One of the pressing issues of today is the competent arrangement of housing. High-quality can significantly expand the usable area of the entire apartment. In order to insulate the balcony, make it beautiful and functional, it is necessary to properly observe the finishes. The elements of such a cycle are sheathing with plastic panels, the use of lining or drywall, applying plaster or choosing another finishing material to the taste of the customer. Because different materials have different performance characteristics, and their cost can vary significantly, this article will help you choose how to finish the balcony inside.
To reduce the cost of maintaining a balcony, it must be prepared for. The initial task will be . To finish warm balconies with metal parapets, it is necessary to build walls from foam blocks. If the space does not need insulation, a simple wooden or metal frame. In this case, the parapet is sheathed on the outside with polycarbonate, siding, clapboard or corrugated board.
we warm the balcony before finishing
Additional work consists of inserting glass, waterproofing and protecting the balcony from heat loss. The insulation layer is covered with insulating material, and the balcony itself is sheathed with bars or metal profiles.
When the external work is completed, you can start finishing inner space. Any type of building material has its advantages and disadvantages, but the best choice for arranging a balcony is drywall, lining and PVC panels.
Such material is resistant to temperature changes, tolerates moisture well and does not lose its shape under the rays of the sun.
Glazing and insulation of the balcony
Glazing of balconies and loggias is made with PVC double-glazed windows. Their low cost with relative availability will become good choice for self construction. Opening packages should be placed in pairs in the corners of the balcony. Complete with them, it is necessary to install profiles for the outflow of water. The next steps will be the insulation and sealing of the balcony space. If necessary, metal fencing can be replaced.
layout of finishing elements
Opening slots are closed before insulation cement mortar, sealant or building silicone. The thoroughness of the work carried out at this stage will affect the final result of the finish. A properly sealed balcony will not let air in from the street.
Materials for finishing the balcony from the inside
A good material for further work will be foam, which will be attached between the bars of the crate. The upper floors and the apartments that are located on them will require additional insulation of the ceiling. For such insulation, special ceiling profiles with a U-shaped section are suitable. Located at half-meter intervals, they will serve as a crate for finishing work.
Drywall
Sheathing balcony walls with drywall is one of the better ways their alignment and finishing, which is available even to novice builders. The beginning of work will be a thorough preparation of the surface. You can skip it by hiding all the flaws behind the sheets finished material, but for high-quality and durable repairs, compliance with the entire procedure will be required. After removing the remnants of the old finish from the walls, you need to clean the balcony space from debris and debris. After applying a layer of plaster on clean walls, the remaining cracks must be repaired. mounting foam and additionally treat the surface with an antifungal mixture.
sheathe the loggia with drywall
The most important stage of the work carried out is the installation of the crate. Popular mounting materials are metal profiles and mounting rails, and their final choice depends only on the customer. When installing the crate on the wall horizontally, its guides must be reinforced with dowels with a half-meter distance. Excess parts are cut with scissors for metal. At the junction of drywall sheets, a double laying of rods is made. After the installation is completed, proceed to the laying of the insulation. Regardless of the type of insulation, which can be both polystyrene and mineral wool, its laying should be dense and uniform.
Further insulation of the walls is carried out using foil rolls. Installed on top of the insulation, such a foil is fixed on the crate using a construction stapler.
The final stage of work is wall cladding drywall sheets. You can save on material, starting with those sections of the balcony on which whole sheets or large parts of them can be freely placed. The ease of cutting and processing makes drywall very suitable for cladding balconies. The cut sheets are fixed with self-tapping screws every quarter of a meter, and their caps are deeply embedded in the material for the convenience of the primer. After the walls are completely decorated with plasterboard sheets, all seams and joints of individual parts are sealed, the surface is rubbed and primed.
clapboard
The classic type of finish is lining the balcony with clapboard. The combination of the beauty of natural material and its clear geometric lines allows you to create a stylish and modern interior.
eco-friendly and natural
If the balcony is located in an area with high humidity, for installation it is better to use eurolining. special shape tongue when wet will not allow the panel to come out of the groove. Two openings with outside each rail is designed to drain condensate.
When facing, lining with right angles and rounded chamfers is used. Since the factory production wooden panels are not processed further, this material is undesirable to be subjected to resistance tests. In everyday life, this means that when cleaning balcony rooms, it is better not to use household chemicals and strong abrasives - lining can quickly lose its presentation. However, if the panels are impregnated with an antiseptic and fire-fighting mixture before starting the sheathing, they will deteriorate less from exposure to an aggressive environment.
One of the options that involves the interior decoration of the balcony with your own hands will be an imitation of lining made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Repeating the pattern and texture of natural wood, such slats have the same shape and the same locks.
sheathed with PVC clapboard
Advantages of PVC lining:
- practicality of application;
- ease of installation;
- resistance to mechanical and chemical damage;
- ease of care and cleaning.
