Balcony decoration with artificial stone

What are the best materials to choose

For finishing work, a variety of materials can be used, providing an excellent result of the work. The following options are considered the most popular.

SidingGypsum boardWood liningPlastic panels

The above materials are considered the most relevant and often used in the process of finishing balconies. Long-lasting and beautiful coatings are obtained from them. Anyone who does not have experience in this direction can perform all the work on their creation.

Most often, lining is chosen for loggias, which forms a beautiful coating. It is easy to work with, and in production conditions it is treated with special protective compounds that prevent possible rotting or the development of microorganisms. Photos of such a finish are widely presented in the selection, so you can be sure of the correct choice of cladding for the balcony surfaces.

Advantages of decorative stone

On the balcony, even if it is glazed and insulated, it is still not the most favorable conditions for finishing materials. However, the technical characteristics of the artificial stone allow it to be used in this area with increased reliability and durability.

The main advantages of the material include:

1. Choice of straight segments or ready-made corner pieces, which greatly simplifies installation.
2. Affordable cost.
3. Gorgeous and varied textures.
4. High speed of installation. Works are available even to a person without construction experience. Professional tools and specialized skills are not required here - a high-quality adhesive mixture is sufficient.
5. The ability to choose any shade, size, texture. This will allow you to create spectacular inserts or even multi-color compositions.

Increased heat resistance, high fire resistance.
The material does not corrode, does not react to temperature changes.
Artificial stone is not subject to decay, and insect pests and microbes do not settle on its surface.
Excellent thermal insulation. If you trim the walls on the balcony with decorative stone, you will get a warmer and more stylish interior space.
Increased resistance to wear, immunity to external mechanical damage, force effects.

Does not deteriorate under the influence of chemicals, which greatly facilitates maintenance.
The durability of such a coating is quite comparable to that of concrete and brick.
Environmental friendliness, hypoallergenicity - ensured due to the fact that only safe materials are involved in the production of products.
Decorative finishing stone does not accumulate background radiation and does not emit harmful substances into the air. Moreover, it is much lighter than its natural counterpart, which eliminates the need to reinforce the supporting structures for installation.

Options for rooms on the balcony.

An example of connecting a balcony and a kitchen.

At the stage of planning the creation of a room on the balcony, its connection with other rooms or a kitchen should be taken into account. If there is such a combination, then the style of the outrigger must be adjusted to the style of the adjoining room.

So what can you create from extra space? Consider several options (additional photos and videos in the relevant articles).

Gym

Gym on the balcony. For people who want to maintain proper fitness, this option for using "extra" square meters will be the most optimal. Of course, the functionality of such a gym is limited by the area of ​​the balcony structure, but there will be enough space for installing a treadmill or a sports exercise bike.

Cabinet

Study on the balcony. The workspace can be successfully organized on the balcony - there is enough space on it to install: a table of the required size; office chair; bedside tables; computer unit, or laptop.

Bedroom

Bedroom on the balcony. This option for organizing living space will be appropriate only if warm weather prevails outside the window for most of the year. A sleeping place on a balcony structure is fashionable, stylish, unusual. Needless to say, the rest, spent practically in the fresh air, has a much more favorable effect on health than sleeping in a stuffy room in summer. However, when planning the organization of a berth on a remote structure, it should be remembered that the balcony being equipped should have an increased level of sound insulation - a restful sleep should not be disturbed by extraneous sounds coming from the street.

Kitchen

Kitchen on the balcony. Perhaps the best solution. Natural light, good ventilation, a large enough area for cooking is the dream of any housewife (see video above).

Having finally decided what to transform the balcony into, you can proceed to the decisive stage - to purchase furniture. The resting place can be equipped with a rocking chair, the working area can be equipped with either strict furniture or office furniture. If you want to hide the space inside the balcony from prying eyes, you can install blinds on the double-glazed windows, since there are plenty of types of blinds today.

The final touch in finishing the interior space of the balcony will be the installation of lamps, photographs, flowers.

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Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of using such plaster on the loggia include the following:

1. Such a covering on the balcony will help create a suitable microclimate. Thanks to this, the room will literally breathe.
2. Exterior decoration of the premises and interior plastering help to maintain the temperature regime.
3. Carrying out the procedure allows you to increase the sound insulation properties.
4. The plaster provides high resistance to impact and other mechanical damage.
5. The decorative layer is easy to clean.

