Finishing the loggia with your own hands

Finishing of the loggia must be carried out, even if you plan to simply equip its territory with a utility room for drying clothes and storing various accessories, or leave the space open for summer holidays. Under any circumstances, a clean and beautifully decorated loggia will be more pleasant than a slovenly and sloppy room.

Unusual interior in the style of Fusion. Loggia

To finish the loggia you can use a variety of materials. In general, the order of performance of the work remains almost the same, regardless of the chosen version of the finish.

Loggia

Read the order of arranging the loggia and the features of the main finishes, choose the most optimal material for your characteristics and start working.

Construction and finishing loggias

sequence finishing work

First of all, around the perimeter of the loggia is mounted a frame made of wood ore metallic elements intended for installing the window system and fastening materials the inner and outer skins.

Frame for finishing works and insulation of the loggia

The step of fixing the frame elements is selected individually, taking into account the peculiarities of the chosen glazing system, insulating and finishing materials.

Frame on the loggia before finishing and glazing

After installing the frame, glaze the balcony. For this you can use plastic, aluminum or wooden systems.

Window structures made of aluminum and wood are characterized by higher levels of environmental friendliness and durability. Plastic glazing in most cases is the most budgetary. For glazing of the loggia, it is best to use double-glazed windows,single-chamber units are unlikely to be able to provide adequate protection against noise, dust and cold.

Glazing process of the loggia

For finishing the outer walls of the loggia, use high-quality sheet materials that can provide adequate protection of the interior from dust, precipitation and cold. Good fit galvanized sheet materials and moisture resistant plywood. Sheet materials are attached to the prefabricated frame with self-tapping screws. On top of the sheet sheathing is mounted the finishing trim. Good siding and other materials resistant to moisture. The remaining cracks are filled with construction foam.

We strengthen the parapet of the parapet Strengthen the upper part of the fence We fix the rail on the metal railings. We protect the balcony from the bottom
To connect the siding to the wall we use the end J-profile, for connecting the planes - a special outer corner We put the start profile The lining of the log-siding We mount the support structure
After binding, the bar is impregnated with an antiseptic and screened with foamed foamed . Glazing and interior trim

The internal cladding is carried out according to the standard scheme. First, the frame elements are fixed to the walls from wooden rails or metal profiles. A polyethylene film or other suitable waterproofing material is attached to the frame rails. On the film with the help of a composition of the "liquid nails" type, foam plates, mineral wool or other suitable insulation are glued. On top of the insulation, a vapor barrier material is attached to the base rails. To the lower crate are fixed the rails of another crate, intended already for fixing the finish trim.

Thermal insulation of the balcony

Thermal insulation of the balcony

Thermal insulation scheme

As a finishing material for the interior of the loggia, it is possible to use moisture-proof plywood, wooden lining, sheets of plasterboard, PVC panels and siding.

The floor as a whole is finished similarly to the walls. For the finishing of the floor of the loggia, tiles, laminate, linoleum and other similar materials are suitable. To visually expand the space of the loggia, tiles or laminate can be laid diagonally.

The tiled floor on the loggia of

The loggia is best equipped to work in the warm season.

Selection of finish

As noted, all the popular materials for finishing the loggia are arranged according to the same principle discussed above. Your main task is to select the optimal finish. Examine the information on finishing finishing materials, and you can choose the most suitable option for your situation.

Plastic panels

Paneling PVC

If the cost of finishing is your decisive factor, use the loggia of the PVC panel for interior decoration. Among the main advantages of this material are the following points:

• resistance to water;
• large selection of colors;
• simplicity of installation;
• low maintenance in the care - you only need to periodically wash the panel.
  

  Covering with plastic panels

  

  Available versions of accessories for plastic panels

A wide range of colors allows creating from PVC panels both solid and multi-colored surfaces. At the same time on sale is available finishing with imitation of textiles, tiles, wallpaper, wood and other materials.

An example of fixing a crate for plastic panels

Panels are initially equipped with a convenient locking system known as a "spike-groove".The entire installation of the finishes is reduced to fastening the panels to the crate with the help of screws and snapping the factory connections.