Despite the fact that plastic lining does not expand and does not let air through like wood panels, its decorative properties are no worse. Surpassing natural materials in fire resistance, it has high strength and durability. If the balcony is finished with a simple wooden clapboard, such material will be vulnerable to sunlight and fungal attack. If the insertion of double-glazed windows becomes the protection against ultraviolet radiation, the fight against the fungus will require much more effort.
pvc panels look advantageous
Lining technology
Before starting lining with clapboard, it is necessary to create a protective barrier that will serve as waterproofing. Its first layer will be bitumen mastic, the second - an antiseptic mixture, and the third - a thorough PVA putty. In addition, do-it-yourself interior decoration of the loggia begins with the crate. In the process of sheathing, bars of 20x30 and 40x40 millimeters of section are used with a step between them of 500 millimeters. The fastening of the lags is carried out with special mounting nails 60-70 sizes of 3-4 mm. The ends of the wooden bars must be further processed with PVA. Plastic nozzles for dowels must be firmly held in the wall and enter to a depth of at least three centimeters.
lining installation technology
After the crate is sheathed with centimeter-thick MDF slabs, they can be impregnated with PVA and again sheathed with clapboard. Before attaching the rails, they must be cut to the same size and start the installation process from any angle. In addition, each rail is fastened with small nails, and its slope is checked by a building level. When the sheathing is almost complete, the slats should reach the next corner. In the last boards, it is necessary to cut the crests of the tongues in half, and carefully round them. Having installed these boards with a house directly into the grooves, you need to press them until they click, which will show that the lining has fallen into place. Slots on the ceiling, on the floor and in the corners are covered with skirting boards.
With the development of technology, the methods of mounting structures on balconies are also changing. For example, in the sheathing process, instead of nails, you can use special metal brackets that will be attached to the crate using self-tapping screws. If nails are chosen for laying, they must be hammered in at a slight angle with an inward slope, closer to the roots of the ridges. When the sheathing is completed, for additional protection Moisture-resistant primer or durable varnish is suitable. good option will be coated with alkyd-based varnishes.
PVC panels
Made from durable and modern material, plastic panels are often used in arranging a balcony. To counteract mechanical loads, each such panel is internally divided by partitions. Their design can use various color scheme balconies, photo imitation of the texture of wood, stone or metal, or ornaments different forms and styles. Such a variety significantly expands the design options for balconies and loggias.
cute and cheap
For the correct distribution of finances and the prevention of unnecessary expenses, it is necessary to carefully calculate the cost of purchasing materials. With horizontal paneling, each batten stud will be fixed vertically at a distance of 40 centimeters. Similarly, with vertical sheathing, the battens will be fixed horizontally at the same distance. At the end of the panels, at the corners of the balcony and at the bottom, additional fastening of the bars will be required. Special profiles with rivets are designed specifically for panelling. Despite the additional financial costs of their purchase, the convenience of using such profiles will outweigh all costs. Self-tapping screws with press washers provide reliable fastening to the walls.
Additional interaction is provided with the help of external and internal corner profiles (laying joints in the corners of the balcony). It will not be superfluous to purchase upper and lower guides for inserting panels.
Installation of PVC panels
The cladding of the balcony is carried out with asymmetrical plastic panels. Laying on the crate with protruding parts of the grooves, they are attached to the wall with special press washers. Boards two meters long require two fixing points.
Observance of the correct technological cycle will help to view a photo of the scheme for finishing the balcony with plastic panels with your own hands.
Additional finishing of balconies
The rapid development of science makes it possible to create reliable and durable materials for construction. The decoration of balconies, as an element of the design of a living space, was no exception either. Watching many videos on how to decorate a balcony inside with your own hands shows that light and at the same time durable material with low wear is needed for installation.
decorative stone trim
A good design solution in this case would be the use of natural or artificial stone coated with decorative plaster. Withstanding heavy loads, such a stone will not only fit perfectly into the interior, but will also help the customer save on repairs in subsequent years. Careful finishing with natural stone will require a certain skill, otherwise the result will be far from what was intended. Also, before fixing the stone and applying decorative plaster, the walls will need to be pre-aligned.
Even having a solid area in a house or apartment, you can’t ignore the balcony and loggia: it’s too good to relax on this small area. In winter, you can enjoy the rays of the sun, and in summer - the breeze and coolness. Therefore, finishing the balcony inside, design development is an important task. The place should be cozy and comfortable, but also functional. It is not easy to combine such different requirements in a very small area. There are several key points that will help you cope with these tasks on your own. About them and will be discussed further.
Balconies and loggias, of course, differ constructively. This is reflected in the features of the insulation and when installing the glazing, but the design and finish are identical, as is the possible use of the available space. Therefore, the article will focus on the construction of both types.
Loggia with panoramic glazing - nothing prevents you from enjoying the scenery
Glazing types
The development of the design of a balcony or loggia is preceded by repairs. And the main repair on these structures is glazing and, if so decided, insulation. Glazing of balconies and loggias is conditionally divided into two groups: cold and warm. Cold protects against the penetration of dust and precipitation, can significantly delay the wind, but cannot greatly affect the temperature. Warm glazing, on the other hand, adds sound insulation and temperature increase to the entire specified set of properties.
The cost of warm glazing is much higher, but the functions that, after such modernization, the room can perform are much wider. How can use the cold balcony? To store some things, and even in the summer - to sit, relax, in the winter you can - just jump out for a couple of minutes. On the insulated balcony or loggia, both offices and bedrooms are arranged, someone transfers the dining area from the small kitchen there. The decision, of course, is yours, but to make it easier to navigate the topic, we briefly list the main methods of glazing, their advantages and disadvantages.
cold glazing
Any of the methods in this category will cost significantly less than warm, but the level of comfort and functionality of the room remains quite low. The methods are:
The most aesthetic are well-crafted wooden frames and aluminum glazing. They are still used today, but metal ones can be seen less and less. Tram windows are present only in houses of old buildings: the service life is still decent, but there are very few “freshly installed” ones: the view is too specific, and the temperatures, to put it mildly, are uncomfortable.
