First, be sure to protect the rest of your home from the dust that often flies up during remodeling projects. Use heavy plastic to seal off the work area of your home from the rest of the house, and cover over air vents that connect to the rest of the home. For minor remodels, you may just want to consider using heavy tarp or plastic over pieces of furniture or upholstery to keep dust out of the fibers and to keep wood, metal and glass pristine. By protecting against flying dust, you can prevent allergies and dirt throughout the rest of your home.
Second, protect counters, corners and fixtures that are not coming out with a mixture of cardboard, plastic or paper sheeting and tape. Corrugated cardboard can protect against many chips and dings because it has some give to it. Always be sure to use painter’s tape because it is designed to peel away easily without taking any paint or stain with it.
Finally, be sure to do your DIY remodeling or redecorating projects in the correct order. This will ensure that each area remains gorgeous even as you move onto a new project. While your exact process may vary from the norm based on specific needs, most professionals recommend finishing off ceilings and walls before moving on to flooring. The reason for this is that most ceilings and walls are far cheaper than flooring is, and repairing chips or dents in walls can be done easily after floors are finished. After these two steps, you will want to put in trim as well as fixtures and cabinets where needed. Finally, before calling it a day, look around for any touch-ups that need to be done, such as caulking or painting repairs.
When you choose to protect your home during your exciting remodel, you can prevent more expensive repairs and lengthened projects. However, protection does not have to be expensive or take up much of your time. By choosing quality products and installing them around your home before your remodel begins, you can keep your home clean and beautiful while decreasing frustration and unnecessary cost.
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