Balcony finishing with PVC panels

A beautiful and complete interior is obtained if you correctly design the slopes on the balcony for window openings and the balcony block. For finishing, plasterboard, plaster, plastic and sandwich panels are used. The amount of work is relatively small. To save on the services of a specialist, you can do it yourself, following the step-by-step instructions below.

Advantages of PVC panels

PVC panels for balconies are an excellent finishing material.

They are not afraid of exposure to direct sunlight, humidity and temperature changes. The service life of such panels is at least 50 years, provided there are no mechanical damages.
Decorative panels are easy to install and have a low cost.
A wide range of colors allows you to realize any creative idea.
The material is easy to wash and does not suffer from the use of household chemicals.
PVC panels do not emit toxic substances.

Due to their consumer properties, the panels will be a good material even for an open balcony.

Professional approach to every job

The quality of finishing of a balcony room largely depends on the choice of material. But who did the installation also plays a big role. Our craftsmen perform their work based on several important principles:

Installation does not take place immediately. Before carrying out it, specialists determine the difference in temperature differences between the surface of the building and the installation elements.
If the customer plans to equip his balcony with lighting elements, then Good-dom employees install additional components that prevent unwanted heating of the plastic from the lamps.
The installers have developed their own repair strategy, which allows them to carry out high-quality balcony repairs, but at the same time, in a short time.

The Good-dom company provides customers with a warranty card for work performed for a period of 3 years. If defects appear during this time (which rarely occurs), they will be corrected promptly.

We offer you loggia finishing services using high quality materials. We have no intermediaries, we produce everything ourselves , so another advantage is low prices .

We value our reputation and approach every task responsibly. The updated balcony will become the most favorite room in the apartment.

Disadvantages of PVC panels

When planning the design of a balcony, it is important to evaluate not only the pros, but also the disadvantages of the material.

Balconies lined with PVC look more modest than those finished with decorative plaster, clapboard or laminate.
The panels cannot withstand mechanical stress.
PVC is a highly flammable building material.

Having weighed all the arguments, we can conclude that covering PVC balconies is a good way of finishing due to its low cost and ease of installation.

Ceramic tile

In terms of practicality and durability, the ideal material for decorating a loggia or balcony is ceramic tiles. If installed correctly, the service life of this “cladding” will be a long period of time. The material does not absorb moisture, does not fade, and is easy to wash.

Ceramic casting, thanks to a wide selection of shapes, colors and textures, will allow you to bring any design idea to life.

Panel selection

When selecting materials, you should consider whether you plan to glaze the balcony.

Panels of any width are suitable for framed and insulated spaces.

In the absence of insulation, it is recommended to choose narrow elements. Such panels will better withstand sudden temperature changes.

When purchasing, you must inspect the panels. They should be elastic and hard with strong partitions.

If, when you press your fingers on the part, the partitions inside are deformed, then the panels were produced in violation of the technology. This negatively affects their service life.
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Panels should be purchased from the same batch, otherwise there may be a slight difference in the shade of the surface.

Considering the small size of the balcony, preference should be given to light-colored details; they will visually increase the area of the balcony.

Fashion trends

Eclecticism wins the battle with the principle of consistent style, so the balcony can be a good arena for experimentation.

Large double-glazed windows providing maximum transparency and stylish bins with a small window: any configuration is acceptable.

In the first case, access to daylight, originally included in the layout, increases; in the second, spatial gain will be obtained for the placement of furniture.

An enclosed balcony intended for relaxation, which is usually equipped with non-bulky upholstered furniture and a table, can carry any style – from strict minimalism to a corner decorated in an exotic ethnic style. It can also become a separate eco-style greenhouse.

Built-in wardrobes are well installed in niches and mezzanines, the ends of which become a fragmented part of the fragmentary cladding of the balcony.

Eclecticism allows you to use up to 3 types of finishes on its small footage, which allows you to differentiate the level of insulation of the parapet under the window, external walls and internal partition.

In order to sheathe a balcony with PVC panels, you will need lathing. It can be made of metal or wood.

Calculation of material consumption is carried out as a result of careful measurements of the balcony. The number of panels is calculated taking into account the width of the individual elements. The required number of fasteners is also calculated.

The panels can also be attached to an adhesive base, but in this case it will be impossible to replace one damaged element. For this reason, it is more practical to make a crate.