Despite its versatility, decorative plaster has a significant drawback. It lies in the high laboriousness of the application process and the difficulties of creating a picture on the walls.If the balcony is already sheathed with foam or stone, the combination of the coating with decorative trim will require professional assistance.

Polyvinyl chloride panels (PVC)

PVC panels on the loggia

The plastic type of lining has become quite widespread. The interior decoration of the balcony made of this material has a long service life. The principle of covering the balcony with PVC panels is almost identical to finishing work with wooden clapboard. The width of a PVC board differs from wood panels and ranges from twenty-five to thirty-three and a half cm. It should be noted that the seams formed during the installation of PVC are less noticeable than the joints between wood panels.

Finishing PVC production process

These plastic panels are produced using the method of extrusion from solid-type polyvinyl chloride with the addition of a specialized softener, while cadmium and asbestos are excluded from the material.

Advantages and disadvantages of using PVC for interior decoration of balconies

Material advantages:

• Excellent decorativeness, i.e. after decorating the room with plastic panels, it acquires a cozy and calm atmosphere.
• Ease of installation contributes to minimal time spent on repair work. Plus, it can be easily trimmed in any direction, which means it can be easily adjusted to any size you need.
• The practicality and durability of the PVC material means that it is not subject to decay and is not afraid of high humidity. The original color of the plastic panels remains for at least ten years.
• The absence of harmful chemicals in the composition makes PVC panels absolutely safe for use in residential premises.
• Easy to care for.
• Low cost compared to other finishing products (tiles, stone, wood, marble, etc.).
• Excellent heat and sound insulation with low weight.
• A wide range of colors.

Disadvantages:

The main disadvantage is the small margin of safety of the PVC board, which means its poor resistance to various types of mechanical damage. In addition, plastics can be adversely affected by extreme changes in ambient temperature.

Advantages and disadvantages of finishing a balcony with stone

Decorating a balcony with a stone, like any other technology used in construction, has both pros and cons. The advantages of such a cladding include:

a variety of shapes, types and colors of the material used, which makes it possible to give an original and aesthetic appearance to the room to be finished, as well as the properties of the stone to be perfectly combined with other finishing materials. One of the possible finishes is shown in the following video:

• natural appearance of the coating, which is achieved by using both natural and decorative stone;
• reliability, strength and durability of the finishing coating, as well as its incombustibility and relatively high thermal insulation properties, which increase the comfort of living;
• the ability to perform cladding work with your own hands (applies mainly to artificial stone).

Types of standard materials for finishing walls of a balcony

Today the construction market offers an extensive list of finishing materials suitable for balconies:

1. Drywall

Installation of drywall sheets is a quick, and most importantly, a clean way to give the walls a perfectly flat surface. However, this material cannot be used on non-insulated balconies, since it is afraid of low temperatures.

2. Vinyl or plastic panels

The attractive side of this finishing material is its low cost. In addition, it is moisture resistant, flexible, and easy to assemble.Most brands are designed for operation at temperatures not lower than + 5C, but PVC panels with high frost resistance are also produced. Vinyl panels have a wide variety of colors, but quickly fade in the sun, so they are not recommended for cladding balconies on the south side of buildings.

Plastic panels on the balcony

3. Siding

This material not only looks spectacular, but is also quite practical: it does not burn, is frost-resistant, and is not afraid of dampness. But, like plastic, siding quickly loses color in the sun, so it is advised to sheathe the walls of the balconies on the south side of houses only with white panels.

4. MDF panels

MDF boards or panels are an imported analogue of fiberboard, which is well known to us. The material is characterized by an affordable cost and a very diverse "appearance": MDF panels are pasted over with veneer, varnished or covered with a laminating film having any color or imitating the surface of a number of natural materials. Lack of MDF finish: instability to moisture and cold, as well as the presence of environmentally harmful components (phenol-formaldehyde resins) in the binder.

5. Lining (wooden)

Do-it-yourself balcony clapboarding is very popular. Natural wood as a finishing material has always been held in high esteem. The interior created with its help is distinguished by refinement and nobility. For covering the walls of the balcony, it is better to use the clapboard of the "Extra" or "A" classes. The most affordable option is coniferous lining. Hardwood lining will cost more, but it is more durable and of higher quality.

Balcony decoration with clapboard

And those who claim originality and want to decorate the walls in interesting ways will surely like one of the options below for how you can still decorate the walls on the balcony with your own hands.

