Balcony ceiling: 7 finishes. Is it possible to make a stretch ceiling on the balcony

Balcony repair will not do without finishing. The balcony is often used as an additional room. They make an office, workshop, winter garden, etc. from the balcony.

If the choice of material for the walls and floor is chosen, then it's time to think about what to make the balcony ceiling from. What finishes are there and what material is best suited?

The finishing material should be moisture / frost-resistant, tolerate temperature changes well, withstand heat from the sun. Even if the balcony is insulated, these points are extremely important.

The simplest thing that comes to mind is painting the ceiling. But this is unlikely to create beauty and comfort on the balcony or loggia.

Therefore, a frame made of 20x40 mm timber is often attached. and then they do the finishing. Insulation is laid between the frame.

Lining

Eco-friendly, natural material. It is often chosen for decoration. To prevent the wood from rotting, treat it with impregnation. Use wood species: cedar, pine, alder, oak. Linden, spruce, alder. Pine is the cheapest option.

Finishing can be done horizontally, vertically, diagonally. The lining is plastic. It lasts much longer (up to 35 years).

MDF panels

Material made of pressed shavings and film (top). Has a spike-groove lock. Installation is quick and easy. The panels are washable. The material is very beautiful, pleasant, warm to the touch.

MDF perfectly tolerates temperature extremes, insect, mold and mildew resistant. No additional scrubbing of paint or other trim on the ceiling. The balcony turns out to be light and cozy. Minus one: if water gets on the panel (for example, raindrops), then traces and stains will remain on the MDF.

Drywall

The surface of the material is smooth, can be hidden under the wire sheets. Good sound insulation, environmental friendliness, plasticity of the material. drywall retains heat well, is easy to cut.

Minuses: drywall is fragile, does not like moisture, it is difficult to work alone (large sheets), 15 cm is lost because of the frame. ceiling height.

Siding

Inexpensive option for finishing the balcony ceiling. Easy to dust off. You can work with the material at any time of the year. Better to use vinyl siding. It is lighter and easier to mount on a metal or wooden frame. Cons: low frost resistance. Use only with thermal insulation.

Plastic panels

Another budget and durable option for finishing the balcony ceiling. Pros: ease of installation, lightness, strength, moisture resistance, tightness. You can fix the panels using a frameless method.

Cons: visible seams, reduced ceiling height due to the frame. The material can deform due to high temperatures, and in frost, the plates can crack. The color of the panels may lose intensity.

Expanded polystyrene plates

This insulation can also be used as a ceiling decoration.

It is glued without a frame directly onto an unprepared substrate. They are additionally fastened with dowels. The thickness of the plates is up to 6 cm. After installing the plates on the ceiling, a reinforcing fiberglass mesh is glued onto the material and the finishing is done (paint, decorative tiles).

Stretch ceiling

Decorating has become popular lately. But is a stretch ceiling suitable for a balcony? A stretch ceiling made of PVC film is not suitable. He does not tolerate low temperatures.

For a loggia or balcony, a fabric ceiling is ideal. The material is easily attached and does not need to be heated during installation.

Fabric ceiling tolerates cold (-40 degrees) and hot days (up to +60 degrees) well. Even if the balcony is not heated, the fabric ceiling does not deform or deteriorate from moisture.

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