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Range

Based on size and design, panels can be divided into types:

Narrow white lining - elements 3000-6000 long, 100 wide and 10 mm thick. This is the most budget material without any finishing.
Laminated lining - with a decorative film coating. They can be plain colored or with a pattern, for example, imitation wood.

Wide white ones - their width is 250 or 375 mm, thickness 5, 10 mm. Standard lengths are 2.7 and 3 m. Color white, surface glossy or matte. Most often used for covering ceilings.
Two-section “gold”, “chrome” - refined white panels with a spectacular finish. A beautiful metallic sheen gives the finished surface an expensive look.
With thermal printing - the design is applied using an ink roller, then heat treatment is carried out. The process is completed by creating a protective layer. Finishes with thermal printing realistically imitate marble, stone, brickwork, and silk fabric.

Offset printing is a more complex way of creating a pattern, but with improved image quality. The design on plastic treated in this way is more resistant to scratches and fading. Using offset printing, multi-color ornaments and holographic prints are created.

In order for the finishing to have a complete look, components are used - starting, connecting and F-profiles, corners, baseboards. They are produced in a wide color palette according to the color of the base material.

Rough preparation

Before finishing work begins, it is necessary to clear the balcony space and inspect the walls.

Their surface must be cleaned of dirt, fungus, and build-up of mortar. Then the walls are coated with an antiseptic compound or a special primer.

This precaution will help prevent mold and insects from appearing under the panels.

Concrete and paint

This option saves not only finances, but also precious square centimeters of small balconies. This type of finishing can be done with your own hands, if you are willing to work patiently and step by step.

After cleaning the walls, the painstaking work of leveling and filling defects begins. In some cases, it is impossible to do without a layer of plaster on the reinforcing mesh, which eliminates distortions.

Before painting the walls, you need to protect yourself from high humidity by applying a layer of sealant to the entire surface of the concrete.

At the last stage, acrylic or oil paint is applied using rollers and brushes. You can use a pneumatic sprayer.

The only disadvantage of this finish is the absence of an additional thermal insulation layer, which is neutralized by the thoughtful arrangement of heating devices.

Frame installation

Experts recommend making a metal frame for balconies due to the special operating conditions.

Before starting work, you should check the walls with a level. The smoother their surface, the tighter the skin will subsequently fit.

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You can insulate the walls and install electrical wiring if necessary.

Polystyrene foam or expanded polystyrene are well suited for insulation. They are not afraid of moisture and do not absorb it.

The slats can be mounted both horizontally and vertically. The fastening of the frame elements begins from the ceiling, while the planks are placed across the balcony.

They are fastened with dowels along the edges in increments of 40-50 cm.

On the surface of the walls, the distance between the sheathing parts does not change. You need to retreat about 3-5 cm from the floor surface.

The sheathing parts can be attached to wooden frames using self-tapping screws.

How and with what to remove polyurethane foam from a plastic window

The foam adheres firmly to the plastic profile of the window frame and the glass unit. Of course, it’s better to clean it before it hardens. For example, by soaking a cloth in paint thinner (acetone). You can use special solutions that are used to wash mounting guns. To help - Cosmofen, Macroflex.

Experts recommend testing the products first by wiping a small area of the window frame and waiting a few minutes. Will there be any damage to the plastic? If the foam has already hardened, then you should use a solvent to soften the material. Or try to wipe it off with a piece of plastic without damaging the base. You can rub with vegetable oil, Dimexide (a preparation for joints).

Paneling

The panels are attached to the sheathing using self-tapping screws or a construction stapler. Having aligned and secured the first part, the next one is inserted into the groove, and then secured to the sheathing. The groove connection must be tight and have no gaps.

The coal is covered with plastic elements specially designed for this purpose.

The ceiling is also attached to the lathing.

A utility knife or hacksaw is suitable for sawing panels.

Finishing of openings

Designing a doorway is considered not the easiest step in renovating a balcony.

The opening should be completed as a last resort. When working, it is important to measure and cut the elements correctly, and you must also try to press them tightly together.

To decorate your balcony with high-quality panels, it is recommended to purchase special skirting boards and use them to close all the joints between the parts.

This way the entire space will be covered with panels. PVC balconies look very decent; the surface of the walls is easy to clean from dust and dirt.

Correct installation of plasterboard slopes (video)

Using drywall you can quickly and effortlessly level the surface. The material will maintain a comfortable microclimate in the room and will allow, if desired, to arrange complex and voluminous structures.

