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Renovating out of order means risking damage to what you've just finished. Here's the logical sequence for renovating a flat.
1. Demolition and structural work
Start with whatever makes dust and rubble: strip-out, demolishing partitions, structural changes.
2. Electrics and plumbing
The services (chasing, running conduits) come before closing up the walls and finishing.
3. Plastering and preparation
Partitions, false ceilings, coatings and skimming: you prepare flat, sound surfaces ready to take the finish.
4. Painting, then the floors
You generally paint before laying the final floor covering (or at least the first coat) to avoid splashes. Skirting boards and wood finishes are done in coordination with the floors.
5. Cleaning and handover
Finally, the end-of-job clean and a check of every finish with you.
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Frequently asked questions
Painting before or after the parquet?
Generally you paint (at least the first coat) before laying the floor, then do the touch-ups once the floor is protected.
Do you coordinate all the trades?
We handle painting, plastering, floor coverings and cleaning, and coordinate the stages for a smooth job.