During shared construction or the acquisition of an apartment in a new building, future tenants are faced with different types of finishes, which differ significantly from each other. If a fine finish implies the presence of an already completed repair, then in the case of a rough finish, the future owner falls on the shoulders implementation of all stages. The choice will depend on whether you are ready to spend extra money and time on the further reconstruction of the apartment. To make the right decision, you need to figure out what a rough finish of an apartment, fine and pre-finish is, how they differ and which option will be more beneficial for you in a particular situation.
Types of finishing of the apartment
When buying a home in a new building, the following finishing options are usually offered:
- finishing;
- prefinishing;
- draft.
fine finish
Includes a complete list of finishing works necessary for a comfortable stay. The quality and cost of materials, as well as some types of work, vary depending on the class of housing. After the acquisition, the owner receives an apartment completely ready for occupancy, the price of which already includes all the costs of arrangement.
Fine finishing is called turnkey repair. It will not be original, but it allows you to immediately move into an apartment or rent it out.
Prefinishing
Most of the repair work has been carried out on the premises, with the exception of finishing. However, the apartment is almost ready to move in. The buyer has the opportunity to change the interior at will or just complete the repair. This option is cheaper than a turnkey finish and allows you to minimize the funds and labor required for repairs.
Draft
Includes the mandatory minimum required for putting the house into operation:
- completed in the apartment coupler;
- installed heating batteries;
- there are water supply and sewerage;
- power supply was carried out partially, without registration of connection points and detailed wiring;
- there are windows, but usually without window sills and slopes, front door.
Rough finish does not provide for plumbing and interior doors.
Despite the fact that when choosing an apartment with a rough finish, you will have to invest a decent amount in repairs and wait several months before moving in, this option has its advantages:
- you can realize any ideas, create a unique design;
- there is no need to get rid of unsatisfactory low-quality finishes from the developer.
The smart choice
If you want to independently choose materials for repairs, the most attractive will be the purchase of an apartment that has a pre-finishing finish. This option is often found in housing economy and business class. In such apartments, the necessary minimum conditions for living are created and opportunities are provided for self-completion of repairs.
Preliminary finishing differs from finishing in a lesser degree of readiness of the apartment for the tenants to move into it and should include:
- Carrying out the installation of the electrical network and checking its readiness for operation.
- Installation of window blocks and installation of window sills, slopes and ebbs.
- Carrying out work on the device of partitions and installation of interior doors.
- Installation of a heating system, including all necessary devices for space heating.
- Connecting water supply and sewerage to plumbing connection points.
- Alignment of the surface of walls and floors, preparation of the ceiling.
An apartment with pre-finishing can be occupied with parallel repairs, which, if necessary, can be carried out in stages or stretched over time in case of financial difficulties. The biggest advantage in this type of work carried out by the developer will be the ability to independently select materials for finishing, which will allow you to create a design in the desired style.
Acceptance of an apartment with a pre-finishing finish
In the process of inspecting the apartment with pre-finishing before acceptance you need to know what work needs to be done and what you should pay closer attention to.
Floor screed
Usually, the unevenness of the rough surface of the base is covered with a concrete screed, on which the desired floor covering is subsequently laid. The screed must be strong and of high quality, without cracks and bumps. Minor irregularities are allowed, but within the established norm. At the junction of walls and floor, all joints must be glued with soundproofing tape.
Ceiling arrangement
The surface must be even and free of visible marks at the joints of the boards. Ceilings, as with fine finishing, should be evenly whitewashed and have a finished look. Finishing work is carried out in such a way that, if necessary, it is possible to install a tension or plasterboard structure, and in their absence, the ceiling does not spoil the appearance of the room.
Wall alignment
Walls over the entire area must be plastered and finished with putty, have a flat vertical surface without sags and beveled corners. In some areas, an error of no more than 1-2 mm is allowed. There should be no cracks and chips on the walls, peeling of the material, traces of the spatula.
Heating system
It is installed in accordance with all regulatory documents. Elements of the heating system must fit symmetrically into the space allotted for them. Radiators are installed at the same height relative to the floor. Batteries must have all the necessary brackets for secure fixation, as well as Mayevsky taps that allow air to be released.
window installation
At window installation gaps between the window unit and the wall are unacceptable. The fittings must function properly, and the glass surface must not have cracks or scratches. All window sills are installed at the same level, their size and configuration should not interfere with the air flow rising from the radiators.
Plumbing wiring
Complete plumbing installation provides only a fine finish, and in the case of a preliminary installation, a water supply and sewerage system is installed, which is silenced at the plumbing connection points. The plumbing must be in good condition and have the necessary taps for the operation.
Wiring
The final wiring arrangement is regulated by the project, which may not include the installation of switches and sockets. But wiring work is a prerequisite and must be completed throughout the apartment, after which the owner himself decides whether to leave the network elements in their original place or move them.
Results
Possessing even an approximate knowledge of building codes will make it easy to understand the various offers on the housing market and choose the most financially advantageous and suitable option for individual needs.