Stages of work:

Rough the base. Remove old plaster.
Apply a coat of primer and let dry.
Draw a line along the contour of the balcony window with a level or plumb line.
Using a screwdriver, screw the U-shaped plastic strip closer to the edge of the outlined line.
Using a ruler, measure the width and distance from the bottom to the top corner of the window.
Cut blanks from drywall.
Treat the surface with a layer of primer or glue (acrylic, silicone sealant).
Set the desired angle using a square, lightly pressing the segment against the base to indicate the exact size.
Mark points for fasteners at the top of the slope.
Screw the profile to the window block so that the upper part of the plaster slightly extends into the frame.
Cover all protruding parts with plasterboard.

Reference! Finishing is indispensable when cold bridges appear. This happens immediately after installation of aluminum and plastic window blocks.

Balcony floor

When decorating a balcony, repairs to the flooring are often necessary.

The most common option is wood flooring. The surface is made of laminated or shunted boards. Sometimes laying parquet is also practiced.

Wooden floors retain heat well and are an easy-to-work option.

Another common way to finish the floor on a balcony is to lay linoleum or PVC floor tiles. For this option, additional floor insulation is recommended.

It is less common to cover the floor with ceramic or porcelain tiles. The disadvantage of this coating is its weight.

In addition, you can make a self-leveling floor on the balcony using a special mixture based on cement or polymer resins.

Finishing balconies using PVC panels is a very popular, budget-friendly and easy-to-use option. You can come up with design ideas yourself or take a photo of a PVC balcony from the Internet as a basis.

How to make neat slopes with your own hands

You can decorate it yourself using different materials, using several technologies.

The most affordable ones to make the facade beautiful:

drywall;
putty;
vinyl or wooden lining (read more in the article “lining a balcony with lining“);
clinker tiles.

The material must have increased thermal insulation qualities that are resistant to natural disasters. It is also important to add decorativeness to the cultivated facade.

In general, the methods of external and internal cladding are similar. They differ only in the degree of weather resistance of the materials used and the type of work. When considering the option of plastering the outside, you should first prepare equipment, purchase materials, and carry out consistent cladding. This is important so that after application to the wall the solution does not quickly begin to peel off or crack.

The usual composition for plaster is cement + sand (3x1). To increase the thermal insulation properties, it is recommended to add facade plaster or bulk insulation (perlite, plasticizer, fiber, vermiculite) to the composition.

Attention! It is worth considering that facing slopes does not require a large amount of material due to the small area. This means that you can buy a multifunctional ready-made composition for plastering or prepare your own balancing homogeneous composition of fine consistency with impeccable adhesion to work areas.

First of all, you need to clean the work surface. Otherwise, the new finishing material will quickly crack or crumble. If the base is concrete, then notches can be applied to increase adhesive properties. On top are slopes cleared of dust.

Next steps:

Install the ebb under the window frame and secure it to the bottom with self-tapping screws. So drops of water, as they flow under the window sill, will immediately fall onto the inclined plane.
Cover the balcony window with polyethylene.
Prime all cleaned areas with a wide brush. Impregnate the surfaces to increase the adhesive properties of the materials used and prevent the plaster composition from falling off in the future.
Attach a perforated metal corner (you can take plastic) to the edge of the window opening from the street. Plant on a quick-drying plaster mixture.
Wait for the solution to dry.
Apply a wooden strip to the outer corner of the opening, joining the window block to the wall to determine the thickness of the plaster layer used.
Make a “grill” to level the walls at the required angle. This way the layer of plaster in certain places will be of the optimal size. Or take a piece of flat plywood (150 mm wide, 50 mm long). Make a cutout on the end side so that there is no movement after applying the plaster; the best thickness was set along the line of the joint with the window.
Make a small portion of plaster mortar. Beat with a construction mixer.
Apply a layer of 10-12 mm to part of the slope horizontally. Spread evenly with a trowel or spatula. Level the solution using a spoon.
Wait until it sets completely.
Apply the solution to the wall from the bottom, starting from low tide. You can sketch it, then level it with chalk. So apply the solution to the very top. Align.
Form the joints of the vertical and horizontal surfaces of the slopes with the solution using an angled spatula.
Wait for the plaster layer to dry. Smooth the surface with putty.
Apply a layer of decorative plaster with shallow relief as a finishing touch to hide the slightest imperfections.
Treat with a primer after leveling the base layer of plaster. Let dry.
Paint the surface.

Instead of putty or plaster, you can use polymer imitation or artificial stone.