Warm glazing
Until recently, there were two options: PVC profile frames or double wooden frames. Double wooden ones have the same drawback as single ones: they need good and regular care: painting. PVC profiles in this sense are much more practical: they only need to be periodically cleaned of dust and dirt. The second concern is that it takes only a few minutes to transfer them to the summer and winter position and serves mainly to increase comfort and extend the maintenance-free service life.
The use of PVC profiles is the most popular type of warm glazing.
Minus glazing plastic profiles- their considerable weight. Therefore, they are installed on a base with a high bearing capacity: brick, concrete, welded from profiled pipes. In some cases, the disadvantages include the width of the profile: it limits the amount of light entering the premises. But high tightness and excellent heat-insulating properties, with good floor and ceiling insulation on the balcony and loggia, allow you to maintain a stable temperature inside. And this makes it possible to use the area more fully: balconies and loggias are combined with rooms or arranged in them as an office, a summer garden.
Panoramic glazing can be warm: energy-saving double-glazed windows allow you to maintain the temperature without much effort
The third type of warm glazing for balconies and loggias is panoramic. These are double-glazed windows created using a special technology, for the fastening of which a minimum of material is used. There is a variant of generally frameless glazing: double-glazed windows are attached to one another. An interesting option, but expensive, and not the easiest to design.
How to decorate a balcony or loggia
For finishing glazed and insulated balconies, you can use the same materials as for finishing rooms, but the most popular way is. It can be wooden or plastic. Finishing the balcony inside with a wooden clapboard creates a more comfortable environment, and plastic is easier to care for and does not need to be painted regularly. Having decided which of the properties is more important to you, you can choose the appropriate option.
Lining and plastic panels - the technology for finishing the balcony inside is one, the materials are different
The second most popular material is decorative stone or brick-like clinker tiles. Finishing balconies inside with these materials is possible with both cold and warm glazing, as well as without it at all. The material is durable, easy to care for, frost-resistant, does not collapse under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. So that's a good choice.
Brick-like clinker tiles look decorative on the balcony, especially if you skillfully beat it in design
With warm glazing, the decoration of loggias inside with drywall is popular. It is especially relevant when combined with the premises, but it just looks great on the loggia. Just one point: just in case, use moisture-resistant GKL: in case of condensation.
Remarkable properties have decorative plasters. They look great, are easy to care for, many can be washed with brushes using detergents, have a long service life, there are pigments that are not harmed by sunlight. The disadvantage of this type of material is the high price. But it's beautiful and functional.
One of the options for decorative plaster. Finishing the balcony inside with such material is beautiful and durable
Modern trends in interior design are a mixture of different finishing materials. When decorating loggias or balconies, you can also experiment. Most often they combine stone and tile. They are usually used in combination with other materials. Any "duets" look good, and even unexpected combinations refresh the interior.
There are many options for combined finishes, we will attach photos of the most interesting at the end of the article.
Gender: what is better to make
The choice of material for finishing the floor on the balcony and loggia depends on the glazing or its absence. If the balcony is not glazed, perhaps best material- concrete or. Another option is ceramic tiles, and better - a natural stone or porcelain stoneware on frost-resistant glue.
Self-leveling floors - look great and are easy to clean
With cold glazing, the choice is almost the same, because all these materials, subject to technology, can withstand temperature extremes. As a temporary option, you can also consider laying linoleum. But he will not last long: ultraviolet and frost are far from the conditions in which he will feel good.
Tiles are a traditional material for difficult operating conditions
On an insulated balcony or loggia, a wooden floor is most often made: it is convenient to lay insulation between the lags, and besides, the wood is pleasant underfoot, and it itself has good thermal insulation characteristics. That is, it helps to reduce heating costs.
Another option for the floor on the logs: lay plywood or OSB on them, and on this base there is already any floor covering, including laminate and even parquet board. If you want to use tiles, then it would be very nice to make a warm floor under it, otherwise it will feel cold even on top of a good layer of insulation.
Balcony and loggia design: ideas and photos
First, about the design of the balcony, which is used for its intended purpose: for a pleasant stay almost in the fresh air. Even an open balcony is suitable for this purpose. The interior decoration of the balcony shown in the photo is not some kind of super-complex or expensive, but the idea is great. The ceiling, floor and low long boxes around the entire perimeter are made of lining. Painted, most likely, with pigmented oil. A few pillows or soft mats will turn this place into a great place to relax.
With a glazed balcony or loggia, everything is simpler: install whatever you think is necessary. Important to choose correct form and size to make the most of the area. Most often, a small table and one or two chairs, small armchairs are installed. Such a set can easily fit even on a loggia or balcony with an area of 3 meters, and so that the table does not interfere, it can be made folding.
The design style can be made any, but it is desirable that it be in the same vein as the style of the whole house. The general idea should be traced in the design of all rooms. This is logical, and looks more organic.
If the apartment is small, and there is simply nowhere to put things, cabinets or shelves are installed on the balcony or loggia. They can be placed so that there is still room for a chair, or at least for a folding chair.
They even do it on a large loggia or insulated balcony. But few people can squeeze in something more than a wall cabinet, which stands at the end. The only advice: if you are going to use shelves for storage, and not for decoration, make them still closed: few people can maintain perfect order in storage systems.
Kitchen on the loggia: design and decoration ideas
It is the kitchen area on the loggia that they do not do: neither the maintenance services nor the firefighters will allow it. They take out the dining area to the warm balcony. It's possible.
