Repair of the balcony and painting the walls is a very important point to create cleanliness and comfort in your apartment, so it will not hurt each apartment owner to know how to paint the balcony.
Given the fact that the walls of the balcony are closest to the street, they can cause some difficulties in decoration. Firstly, they are an integral part of the apartment, and secondly, they are located on the outside and can be designated as part of the facade. And any surfaces, whether it be walls, floors or ceilings, are destroyed after time and under the influence of various factors.
In addition, if the balcony is open, then various precipitations in the form of rain, snow or morning dew often fall on the floor. Therefore, in order to avoid rapid wear of materials, it is necessary to take care of them.
If we talk about a completely closed balcony, then in this case there is enough material for interior decoration. If the balcony is open, then a much more professional approach and various paraphernalia used outdoors are required.
In addition, the material from which the structure is built plays an important role in painting the walls. The fact is that it is much more difficult to improve a brick wall than any other. Since, it is impossible to change the brick. But you can deal with this yourself. In general, painting a balcony is much easier and more economical than using other more modern decoration ideas.
to contents ↑Preparatory work
First you need to determine what your balcony is actually made of. There are several options:
- wooden lining;
- brick;
- concrete;
- metal plates.
But for all walls there is a single rule: it is necessary that they are almost perfectly clean before painting. The choice of the coloring material depends on what the balcony is made of. For a brick wall, water-based paint is best suited. This paint is always white, so to add a different color scheme, just add color. But note that the brick may be brown.
Concrete wall paint best suited on a polymer or silicate basis. If your balcony has a wooden surface, then the best idea in this case is varnish or drying oil.
Then gently prepare the necessary tools and materials. These include:
- roller;
- brushes;
- a tray for paint;
- masking tape;
- solvent or acetone;
- putty knife;
- bucket.
Paint selection
It is worth paying special attention to the choice of paint. After all, it is she who gives the wall, floor and ceiling a special personality. Given that the surface of the balcony is exposed to sunlight, and as a result - fast fading. To make this happen as slowly as possible, it is best to select the color for the walls that is closest to natural.
The most suitable color ideas are green, yellow, blue and brown. In the case when the balcony is glazed and protected from the penetration of ultraviolet radiation inside, then the choice of color can not be limited. If someone likes the white color of the walls, then it also looks good, its only drawback is the fast soiling.
This is with regard to the choice of wall color. Now you need to determine the quality and type of paint with which you plan to cover the walls of the balcony. When choosing it, you need to take into account the fact on which side you will need to paint.The main requirement for the paint inside is its environmental friendliness and vapor permeability. The most suitable paint is emulsion, which is easily soluble in water. She lays down more evenly and dries faster.
Do not forget about the floors and railings, because they also play an important role in the decoration of the balcony. For flooring, two-component polyurethane materials are most preferred. And do not forget that balconies carry an enormous load, so all components must be made of high strength components.
to contents ↑And one more nuance. If you have to paint the external walls, then the choice of paint must be stopped on those that are designed for outdoor use.
The main stages in painting balconies
After you have completely decided on the color of painting walls, floors and railings and you really like the whole idea, proceed with its implementation.
First you need to prepare the surface for painting and eliminate all defects. There may be mold, dirt, other paint on the old wall. If the wall is brick, grout. Then proceed to the primer surface. If there is fungus on the walls, choose a primer with antibacterial components. For priming, use a roller and brush.
After the primer has completely dried, you can start painting. The only rule: you need to paint from the bottom up and back, and you need to start from the window, in the counterclockwise direction. But before that, stick masking tape on the floor and ceiling at the joints so that the paint does not get on them. In this case, all the work will be much faster and more accurate. And besides, you will save time on the further cleaning of stains.
You can paint a brick wall in different ways. Firstly, you can simply paint the entire surface with one paint.
Secondly, you can highlight the seams and paint them in different colors. Thirdly, use different colors and alternate bricks. This method is the most time-consuming, but will not leave you and your guests indifferent. After the entire balcony has been painted, wait until it dries completely and remove any residues.
I want to say that the size of this room does not play any role. In any case, this is part of your apartment, and you can decide what it should be: unnecessary and cluttered, or a wonderful oasis. Everything is in your hands, make your life more beautiful!