Creation of comfortable conditions for finding.

In order to create good conditions for a comfortable pastime on the balcony structure, it is necessary to think carefully about everything - from the purpose of the balcony to its style. To do this, it is necessary to draw up a plan, which should indicate the algorithm for performing all the work. The sequence of the forthcoming ones being developed will not do without the inclusion of the following stages in it:

Balcony glazing

In its absence, it should be provided for, since it is glazing that is an important component in creating comfort on the balcony. It is highly desirable to opt for warm glazing, using double-glazed windows

However, if you live in the southern regions of the country, then cold glazing is also suitable. You can learn more about the difference between warm and cold balcony glazing by reading the relevant articles on our website.

Leveling surfaces. This operation is performed using a putty. If there are voids of small depth on the surfaces, they are sealed with a sealant.

Floor screed. It is necessary for leveling the floor and giving it waterproofing properties.

Organization of a warm floor. Installing a warm floor on the balcony is extremely necessary to create a full-fledged room from additional square meters, in which it is planned to spend a lot of time.

Finishing finish. Includes the final assembly of the claddings to be installed.

Lighting. The light on the balcony is very important from the point of view of creating a comfortable environment. Residents of the northern regions of the country, where in summer, for the most part, night time is the daytime (the so-called "white nights"), this point can be neglected.

Arrangement of furniture. In this stage, in addition to the arrangement of the furniture elements themselves, it is possible to include the distribution over the area of ​​the outrigger structure of various components of the decor, giving the room additional comfort.Flowers planted in pots will not be superfluous.

Removal of construction waste.

Balcony cladding with cork

An example of wall decoration on a balcony with a cork

Wall decoration with cork on a balcony or loggia has a number of advantages. The material is not afraid of dampness and temperature changes, does not absorb odors (this quality will be appreciated by smokers) and does not fade in the sun. It should be noted also the sound and thermal insulation properties of this material. Cork walls do not pick up dust due to static electricity and are absolutely bio-resistant.

At the same time, the cork finish is an absolutely natural material: the base is crushed bark of a cork tree, which, when hot pressed, releases a sticky substance. There are only two drawbacks to cork: a monotonous "appearance" and a relatively high price (the minimum cost of one square meter of cork lining is 400 rubles).

Cork is available as modular tiles, rolls, and topcoats for paper-backed cork wallpaper.

Before gluing with cork, the walls of the balcony should be leveled. Plasterboard cladding is often used for this purpose. When working with cork lining in the form of rolls or wallpaper, you should avoid crushing the material, especially if the coating is thick (about 4 mm). In places where it is broken, the cork can crumble and crumble.

Upon completion of the installation, the cork cover is treated with varnish or wax.

Decorative materials

The lining and panels are mounted on the lathing (on the walls) or using the finishing and starting profile (on the ceiling), and do not require rough finishing of structures, not counting the sealing of through cracks and insulation, if required by the project.

Wooden lining. This is a classic version of the balcony cladding. The eco-friendly material is easy to install, the cladding looks aesthetically pleasing and stylish. The benefits also include:

• light weight;
• sufficient heat resistance;
• affordable price.

However, there is also a significant drawback - a high coefficient of water absorption. Wood that has absorbed water vapor will crack in frost if the balcony is not insulated. It is possible to increase the resistance of the lining to moisture by treating it with impregnations and acrylic varnish, but such material will no longer differ from plastic lining by its "naturalness". Likewise, untreated wood turns gray under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, losing its attractiveness.

So, natural wood can be used to decorate an insulated balcony, which is regularly ventilated, but for a cold glazed balcony, it is better to find a more practical option.

MDF panels. They look aesthetically pleasing, do not fade in the sun, are easy to install (you can read about how to decorate the walls with MDF panels here). For the manufacture of the material, synthetic resins are not used, so the material is environmentally friendly. Laminated MDF is resistant to moisture on the outside.

But the structure of the wood material itself is such that MDF panels easily absorb moisture, therefore, they are suitable only for insulated balconies.

PVC panels, plastic lining. An inexpensive and aesthetic finishing option, the material has a low weight and thickness, therefore it is suitable for interior cladding even for Khrushchev balconies. Due to their resistance to moisture and heat resistance, plastic panels can be successfully used on non-insulated balconies.

