How to sew a balcony with a lining

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What is lining

Lining - to all known frombusiness material from natural wood, meaning groove method of fastening, which every can use for every homeowner without involvement of construction specialists.

The name received its material because it was originally used for interior finishing of passenger cars.

Advantages of the lining mass:

• it does not block the microcirculation of air, after all, is known, the tree "breathes";
• creates additional insulation;
• absorbs excess moisture, if 's raw air and vaporizes its - if the air of is over-dried;
• room is filled with a natural smell of wood;
• the material is resistant to decay with proper processing;
• processing is amenable to easily;
• tolerates temperature changes well;
• provides with reliable noise insulation;
• podvagonku can hide the necessary wires for communication;
• and in after all , it just looks great .

Types and classes of wooden lining

Manufacturers divide the material into classes according to the quality of the wood. In this case, there are no differences in the processing or production of lining of different classes.

1. Extras . Such wood is free from defects in the form of knots or natural cracks. Color its uniform and homogeneous, is often light. Due to the processing, such a lining does not crack, does not deform with time, has a minimum level of shrinkage and at the same time maximum density. It is logical to assume that the cost of the material of the extra-class will be quite high.
2. Class And ( first grade).Can have inclusions in the form of living light knots.
3. Class In ( second class).Often has inclusions in the form of lifeless dark knots.
4. Class With ( third grade).Such wood can have fallen knots, through cracks.

In addition to the classes that mark the quality of wood, the material will be divided into conventional and lining - the differences between which are mainly marked by the size of the board:

• standard cladding: width 15 cm, length - up to 6 m , thickness - up to 2.5 cm;
• lining: width 8 - 12 cm;length from 50 cm to 6 m , thickness - from 1,3 to 1,9 mm .

As you can see, the lining is more convenient for interior decoration due to its dimensions, and the usual - perfectly will fit for cladding the building from the outside.

In addition to a large variety of sizes, the the so-called evrovariant material has ducts for ventilation on the rear side and a convenient board connection system during installation.

Lining: wood species

We produce lining from both coniferous and hardwood wood.

Pine tree. This is the most affordable option and the most common .However, such wood does not differ in moisture resistance, therefore it is possible to apply its for balcony or loggia finishing only with a special composition.

Larch. Excellent variation nt for i finish any surfaces. Both indoors and outdoors. This board is not afraid of dampness, attacks of insects, putrefaction, therefore it will serve as m m of the same age.

Ash and oak. It looks such wood is respectable, but also the price has corresponding. It is better to use such wood for interior decoration with moderate humidity.

Lime tree. Well tolerates high temperature and high humidity - its does not need to be additionally treated with chemical solutions. In addition, the wood spreads in the room a very pleasant smell.

What is a plastic lining

As it becomes clear from the title, this lining is not made of natural wood, but made of PVC.However, do not confuse the with its with conventional plastic panels: a significant difference in the profile, size and method of installation. Cladding with plastic lining does not differ in technology from working with natural wood material.

Plastic lining can have different colors, in that including and texture, and wood color. Advantages of its in durability, as well as the fact that the plastic does not need additional processing of with varnishes and impregnations.

Materials Required and Tools

You need to decide in advance whether the lining is horizontal or vertical.

• vertical facing visually will make the ceiling higher, however on volume your balcony will be visually less;
• horizontal lining visually expands the space, however and ceiling seems lower .

The board is fastened to the frame( crate ), for which we need guides. This can be, for example, long racks with a rectangular cross-section. First, make measurements and draw a diagram. The guides are attached to the wall at a distance of 50 cm from each other perpendicular to the mounting direction of the lining at a distance of 50 - .

To calculate the required footage of the slats you need:

1. Calculate the perimete tr of your balcony.
2. Multiply it by the number of guides required.
3. To the resulting figure add the perimeters of all windows and doors( if calculation is maintained by for walls).
4. The figure is the required distance of the guides.

Next it's time for to determine with the number of dowels( the rail is attached to the balcony wall).Between fasteners should be not less than 80 cm.

For calculation of the required amount of lining you need to know the overall quadrature of the balcony. Do not forget that the material needs to be purchased for 10% more - with accounting for waste and rejects.

When the material is purchased, do not unpack it until the day of installation: let it lie horizontally in a room with a constant temperature. Install only in a dry weather.

For the work on the installation of the lining yourself, you will definitely need:

• drill;
• screwdriver ;
• fret saw;
• wood hacksaw;
• measuring tape;
• building level;
• hammer;
• self-tapping screws, for and nails.

We prepare the balcony or loggia for the paneling with the

lining. It is necessary to prepare correctly not only the walls, but also the floor and the ceiling.

So, your main task is to prepare the balcony so that later under the wooden lining not development of the fungus begins, which soon the finishing material will render the unfit for use. Many experts say that impregnation does not always solve the problem of fighting mold, besides, the impregnations themselves can give harmful for the health of of human evaporation. It is more reliable than to apply the so-called triple barrier method to make the loggia not only beautiful, but also safe for household members.

Thermal insulation and sealing

In principle, this stage does not differ from the preparation for finishing with other materials: it is necessary to cover the cracks, seal the seams, apply a waterproofing and lay a protective coating.

