily after washing.
. When you buy curtains, you should ask about the accessories. The cost of this accessory generally accounts for 40% of the overall cost, so you should ask about the accessories. The decoration style of your own home, otherwise it will be difficult to coordinate the furniture you choose based on the style later.
. For solid wood furniture, everyone needs to ask clearly whether the boards are all solid wood or whether there is a layer of solid wood veneer on the surface. Many businesses sell solid wood veneer as solid wood. The price is different.