The most common methods of fastening plastic panels

Initially, these panels are designed for interior design, so they can only lodge the loggia after it has been thoroughly insulated. At negative temperatures, the panel fixing plate may deform and spoil the entire lining. In particular, this phenomenon is often encountered when decorating elements with a width of 20-25 cm.

Fitting the necessary fittings and the first plastic panel

Fastening the panels using a plastic profile using special clips

In view of all of the above, it is strongly recommended that panels with a width of 9, 6 cm. This cladding is characterized by high strength and frost resistance, unlike analogues with a more impressive width.

Video - Installation of plastic panels

Molded board

This material stably remains the most popular option for interior decoration of loggias and other premises. Panels made on the basis of natural wood are characterized by excellent ecological, external and operational properties.

Panels are extremely simple in fastening. For the manufacture of lining can be used different wood.

How to fix the lining

The differences between the usual lining and so-called."Euro carpet" are only in the size of the laths. In the case of the wall panel, the dimensions of the panels correspond to the standards approved in Europe. Also, such panels are equipped with a convenient and easy-to-use locking lock system.

Kleimers

How to fasten the binder

Wooden coating requires regular and thorough care. Before the installation of the finishing elements must necessarily be treated with an antiseptic. This treatment should be repeated every 2-3 seasons, followed by coating the finish with varnish or oil-wax composition.

Loggia finish with lining

Please also take into account the fact that wood has the ability to crack under the influence of direct sun rays and elevated temperatures. In view of this, it is strongly recommended to use overly long panels to finish the loggia interior.

Paneling of the balcony with the clapboard

However, all the listed shortcomings are fully compensated by the atmosphere created in the room equipped with natural wood.

Siding

Siding inside the balcony

Is a modern composite finishing material, widely used for the design of various kinds of premises. In terms of its external properties, the siding is in many respects similar to the lining.

Siding

Among the main advantages of siding, it is necessary to distinguish its durability, resistance to moisture and other unfavorable conditions. This allows the material to be used for exterior finishing of various surfaces, including the walls of the loggia. Inside the room, this finish will also be very appropriate.

Under the influence of fire, the siding melts, but does not support combustion.

Panels are initially equipped with a locking fastener, which makes their arrangement convenient and extremely simple. To fix the siding to the crate, the "liquid nails" and other types of glue mixtures suitable for external finishing work are suitable.

Plywood and drywall sheets

Paneling of the balcony with plasterboard

Finishing of the loggia with plasterboard

Paneling of the balcony with plasterboard

Moisture resistant sheets are also suitable for interior decoration of the loggia. It is important that the room is glazed and quality insulated. The sheets can be used both as a full-fledged independent material and serve as the basis for other types of finishes: facing stone, tile, mosaic, cork panels, various kinds of plaster compositions, etc.

Drywall and plywood are fastened to a pre-prepared crate from an aluminum profile orwooden shelves.

In any case, the finish of plywood or gypsum board is recommended at least to putty. This will give the surfaces a presentable appearance and contribute to additional insulation of the walls.

Flooring of loggia with plywood

Finishing of loggia floor with plywood

Designer's advice

If you wish, you can leave the loggia not glazed, having equipped on it an elegant outdoor terrace. Such a loggia is perfect for a summer get-together in a good company.

Open loggia

However, the glazed rooms are much more comfortable and functional. If you want, you can build a whole winter garden on the glassed-in loggia. Or you can equip a loggia for a study or use it in another way to meet your needs and needs.

Winter garden on the loggia

If the loggia is open, special attention should be given to the finishing of the floor. For finishing, use a tile or a frost-resistant linoleum that normally tolerates exposure to high humidity and negative temperatures.

Insulated large loggia

Also make sure that the design of the loggia is in good harmony with the interior of the neighboring rooms. In the remaining moments when decorating the room, be guided by your preferences and affordable budget, because no one except you knows what your loggia should be.

Have fun!

Video - Decorating the loggia with your own hands