DIY balcony repair ideas

A small room can be properly equipped and the useful area of ​​the apartment can be increased in this way. The design of the loggia is preceded by careful insulation. This article in the photo presents a selection of ideas for decoration.

Coffee table and wicker chairs on the balcony 3 sq. m. Lightweight tulle gives comfort and does not make the space heavier. A soft carpet allows you to take off your shoes while sitting in an armchair and at the same time not freeze on the tiled floor.

Renovation of a small balcony. The walls are sheathed with gypsum plasterboard, the top layer of finishing - paintable wallpaper. For the arrangement, a compact cabinet and a small glass table were chosen, which do not take up much space.

Oriental style in design. The secret of this style consists of little things: warm colors in decoration, textile furniture, soft lighting, Moroccan lamps. Here you can equip a hookah room. The presence of a radiator allows you to operate the place for recreation all year round.

• To enlarge a small room (2, 3 or 4 sq. M.), You can make an additional take-out during the installation of double-glazed windows. In this way, you can increase the room by 30 cm;
• In the event that removal is not possible, you should refer to the visual extension methods. To do this, you need to use
• Regardless of the method of repair, finishing materials must correspond to the chosen style.

• For the possibility of transforming the space, it is better to purchase folding furniture models;
• Instead of a bed that takes up the entire area, a hammock can be used for the relaxation area. If necessary, its structure is dismantled, freeing the room.
• If the loggia is small, you should use compact items when decorating the interior of the room. For example, they use open shelves for storage - such designs look easy, while helping to properly organize the space.

A relaxation area with a hammock and pillows allows you to use several levels at once in one space. A company of 4-6 people can gather in such a room for a pleasant conversation.

Open shelves fulfill not only a functional role, but also a decorative one - they serve as a color accent in this interior.

Additional light sources allow full use of the space during the day.

It is better to think over several lighting scenarios, so you will be able to use all the devices at once or only some of them.

The lighting system creates an atmosphere for relaxation in the evening. There is also a more powerful light source on the balcony. The design of the blinds on the windows allows you to adjust the flow of light during the daytime as desired.

Consider photographs that show interior design ideas.

PVC panels were chosen for cladding the walls of the room. This method is one of the most practical, does not require large expenditures of finance and time for installation. The texture of the panels is perfectly complemented by PVC window frames, the surface of which imitates wood.

Relaxation area on the balcony with an area of ​​3 sq. m. As a basis, they used a pastel range of shades, complementing the interior with active colors at the expense of decor items, furniture, and light sources. The panel with the perspective of the city fits into the general idea of ​​the style and creates the atmosphere of a street in Paris.

The wardrobe is designed specifically to save space and maintain order - with panoramic glazing, the territory is viewed from the street if there is no tinting. The ironing board does not interfere with the passage to the apartment. Furniture material - painted chipboard elements. The walls are tiled with black ceramic tiles in the shape of bricks.

Balcony design with an area of ​​3 sq.m in black and white. Chairs, coffee table, carpet, pillows, dishes and decor items are all designed in the same style.

Modern interior. Finishing with natural materials - wood, decorative plaster, textiles.

Decorative plaster in the design of the hookah room (3 sq. M).

The two rooms are combined into one. A dressing table with a pouf and a built-in wardrobe are placed in the balcony part.

Loggia continues the idea of ​​living room design. Behind a sliding glass system, residents read books without being distracted by extraneous sounds in the apartment. If you open the partition, you can thereby increase the area of ​​the room.

Country style in the interior of the working area.

Not everyone needs a kitchen that takes up a lot of space. In the space of the insulated balcony, you can make a kitchen with a compact set, a dining area, a domino hob, a coffee machine or a microwave oven.

Mini-set on the balcony in a studio apartment with a sink and domino hob.

The window sill serves as a bar counter. Finishing materials: ceramic tiles, linoleum.

Creative corner for child's activities.

The loggia is combined with the adjoining nursery.

Country style interior with workplace.

Decorative stone, paintable wallpaper and moldings are used in the cabinet design. The backlight effectively brings out the texture of the material.

It is better to order furniture for furnishing an office in a workshop according to individual sizes. Thus, the interior of the room will be as convenient as possible for further use.

Visualization of a home office in a modern style on a loggia with panoramic windows.

A cozy place to work at the computer.