It is not difficult to make a dining area on a balcony or loggia - a wide window sill under the glazing frames, high chairs, appropriate lighting
When combining these two areas, the window sill can be removed, but it is forbidden to touch the wall. Unless you order a project and strengthen the remaining parts: it will still not be possible to completely demolish it, otherwise the house may collapse. To make the existing opening look like a decoration, you can round it, make a semi-arch or choose a different type of design (read how to do it.
With this approach, the decoration of the balcony inside should echo the design of the kitchen. The brick finish looks good in combination with smooth plasterboard walls.
Study
Privacy is often necessary for productive work, but it is not easy to find a secluded corner in the apartment. Organize yourself workplace can be on a warm balcony or loggia. after all, all you need is a small table and a comfortable chair or armchair.
Workplace on the loggia - a small office for work
To create the most working atmosphere, the interior of the loggia should have soundproofing properties. Is it wood, cork or vinyl wallpapers non-woven base.
Shelving in place of the former window - do not let the place disappear
Bedroom on the balcony
V small apartments sometimes not only there is nowhere to organize an office - even with a separate bed, problems can arise. If you have a balcony, even 3 squares in area, it can be turned into small bedroom. And if the area is 6 squares or more, then on the other hand you can also arrange a working corner.
The bedroom on the balcony is not a myth. Everyone has their own approach, but you can do it
Even on a very small balcony, you can make a "lying" place.
The main thing is desire, there is always a solution
An example of a "green" arrangement is a garden
If none of the above ways of decorating a balcony “warms” you, you might like the idea of turning it into a garden. Well, maybe not in the garden, but in the garden. This arrangement option can be implemented on an open balcony, but then it is necessary to plant annuals that quickly give greenery.
You can take out flowers in pots for the summer. There are even more options here. If there is not enough space, you can make special shelves or a niche on one of the walls.
By the way, a good idea in the photo above is to lay a wooden shield on the tiled floor and build a place to rest on it. Comfortable and easy.
The same ideas can be implemented on a glazed and insulated structure, but the choice of plants is wider - you will still maintain the temperature, therefore even tropical plants you can try to grow.
Balcony design and interior decoration options: photo ideas
Sometimes an idea is boring, some kind of picture that will help those thoughts that have not yet found concrete expression to take shape in the final decision. This chapter contains photos that seemed interesting. Maybe some of them will help you develop your design project and finish the balcony inside. 
Requirements
Complex decoration of the loggia from the inside is quite expensive. Judging by the reviews, the minimum price is fifteen thousand rubles. That is why many people take self-finishing this part of the apartment or house. So, in order to finish the loggia inside with your own hands, you need to know some important points without which this would be impossible.
First you need to decide what kind of balcony you plan to make: open, closed, stained glass or panoramic loggia. There are many options, there are even balconies with a fire escape.
In addition, you need to choose the right finishing materials. You can decorate the balcony with interesting "bark beetle" plaster, you can put tiles on the loggia with brick imitation, you can arrange it in the French manner. A loggia with a cork for interior decoration looks very unusual.
It is believed that the maximum allowable load on a fully protruding balcony is approximately 1100 kilograms. The permissible weight for attached balconies that are not hung outside the facade of an apartment or house on the street is approximately 1800 kilograms. That is why it is very important to calculate the total weight of the building materials that you will use to glaze and insulate the balcony, as well as the weight of its interior decoration. If you prefer glazed varieties, keep in mind that this design is heavier.
Finishing the balcony from the inside is usually carried out last, so it is important to carry out very accurate calculations of the weight and density of other building materials in order to choose a more suitable material for finishing the loggia. When making calculations, please note that many building materials must be soaked in water before use, therefore, for example, when a substance is kept in a liquid for about four days, all mass calculations must be multiplied by a factor of 1.4.
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moisture resistance
The moisture resistance of the balcony directly depends on the moisture resistance of the materials used in the decoration. When arranging a balcony, it is necessary to take into account such an indicator as the dew point. This criterion is achieved when one hundred percent air humidity is created at a certain temperature. And then condensation starts to form. Warm dew can not only spoil wood, which begins to rot, and iron, which begins to rust, but also adversely affects human health. In addition, such conditions contribute to the appearance of bark beetle.
The loggia, located on the sunny side, warms up very well, but it can overheat. Therefore, it is important to install ventilation devices on such glazed balconies, this is also true for an unheated room. Some owners neglect moisture-absorbing materials when interior decoration balconies, because they are quite voluminous and "eat up" a large amount of space on the loggia. That is why the so-called warm dew appears on the glazed balconies after a cold winter. Therefore, most experts advise using open glazed balconies.
Moisture absorption is calculated as a percentage of the dry weight of the material. If you carry out all the necessary measurements and calculations, you can find out that substances whose moisture absorption level is more than two percent cannot be used categorically for warming and finishing the loggia. As a rule, a fairly high percentage of this indicator is typical for materials with low density, so it is better to use denser components. If you use materials with an excess of the maximum possible level of moisture absorption, you risk creating an atmosphere on the loggia that contributes to the development of various respiratory diseases in you.
That is why it is necessary to purchase materials for the interior decoration of the loggia with a moisture absorption level of no more than half a percent. Some manufacturers are trying to convey this criterion to consumers using another indicator - the level of water absorption. It shows the possibility of a particular material not to let moisture in. But it is believed that this criterion does not show the level of moisture absorption at all. These conditions and calculations apply only to balconies hung out from the interior of a house or apartment, and for options that are combined with a living room or kitchen, this is not relevant.
