There are several stages of the repair of the balcony:
The release of the balcony from old things, as well as the performance of wet cleaning.
Checking the possibility of subsequent operation of the balcony.
If necessary, strengthen the supporting plate.
Floor arrangement.
The implementation of finishing work.
When buying building materials necessary for the repair of the balcony, it is necessary to take into account their resistance to various natural phenomena, fitness to certain climatic conditions, as well as their strength characteristics.
Repair of the loading plate on the balcony
Before starting to repair the balcony, you should independently or with the help of a qualified specialist to evaluate the current state of the structure. Cracks present on the reinforced concrete plate indicate hidden defects and wear of this element. Such damage occurs as a result of excess of the permissible level of loads or from a physical wear (end of the service period). Cracks that are perpendicular to the reinforcement, even more dangerous, they indicate the need to carry out work to restore the structure.
To eliminate insignificant damage to the surface of the plate, it is necessary to carry out dismantling, as well as make a new screed, which can be performed according to the following algorithm:
– To begin with, a layer of waterproofing is removed from the surface of the plate, it is cleaned of contaminants and small bags are made;
– Next, prepare a concrete solution, which make up cement and sand. It is laid in level. In the event that an open -type balcony, then the screed is performed with some slope towards the street. This is necessary for the organization of drain, which plays an important role.
– After the screed froze, it is primed, wiped and covered with new waterproofing.
It will be possible to use the floor only after several days, since the solution should freeze. In the warm season, the screed is regularly watered with water, and covered on top with plastic film. Thanks to such actions, you can avoid overdrying and cracking.
If the supporting plate has more serious damage, then its functionality can be restored as follows:
A reinforcing mesh with a cell size of about 5 mm is placed on a pre -prepared after dismantling. Sections of joints are tied with wire or grabbed with welding. In the middle of the plate and nets leave a small space to fill it with a solution.
The entire structure is poured with concrete, several times larger than the thickness of the reinforcing mesh.
Concrete surface is aligned. If the balcony is not closed, then certain frost -resistant plasticizers can be added to the solution.
It is possible to restore the plate with more significant drawbacks only after the examination and development of special measures to strengthen the design, which should be carried out by a certain organization.
Floor arrangement
For aesthetic appearance, as well as for the convenience of proper cleaning on the balcony, the flooring is laid. Laminate or linoleum is suitable for closed structures. On an open balcony, tiles or wooden boards are often laid. A surface made of ceramic tiles has a rather attractive appearance and can be operated by a long period of time, but it must be remembered that such a decoration increases the weight of the structure.
Tile
Special ceramic tiles are laid on open balconies. This building material is frosted, has no glossy shine, has a matte non -slip surface. Masonry of tiles is carried out using a special adhesive solution, which is intended exclusively for external work (facade). To seize the seams, a certain grout is also needed using water -repellent agents. In the process of laying the tiles, separate attention should be paid to the waterproofing and the adjacent sections to the outer wall, which can be finished with ceramic skirting boards.
Linoleum flooring
The most optimal option for covering the floor on a closed balcony is linoleum laying. Such a floor has many advantages. The main of them: a small cost, a long period of operation, when laying it does not require much time and special knowledge.
Before covering the floor by linoleum, it is necessary to thoroughly align the surface and primed the surface. The material is cut out the required dimensions, and then fixed to a special glue. At the same time, ceramic and plastic skirting boards are also used.
Staining the balcony
As a rule, the balconies of the fence are made of metal rods with a round or square section. Therefore, repairs are carried out taking into account the original coloring. If oil paint was used initially to stain steel rods, then after cleaning it, it is better to apply similar material. If a special varnish with the effect of protection was involved, then the surface is finished with the same solution.
It is found that on some balconies there are enclosing structures made of reinforced concrete or masonry of bricks with plastering and coloring. Such surfaces need to be well repaired and rewarded with moisture -resistant paint, which coincides with the facade of this house in the shade.
Glazing the balcony
To date, there are various ways of glazing balconies. You can choose from standard wooden structures available in cost almost every IDO of modern wood and aluminum structures. Each type of glazing is due to aesthetic capabilities (there is an official passport on the facade of each building, which indicates what type of glazing is allowed for a particular project). For installation of translucent structures and measurements, a specialized
service. There are certain companies that will send a measurer to you for free. He is able to advise you on all issues. In addition, the measurer will offer the most optimal option for resolving the problem. After coordination of all issues, you can proceed directly to the finishing work.
Balcony decoration
Methods of wall decoration and the ceiling of the balcony depend on the conditions of its further use. Today
day there is a huge assortment of elements for the final decoration of balconies. All of them differ among themselves by operational properties, quality, cost, type, ease of installation. The following materials can be distinguished: decorative plaster, plastic and wooden lining, facade panels and systems, gypsum fiber.
Having implemented all of the above events, you can make a beautiful and functional balcony yourself.