2023-10-15 16:00:03
Renovations can be a real headache, in addition to the financial and time expenditure they entail. But what if you could Renovate your home for less than 1,000 euros?
We propose five ideas that will give your property a facelift without having to break the bank trying. Consider them as ‘mini renovations’ that you can carry out to get rid of the itch to renovate your home.
Change the living room floor
The price of change the living room floor It will depend on the materials chosen, the workmanship, the condition of the previous floor and the space available. For example, changing the floor in a 15-square-meter room is not the same as changing the floor in a 25-square-meter room.
In general, the average price of changing the floor in a living room of 20 square meters is about 20 euros/square meter, plus installation, which is about 10 euros/square meter. Likewise, the total cost would be around 600 euros.
Between the Most common materials for living room floors There are laminate flooring, parquet, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, microcement and porcelain stoneware. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of aesthetics, resistance, maintenance and price:
The floating floors It is a natural wood floor that provides warmth and elegance, but requires special care and can be damaged by humidity or impacts. Its price is around 45 euros/square meter. parquet It is another type of wooden floor that is glued directly to the previous floor. Its price can vary between 20 and 80 euros/square meter depending on the quality of the wood. laminate flooring It is a more economical and resistant option that imitates the appearance of wood or other materials. Its price ranges between 5 and 30 euros/square meter. vinyl floor It is a synthetic material that can be placed in the form of slats, tiles or rolls. It is very versatile, waterproof and easy to clean. Its price ranges from 10 to 40 euros/square meter. porcelain stoneware It is a very resistant and durable type of ceramic that can be found in a wide variety of designs and formats. Its price can range from 15 to 60 euros/square meter.
Remove fixed doors and install sliding doors
Las sliding doors They are an increasingly popular option to take advantage of space and give a modern touch to rooms. However, its installation may have a variable cost depending on the type, material and difficulty of the work.
He average price to install a sliding door It is about 229 euros, however, the price may vary depending on several factors:
Installation type: If the sliding door is superimposed, that is, it slides outside the wall, the cost will be lower, around 300 euros. If it is built-in, it requires opening a hole in the wall and placing a frame, which requires a budget between 600 and 1,000 euros.Door material: The most common are wooden ones, which can cost between 100 and 400 euros per unit. There are also sliding glass doors (which are more expensive), PVC or aluminum (which are usually cheaper and more resistant).Size and design of the door can also affect the final price.
Finally, we must take into account the cost of labor, which will depend on the time and complexity of the work. Installation can cost between 50 and 300 euros, depending on the type of door and whether work is needed or not. In general, we recommend that you ask for several quotes from professionals to compare prices and choose the best option.
Change the windows for PVC ones
Las PVC windows They are an increasingly popular option due to their advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, durability and maintenance. However the price of changing windows For PVC ones it can vary depending on several factors, such as size, type of opening, profile, color, accessories or difficulty of installation.
He average price of a fixed PVC window With 4 millimeter transparent glass and measurements of 100 x 100 centimeters it is 87.20 euros. However, if you opt for a two-leaf tilt-and-turn window with blinds and low-e glass, the price rises to 390 euros.
Change the bathtub for a shower tray
Changing the bathtub for a shower tray offers advantages such as saving space, improving accessibility, reducing water consumption and modernizing the appearance of the bathroom.
He average price in Spain for changing a bathtub for a shower It usually ranges between 700 and 1,200 euros for basic qualities, although there are also quotes for 500 or 600 euros for low-cost cases.
The price may increase if you opt for resin, slate or custom shower trays, tempered glass screens or those with anti-limescale treatments, thermostatic or rain-effect taps, even designer tiles or mosaics.
And acrylic shower tray It can cost you about 100 euros; a ceramic shower tray for 150 euros; a resin shower tray from 200 euros; and a slate shower tray from 250 euros.
Calculate how much your bathroom renovation costs.
Paint the living room walls
Painting the walls of the living room and wallpapering a wall can be a way to renew the look of the house without spending a lot of money. He average price of painting a living room in Spain It is 9.20 euros/square meter, which means that painting a 20 square meter room would cost about 184 euros.
This price includes plastic paint, necessary materials and labor. However, the price may vary depending on the condition of the walls, the color selected and the difficulty of the work.
If you also wanted wallpaper some of the living room walls, you could do it from 15 euros/square meter, which means that wallpapering a 10 square meter wall would cost about 150 euros. This price includes wallpaper, glue, necessary materials and labor.
The total cost of painting the walls of the living room and wallpapering one of them would be approximately 334 euros, without taking into account possible unforeseen events or additional expenses. This cost could be reduced if you choose to do it yourself, but you should keep in mind that some skill and experience is required to obtain a good result.
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