Despite the small area, the lounge allows you to retire from the common space of the apartment.

Swing chair in the design of the room.

Modern interior style.

A place to relax in a small room. The base is used to store various items.

Plants will feel comfortable on the loggia; here they will not lack natural light.

Flower stand in the balcony greenhouse.

To arrange flowers, open shelves are mounted, special shelves or racks are created.

Terrace on the balcony. Wicker furniture, bamboo curtains and indoor flowers. The parapet is lined with wooden clapboard. The brick walls of the house are painted white.

Natural materials of furniture, street lamp and decorative stone in the decoration of the walls - all this creates the atmosphere of a summer terrace, even in winter cold.

This way of storing things allows you to free up space in the apartment.

The presence of a balcony or loggia allows you to increase the area of ​​the apartment with their competent arrangement.

In order to translate into reality various ideas aimed at achieving the desired result, you will have to carry out repair work.

What should be done and in what order? Consider in this article.

At this stage, you need to do the following:

1) draw up an installation diagram and purchase all materials;

2) dismantle old structures (remove windows, balcony blocks and remove trim);

3) if necessary, you can knock down the old screed or remove the old wooden floor, and check the condition of the balcony slab (if there are potholes on it, from which the reinforcement protrudes, it must be treated with a rust converter, and the potholes must be plastered);

4) it is best to level the surface of the walls (in this case, it will be much easier to finish the finish);

5) to create a reliable fence, you can use blocks of foam concrete, laying them with edges on a special adhesive mixture (the old parapet can be left in its place).

Advice: foam blocks should not be confused with gas blocks, since the latter absorb moisture very strongly and are not suitable for arranging a balcony fence.

It can be accomplished using materials such as:

- metal-plastic profile (optimal in price, durable and perfectly retains heat for a long time);

- aluminum (as a rule, it is installed on loggias that are not intended for insulation);

- wood (the most expensive material, which, in addition to everything, is highly susceptible to moisture).

The sequence of work related to the glazing of balconies or loggias is as follows:

1) on a parapet equipped with foam blocks, using a building level, a window frame is placed strictly vertically and fixed with self-tapping screws or anchor bolts (at least two on each side);

2) a window sill is installed on the inside of the balcony or loggia under the frame;

3) and from the outside - low tide;

4) after that, a double-glazed window is installed in each window frame;

5) all cracks formed during glazing must be sealed with polyurethane foam (this will not only help retain heat, but also create reliable protection against various sounds coming from the street);

6) after drying, the protruding parts of the foam are cut off with a clerical knife and these places are covered with special overlays.

To create a comfortable environment on the territory of a balcony or loggia, it is imperative to bring in electrical wires for installing an outlet, a switch and lighting lamps.

To prevent these wires from spoiling the interior, they must be laid in the corners or hidden in special channels made in the walls. Light sources can be a variety of lamps or LED backlighting.

To create comfortable conditions on the territory of the inner space of the loggia, it will be necessary to insulate all surfaces through which the heat from the apartment can escape to the street.

First, the cracks are closed and waterproofing work is performed. After that, they draw up an installation diagram and carry out the purchase of materials.

There are two ways to insulate this surface, each of which depends on the coating material (we are talking about a wooden or concrete field).

For a wooden floor, the sequence of work is as follows:

1) a film of waterproofing material is laid on top of the balcony slab;

3) sheets of insulation are laid in the formed gaps, which can be polystyrene or mineral wool;

4) another layer of waterproofing is laid (it is necessary to protect the insulation from water ingress during wet cleaning of the floor);

5) cover it all with a floorboard or sheets of OSB plates, fixing them to the logs with self-tapping screws;

6) the formed surface is covered with several layers of paint or varnish.

Advice: in no case should chipboard sheets be used as flooring, since this material is very afraid of moisture (swells and collapses).

For a floor made with a concrete screed, the sequence of work is as follows:

1) first, they equip a rough screed made of cement mortar (with its help they try to smooth out the unevenness of the balcony slab as much as possible);

2) then the sheets of expanded polystyrene are laid close to each other (in the case of gaps or cracks, they are sealed with polyurethane foam);

3) a waterproofing film is spread over them and a reinforcing mesh is laid;

4) then put up beacons and fill in a finishing screed 5–7 mm thick, leveling it with a small rule.