Heat resistance
This indicator characterizes how much the strength and reliability of the material can decrease from exposure to high temperatures. It is measured in percentage. It is best to choose materials for facing the balcony with a heat resistance level of no more than five percent. As a rule, manufacturers create materials with a very high level of heat resistance for greater reliability, which in real conditions will never come in handy. Some experts believe that this is a marketing ploy, since this indicator is directly related to another more important criterion - frost resistance.
Frost resistance
This is an indicator that means the level of cyclicity of complete freezing and complete thawing of the constituent substances. In this case, these cycles are measured as follows. A freeze is considered to be a drop in temperature below zero in degrees Celsius. Full defrosting is considered to be the heating of materials to more than zero degrees.
With good frost resistance, the material will not lose more than five percent of its properties or density. For facing materials that are used for decorative purposes, this indicator will be characterized by the absence of visual damage or other changes. When calculating the frost resistance of materials, one should take into account how quickly it can warm up. For example, concrete thaws very slowly, while lighter facing materials, on the contrary, melt very quickly, and therefore will often thaw and freeze, especially during seasons that are characterized by temperature fluctuations.
Wall materials
To decorate the walls of the loggia, it is necessary, first of all, to level them with putty material. It is possible to decorate the walls of the balcony on a budget without insulation. If necessary, the side parts of the walls should be insulated with extruded polystyrene foam, foam plastic or other special material. After that, you can proceed to the decoration of the walls with facing materials.
An interesting option decoration is the decoration of the walls with decorative plaster. It looks very beautiful, especially if a skilled craftsman helps you in the design, besides, it is moisture resistant and reliable. Wall decoration in such a room with drywall is very popular. This method is very simple, drywall is easy to cut and can be topped with any material, for example, liquid wallpaper. The only disadvantage of this building finishing material is that it is not frost-resistant, so it can only be mounted on insulated walls.
Another inexpensive and high quality finishing material- these are wall panels made of plastic or vinyl. They can be easily mounted with your own hands, they are very flexible and at the same time they are not at all afraid of moisture. Manufacturers present a wide selection of such panels, so you can find a variety of color and design solutions. But such material can easily fade in the sun, so it is better to use it for finishing loggias that are not located in the south.
For facing the walls of the balcony, you can also use chipboard or MDF boards. This is a very affordable material. Although its appearance is a little rustic, it can be varied simply by varnishing or laminating.
Moreover, such a film has many design options: it can have an image imitating laying with a beautiful brick, or a picture under a stone. This is a very stylish design solution, moreover, it is quite budgetary, but the MDF and chipboard boards themselves are not suitable for use in rooms with too low or too high temperatures, in addition, it is a very non-environmental material.
the most beautiful and practical material for finishing the walls of the loggia - this is a decorative stone. This material is very reliable and durable, because it is not afraid of high or low temperatures, as well as high humidity. In addition, it is perfect for finishing the railings of the loggia, they can also be used to decorate the arches that separate the balcony opening combined with the kitchen. Decorative natural stone looks very luxurious, but has a rather high cost. But there is an alternative to this material - an artificial stone, which outwardly very much resembles a natural counterpart, but has a lower price compared to it.
Main advantage decorative stone, in addition to its appearance, it can be considered that it can be applied to any surface. It can hide the irregularities and imperfections of all surfaces, since it has a relief texture. That is why before laying such a stone, you will not need to level the surface of the walls.
Another popular material for decorating the walls of the loggia is lining. It is a very reliable material because it is made of wood. The lining of coniferous trees is best suited for the balcony, as they are more resistant to frost. This finishing material is beautiful appearance and high quality. For facing the walls of the loggia, you can also use wallpaper for painting, tiles of absolutely any design, for example, marble or brick, terrace board in addition, it is possible to finish the walls of the loggia with a professional sheet, clinker tiles, block house and other materials.
Ceiling decoration
The design of the ceiling is carried out after its insulation, installation of the crate, as well as after laying the cable for lighting and installing lighting fixtures. The balcony ceiling can be finished with the same materials as the walls. As a rule, various decorative materials are used for this. Drywall is an excellent material for finishing the ceiling, as it ensures its smoothness and creates a completely flat surface. It can only be laid on an insulated ceiling.
A more stable material for finishing the ceiling is plywood. It is quite reliable, has the ability to withstand temperature changes and, moreover, has a low cost. You can also decorate the ceiling with polycarbonate or corrugated board. These are very reliable and high-quality materials that are ideal for finishing this part of the room.
A ceiling with hidden niches can be made by decorating it with tiles. Tiles with a decorative pattern or embossed stone will help hide such a niche or, on the contrary, make it a beautiful decorative element, a highlight of your balcony. In general, decorating the ceiling with tiles is a very economical solution, besides, it is very easy to tile the ceiling, so you can do it yourself. You can choose tiles that will be the same color as the floor, and make the walls a contrasting color. The only downside ceiling tiles is that it can crack in severe frosts.
Now many trim the entire room with clapboard, including the ceiling. The eurolining differs in beautiful appearance and environmental friendliness. Just keep in mind that everything wood materials must be treated with special disinfectants so that fungus does not form on them. Another option for finishing the ceiling of the loggia is the design of the rack ceiling. This ceiling is made from metal elements and is very durable, it can be mounted both on glazed balconies and on open loggias.
