Stylish decoration of the loggia lining allows you to turn this small space into a cozy office , a resting place, a workshop or a small gym. It is necessary to make the right choice with honey plastic and wood, take into account all the advantages and disadvantages of the material used, learn by yourself, perform the whole cycle of installation works.
The lining of the balcony with lining - the pros and cons
Now for the decoration of ceilings and walls, plastic, MDF or wooden lining is used. It is a narrow lamella of a special shape with fastening locks, which permit quick mounting. To qualitatively sew the loggia with a lining, you should study in detail the technology of mounting decorative panels, have the skills of preparatory and finishing works with this coating.
What are the advantages of finishing the balcony with a lining:
- Loggias and balconies have an aesthetic, cozy and neat appearance.
- This material increases the thermal insulation in the room.
- The decoration of the loggia is easy to implement.
- Depending on the financial possibilities, you can choose an inexpensive option for plastic lamella or eco-wood.
Disadvantages of finishing the home loggia lining:
- On a cold and non-glassed loggia wooden lamellas can be deformed due to temperature changes.
- High humidity adversely affects wood, mandatory use of protective equipment is required.
- To install the lining, you need to use special tools, mount the preparatory stage crate.
How to choose a lining for the loggia?
Plastic lamellas are standard sizes, but when buying, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer's company and the quality of the material. With wooden boards, the situation is more complicated, it is desirable to take into account the breed and the grade of wood, the dimensions of the rail, the humidity and a host of other nuances. Even externally, the boarding will be divided into several varieties, which allow to receive a different variant of the interior of the premises at the final stage.
Types of lining according to the profile type:
- Evrovagonka - on the back side of the boards there are ventilation slots, on the front side an angular facet is selected.
- Softline lining - the chamfer has a rounded shape.
- Lining "Shtil" - all details of lamellas with a rounded shape, transitions to the surface visually look softer.
- "American" - lamellas have beveled shapes. Used to finish the loggia inside the lining to get a realistic imitation of a lapped board.
- "Landhouse" lining - on the front side a decorative groove is made, resembling artistic carving.
- " Blockhouse " - imitation of the facing of the room with a round bar.
Internal finishing of the loggias with lining
Trying to save a little money, people often make mistakes in choosing a material, which after a time turns into additional expenses for repairs, complete or partial replacement of the decorative coating. You need to know which lining is best for the loggia, try to purchase high-class lamellae, use properly protective and coloring compounds. Even small cracks and dead knots are a marriage, and uneven edges lead to the formation of gaps.
Finishing the loggia with wooden lining
The tree is constantly becoming more expensive and requires high-quality protection from fungi and moisture - these are the main drawbacks of natural material. If you managed to install good modern windows and insulate the room, then you can spend additional funds on the inexpressible natural microclimate. The lining of loggias with wooden lining looks solid and expensive, it never goes out of fashion, an eco-friendly material that publishes a healing and pleasant forest aroma, always finds its admirers.
Decoration of loggias by lining PVC
The design of the loggia by the lining of PVC is a modern, inexpensive and beautiful solution to the problem of decorating walls in this problematic place. You can pick up plastic under natural wood, marble, tile, use a multi-colored striping alternation. The main disadvantage of synthetic lamellas - in the interior they look more budgetary and do not create that cozy atmosphere, like a wooden finish. If you are dealing with an unglazed loggia, there is not enough money to repair, then decorating walls with waterproof and cold-resistant plastic will be the most practical option.
How correctly to sew a loggia with a lining?
First you need to determine the type of material, calculate exactly the number of slats. If you decide to work with wood, it is better to buy a lining without defects of class A or "Extra". Class B is suitable for warehouses and utility rooms. The best wood is oak and cedar, the pine is cheap, but it can release resin. The boarding on the loggia is easy to install, but you need to know the order of the installation work.
The main stages of finishing the loggia with a lining:
- We prepare walls, we process concrete or a brick impregnation.
- We install from a beam of 20x40 mm crate with a step of 40-50 cm.
- Installation of the first lamella starts from the corner, we attach it to the rails with self-tapping screws and clamps-kleimers.
- The following reiki plant in the grooves of the previous and screw them to the crate.
- We check the level of the quality of the work performed before fixing the lining with self-tapping screws.
- Joints in the corner are covered with skirting boards.
Processing lining on the loggia
Plastic does not need an additional finish coat, and wood without treatment with special protective compounds can deform and lose its beautiful appearance. Exposure to moisture and ultraviolet light can lead to darkening of the decorative layer and drying out. It is advisable to learn in advance what to process the lining on the loggia in order to protect this magnificent natural material.
How to cover the lining on the loggia?
Finishing the balcony with a lining is not an easy task, it is done in several stages. Treatment with antiseptics is done at the initial stage and increases the fire resistance of wood, prevents the development of fungi and bacteria. Primers act in the surface layer, do not allow moisture to penetrate inside, protect against insects and ultraviolet. These compositions must be applied before installation to qualitatively process the lining on both sides.
Variants of protective and decorative coating of the lining on the loggia:
- Antiseptics against fungus and mold (Antiplexen, VISASOL and others).
- From the rotting of wood, wax impregnation is well protected (Bionic House wax, Nostalgia from Tikkurila, Remmers Aidol Pflege-Ol).
- Finishing of the loggia with a lining, covered with waterproof lacquers on alkyd, acrylic, aqueous or polyurethane basis.
- Processing of wood with stain, which gives a new original shade to the natural surface.
- Painting of the lining on the loggia - it is recommended to use oil or water-based paints.