Such a system can work either with a heated coolant or from an electrical network using elements specially designed for this purpose (we are talking about an electric cable, heating mats, or a film covering that emits infrared rays).

If the apartment is not equipped with a water floor heating system, then in this case the use of electric heating will be the most appropriate.

Peculiarities

one.An electric cable intended for heating is placed on top of a layer of insulation, after which a finishing screed is poured. When the concrete is dry, floor tiles are glued to it.

The advantages of this method are that the cable connected to the electrical network heats up over time and transfers its heat to the concrete, which, in turn, heats the entire floor area.

2. As for the heating mats, they can be placed in a layer of tile adhesive, on top of which the tiles are laid.

3. To place an infrared-emitting film on the floor, a heat-reflecting material must first be laid on top of the rough screed. The final coating can be tiles, linoleum, etc.

If it is necessary to insulate the ceiling, before starting work, all cracks are closed using polyurethane foam. Otherwise, condensation will accumulate between the insulation layer and the upper ceiling of the balcony, which will eventually lead to the formation of mold.

There are two ways to insulate the ceiling:

1) build a wooden frame and lay the sheets of insulation in the gaps thus formed, then fix the vapor barrier on top of the insulation and hide it all behind the finishing;

2) fix the penoplex on the upper balcony slab using special dowels (they are also called "umbrellas"), lay a layer of vapor barrier and, having built a wooden frame, close it all with plastic panels.

Only those sides of the loggia that are not adjacent to the apartment should be insulated. Insulation sheets can either be glued with glue and additionally attached with dowels, or placed in the gaps between the previously equipped frame.

Then (in the first and second cases) a layer of vapor barrier is laid. Finally, the installation of the topcoat is carried out, which can be used, for example, plastic panels or other materials.

To carry out work related to the interior decoration of balconies or loggias, you can use various building materials, but the most practical among them are:

- wallpapers of various types, tiles and whitewash (recently they are used very rarely due to the loss of their relevance).

Let's take a quick look at the benefits of each of these materials:

The lining made of wood, although it has a high price, but it has a beautiful appearance and is made of natural material that does not have a negative effect on the human body. It is mounted on a wooden crate with self-tapping screws. Upon completion of the work, the surface equipped in this way should be covered with several layers of varnish, each of them sequentially dried.

PVC panels are durable and harmless material that is very easy to cut, install and wet clean. Installation is carried out in a similar way.

MDF panels are also expensive because of their beauty and strength. Using such a material, you can imitate the surface of marble, granite or expensive wood. Installation is carried out by analogy with clapboard made of wood or PVC panels.

Using moisture-resistant drywall as a finish, structures of varying complexity can be made. As a rule, it is mounted with self-tapping screws on a metal frame consisting of galvanized profiles. It can also be fixed to the walls with dowels or special glue. A prerequisite for using such drywall as a finish is a high-quality waterproofing of the walls of a balcony or loggia.

Decorative stone brings its zest to the interior decoration of the loggia. The territory of the balcony, equipped in this way, looks dignified and elegant. This material is harmless to humans and can serve for many years.

For a longer service life of all building materials involved in the repair, the balcony or loggia must be heated in the cold season.

If the "warm floor" system is not used as a heat source, you can use various heaters powered by the electrical network.

Applying all the above tips, and consistently translating each of the stages of work into reality, you can repair balconies or loggias of varying complexity, using the most practical building materials.

Are you still using your balcony to store your old sledges, skis, and all kinds of junk that might never be used by anyone? Given the constant rise in real estate prices, this use of your square meters can hardly be called rational. How about getting rid of all the unnecessary and transforming the balcony used as a smoking room or drying space into a potentially new space for a study, a home workshop, a place for short meals, or even a summer bedroom? Whatever area our dwellings have, there is always not enough space. We bring to your attention a selection of interesting design projects for arranging balconies and loggias with a wide variety of functional purposes.

Before you turn your precious 2-5 square meters into a cozy corner that will become your pride, you need to develop a detailed plan of action. First of all, you need to decide whether your work on improving the balcony or loggia will be decorative (the structure remains open and only the facade is sheathed with finishing material) or constructive (the balcony must be glazed and insulated). The choice will depend on your personal preference and expectations. Someone lives in the south of our country and has a magnificent sea view that opens directly from the balcony. It is enough to refine such a structure and equip a place for meals with a gorgeous view of the seascape. And for someone, a non-glazed balcony will be covered with snow for most of the year and its improvement will require a considerable amount of action taken. But first things first.

