• We recommend preparing everything you need in advance and organizing it so that it’s easily accessible. During renovations, you’ll be moving furniture around, and some items might get lost.
• To protect the floor from chalk, glue, and other messes, cover it with several layers of paper, securing the edges to the baseboards with tape or paste (which makes it easier to remove later).
• Even better, lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the paper.
• If furniture remains in the room during renovations, it should be thoroughly covered. Remove items you’ll need in the coming days from cabinets. Close the doors, and position the wardrobe, sideboard, and bookshelves in the middle of the room with the doors facing inward. Cover everything with plastic wrap, securing the edges with pins.
Order furniture directly from the manufacturer; unlike mass-produced items, it has one significant advantage—it will fully meet your specifications. Custom-designed furniture and interiors are particularly relevant for apartments where planning and design require a personalized approach.
• Pay special attention to covering upholstered furniture. Be sure to move any houseplants outside.
• After you wash the plaster off the ceiling and walls or remove old wallpaper, it’s best to clear the paper from the floor and lay down new material.
• When painting window frames, it’s wise to cover the glass with paper.
• If you accidentally get paint on the glass, wipe it off immediately with a solvent. If you don’t notice it right away, carefully scrape off the dried splatters with a razor blade, holding it parallel to the glass.
• To prevent paint from dripping on your hands and the floor while painting, create a simple device: attach half of a small rubber ball or the top of a plastic bottle from a cleaning product to the handle of your brush (with the indentation facing up). And of course, don’t overload your brush with paint.
• After you’re done, clean the brush in solvent and keep it in water until the next day.
• When adding blue dye to chalk, be sure to strain the mixture.
• Paints and solvents can be harmful to your health. It’s best to leave the room where you’re painting as quickly as possible. Wash your hands thoroughly after working (or better yet, wear gloves).
• To help the paint smell dissipate more quickly, keep a bucket or bowl of water in the room.
• To make your life easier, protect the bathtub and sinks from construction debris; don’t pour water with paint, cement, or chalk down the drains, as these can clog the pipes.