QUESTION: Renovation planning: which materials should be purchased in advance and which ones on an as-needed basis?
Answer
Proper planning and competent procurement of materials are the key to ensuring your renovation goes without unnecessary stress, financial losses, and delays. You should always start with the rough-in and hidden stages of work, upon which the safety and durability of the entire home directly depend.
•Purchase all materials for rough engineering in advance: high-quality water supply pipes, electrical cables, junction boxes, ventilation elements, and leak protection systems.
•Purchase materials for surface leveling: plaster, putty, deep penetration primer, and floor screed construction mixes.
•Save the purchase of finish coatings, furniture, and decor for later: wallpaper, paint, laminate, tiles, and plumbing fixtures are best purchased strictly after the rough-in bases are ready.
This approach will protect you from situations where purchased tiles do not fit in size due to curved walls or when expensive wallpaper gets ruined while being stored in a dusty apartment. In addition, purchasing engineering materials in advance allows builders to immediately draw up accurate utility layouts and avoid future alterations.
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