Having the opportunity to be outdoors without leaving your own home is a great idea for those who live in the southern part of our country. From the point of view of the design of the facade of the open balcony, the owners do not have many options. In addition to the traditional cladding of the fence, you can decorate the structure with original forging and live plants. It all depends on how the facade of your apartment building is decorated and whether you want to join the existing options for decorating your own parapet or stand out from the general background.

In modern apartment buildings, you can most often find a solid metal frame with inserts of transparent, translucent or molded plastic of all kinds of color solutions as a fence (as a rule, the tone is selected for a harmonious combination with the color of the building facade). To create an original image of an open balcony, you can use a custom-made forged frame. In any case, before planning the reconstruction of the appearance of the open balcony, find out if the building has historical value and if residents are allowed to decorate the parapets at their discretion.

An excellent way to decorate a balcony in the case of an open structure can be the use of living spaces. In order to preserve as much as possible all the available internal space of the balcony for placing furniture, use the following devices for placing plants:

• flowers are located along the side of the railing;
• live decor is located at the base of the fence;
• at the end of the balcony, you can use a cascade or stepped arrangement;
• for climbing plants, the ideal option would be gratings that are attached to the walls on both sides of the doors.

Obviously, the decorative approach to decorating a balcony is a seasonal event, designed for warm, dry weather. Therefore, all furnishings must be mobile, lightweight and preferably foldable. Choose compact garden furniture that is not afraid of various types of exposure - from moisture to burnout in the sun. And be prepared for the fact that in a strong wind with rain, you will need to bring textile elements (pillows, removable seats, blankets, etc.) inside the home. In the design of a closed balcony, there are much more design and functional variations - let's dwell on them in more detail.

So, if you decide to transfer the outer part of your home into additional living space and have already decided on its functional purpose, then the following types of work await you:

• mandatory assessment of the condition of the balcony - slabs and fences;
• glazing of the structure;
• insulation, waterproofing with preliminary elimination of all cracks;
• in some cases, the dismantling of the balcony block follows (depending on the reconstruction option);
• work on laying electrical systems;
• alignment (filling) of walls and floors (may not be available - it all depends on the types of finishing work);
• finishing;
• arrangement of furniture and accessories;
• decorating a new room.

There are two types of glazing: cold and warm. The so-called "cold" glazing is used if the balcony or loggia just needs to be protected from moisture and dust, but it is not envisaged to organize an additional room there to perform any functions. With this type of glazing, one of the following options for the construction of transparent structures is usually used:

• "Frameless" way - the barrier looks like a solid glass sheet. In fact, parts of the transparent wall can move along horizontal tracks to open and close windows;
• wooden swing doors;
• sliding or swing-out structures with a metal-plastic profile.

If you need to carry out "warm" glazing, then the option with the use of plastic double-glazed windows is the best way to create high-quality heat and sound insulation. Very often in such cases, the technique of removing the frames by 15-25 cm beyond the plane of the facade is used for some expansion of the balcony area. The feeling of spaciousness and a fairly wide window sill that can be used as a work surface is a great bonus for the owners.

From the point of view of decor and bringing originality to the design of the balcony through the glazing stage, you can use tinted glass, stained glass, products with laser engraving or photo printing. Depending on the design solutions, such decor can be used both fragmentarily and for the entire surface of the protective glass barrier. Modern double-glazed windows can be made with any color scheme of the frames, imitate any type of wood. The original appearance of the glazing is the key to creating a non-trivial image of a balcony or loggia.

This stage of work must be taken with full responsibility - not to save on materials and specialist fees. A poor-quality installation of heat and waterproofing can subsequently nullify all finishing work, lead to damage to the furniture and, as a result, return you to your starting position with the need to rework the repair. Minor savings at this stage of work can result in significant costs for reconstruction and loss of time.

Polystyrene most often acts as a heater for floors, for walls and ceilings - expanded polystyrene or technoplex. Any insulation is mounted only after all the cracks have been removed and processed. To create a vapor barrier recently, foamed polyethylene is most often used, which is laid with the shiny side inward.Further, on the surface, it will be possible to mount the lathing to create surface finishes.