Laying the floor
When choosing a material for finishing the floor on the loggia, it is necessary to focus on the quality of the material, as well as its resistance to impact. external factors such as the weather. In addition, it is important that such material be easy to wash and clean from dust, which very easily penetrates the loggia from the street. Most often, the floors on the balconies are finished with linoleum, laminate, parquet or ceramic tiles. Also, some people prefer a more budgetary option - ordinary painting, or, conversely, one of the most expensive options - the creation of self-leveling floors.
Laminate and parquet are among the most quality materials for finishing the floor. They are quite durable and withstand temperature extremes very well. These floors look very elegant and do not require special care. Such floors are lighter in weight and warmer than, for example, floors covered with ceramic tiles, so they are perfect for a loggia. They can be used both for finishing the threshold between the room and the balcony, and for finishing the entire floor.
There are many other options for flooring. This can be carpet flooring, MDF or chipboard finishing, cork, marmoleum coating, as well as solid wood flooring. Each option should be selected based on what style in general you have chosen for finishing the loggia.
The interior design of the loggia depends, first of all, on its size. There are many types of interiors that are great for decorating this room. For small loggias it is better to choose a corner modern furniture in warm colors. Thus, you can create a corner for relaxation. An example of such a design is a small corner wardrobe on one side of the room and a corner sofa with a small table on the other side of the balcony.
In addition, you need to functionally occupy the entire area of \u200b\u200bthis small room to the maximum. Yes, you can install wall cabinets small size, which will take up very little space or shelves on which you can place flower pots. Plants will bring comfort and freshness to your loggia. An unusual, but very good idea would be to install transformer model furniture, which, if desired, can be easily folded to free up space. You can make the space of a cramped loggia visually wider by lining the walls and floor with light building materials. The walls of the loggia can be decorated with framed pictures or family photos.
For more spacious loggias, you can come up with many interesting design solutions. So, you can install an artificial reservoir, a game table or a treadmill or other outdoor exercise equipment. An unusual option there will be a division of a large loggia into different functional areas. You can set up a large table with ottomans or armchairs to relax with friends, you can put a sofa bed or hang a hammock. A hammock will look very interesting with wicker chairs and a table.
Many owners of apartments (especially small ones) increase living space by adding loggias and balconies. If you correctly glaze and insulate the balcony, you can save the required heat. However, people who implement such an idea are wondering - what is the best way to sheathe a balcony inside? There are several options, with their help you can not only arrange a place to relax, but also organize, for example, a summer garden, a full-fledged office or even a small gym.
When choosing a specific finishing material, it is necessary to take into account, first of all, the functionality of the future premises; in addition, you need to do the following:
- objectively assess the strengths and weaknesses suitable materials;
- determine how appropriate the finish is in terms of care and practicality;
- find out if it will be possible to make repairs yourself if necessary.
Also, do not forget that the balcony is located closer to the street than the rest of the apartment. Consequently, the finishing material will be more influenced by negative factors. Therefore, the chosen option must be durable, resistant to temperature extremes, humidity and ultraviolet radiation.
Today we will look at possible options, and comparison of those. characteristics will help to find out which one is better to use when sheathing.
Until recently, wooden lining was practically the only material that was used to decorate the described premises. People liked (and still like) the aesthetics and attractiveness of these products. Clapboarded walls create the feeling that you are somewhere on the terrace country house, and city dwellers, as you know, are more than favorable to such things.
Main characteristics
Let's start with a distinction between the two concepts. The lining is planed boards with natural moisture, but the eurolining is dry. In addition, eurolining is of better quality, differs in the complexity of the profile, the increased requirement for the level of humidity, and it also has channels for ventilation. Despite significant differences, both materials are similar in their technical characteristics.
Let's get acquainted with the main advantages of lining.
- Good insulation. Yes, the described material belongs to the finishing, but it has excellent thermal and sound insulation characteristics.
- Environmental Safety. Lining is a natural material that does not have any harmful properties.
- Easy to install, quality connections. Using this material, you can create simple, but extremely reliable designs.
- Durability. If all operational requirements are met, the lining (euro lining) will last from 15 to 20 years.
We also note that some types of material are inexpensive, which today can be called one of the main advantages. But in order for the lining to last as long as possible, it is better to give preference to pine profile boards - they are somewhat more expensive than, for example, linden, but of better quality. For eurolining, selected expensive types of wood are generally used, which, after drying, are treated with special antiseptics and flame retardants.
Lining wooden - types
Important information! Product labeling is equally important. Almost all lining goes through the same production cycle, and sorting is carried out already at the exit during molding. It is at this stage that the material is checked for quality and grouped (one of three classifications is assigned - “A”, “B”, “C”). The higher the class, the higher the quality of the products.
Class "C" material is, in fact, ordinary waste. You can work with such a lining, but you should not expect a good result.
Lining grade "EXTRA"
Mounting Features
Both lining and eurolining are mounted using the same technology.
Stage 1. First you need to prepare the walls. All work surfaces are thoroughly cleaned, leveled and prepared for the installation of the crate.
Stage 3 . The last stage is the sheathing itself, which can be done in one of the following ways:
- hidden;
- open.
Eurolining panels, for example, can be connected using the tenon-groove method using kleimers (these are special brackets). As for the usual lining, it can also be attached to the kleimers. This method is called hidden. At open method screws and nails are used for installation.
