The plum rain season is coming. How much do you know about the things to pay attention to when decorating during the plum rain season?

Rainy weather, with increased heavy downpours, concentrated and heavy rainfall, fewer hours of sunshine, and high humidity are the hallmarks of the plum rain season. Zhejiang has recently experienced sticky, damp weather. Besides concerns about inconveniences in getting out and difficulty drying clothes, many homeowners renovating their homes are also concerned about the quality of their work during the rainy season. Today, we've compiled tips and preventative measures to help you complete your renovations during the rainy season.

01Plumbing and electrical decoration specifications

Special care must be taken when laying out wiring during the rainy season. Because walls and floors are prone to moisture, bare wires should not be buried directly in the walls or floors. Instead, they should be protected with insulated conduit to prevent damage. Especially in areas prone to rain, such as balconies, exposed copper wire ends must be well wrapped to prevent short circuits. Before construction begins, be sure to install protective wall and floor sealants on the walls and floors to protect them from moisture.

02Be careful when selecting materials

Because wood products are most susceptible to deformation, especially during the rainy season, special care should be taken when selecting wood products for renovations. Choose wood materials with low water absorption and a minimal deformation coefficient. For example, solid wood flooring should be manufactured by reputable brands, such as Rabbit Baby. Both the boards and the flooring from Rabbit Baby meet national quality standards. Wood flooring's deformation is determined by its water absorption rate, and its water absorption rebound rate is directly related to its baking process. For engineered wood flooring, choose waterproof products. Laminate flooring, due to its processing, is less prone to deformation. Under normal circumstances, the moisture content of the board should be neither too high nor too low. National regulations stipulate that the moisture content of standard board should not exceed 12%. After checking the moisture content of the board during the rainy season, be sure to return the flooring to its original packaging and wrap it in plastic sheeting. Otherwise, the flooring will absorb indoor moisture and deform.

03Maintain good ventilation

Because walls are very damp during the rainy season, to prevent the backs of furniture from getting damp, and because the air is humid on rainy days, all doors and windows should be opened during construction to maintain good ventilation. This is not only beneficial to the health of construction workers, but also helps to dry the interior walls, floors, and wood as soon as possible.

04 Scraping putty requires extended drying time

Before painting the wall, you need to scrape the putty, which usually takes 1-3 coats. The normal drying time is 1-2 days. However, when scraping the putty on a rainy day, use a dry cloth to wipe off the moisture on the wall to keep the wall as dry as possible. At the same time, according to the actual weather conditions, the drying time of the putty should be extended as much as possible, usually 2-3 days, until the putty is dry.

It can be seen that the impact of the plum rain season on decoration is limited. There is no need to be afraid of the plum rain season. Just pay attention to various precautions and decorate with confidence!