Winter repairs. How to organize the work correctly and which materials are suitable?

If you have the idea to renovate your home during the cold season, there’s no need to postpone it until it gets warmer. Winter renovations are a completely rational decision. The main thing is to follow the rules and carefully choose your materials.

• Maintain the proper temperature regime in the room

The optimal conditions for carrying out work are a temperature not lower than +5°C and humidity around 65%. Keep in mind that the heating season can lower the humidity level indoors. Because of this, materials will dry faster, which may affect the quality of the finish. So, for quality results, try to maintain the necessary climate conditions.

• Consider drying time

If you are renovating an unheated space, remember that materials will take longer to dry. Rely on the maximum drying time indicated on the packaging. For example, if TRIORA universal primer dries in 1-2 hours, the next material should be applied no earlier than 2 or even 3 hours later.

If the work is being done in a well-heated room, don’t rush. Wait at least the minimum specified drying time before moving on to further work.

• Pay attention to storage conditions of materials

Not all renovation materials can be stored in cold rooms or withstand freezing without damage. For example, water-based interior paints must be protected from frost. This affects both the quality of the material and the final finish. Choose materials at large building supermarkets where warehouses are heated and products are stored in proper conditions.

What are the advantages of “winter” renovations?

• Convenience of choice. When a product is less in demand, you can choose materials without worrying that the best options will be quickly sold out. Also, off-season, store specialists can give you more time without hurrying to help other customers. After receiving all the information you need, you can weigh everything and choose what suits you best.
• Available specialists. Whether you plan to hire professionals only where necessary or want to contract a team for all works, winter is more advantageous for this. In summer, good specialists are hard to find, and deadlines are usually set by builders themselves based on their own schedules. In winter, builders are not as busy — you can choose a reliable team recommended by friends or acquaintances and also request your preferred timelines.

By following these rules and considering the above features, your winter renovation will be much more advantageous for you. And it will also save time so you won’t have to give up your long-awaited summer vacation by the sea.