The installation procedure itself is quick and easy, but, importantly, lining is recommended for use on well-insulated balconies.
Video - How to sheathe a balcony with clapboard
Option number 2. MDF panels
They are medium density fibreboards. Such products can be of several types - from flat panels covered with veneer or polymer film, to elements with embossed patterns.
Material advantages
The main advantages of MDF panels include:
- excellent operational properties;
- variety of textures and colors;
- ease of installation (and the panels can be mounted in any direction);
- the possibility of laying a heat insulator or wiring in the under-panel space;
- no need to prepare the walls (this does not affect the quality of the installation).
Mounting Features
The procedure for sheathing a balcony with MDF panels is approximately as follows.
Stage 1 . As we just noted, it is not necessary to prepare the walls, however, the crate will still have to be installed, since the sheathing material will be attached to it.
Stage 2. The launch panel is placed in the corner of the constructed crate, after which it is fixed with a special glue.
Stage 3 . The remaining panels are mounted in the same way and are additionally attached to each other by means of grooves.
Stage 4. The last panel is cut to the required size, fastened with glue and snapped into place with the next one.
As you can see, even a novice can use this material to cover it, because it will not take much effort or time for installation.
Option number 3. Drywall
The following material is also popular, and many are interested in whether it can be used for cladding a balcony. Immediately make a reservation that drywall is fragile, it is quite difficult to clean it, and original view it loses quickly, but at the same time it has its merits.
These include:
- ease of installation;
- the possibility of implementing various design solutions;
- low cost.
Important information! Drywall can only be used as an initial layer, that is, another finishing material is mounted on top of it. Even drywall (GK) is fragile (if we talk about it as a sheathing), and it is suitable for a balcony only if it is carefully insulated.
Now let's get acquainted with the installation technology.
Table. We sheathe the balcony with drywall
| Stages, No. | Brief description of actions | Photo |
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| Stage 1 | First you need to build an iron crate on which the GKL will be installed. |
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| Stage 2 | Then (if necessary) insulating material is placed in the cells of the crate. All formed slots and joints are filled with mounting foam or sealant. |
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| Stage 3 | After that, the installation of drywall begins directly. The sheets are attached to the metal crate with self-tapping screws, while the latter should be screwed in with the utmost care to avoid deformation. |
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| Stage 4 | At the end are performed Finishing work. A layer of putty or any other material of a similar purpose is applied on top of the drywall. |
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When all work is completed, the walls can be painted to make the material look neater.
Option number 4. Siding
As a rule, siding panels are used for exterior finish buildings, but they can be successfully used for interior work. In the manufacture of vinyl panels, a special technology is used, thanks to which the material has several significant advantages.
- It is reasonably resistant to almost all types of weathering.
- If the surface is damaged, then instead of a costly full-fledged repair, you just need to change the damaged panel (or panels).
- Siding is environmentally friendly, it does not contain any combustible or harmful substances.
- The material described is also heat-resistant, so it can be mounted under any temperature conditions.
- Finally, siding allows you to create "breathing" walls.
Installation Features
The technology of cladding a balcony with siding panels is also nothing complicated and consists of three main stages.
Stage 1. The first thing to do is to install the crate, on top of which the entire installation structure will be fixed.
Stage 2. Using self-tapping screws, fixing profiles are fixed (special, intended for siding). First, the starting bar is mounted in the lower part, and then the profiles themselves (H- or J-shaped) are installed. It all ends with the installation of the finishing bar.
Stage 3. At the end, siding is installed directly on the fixed profiles. What is characteristic, this needs to be done only from the bottom up.
Option number 5. PVC panels
The material is similar in its characteristics to the one described above. vinyl siding, but differs, first of all, in that it is intended exclusively for internal work. You can learn more about the installation process from the video below.
Video - We ennoble the balcony with PVC panels
Option number 6. Sandwich panels
Such panels consist of three layers - a pair of sheets of durable material and a heat insulator between them. For this reason, sandwich panels can be considered one of the most preferred cladding materials.
Among the advantages are:
- resistance to biological irritants (for example, to mold, fungus);
- safety;
- no need for additional finishing;
- environmental friendliness;
- light weight;
- excellent thermal and sound insulation properties.
As for the installation process, it should look like this.
Stage 1. Special fittings are being built (outer and inner corners, as well as final details).
Stage 2. The start panel is mounted (its narrow part is placed in the corresponding groove), after which the installation accuracy is checked using the building level.
Stage 3. To fix the wide part of the panel, self-tapping screws or staples are used.
Stage 4. The second panel is connected to the starting one by mounting the narrow part and further fixing it. All subsequent panels are mounted in the same way.
So what to choose?
Be that as it may, everyone must decide for himself which finishing material suits him best. But if you do not have the appropriate skills, then it is advisable to buy either siding or lining. If the main goal of the work is high-quality insulation, then preference should be given to sandwich panels. And the features of each material described above with the installation rules will help you make the right choice.
Conclusion. Ceiling and floor
Ceilings are often sheathed with the same material as the walls, which ensures the integrity of the room. You can combine different textures to hide the flaws of the balcony. There is, for example, one old method to help raise the ceiling. This method consists in the use of materials that contrast in color.
Important information! When sheathing the ceiling, it should be remembered that lighting devices will be placed on it (if provided).
The floor is usually covered with linoleum, but in Lately several alternatives having the same performance but looking much better. The floor on the balcony can be covered, for example, with a laminate (necessarily moisture resistant) or ceramic tiles.