Tile and porcelain stoneware. Heavy enough material, it can be used to decorate walls and floors on a cold and warm glazed balcony, as well as on open balconies. This finish is practical and durable.

On cold balconies, PVC tiles can be used as flooring. On insulated ones - linoleum (in the cold it cracks under load), laminate (sensitive to high humidity).

Please note: wood paneling, PVC and MDF panels gently diffuse light, contributing to an even illumination of the space.From light walls, the sun's rays are reflected on the floor, and if the coating is dark, it will additionally heat up

Tile cladding glares, creates a sharp drop in light and shadow, this is not very comfortable for the eyes.

Features of laying stone tiles

Finishing the balcony inside with artificial stone, like any other finishing work, is carried out according to a certain scheme:

Before fixing the stone tiles to the walls, spread the material on the floor so that you can see the pattern and make sure it is natural. If you want to get a pattern on the wall, adjust it in order to avoid distortion of the pattern. Also, do not allow color spots and repetitions to form on the wall.

Application of adhesive solution

• Check the tiles for laitance (foam) that may interfere with adhesion. If there are such stains, remove them with a wire brush.
• Decide how you will lay the tiles, with jointing (a gap of 10-20mm will be formed between the rows of tiles) or without (the tiles will lie close to each other).
• Now you can dilute the adhesive solution. You can choose different glue, it all depends on the temperature regime and the walls. The substance is diluted in water and used immediately to avoid drying out.

Artificial stone laying

Then glue is applied to the tile with a spatula and pressed firmly against the wall. All excess glue will show through the edges, do not forget to remove them with a trowel.

How to finish a jointed wall

• Start by preparing the walls. The main thing is that the deviation in the vertical plane should not be more than 1 cm. Next, the sheets are cut and their location is marked.
• Then you need to dilute the glue to a state of density like sour cream. In this case, lumps should already be absent.
• Installation starts from top to bottom. Otherwise, you will have to wait for the row to freeze in order to lay the next one.
• A comb or spatula is used to apply glue to the wall. The residues that have emerged between the tiles are carefully removed. The maximum gap width is 0.8-1 cm. More will look ugly.
• When the glue is completely dry, you can fill the joints with cement of the required color or mastic. The correct shape of the seams is given with a spatula.

As you can see, finishing the balcony with decorative stone is quite safe for health and in some moments it is even preferable to using this material, which has a number of serious drawbacks.

Plasterboard sheathing

With the help of drywall, you can level almost any surface and this ability makes the material very popular. Also, using this material, you can make various designs. Plasterboard cladding is ideal for all types of finishing, it can be different types of decorative plaster or artificial stone in the form of a brick. In order to use drywall as a cladding from the inside, the first step is to glaze the balcony.

In order to fix the sheets, the first step is to install a crate from a profile, which is fixed to a wall of brick or concrete. Long sections of the profile should be mounted at a distance of 60 cm from each other. The device of the frame and drywall sheets is best done together. Plasterboard sheets are heavy and rather inconvenient for one person in size. The fasteners for drywall to the crate are self-tapping screws for metal, they are screwed in every 25 centimeters. An important point is the deepening of the caps of the self-tapping screws, to such a level that they do not interfere with the finishing. The first sheet is set at a level, it is necessary to clearly expose the vertical line of the joint. All subsequent sheets are mounted, tightly pressing end-to-end. The installation of drywall ends with the fact that the joints are pasted over with a serpentine and a layer of putty is applied. After that, you can apply any topcoat and apply different designs.

Preparation and insulation of walls for plasterboard cladding

Based on the above methods, it is clear that sheathing a balcony is not an easy task, but it is not difficult to do it yourself, the main thing is to adhere to the installation technology. At the same time, you can create a unique design of the room using various materials. The main thing is that the post-covering of the room brings joy and comfort.

Decor ideas and work order

When combining stone for decorative work with other materials that are used for finishing, there will be no problems - it fits perfectly with trellises, plaster, wood and plastic. Very often, only part of the plane is made out with a stone, and not the whole. These can be corners or inserts on the wall, a corner with green plants.

Styling corners

You can decorate not only the corners, but also the window and door opening, lay out one of the walls entirely, and so on. The resulting cladding resembles a medieval castle, an enchanting real grotto or a representative office - depending on which design style you choose for your own balcony.

How to line the walls

Before starting the installation of stone for decorative work on the walls, it is necessary to form with the type of artificial turf. So, if you chose lightweight material, then you will not need to additionally strengthen the walls.