Triple barrier: stages

1. When the insulation and sealing works are finished, we remove all skirting boards and window sills. The resulting "box" carefully plastered the over the entire surface( to apply putty on the foam plastic insulation, glue it with a silicone adhesive mounting mesh).And when the plaster dries, apply the rx shp awning PVC.It will provide a durable waterproof barrier for walls. Experienced builders argue that the wooden finish, even on the open balcony due to the impregnation of with the PVC putty, retains its original appearance until 5 years old. The impregnation is very similar to the liquid adhesive PVA .Buy its can be in any construction shop for little money. On a standard size balcony you will need about 20 liters of the composition.
2. Make a frame, stuffing wooden slats at a distance of 50 - 70 cm. Use the mounting nails for work. Before assembling all slats, treat with PVC filler( pay special attention to the ends) and be sure to align with each other - the crate should create a flat surface.
3. If you live in a region where it is not very damp, then in the second stage you can stop and proceed directly to the installation of the lining. If the humidity is high - do not neglect the third barrier - MDF( 6 mm).In addition, the plates will serve as an additional insulation, which does not exactly fit in the northern regions or corner apartments. So, the "box" is simply covered with MDF boards and is again impregnated with with PVC padding.

Many masters make the mistake of plotting film between layers. Do not forget that polyethylene not gives a tree to breathe and the development of fungus and mold in such an environment will happen with greater probability.

Mounting of battens

Mounting of carcass for lining is not an easy task. Begin with the top guide if the lining is to be fixed vertically.

• cut off the rail of the required length;
• make on mark it at a distance of 60 - 70 cm - there will be holes for dowels ;
• drill holes in the rack( use a 6 mm diameter drill bit);
• attach the bar to the wall( the top bar is 10 cm from the ceiling) and through the holes put the pencil marks on the wall;
• with a drill make holes in the wall 5 - 6 cm( diameter 6 mm);
• mount guide using plastic choppers ( dowels are not hammered completely, still 7 - 10 mm is better for wrapping with screwdriver);
• check the smoothness of the guide using the cord;
• do the same procedure with the other rails.

Upholstery of balcony with lining

There are only a few simple rules for making plating.

Horizontal plating:

• you need to start the installation from the ceiling;
• clapboard is installed with a spike to the top of the ( this prevents ingress of dust and moisture into the grooves and, as an consequence, spoilage of wood);
• from time to time the horizontality of the cladding should be checked with a level;
• the last( lower) bar needs to be adjusted in size so that it did not reach the to the floor of 10 mm( this gap will be closed later with the plinth);
• the lower bar is fixed using nails .

Vertical skin:

• the installation process starts from the angle( choose the angle that is less convenient to work on the final - more complicated phase - it was convenient for you);
• the first bar is fastened with nails( and slot and comb) where, does not close to the edge, to prevent breaking the wood, but is not far away , to the next rake hides the nail head;
• in the rest of the installation is similar to the horizontal skin;
• approaching the opposite corner, proceed to the insertion of the final rack: measure the distance from the groove of the penultimate bar to the opposite wall, by these measures cut the lining;insert the cut-off bar into the groove;near the wall there will be a gap, which will be closed with plinth .

The lining is installed in the same way, regardless of whether the wall or ceiling is facing. Only when everything is ready, you can go to work on the slopes.

Finishing the lining

Undoubtedly, the assembly of the lining of the balcony still will not end: the wood needs to be covered with protective compounds so that it does not lose its decorative and functional properties for a long time.

More before mounting the wood is treated with antiseptic on the back side - a clear primer will prevent mold and fungus from developing.

On the front side of the lining the coating is applied after the completion of the wall sheathing process. First, clean the cover of dust and dirt - otherwise no coating will be reliably supported by the .

The binder can be processed by the following means:

1. Water based varnish. It is a safe compound that will not produce toxic fumes or odors and will quickly dry out. is suitable for a varnish for glazed balcony or loggia - where direct impact of aggressive factors on wood is excluded. The degree of protection of such a preparation gives the a low one.
2. Acrylic lacquer. Well protects the surface of the wood from moisture and UV rays. The drug itself is harmless to humans - volatile chemical components in the do not have .The coating can be used for both external and internal works. As practice shows, home masters choose this tool to cover the lining on the balcony.
3. Alkyd varnish. The drug is good for use in regions where humidity is constantly high. And the itself is invisible - the external d will not change after the treatment. Of the disadvantages is worth noting a very strong and persistent smell of the drug, and a long period of drying.
4. Polyurethane varnish. Designed for outdoor use. frost tool - and waterproof, is shockproof , however releases toxic substances that can greatly harm a person's health in a room.
5. Oil paint. Such a compound impregnates wood well, however dries very long. Has a high level of protection.
6. Paint based on alkyd resins. Suitable for outdoor use. Very well protects the tree from low temperatures.
7. Stain. This impregnation is the most common and cheap wood protection method, with which you can also give the coating the desired tone. Stain will protect against the formation of fungus, mold, stop the processes of decay.
8. Wax impregnation. Excellent for regions with increased humidity . creates a strong moisture repellent layer on the surface of the wood.

Mounting of lining: video

Finishing of balcony with lining: photo