Video - Do-it-yourself balcony cladding
The interior decoration of the balcony is the final step in turning a small particle of the street into a cozy warm room. But even before you start any robots, you should decide on the material that we will use and measure the area of \u200b\u200bthe balcony.
We arm ourselves with a tape measure, pass with it around the entire perimeter and enter information into a notebook. Now you can start choosing methods.
Balcony finishing materials
1. Traditionally, lining is used for this.- attractive and easy to install, which can be easily changed in case of damage to individual fragments.
When using fragments different material you can achieve originality and uniqueness of the room.
The main disadvantage of lining is the need for constant care. It is recommended to use various antibacterial compounds for this, which prevent the occurrence of fungi and mold.
2. Siding. Outwardly, it is somewhat reminiscent of a lining, but still it is different. A significant difference can be called durability and resistance to fire. Mounting the siding is also quite simple: you just need to glue it to the frame prepared earlier, and connect the panels to each other through the grooves.
3. Plastic panels are the most common material due to its availability. They are easy to wash, they are resistant to moisture and have a perfectly flat surface.
The color range is huge, so there is plenty to choose from. Plastic is immune to high and low temperatures. The only drawback is fragility.
Finishing the balcony with clapboard
The internal is as follows. First, we sheathe the outer part using plastic or corrugated board.
When this is done, you can proceed to internal work, but only after the windows are installed.
Lining can be of two types:
- Wooden.
- Plastic.
The choice of the first or second completely depends on your preferences and capabilities. Plastic is good because it has excellent heat-insulating properties and does not need to be cleaned. Moreover, it goes well with plastic windows.
But the tree is natural material, capable of making the room more attractive, creating a kind of home comfort. So how to do it?
- Step one. We insulate the walls and lay the insulation.
- Step two. We mount a wooden crate, using for this wooden bars with a small section. On it we will install the lining.
- Step three. We frame doors and windows with bars.
- Step four. We process the lining with protective compounds and mount it.
Video - interior decoration with wooden clapboard (made by the master):
Finishing the balcony with plastic panels
If you have chosen plastic panels, then this is also a reasonable decision. So, the panels are bought and we get to work.
- Step one. We build the base of wooden slats.
- Step two. We cut out the rail, the length of which will be slightly less than the width of the wall.
- Step three. We make holes for dowels every 40 centimeters. Using a rail, we make the corresponding holes in the base.
Installation begins with plastic corners, after which you can install the panels themselves. At the same time, special attention should be paid to the first lane, since it is on it that you will be equal in further work.
We cut the last strip in width only when the remaining part of the free wall has been measured several times. Having finished with one wall, we move on to the next.
Video - plastic trim (pvc panels):
Painting
If the interior decoration also provides for painting, then you first need to level the surface of the walls, if necessary.
We close up all holes, cracks, etc. Then we apply a primer and putty, preferably in two layers.
When everything is dry, we process the walls with fine “sandpaper” so that the surface is as even as possible. Then we prime again and we can start painting. It also has its own nuances.
For example, when using emulsion paint, it is applied in several layers, which must be perpendicular to each other. Moreover, the last layer must be vertical anyway. But on the other hand, such paint is applied to the “wet”, that is, we do not have to wait for the previous layer to dry.
Video - painting tips from the master:
Wallpapering
In this case, preliminary work is also required. Actually, they are the same as when painting.
Note that the wallpaper is more complex, given the fact that some are glued with an overlap, while others are butted. It is not recommended to use paper wallpapers!
There are two suitable options:
- Vinyl.
- Interlining.
Floor finish
Experts say that the floor on the balcony must be insulated, since its thickness is insignificant, and the lower balcony, moreover, may not be insulated at all.
So heat loss is possible. But what to use for insulation? There are many options and we will talk about them a little later.
But the use of stone is highly undesirable, since it has a lot of weight and soon this will affect the strength of the structure. We figured out the insulation, now we will choose the material for finishing:
- Vinyl tile.
- Linoleum.
- Ceramics.
- Carpet.
- Wooden boards.
Video - how to lay the floor with your own hands on the balcony:
Ceiling interior finish
Another stage of the interior decoration of the balcony is the ceiling decoration.
To do this, you do not need to look for something new - it is better to use traditional materials that can hide all the bumps.
For false ceiling plastic panels are ideal.
In addition, you can resort to. Of course, you first need to make sure that the inner surface is even and smooth, and this is always difficult due to inconvenience.
For this reason, it is better to resort to plastic panels In addition, today there is a wide selection of different colors and shades.
Balcony insulation
To insulate a balcony today, there are many different materials:
- Mineral wool.
- Styrofoam.
- Expanded clay.
- Penoplex and others.
In addition, you can install air conditioning, but it will be very expensive.
Regardless of the choice, there are some standard requirements for insulation:
- 1. The insulation must be resistant to fire.
- 2. It should help to minimize the loss of free space, since the balcony area is insignificant.
- 3. When laying for insulation, the maximum allowable load on concrete must not be exceeded (this is indicated in SNiP).
- 4. Despite the need for a heat source, extending the pipeline is prohibited by law.
Lighting
There is nothing difficult in lighting a balcony. In most cases, one lamp will suffice. But if a study is planned here, then several of them will be needed, moreover, installed in different zones.
If you look, then there is nothing complicated in the interior decoration of the balcony. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations and select the material correctly, although it all depends on the purpose of the balcony. Good luck in your endeavors!