Important. If you chose a material where instead of filler there is not expanded clay, but sand, then the walls before installation work will need to be additionally strengthened with a mesh made of metal

As for the type of base, the stone for decorative work can be installed on any type of coating:

• • plaster;
  • wood;
  • foam concrete blocks;
  • metal;
  • brick;
  • concrete.

For other options for wall decoration of the balcony, see the individual review.

It does not make high demands on the evenness of the materials, but large differences in height, and also cracks and dents, must certainly be repaired with plaster. If metal surfaces are being prepared for installation, then they must be carefully cleaned, and then put a plaster mesh on top.

The wood is prepared as follows: the tree should be isolated from moisture, then equalized with a plaster mixture (if there is a similar need), then also install a plaster mesh.

Advice. All previous finishes must be removed very carefully. If, for example, under it you find an ideal, but porous coating, then you can not putty it, but be sure to finish it with a primer mixture, which will make the adhesion to the coating better.

Facing one wall with stone for decorative work

The stone for decorative work is glued to the prepared surfaces, for which a solution of cement and sand or specialized adhesives can be used. It is better to use glue - it can be applied either on the opposite ideal surface of the stone, or specifically on the wall - this does not affect the final strength of the coating.

Atypical stone placement in plumb lines

Non-natural stone, which is produced in the format of tiles, can be laid using one of 2 technologies:

1. 1. In a seamless way. All tiles are installed close to each other so that there are no seams between them.
   2. With jointing. In this version, a certain distance is maintained between the trim fragments within the range of 15-25 mm. This is the most popular installation option, comfortable in materialization, regardless of what type of tile will be selected. Plus, it makes it possible to perform hermetic planes.

Rules for installing stone for decorative work with jointing

In this case, the following working specifics are noted:

1. 1. Installation begins with fasteners for corner-type elements.
   2. Then they attach the tiles, which should be near windows and doors.
   3. The top row is fixed with the final.

How to accurately lay the stone for decorative work

Experts advise laying from top to bottom, since this way the solution does not get on the already mounted objects. If there is a need to cut the tiles, then they are placed where the cut points will not be noticeable.For example, if some flaws appear in the masonry procedure, they can be very easily hidden with jointing mass.

Laying of stones of various sizes with jointing

As for the joining specifically, it is carried out only when the glue installation solution is completely dry. Use a suitable compound as advised by the finishing material manufacturer. They are produced either in the form of a powder for subsequent dilution with water, or in specialized containers with dispensers, ready for application (mainly, these are silicone joints). Choose a contrasting or neutral color for an even prettier masonry.

After joining work, it is necessary to carefully clean the tiles - this is the end of the installation.

In the next note, there are variations of facing the hallway and corridor with stone for decorative work.

Plastic paneling

Plastic panels

Plastic panels are a convenient and practical type of finish. They are easy to cut, bend, and have high strength. Taking care of them is also quite simple. To panel the ceiling and walls of the balcony, you will need wooden battens and a ceiling profile. The slats are attached to the insulated surface with a pitch of 50-70 cm, placing them strictly vertically. The ceiling profile is mounted along its length, fixing it with 4-6 mm dowel nails.

Plastic paneling

For a corner connection, the ends of the profile are cut at an angle of 45 degrees; it is more convenient to cut the ends using a special device with grooves - a miter box. The racks of the crate must be installed in each corner of the balcony: if this is not done, the panels will sag in the corners, and the entire finish may be deformed.

Plastic panels. Balcony finishing

For the inner cladding of the balcony, it is recommended to use plastic panels with a width of 10 to 20 cm and a thickness of 1 cm, as well as guides and two-sided corner profiles. The guides are screwed to the crate with screws 20 mm long and with a wide head, placing them in the corners of the room and along the perimeter of the openings.

Frame for panels

Fastening panels

Fastening panels

Now the panels are cut to length, applied with the groove up to the surface and, bending in an arc, insert both ends into the guide profiles. Having straightened the panel, the next one is installed, then both boards are tightly shifted and fixed with screws.

The last panel is cut in width, a little silicone is squeezed into the grooves of the guides, the cut board is inserted and lifted up until it stops. Holding the panel in this position, insert the missing fragment and tightly join the edges. The sections above and below the openings are sheathed last, then platbands, ceiling moldings, plinths are attached.