It has long been established that any repair work is carried out in the summer. It is warm at this time, but is there any reason to take up the entrance during the cold season? Experts say that this approach is very beneficial. But you need to take into account the fact that at low temperatures, fresh concrete and paints and varnishes dry and set differently than in summer, there will be no problems if you have a warm entrance.
The effect of cold on the characteristics of concrete
Repairing concrete in the cold, like concrete work in winter, is a troublesome task if there are no special mixtures designed for this work. The concrete solution sets best at a temperature of 15-25 degrees, under these conditions it gains maximum strength in 28 days.
At sub-zero temperatures, the water that is in solution turns into ice. The frozen liquid increases in volume by 9%, breaking the structural bonds of the material. Additionally, under these conditions, the concrete loses its connection with the reinforcement, the porosity of the material increases, affecting the water permeability and strength of the material.
When it gets warmer, the ice turns into a liquid and the cement mixture begins to harden normally. But due to the structure damaged during freezing, its strength is reduced by at least 15–50%.
Important! Particularly damaging is the alternate freezing-thawing of a fresh solution.
Taking into account these features, the use of a concrete solution at a low temperature is possible only with the use of concreting technologies that allow it to gain physical and mechanical strength qualities, allowing it to reach critical strength.
The effect of cold on the characteristics of concrete coating materials
Ambient temperature greatly affects the service life and quality of paint coatings. These materials require a temperature for high-quality natural drying of 5-35 degrees Celsius.
If it is warmer, the solvents will evaporate faster and the film will harden faster. However, solvents must not evaporate too quickly, in which case internal stresses appear in the coating, which negatively affect the characteristics of the film coating. At the right temperature, the solvent volatilizes gradually and correctly.
If the temperature of the painted surface drops to 5 degrees Celsius, the formation of a protective film may not occur. Under these conditions, only physically curing paints and varnishes should be used, while remembering that such a finish will take longer to dry.
When painting the surface in the cold, frost and ice should not be allowed to appear on it. Do not paint during precipitation and on wet surfaces.
Attention! As the surface temperature drops, moisture from the air condenses. This happens more often on calm, cool evenings.
Usually, repair work at the entrance is carried out in preparation for the heating season. If these works are not done in the house and the entrance before this time, they may not issue a readiness certificate, and this will create problems at the beginning of the heating season.
Tell me, please: the walls are being painted in my entrance, while it is -20 degrees outside. Do they have the right to carry out painting work? Are there any rules? The fact is that it stinks of paint not only in the entrance, but also in the apartments, and it is cold to open the windows. Are there any temperature restrictions?
Hello! Unfortunately, there is no exact norm that could regulate the painting of the room inside (you can refer to SanPiN 2.3.5.021-94, but it only regulates the norm in general), because here it is not the air temperature outside the room that is important, but the presence of ventilation shafts and temperature at the entrance. According to this, we conclude: there is ventilation in the room (since it simply cannot be missing in a multi-storey building, because it would not be accepted for operation), the temperature in the entrance is also at least + 7C (the minimum recommended temperature for using this type of paint), therefore, they have the right to carry out painting work. The only thing that can be referred to is the ventilation, which they may not be using properly, since the air does not circulate and remains in the room. And this will be correct, since with open ventilation openings the temperature inside the entrance will be below zero, therefore, you can either open everything and not paint, because it is cold and the paint will curl, or close everything and do not paint again, because there is no ventilation. According to violations of sanitation and safety standards regarding the lack of ventilation in the room, you can go further and punish those responsible.
In fact, all repairs should be carried out only in preparation for the autumn-winter period. If your house is managed by a management company, it is obliged to notify the tenants of the house that the renovation of the apartment building will be carried out. This should be written in the contract for the maintenance of your home by the management company.
If we are talking about a major overhaul, then it is not carried out at all without a corresponding act of work signed by the residents of the house. By the way, in the same act, the dates for the start and completion of repairs are indicated. And, as a rule, repair work is carried out in preparation for the heating season and completed before it starts. By the way, if the renovation of systems, painting, whitewashing is not completed in the house, then such a building will not receive a readiness certificate, and without it, the heating season will not begin for residents. For the company itself, this will result in penalties. It is clear that the Criminal Code should not bring it to this.
In your case, it is not clear why the painting work took so long, but we can advise you to seek clarification first from the management company itself and from the housing inspection, which oversees the activities of house management offices.
In any case, the answer from these structures will help you understand why the work is being done and who is to blame.
