Today, increasingly, the balcony becomes an additional room in the apartment. If it is glazed and decorated with the help of finishing materials, it has a very presentable appearance and is suitable for its use as a mini-cabinet or a room for relaxation. The paneling of the balcony plays a huge role in creating comfort, and it is important to understand that not all materials are suitable for this.
What should I consider when I trim the balcony from the inside?
There are certain standards, such as, for example, the permissible load on the posted balcony, which is not more than 1170 kg. For loggias, this weight is increased to 1,766 kg. Therefore, when choosing the material for finishing it is necessary to take into account this factor, and with correction for water absorption of materials, because the balcony is damp, and from this their weight increases.
Finishing materials for the balcony should have such properties as heat resistance, frost resistance, resistance to ultraviolet radiation, a minimum percentage of water absorption. Only with a weighted approach to choosing the materials for the cladding can you achieve a good result and the fact that your new beautiful balcony will serve you for a year without losing its attractive appearance and functionality.
Ideas for plating a balcony
So, what are the options for decorating the balcony from the inside? If you plan to use this room for summer meals in the open air, that is, you want to simulate a country terrace, the paneling of the balcony with a tree is quite suitable for you. This can be a quality lining made of linden, pine or oak. The material is easy to install, thanks to the grooves it is assembled into a seamless, flat surface. If damaged, it is easy to replace the failed part without having to change the entire skin.
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Another close option is the paneling of the balcony with MDF panels . They are pressed panels of wood fibers, covered with a protective PVC film. There is a wide variety of colors and textures, so with their help you can create different designs.
The material has good sound-proof and heat-saving characteristics. In addition, MDF panels are more wear-resistant in comparison with wood, and are much cheaper. It is worth saying that the lamination of the balcony as an alternative to MDF panels is not recommended by specialists because of its propensity to swell and deform.
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Cladding the balcony with plastic is a moot point. On the one hand, the material is moisture resistant, light in weight and easy to install. In addition, there is a large assortment of colors. However, on the other hand, the plastic is brittle, so that with sudden temperature changes it can crack and deform. If you still want to use this material, you need to insulate the balcony.
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Very impressive and presentable will be the paneling of the balcony with a stone. This material is unpretentious and wear-resistant, durable and reliable. However, a natural stone in the decoration of balconies is strictly prohibited because of its great weight. This option is only possible on the loggia. And still, look at the artificial analogs - they stand and weigh less, while this looks no worse than that.
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The paneling of the balcony with PVC panels (vinyl siding) usually imitates a wooden lining , especially since they have the same shape and grooves for mounting. Variants of colors can be very different, which opens wide horizons for design ideas. The material is not flammable, resistant to humidity and temperature extremes, durable and unpretentious in care. It is often used for outdoor decoration of cottages, so that within the balcony, he will certainly cope with the tasks.
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