Konstantin: “I want to equip a balcony. What material is better for covering the floor on the balcony? "
Finishing materials are of paramount importance when decorating a balcony, and flooring also plays an important role. For those who do not have a wide knowledge of construction and renovation, it is difficult to navigate in the choice of material, since there is a very wide selection of different floor coverings in stores. And before starting work, you need to make the right choice. It all depends on whether the balcony is glazed or not, how you think to use it - organize a recreation area, maybe a study, use it to store unnecessary things.
Open balcony. Here the floor is constantly exposed to the external environment, so the coating material must be strong, frost-resistant, moisture-resistant, fireproof, easy to clean and not slippery. These conditions complicate the selection of material. Tiles or porcelain stoneware, rubber tiles, PVC panels, rubber paints, decking are best suited. You can use linoleum that is cold resistant. This type of this coating has recently appeared on the market.
Glazed balcony. This is the most advantageous option, as the floor is protected from adverse weather conditions. What matters is whether it is heated or not. If there is heat, then the balcony is equated to a living space, and the flooring can be anything. If there is no heat, then the material must be resistant to temperature extremes. If you glazed it, but did not insulate it, then choose a frost-resistant coating.
For different types of operation of the balcony, a certain material is selected. For a recreation area, the coating must be environmentally friendly, resistant to wear and tear and sunlight. Laminate or other wood flooring will do, as well as linoleum on a backing. If you want to equip a greenhouse, use a moisture-resistant, non-slip coating. If you are planning to organize a study, lay whatever you want, if only it is practical and not expensive. The main thing is that it is easy to clean, safe and of sufficient quality.
If you have equipped a balcony for a warehouse, the material should be durable, resistant to heat and cold, withstand mechanical stress, and easy to clean. For this, tiles, linoleum are suitable. It makes no sense to lay an expensive coating. So when choosing a floor covering, proceed from what function it will perform.