Even if you have a very comfortable apartment, finished in accordance with all modern trends, the road to it may not be the most pleasant - dirty, cluttered entrances do not have the best effect on the perception of the house. And if the housing and communal services structures periodically update coverage, then you are very lucky. But, if you have to do everything on your own, our article will tell you how to paint the walls in the entrance correctly.
Agree, living in a house with neat entrances is much more pleasant.
Options for the compositions used
Consider how to paint the walls in the entrance, and what features each type of solution has. Let's divide all finishing materials into two groups - budget and modern, more expensive, but also more reliable.
Most often, it is the financial component that has a direct impact on the choice of a particular option, you see, not everyone has the opportunity to pay significant money out of pocket for repairs in the entrance.
Budget line of materials
This includes just all those compositions that have been used by housing and communal services for the past few decades.
Let's consider each of them in more detail:
- Lime, this material is used for finishing the upper part of walls and ceilings. Its main advantage is the low price and simplicity of the process - even with your own hands you can finish very large areas in a day. But there are also disadvantages: if the walls are inclined to dampness, the coating will fall off, the appearance of the surface may deteriorate and turn yellow after a year.
- Chalk very similar to lime, and the coating is almost the same. Of the advantages, one can note only the low price. The disadvantages include the not very attractive appearance of the surface after finishing, the tendency of the coating to yellow and the property of chalk to get dirty.
In the photo - chalk, which can be purchased at any hardware store
- Previously, painting the walls in the entrance, or rather, their lower parts, was carried out exclusively with oil paints. With the development of technology, these trains have faded into the background, but public utilities still use them. Such solutions are made on the basis of organic drying oil, so they dry for a very long time and have a strong smell that will stay in the entrance for at least a couple of days.
- Alkyd enamels or, as they are also called, nitro paints are a more reliable option, but they also cost more. Their use allows you to reliably protect the surface - it can be washed and cleaned. Among the shortcomings, we note a rather sharp smell and low plasticity of the frozen layer, due to which the surface may crack in a couple of years.
Advice! Even in conditions of acute shortage of funds, it is better to use alkyd formulations, due to the strength of the coating and the long service life, you can still save money.
Modern painting materials
Today, sellers offer many options that are far superior to traditional formulations.
The choice must be made depending on what will serve as the basis for application, the most popular are the following solutions:
- Water-based paints are distinguished by a fairly affordable cost and good performance. And, what is very important, if the surface, whitewashed, treat with a deep penetration acrylic primer, the water-based emulsion will fit perfectly. Another advantage is the ease of use, you do not need instructions, the solution is immediately ready for use, and if necessary, it can be diluted with water.
The only drawback of such paints is poor resistance to moisture.
- A more durable option is water-dispersion acrylic paints. This group of compounds is resistant to moisture and creates a durable, elastic film, we can say that this is the best option in terms of price-quality ratio. The acrylic composite has good adhesion to most surfaces and is odorless.
- Silicone and latex compounds are even more expensive, but the surface is very durable: it can be washed with special products thousands of times, and the shade will remain bright for many years. Such solutions are able to withstand thermal deformations. structures and do not crack for a long period.
Silicone-based formulations last three times longer than regular oil paints
Features of the work
If you are interested in how to paint the entrance correctly, then there is nothing complicated, all work can be divided into several stages:
- First you need to purchase everything you need to carry out the work. If they are carried out by the contractor, he is obliged to coordinate with the residents all the nuances of the repair: what color to paint the walls in the entrance, what composition will be used, what time frame the work will be carried out, and much more.
Pleasant colors make the entrance much more comfortable
- Many are interested in whether it is possible to paint the entrance in winter? It all depends on the characteristics of the room: if it is normally heated, and acrylic or water-based paint will be used, then you can. But if the entrance is cold and the composition is oily, then you should wait until spring - the composition only dries for a day, but window can not be opened, and all residents will have to suffer for several days from caustic fumes.
- It is important to prepare the base well, if necessary, repair the irregularities with putty and prime the surface. Only then can paint be applied.
Advice! When work is carried out by hired specialists, each tenant has the right to control the process and, in case of violations, point them out to the foreman or foreman, because repairs are carried out precisely at the expense of the residents.
If there are metal pipes or risers, then they should be coated with special compounds: Zinga conductive paint will come in handy, because it is very strong and durable.
Another great option is fire-retardant paints for metal Polistil, which are resistant to open fire, which significantly increases the fire safety of the premises.
