Finishing materials: market novelties. Renovation of the future: new technologies in finishing work Renovation of apartments using the latest technologies

The use of familiar materials, proven by many years of experience, guarantees the home owner reliability and durability. However, a person is always drawn to something new. He wants to create in his home, cozy and modern. In order to keep up with the times, let's get acquainted with new finishing materials appearing on the market and starting to gain popularity.

flexible stone

Flexible stone- unique material. Differs in elasticity, durability and ease of installation. The material is characterized by a thickness ranging from 1.5 to 3 mm. The composition includes natural colored marble chips, as well as environmentally friendly polymer material. This composition allows the material to imitate stone, sandstone, clinker brick, slate, etc., while remaining flexible and easy to use. It can be seen in the design of modern, showers and bathrooms, toilets, saunas and, kitchens and hallways. Also flexible stone is used for cladding facades, walls, fences, etc. The material perfectly conveys the natural texture, has a wide range of shades, which allows you to create a unique design of interiors and facades.

Blooming wallpaper- a material with a beautiful name, which has the ability to change its color and show additional details of the pattern depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature of the objects adjacent to it. This visual effect is achieved due to a special thermal paint, which is part of the material. , made with such a thermo-paint, will appear at temperature drops and change color. Such know-how will allow residents not to get bored and enjoy the new design of the premises over time. The disadvantage of this finish is the need for pasting in places where temperature changes are possible - on the side exposed to bright sunlight, or next to radiators, or in rooms with controlled temperatures, etc.

"Blooming" wallpaper
light-transmitting wood composite

Wood composite- another material worthy of attention. Most often it is made from it. Its distinctive feature is its ability to transmit light. Thin wood panels are interconnected with fiberglass, allowing the material to remain strong and airtight, while the light transmission varies depending on the type of wood and the distance between the panels. A wood composite wall or partition can also serve as a home theater screen.

The liquid wallpaper for walls are made of natural cotton and cellulose fibers. Surfaces covered with this material are breathable to avoid mold growth. Liquid wallpaper is classified as environmentally friendly and safe materials. Their advantage is simplicity of application and ease of elimination of accidental damage during operation. These wallpapers are antistatic, which prevents dust from settling. The disadvantages of such coatings are the high cost of liquid wallpaper and their solubility in water (the wallpaper will have to be coated with a special varnish).

the liquid wallpaper
smart glass in the interior

Smart glass or as it is also called smart glass - this is another interesting new building material. It is used in construction, glass doorways, partitions and other translucent structures. Also, smart glass is widely used in interior design. It is capable of changing its optical properties (haze, light transmission, heat absorption, etc.) as a result of changes in environmental conditions (temperature, illumination, as well as when an electric voltage is applied). Also, smart glasses include self-cleaning (for example, from rain), automatically opening (for example, for ventilation), self-heated windows. The material allows you to reduce heat loss, reduce air conditioning costs, and replace traditional blinds and curtains. The disadvantages of smart glass are, of course, its high cost and the need to connect to the electrical network.

The production of building materials does not stand still, but moves in accordance with the development of world science. Every year innovative technologies appear, new developments are patented. Manufacturers, competing in the market, strive not only to improve the appearance and properties of their materials, but also to create completely new and interesting products for the consumer. We will talk about other new finishing materials in our next article. Read also about how to complete the interior. Stay with us.

Technologies do not stand still: what until recently seemed the height of perfection is already hopelessly outdated tomorrow.

This statement is also true for many finishing materials: oil enamels, paper-based wallpaper and the so-called "rolls" are now perceived as something archaic, left in the irrevocable past. Instead, manufacturers offer new options, the aesthetic qualities and performance of which significantly exceed the characteristics of finishing materials used in the past.

"Stolichny Master" has prepared a brief overview of modern finishing materials that are successfully used by our company for renovation of apartments and offices. We hope this article will inspire you to new ideas and daring interior achievements.

Walls

"Flexible stone"

Roll material, one of the varieties wallpaper, the front surface of which imitates the color and texture of a stone (for example, light sandstone). Strips of flexible stone are applied to the walls treated with adhesives, after which the joints are rubbed to homogeneity. Even after many decades, flexible stone will not change its original properties: this material is resistant to fading and abrasion.

A cozy, comfortable apartment is an achievable goal for any budget - this is the main rule in 2018. Decorating apartments is becoming an increasingly creative process that has no boundaries. If earlier customers were limited by prices for some materials or technologies, today - you can find solutions for any ideas that are available to everyone who wants to get a high-quality result. The PlanSmeta service for evaluating and planning finishing work in apartments and cottages, together with the Extra-Repair contractor, tells about the most effective new products and technologies.

What's new in finishing materials?

Modern materials economically make it possible - either to make an inexpensive, but high-quality finishing of an apartment for the purpose of its subsequent renting out, or to finish an apartment according to an individual design project that completely changes its original appearance, due to the construction of new walls, partitions, multi-level ceilings, the use of bricks etc.