The most effective way to insulate a loggia is to install a so-called "warm floor". One of the most affordable ways to install the system is an infrared film floor. In such a room it will be really warm and comfortable at any time of the year. Temperature control modes will allow you to independently set the microclimate of the additional room.

The amount of work on the wiring will depend on the estimated number of lighting sources and household appliances used on the territory of the balcony, the presence of "warm floors" and whether the loggia is being repaired in conjunction with the main alteration of the apartment or not. If the reconstruction concerned only the balcony, then you can not complicate the process and restrict yourself to a conventional extension cord, having previously calculated the required section taking into account the maximum load.

The number of light sources will directly depend on what you expect from a balcony or loggia. If this is a place for breakfasts and rare evening romantic dinners overlooking the cityscape, then one lamp or built-in lighting will be enough. If the additional room will be used as an office, workshop or children's play area, then one light source will not be enough. The number of lamps is also influenced by the size of the balcony and its location relative to the cardinal points.

The choice of finishing materials directly depends on the general idea of ​​using the auxiliary room. But, regardless of how you will use the balcony or loggia (create a winter garden or install exercise equipment), there is a list of the most popular finishing options suitable for the special microclimate of the additional space:

• MDF panels;
• PVC finishing panels;
• moisture-resistant drywall is perfect for eliminating irregularities and creating cladding, niches and other structures;
• cork (creates excellent heat and sound insulation);
• decorative plaster;
• fake diamond;
• painting;
• combining different materials to create an original and durable coating.

The choice of material for creating flooring is influenced by the presence of a system of "warm floors", but in general, any modern raw materials can be used:

• ceramic or stone tiles;
• floor board (parquet);
• laminate;
• linoleum;
• carpet.

If we talk about the choice of the color palette, then it is obvious that in a modest room in terms of area, light shades will look much more organic, allowing you to visually expand the space. But, on the other hand, if all your furniture and decor of the balcony (loggia) are executed in light colors, then you can choose more colorful color solutions for the background.

Only at first glance it might seem that the limited space of the balcony significantly reduces the list of possible options for using this additional room. The modern owner has not used this utilitarian room as a pantry for a long time, but arranges there an office, a workshop, a greenhouse, a children's area, a playroom for adults with billiards, a gym, a hookah room, a place for meals and even a bedroom.

In order to place a full-fledged and functional environment on several square meters with a specific geometry, it is necessary to resort to various design techniques. It is not only a visual expansion of space due to the use of light finishes, mirror, glossy and glass surfaces, but also the installation of compact furniture (more often custom-made according to individual sizes), the maximum release of the floor - folding furniture, shelving and consoles that are attached to walls.

A place for meals is one of the most popular uses for a balcony or loggia.If you have an excellent view of the cityscape from your balcony, or even better - you can see the sunrise or sunset from your windows, it will be unforgivable not to use such a wonderful opportunity. The width of some loggias allows you to install a compact dining table, while in others you have to be content with a bar counter or a narrow console (most often a continuation of the window sill). Also, an effective technique can be the installation of a compact round (oval) table or folding panel.

Another popular solution is to organize a reading and relaxation corner on a balcony or loggia. It is logical to install shelving for your home library and organize a comfortable place for reading books in a light-filled room. Even if the balcony is glazed with frames, there will still be enough natural light for comfortable placement. In this case, in addition to shelving with books, it will be necessary to install a couple of comfortable chairs or a compact sofa, an ottoman.

In order to organize a modern office, you need very little usable space. It is precisely such a modest size that a balcony or loggia has. A small console can be used as a work surface (modern laptops or computer screens take up little space), a comfortable adjustable chair, and a pair of hanging shelves for storing documents and office supplies.

One of the most popular options for organizing storage systems in balcony spaces is the installation of shelving. Even a shallow floor-to-ceiling shelving unit can accommodate a huge amount of household items. At the same time, the structure does not look massive due to the absence of facades.

Built-in wardrobes are no less popular. But given that it is necessary to mount a storage system from floor to ceiling in a small area, it is better to give preference to light types of wood. The use of glass and mirror surfaces will not be superfluous - they will help to lighten the image of the cabinet.

Even a small space under the balcony windowsill can be used rationally. Shallow shelves, hidden behind the sliding doors, can accommodate a large number of necessary little things.

It is effective to use corner sofas as seating places, under the seats of which there are spacious storage systems. For balconies of small width, you can use similar, but only linear models.