An example of how paint the walls at the entrance and make them unique
Conclusion
In fact, if you have at least minimal painting skills, you can make entrance is more beautiful and more comfortable, the main thing is to do everything carefully and use high-quality materials.
The video in this article will help you better understand the features of the process.
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Residents of house No. 8 on Kosmonavtov Street decided to repair the entrance in stages. The funds raised for the current renovation have so far only been enough for two floors
Studying the legislation
The main legal acts regulating relations in the field of management and maintenance of multi-apartment housing stock are the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, as well as the resolution of the Gosstroy No. 170 of September 27, 2003. At the same time, do not forget that if you entrusted the management of your , then an agreement is concluded between the owners and the management company, drawn up in compliance with the requirements of federal law. This is a very important document, since only those works that are indicated in it will be carried out in the house, no more, however, often less. Therefore, in order to avoid conflicts in the future, read the contract carefully, and if something does not suit you, discuss it with the Criminal Code and do not rush to sign.In order not to waste your nerves in vain, before demanding something from the management company, carefully reread the document and all annexes to the contract. They, as a rule, contain a list of what your management company is obliged to do in the house and in the surrounding area.
“The fallen off tiles must be replaced, peeling paint and plaster, too. Residents have the right to demand from the Criminal Code a partial restoration and tidying up of walls, floors and ceilings.
The law says...
So, what are you and I paying bills for? In Art. 154 of the Housing Code says: “Payment for residential premises and utilities includes (…) payment for the maintenance and current repairs of common property.” What is meant by common property? These are all the structural elements of the building (roof, walls, stairs, etc.), communications, elevators, technical rooms and the adjacent territory, that is, absolutely everything that is in your house and around it. Including stairwells. It turns out that we are a priori paying for their ongoing repairs.... the resolution of the Gosstroy specifies ...
We carefully read clause 3.2.9 of Gosstroy Resolution No. 170. It says that management companies are required to carry out routine repairs of common property once every 3–5 years. At the same time, remember that walls, ceilings and floors of entrances belong to the common house property. It turns out, here it is - they are obliged to repair! But with an important caveat. Appendix No. 7 to the resolution clearly states that the current repair includes “restoration of the decoration of walls, ceilings, floors in separate sections in the entrances (...) and other common premises.”…the treaty ends
A similar wording, as a rule, is also in the tenants' agreement for the management of an apartment building. “The Criminal Code is OBLIGED to carry out current repairs of the common property of an apartment building. The list of current repairs is contained in the annex to the contract. And here - attention! The duties of the management company for current repairs include (from the standard agreement of the management company with the owners):- restoration of plaster walls and ceilings in separate places;
- restoration of wall cladding with ceramic and other tiles in separate places;
- plastering and painting works in separate places.
This means that they must replace the fallen off tiles, peeling paint and plaster, too. Despite the fact that there is no talk of painting the entire entrance, the residents have the right to demand that the management company partially restore and put the walls, floors and ceilings in order.
Where to begin?
Initiate a general meeting of tenants!If your entrance needs repair, then the decision to carry it out can only be made by the general meeting of owners. Call neighbors and invite representatives of your management company - director and / or chief engineer. The meeting should identify and document all types of work that you want to carry out (painting, replacing, repairing, strengthening, etc.). It is necessary to prescribe the types of work very carefully: there is nothing taken for granted, and gifts from the Criminal Code should not be expected.
The company must provide residents with a detailed estimate of the work with the cost and offer a co-financing scheme: as a rule, 30x70 or 50x50. It is also necessary to calculate how much each apartment will pay subsequently and agree on the terms of installments in order to pay the required amount in installments.
What's next?
Further, a separate contract for cosmetic repairs is concluded, which indicates the deadlines for the completion of repairs. After completion, the residents of the house accept the work and sign a special act. If something is done poorly or not completed, the acceptance certificate should not be signed. First make sure everything is in order.What if you don't pay?
If the owners of an apartment building categorically do not want to pay extra for repairing the entrance - after all, we pay monthly receipts for the maintenance of common property - you can initiate repairs at the expense of the collected funds. In this case, the management company will carry out repair work in stages: first one floor, then the other as contributions accumulate. In this case, the renovation of the entrance can take a long time, but no additional investments are required.Also, there is always an option to repair everything on your own without involving a management company. It is the most transparent - you decide how many materials to buy and who to involve in the work. You just have to want!