What is important to pay attention to if you are planning to finish in a new building in 2018:

— quartz vinyl laminate- became available at prices.

— 3d wall panels have become fashionable, take a closer look, perhaps they will be useful to you, although the prices are still high.

— LOFT-style finish(brick, concrete, electric cable outside, lamps without shades, etc.) - economically - affordable, but not suitable for everyone. Gaining popularity in a creative and professional environment (artists, designers, hairdressers, yoga specialists, etc.)

— the laminate began to be used not only on the floor, but also on walls and ceilings, is gaining popularity, pay attention, you may also like it.

— wallpaper for painting now they are often used in decoration - it is economically profitable.

What's new in electrics (wiring)?

- walk-through switches - located at the entrance and by the bed, for example. For example, a light switch by the bed turns off the hallway light. You can come up with various applications yourself.

- a vending machine in the electrical panel "I'm on vacation" (if the apartment is completely de-energized, when you go on vacation, the refrigerator, cameras, aqua watchdog, the alarm continues to work)

- motion sensors when lighting devices are turned on - for convenience, have become very affordable.

- a switch that can be adjusted to any IR remote control from the TV and can be turned on or off directly from it. Gain popularity. Sensory. Accessible.

- video calls and intercoms - now available

- smart home - in the price range from 30,000 rubles to 100,000 rubles became available, however - hackers have learned to hack - be careful when choosing options.

- aqua watchdog (water shut-off system in the riser) - 4 pcs of sensors under the bathroom under the sink under the washing machine. Affordable, turnkey - 15,000 rubles.

- chandeliers are going out of fashion - a fact. LEDs and strips are more and more often - they have become affordable, provide energy savings, provide varieties of lighting shades, programming allows you to configure various modes.

- digital TV is already the norm and is always included in the renovation of an apartment.

We have listed the most important things to look out for before you start planning the finishing of your apartment. Use all the experience we have gained to solve your problem, whether it is finishing an apartment for subsequent rent or finishing an apartment for a studio for work, or, which is most often ordered by our clients - finishing an apartment for themselves.

Also, an important factor is the preparation of a project for the renovation of an apartment. This stage of finishing the apartment is gaining popularity and begins to be appreciated by the customer. For our part, we always provide an apartment renovation project when ordering a turnkey fit-out in our company.

The release was prepared by: PlanSmeta (PlanSmeta.com) service for assessing and planning finishing work in apartments and cottages together with the Extra-Repair contractor.

The attractiveness of any home depends on the interior decoration of the premises. It is the finishing touches in the arrangement of an apartment or house that make them comfortable and cozy. Most often, consumers prefer familiar materials that are time-tested and guarantee reliability and durability. However, the construction idea does not stand still, and new, more efficient and less costly technologies in finishing work are constantly appearing.

In the modern interior, there is no longer any place for simple lamellas, "lining" and clinker stone. Of course, in general, the materials for interior decoration remained the same: wallpaper, tiles, various gypsum panels, varnishes and paints. However, manufacturers have improved their quality: now the usual materials have new properties that are valuable in use and unusual shapes, allowing you to create an innovative interior design. The materials for repairs, which have appeared recently, are gaining popularity.

Protective coatings

The newest types of protective coatings have proven themselves well in various types of finishing work - more and more craftsmen prefer modern materials due to their reliability and safety.

We have selected four modern protective wall coatings that will allow you to use non-standard solutions in the decoration of your apartment:

• Slate paints;
• Antibacterial paints
• Magnetic paints.

Due to the properties of some substances added to marker paints, after the surface has completely dried, about a week after the end of the work, you can safely draw on the walls with markers, like on a marker school board. Such paints are an excellent solution for the walls of children's rooms.

Slate paints

Another option for children's interiors is slate paints. When using this material, it will be possible to avoid the unpleasant hassle of washing the painted walls. Children can safely paint a surface covered with slate paint with crayons, without fear of consequences, because drawings and inscriptions can be erased, as from a regular slate board.

Antibacterial paints

Antibacterial paint cleans and disinfects the air, destroys harmful microbes. It is used in children's rooms and hospitals. The action of paint is based on the principle of photocatalysis, which is triggered by exposure to light. Also, this coating helps to avoid allergic reactions.

Magnetic paint

Magnetic paint contains small particles of metal, which allows you to attach various things with magnets to it - now travel souvenirs can be hung not only on the refrigerator!

Wallpaper has enjoyed stable popularity for many decades, and today new, more convenient options for this coating continue to appear - for example, thermal wallpaper.

According to some characteristics, they resemble ordinary vinyl or paper wallpapers, however, under the influence of any heat source, they change color, a pattern appears on the surface. The secret is in the use of a special paint, which shows its properties when heated.

Another innovation in the field of renovation is seamless wallpaper. They resemble decorative tapes that are glued horizontally to the walls.

