Do-it-yourself balconies and loggias are decorated very often. The fact is that there is a lot of information about the work, and the technology of the process is described in great detail. However, before proceeding to work, it should be decided which material will be used for decoration and repair. And it is also necessary to insulate a balcony or a loggia so that heat loss is significantly reduced. This will be the first stage of repair.
Finishing and warming of loggias and balconies is carried out using materials such as mineral or basalt wool, expanded clay and expanded polystyrene. Each of them has its own merits. Expanded clay is most often used for floor insulation. It is simply poured onto a prepared rough surface, leveled and poured with a concrete screed, on which linoleum or tile is further laid. Walls can be insulated with cotton or foam. To fix the first option, you need to build a wooden crate. Polyfoam can be nailed or glued. Naturally, it is necessary to close up all the cracks and holes. For this, foam is used and cement mortar. On top of the wall insulation, a layer of vapor barrier should be glued.
In addition to heaters, it is necessary to use new windows that will provide good protection against drafts. It is better to provide this work to specialists, especially if you live on the top floor.
Finishing balconies and loggias with their own hands from the outside can be done using siding, plaster or sandwich panels. Naturally, you can cover the structure with stone, but here it is necessary to take into account the maximum permitted weight of the material. The best option is a sandwich panel, which is easy to install. However, it all depends on your taste and capabilities.
Doing balconies and loggias with your own hands inside can be done using plaster, tile, wood paneling or drywall, which is simply putty and painted. The latter material is the easiest to process, especially since in this case you can make spot lighting and other decorative elements. It is also easy to finish the structure with a plastic lining, but for its fastening it is necessary to make a crate.
Wooden decoration of balconies and loggias with their own hands is very popular today. The fact is that this material is considered environmentally friendly, beautiful, has excellent heat storage properties in the room. In addition, the tree can be varnished and painted. However, it will need to be protected from moisture.
Complete repair-decoration of balconies and loggias consists of the following stages:
- cleaning the structure from debris, dust and old unnecessary things, floor and wall coverings;
- rough surface finish ;
- laying of a warm floor and its insulation;
- pouring cement screed;
- wall insulation and installation of double-glazed windows;
- Another garbage collection;
- final decoration of the walls and floor;
- decoration of the renovated premises.
In principle, these are the main features of any restoration work on the balcony. You should only pay attention to the weight and quality of materials, think in advance the location of the fixtures and elements of the warm floor. If necessary, determine the placement of furniture, outlets. It is better to pre-make a repair scheme on paper. Good luck