Modern ideas about the design of the apartment premises exclude the idea of a balcony as a storage room. Therefore, interesting ideas for decorating balconies are born, the photos of which can amaze with their diversity. The use of modern finishing materials transforms the look of these premises. There are so many finishes available that choosing the right one is easy enough. Nevertheless, you need to figure out which main directions exist, as well as study the step-by-step instructions for finishing the balcony with your own hands.
Balcony finishing wood paneling
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Important points when decorating balconies and loggias
Interior finishing of the balcony surface is carried out during the final cycle of repair work. Before its implementation, it is necessary to prepare the premises well for the function of a residential one. For this, the balcony must be warm. For this reason, at first, the surface of the walls, floor and ceiling are insulated, windows are changed to modern warm double-glazed windows. The underfloor heating system does not hurt here either. This will make it possible to plant even a greenhouse on the balcony.
Brick walls of the balcony are painted with facade paint
At the same time, a sense of proportion is important in everything. After all, there are certain norms for the load, which cannot be exceeded. The cantilever balcony assumes a full load of 12 kN, which is equivalent to 1170 kg. For balconies that are equipped with slabs and pylons on the sides, as well as loggias, the load should be up to 18 kN (1766 kg). In this regard, it is necessary to very carefully calculate the weight of the finishing material.
The walls of the balcony are decorated with plaster
What finishing material suitable for a balcony should have
Choosing a finishing material for repairs on the balcony or loggias, you need to know that he must:
- Possess significant moisture resistance.
- Be simple in periodic maintenance and care.
- Serve at least 30 - 35 years.
- Be slightly susceptible to solar radiation and temperature changes.
- Keep warm well.
- Possess sound insulating qualities.
- Be safe for humans.
- Inexpensive.
Concrete and wood in the decoration of the balcony
Nobody canceled the need to be beautiful, aesthetic and combined with the general stylistic features of the apartment.
Useful advice! When choosing a material, the location of the balcony is important. If the exit to it is from the living room, decorated in high-tech style, then it is hardly worth to beat balcony clapboard.A fancy baroque bedroom doesn't match the plastic panels.
Balcony decoration should be combined with the overall style of the room
Interesting ideas for finishing balconies, photos and characteristics
The richness of the choice of finishing materials gives rise to a variety of ideas, the embodiment of which allows us to contemplate such a huge number of balconies and loggias, decorated very skillfully. Let's look at some ideas for various finishing materials.
Textured plaster on the walls and wood plank on the balcony floor
Wooden lining covering
The lining for facing balconies and loggias has been used for a very long time. Therefore, it was believed that this is an outdated design option. However, it has many advantages inherent in wood: pine, linden, oak, larch and other tree species. The use of this material gives rise to very interesting ideas for decorating balconies. Photos of some of them resemble not some kind of loggia, but truly royal mansions.
Wooden board in the decoration of the balcony
The material requires some attention to avoid deterioration or darkening. Unlike the old one, modern euro lining is made with absolutely precise dimensions using a technology that assumes high-quality drying of wood. Rails dimensions: full width - 96 mm, working width - 88 mm, thickness - 12.5 mm.
Wooden panels on the balcony
The eurolining covered with wood stain and varnish will perfectly harmonize with the corresponding kitchen interior in the same wood-like style. The presence of individual interior elements with a natural wood texture will also be in good harmony with such a material.
Useful advice! For finishing balconies, it is best to use softwood lining. It can withstand moisture and temperature changes much better. On the walls, this material looks very natural and rich.
Sheet metal is used in the decoration of the balcony
The use of PVC panels in the design of the balcony
Plastic is an inexpensive and easy-to-use material, but even it has certain advantages:
- Long-term trouble-free operation.
- A wide selection of shades and patterns.
- Simplest care.
- Keeping warmth and sound at an adequate level.
- Absolutely not complicated installation.
- Low cost of PVC panels.
PVC panels with imitation wood
You also need to know about the disadvantages of plastic: fragility, non-environmental friendliness, fear of temperature changes and sunlight. Therefore, plastic panels should be used only when decoration of loggias andinsulated balconies... Then the result will be very good. The walls of PVC panels look quite modern. Various additional elements are used for installation, which make the interior complete.
Useful advice! Balconies trimmed with light-colored PVC panels should be equipped with jalousie or curtains. Otherwise, light plastic may fade over time, and the pattern may fade.
Ceramic tiles in the decoration of the balcony
Artificial stone - natural beauty in the interior
Using artificial stone is one of the most interesting balcony finishing ideas. A photo of such objects allows you to appreciate all the beauty and richness of the interior using this material. If before there was only natural stone, the use of which was affordable only for wealthy citizens, today there are a lot of artificial materials that successfully imitate this natural material. In the decoration of balconies, gypsum, acrylic or quartz stone is most often used.
Artificial stone can cover the entire surface of the walls of a balcony or loggia, or you can make individual decorative elements. Selection of various textures, perfectly imitates the natural environment.
Decorative panels in the decoration of the balcony
Block house finishing option
Block house is a material that is a cross between siding and clapboard. It is made from wood, vinyl and metal.Vinyl and metal options are essentially siding, while wood has some features. It looks like a rounded log, so it looks very nice in the interior of the balcony. When properly processed, the house block looks very rich and presentable. You just need to understand that if the balcony is very small, then upholstery of its block with a house is not recommended. The slats are 36 mm thick, which will further reduce the space.
There are very interesting ideas for decorating balconies. Photos of spacious rooms of loggias, decorated with a block house, look just amazing.
Block house in the decoration of the balcony
Drywall - a versatile finish
Plasterboard is nowadays used in almost any finishing work. The decoration of balconies is no exception. This is a very convenient material for the embodiment of various design ideas. It allows you to create even curved surfaces from yourself. Plasterboard installation is very easy. It needs a finish, but with all this, it can be as very simple - painting, and quite complex - finishing with artificial stone or decorative plaster.
The disadvantage is poor resistance to humid environments. Therefore, you need to use drywall with waterproof properties. It is usually green in color. The standard dimensions of the sheets are very large 2500 × 1200 × 9.5 mm, which is inconvenient for balconies, so it is worth purchasing reduced sheets, 1.5 m long and 60 cm wide. Plasterboard is mounted on the crate.
The walls of the balcony are sheathed with moisture-resistant plasterboard and plastered
DIY step-by-step instructions for finishing a balcony
To create a really warm and modern balcony, you first need to insulate it. To do this, double-glazed windows are inserted and the floor and ceiling are insulated with any insulation. After that, you can proceed with the step-by-step instructions for finishing the balcony with your own hands.
First, for any of the above materials, you need to make a crate. It should be 5 cm tall. The distance between the guides and their position depends on the finishing material.
1 - floor insulation and arrangement, 2 - wall insulation and installation of the battens
Secondly, insulation is placed between the guides and covered with a vapor barrier membrane.
Thirdly, the material is attached to the crate. Mounting methods may vary. These can be nails, screws, staples or clamps.
3 - finishing the walls of the balcony, 4 - laying the floor covering
Fourthly, corners and other additional elements are used to give the finish a finished look.
Whatever finishing material to create a modern beautiful interior on the balcony you have not chosen, it should harmoniously and competently fit into the space and please your eye.