The balcony is the perfect place to use your DIY household items. For example, building pallets can be used to design benches and sofas, tables and coasters, racks and other storage systems, even beds. Thus, you can not only significantly save money, but also create a truly unique image of an additional room.

But in modern design projects there are also completely unusual options for using the available square meters. A gym, or rather a mini-room, laundry, Finnish bath or Russian steam room, is not a complete list of creative ideas. But it is important to understand that organizing many of these original projects will require not only a lot of resources, but also the appropriate permissions.

The small area of ​​the balcony sometimes dictates the erroneous decision - to do the repairs here last. And only then it turns out that this is no longer possible for a number of reasons. How to get a few comfortable square meters in an apartment at the expense of a balcony and cope with problems on your own - says Timur Abdrakhmanov, co-founder of the Quadrim repair service.

Repair of the balcony will inevitably affect other premises of the apartment, because:

you need to store building materials somewhere;

dust, debris and dirt will be no less than from the repair of any other room;

power supplies are needed to connect the balcony electrical network.

To minimize the inconvenience, you need to start repairing the balcony at the same time as other rooms.

Before starting repairs on the balcony, find out for what purpose you need additional space in the apartment. This will help determine the materials, scope of work and financial costs.

Are you planning to equip a spacious storage room?
Perfect solution! In this case, you can safely save on thermal insulation of the room. The best solution would be cold glazing of the balcony and wall insulation with foam plastic.

Do you need a job? Think about better landscaping.

Are you going to use the balcony as a dining room? Combine it with the kitchen! But remember: redevelopment will be required.

Do you want to make a winter garden or a flower garden? Well, this is quite an obvious solution, since the balcony has the most daylight. Just do not forget that not only good insulation should be provided for heat-loving plants, but also heating of the room.

Consider a typical repair option on a balcony - with insulation... If the house has been in operation for several years, then external improvement of the balcony may be needed. The most popular, inexpensive and practical wall cladding material is siding. Additionally, you can insulate the outside of the balcony with expanded polystyrene or mineral wool.

Glazing there are two types: cold or warm. The first option is suitable for arranging auxiliary premises: a pantry or a summer room. Warm glazing is used to create solid premises, when a balcony is combined with a living room or used as a fully functional space in winter and summer.

You can independently cope with these works, if only you have sufficient experience, free time and all the necessary tools.

You can insulate the floor on the balcony using various materials and technologies. The easiest option: to make a wooden crate, in the grooves of which to lay the foam plates and close the entire structure from above with a sheet of fiberboard or chipboard. You can also make a screed from expanded clay concrete (a mixture of cement mortar and expanded clay).

The modern way to insulate the coating is a warm electric floor. Use heating mats or cables to avoid obstructing the free space with radiators. Laminate, carpet, linoleum or floorboards are suitable as top flooring.

Advantages: lightweight, inexpensive material. Easy to handle - can be cut with a wallpaper knife. Keeps warm well.

Flaws: vapor-tight, that is, the balcony will have to be ventilated to remove excess moisture. We are very fond of rodents. Highly flammable.

Advantages: low thermal conductivity - keeps heat well in the room. Retains geometry under heavy loads. Excellent sound insulator. Moisture resistance and vapor permeability - the material does not disturb the indoor microclimate.

Advantages: price, good thermal insulation, low weight (compared to sand-cement screeds).

Flaws: laboriousness of work, special tools are required for mixing solutions.

Do-it-yourself overhaul of a balcony involves solving a number of tasks: glazing, insulation, decoration and improvement, each of which is implemented depending on the desired end result. Using a specific example, we will consider the repair of an already glazed balcony, including floor insulation and the area of ​​enclosing structures under window frames, self-leveling floors, laying linoleum, wall decoration with liquid wallpaper, decorative plaster of the ceiling and slopes, installation of plastic panels.

• penoplex - a heat-insulating material made of polystyrene foam with a thickness of 40 mm;
• self-leveling floor - thin, self-leveling, quick-hardening, dry mix;
• dry mix of modeling decorative plaster;
• facade paint, color;
• dry mixture of liquid wallpaper;
• water dispersion primer;
• PVC panels;
• linoleum;
• plinth, internal, external corners, sills;
• ceiling plinth;
• polyurethane foam;
• construction or office knife;
• drill with mixer attachment;
• puncher;
• capacity for 10 liters;
• narrow spatula;
• metal trowel;
• needle roller;
• wide thread roller;
• narrow paint brush;
• wide tray for paint;

The optimal material for the insulation of balconies and loggias is Penoplex heat-insulating plates. Convenient size 600x1200 allows you to cut and place panels with virtually no waste, the presence of overlapping butt locks provides a closer fit to each other. The material can be easily cut with an ordinary stationery or construction knife.