In the manufacture of wallpaper, new materials are used that are replacing the standard ones - paper, textiles and vinyl - for example, cork. For the manufacture of cork wallpaper, pressed cork chips are used. The main advantage of such a material is environmental friendliness, and a significant disadvantage is its high cost. No adhesive additives are used for gluing such wallpapers on the walls. The thermally processed material releases natural juice, which reliably holds the mass together.

Liquid wallpaper is also used as a protective coating for walls. Behind the strange phrase is a material that is decorative plaster, which is applied to the wall with a spatula and then leveled evenly over the wall surface. Such a coating hides the unevenness and small cracks in the walls, but at the same time allows the walls to breathe, which prevents the appearance of mold. The disadvantages of using can be attributed to the high cost and solubility in water: you should avoid getting water on the coating and additionally fix the "liquid wallpaper" with a special varnish.

Flexible stone

The coating imitates natural stone and is a durable and wear-resistant material. Walls clad with flexible stone look like they are covered with natural granite or marble.

Venetian plaster

An unusual protective wall covering, which is a liquid material that dries in an even layer and looks like natural marble.

Energy saving technologies for renovation

One of the goals of innovations in interior decoration is the introduction of energy-saving technologies for renovation, which allow to save heat in the house.

The most common way to reduce the consumption of thermal energy is to insulate the walls and ceilings of the building. In this regard, new technologies for repairing ceilings have appeared.

Stretch ceiling

The stretch ceiling is a polyvinyl chloride film stretched tightly over the mounted frame. Additionally, it is equipped with lighting fixtures of various shapes and configurations.

Stretch ceiling consists of several elements:

• PVC cloth;
• Lighting;
• Frame;
• Decorative baguettes and caps.

Stretch ceilings have a different look depending on the chosen material: some resemble a mirror polished surface, others - a plastered plane.

The following types of tension structures are used:

• With a lacquer texture: it is most popular due to its shiny surface, which reflects well the light and interior elements of the room;
• With a matte texture: the complete opposite of the previous look - the surface completely absorbs light; used mainly in government agencies;
• Satin texture: combines a varnish coating and a granular surface, a soft diffused light and beautiful overflows are obtained in the room;
• Perforated texture: when the lights are turned off, simulates a starry night sky.

Manufacturers are constantly offering new types of textures and many shades of stretch ceilings.

Stained glass ceilings have a number of advantages over conventional materials:

• Beautiful and unusual appearance;
• Ease of installation: the installation of the structure is easy to do with your own hands - the stained-glass windows are installed by the assembly method.
• Practicality in operation: the ceiling is composed of separate parts, which are easily replaced in case of damage; they are easy to wash and wipe from dust;
• Environmentally friendly: the stained glass window is made of metal and glass - no plastic!

The indisputable advantages of such a ceiling covering include resistance to moisture - because of this, its use in bathrooms is popular.

When choosing finishing materials for flooring, one should take into account the purpose of the rooms of an apartment or house. For example, wood flooring looks especially authentic in the kitchen, but there it requires special care. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that some synthetic materials can cause allergies in people living in the house.

Indicators such as the appearance of the material, its moisture resistance, as well as the base on which the material will be installed are also significant.

Unusual types of tiles

Tile has long been the leader in bathroom and kitchen flooring; however, this is a rather "conservative" material that is difficult to improve. Only relatively recently have such variations of the usual coating appeared, such as volumetric, liquid and pebble tiles.

The volumetric tile has bizarre shapes: it is concave from one edge, and convex from the other. Such tiles look especially impressive on the wall, giving the room a stylish and status look. It should be noted that the installation of the material is difficult, and therefore is an expensive service.

Liquid tiles allow you to create a unique design of a room: from mechanical influences, it changes color and image. Liquid tiles are laid mainly on the floor - there its properties can be fully revealed.

Pebble tiles are used to decorate the walls of the bathroom. It consists of many stones glued to the base of the tile.

Outdoor array

Quality floor coverings are made from solid wood. This material replaces parquet. Manufacturing is simplified by the fact that processes such as sanding and varnishing are carried out in the factory. A massive board is laid in the same way as parquet - by gluing to the base.

Modern technologies have also affected the production of parquet. So, artistic parquet is an expensive floor covering made of various types of wood. To create the pattern, panel parquet is used or decorative elements are combined with slats of block parquet.

An innovative flooring material - advanced linoleum. This is an environmentally friendly coating made from natural raw materials.

Marmoleum does not warp and does not fade, has good thermal insulation properties, is not toxic, and can withstand heavy loads without losing performance.

Due to its low cost, this material will soon be able to replace everyone's usual laminate.

The emerging innovative finishing materials blend harmoniously into any interior. The advantages of such materials are obvious: safety for the health of those living in the house, environmental friendliness, high wear resistance, original appearance. Innovative materials are expensive, but they pay off.