Before cutting, it is necessary to measure the surface to be insulated and sketch a drawing for cutting the slabs. Then, being guided by the received scheme, mark and cut "Penoplex" into elements, each of which should be numbered in the order of laying. Provided that the surface is sufficiently flat, the installation of the insulation can be done on liquid nails with glue. Clean the surface from dirt and dust. Apply strips of glue to the elements along the perimeter and pointwise in the center. Lay the slabs in order, connecting the locks and pressing them to the surface. After installing the insulation, seal up any gaps in the places where they adjoin the walls and corners with polyurethane foam.

Before starting work, you need to make sure that there are no cracks where the solution can seep. To dilute the mixture, a 10-liter container is filled with cold water in the amount specified by the manufacturer. Mixing is done with a drill or a screwdriver with a mixer attachment. The dry powder is added to water in small portions, with constant stirring, until a smooth, lump-free mixture is obtained. The floor is poured, starting from the far corner of the balcony. It is convenient to disperse the solution and remove bubbles with a long-handled needle roller. The self-leveling floor spreads and smoothes well enough, and also quickly hardens, within 6-10 hours.

Before applying decorative plaster to the ceiling and slopes, the surface must be treated with a water-dispersion primer and allowed to dry. Gradually pouring dry plaster mixture into cold water, mix thoroughly with a "mixer". Decorative plaster is applied with a wide spatula and spread evenly over the surface. The texture is then created with a thread roller with movements in one direction without pressure.

After the plaster has completely dried, a layer of paint should be applied, to which you can add color or leave it white. Painting is done with the same roller, and in the corners it is tinted with a regular paint brush.

Photo 1. Decorative plaster of the ceiling.

Photo 2. Decorative plaster of slopes.

PVC panels are mounted on the installed insulation using liquid nails glue. Due to the lightness of the panels and the presence of reliable locks, their installation on the insulation is very quick and easy. The first step is to take measurements from the cladding area and cut the elements. Then, from the marked edge, one after the other, coat the panels with glue along the perimeter and insert tightly into the lock.

Wallpaper must be “prepared” 10 hours before use. The dry mixture is added to the right amount of water, mixed by hand and placed in a bag. The walls must be pre-treated with a primer and allowed to dry. Liquid wallpaper is applied with a metal trowel in a thin layer of 1.5 - 2 mm at a slight angle. After application with a damp trowel, irregularities are smoothed out.

The beauty of this method of wall decoration is that there is no need to align them, there are no butt seams, all defects are hidden. Complete drying for 24 hours, after which the ceiling skirting boards are installed.

Photo 4. Ceiling plinth.

Photo 5. Liquid wallpaper, decorative plaster, ceiling plinth.

Before laying, it is necessary to measure the surface of the floor, cut the linoleum into canvases, lay it down and leave it for a day for natural shrinkage.There is no need to use glue on a flat self-leveling floor, linoleum is perfectly fixed with baseboards. On the corner balcony, the joint is fixed with an aluminum sill.

Photo 6. Aluminum sill.

The skirting boards are freed from the cable channel plug and are mounted in the wall with the dowel screws into the holes pre-drilled with a perforator. At corners and corners, inner or outer corners are put on, respectively.

Photo 7. Linoleum, plinths, inner corner.

Landscaping is the most enjoyable part of a balcony renovation and will mark the end of it. At this stage, the necessary and desired devices for this part of the apartment are added. First of all, we install the blinds on the window blocks and mount the clothes dryer. For corner balconies, a ceiling system is ideal, which is very easy to install.

Photo 8. Ceiling clothes dryer.

And from a piece of a window sill, two movable brackets and an arbitrary leg, you can make a convenient folding table on the balcony.

Photo 9. Table from the windowsill.

In general, repairing a balcony with your own hands will take no more than a week, if you prepare in advance all the necessary materials and tools, and in the process adhere to the technological sequence.