The decoration of the balcony is a point of concern for many people.
Is it better to tile or paint the balcony?
1. The most basic and common function is of course Drying clothes;
2. Secondly, there is a storage function, which is to put some sundries at home;
3. The most high-end function is of course to upgrade it to a leisure space, I believe We have also seen many cases of transforming balconies into leisure areas. Of course, the prerequisite for this kind of transformation is that there are two or more balconies at home. After all, most people still have a balcony dedicated to drying clothes at home. Families who don't pay attention to the drying function are welcome to use it.
Now let’s talk about whether to paint or lay ceramic tiles
1. If there is only a balcony at home, and it is also responsible for drying clothes, then no matter which direction it faces, it will Tiles must be laid. If the balcony is only painted, the wall will become moldy or even fall off due to moisture in a short time. Some people insist that their homes are just fine if they are only painted but not tiled. The editor can only say that this is the same as crossing the road and running a red light. There should be no luck. A balcony is also used to dry clothes, so cherish it, okay? Just lay the tiles directly, it will be beautiful and save trouble once and for all. Why wait until there are problems with the painting and then regret it.
2. If there are two or more balconies at home, the editor suggests that you can lay ceramic tiles on the balcony used to dry clothes, and you can just paint the balcony without drying clothes with latex paint. It can be used as a leisure or storage space.
Is it better to tile the interior wall of the balcony or paint it?
Ceramic tiles are the first choice for balcony wall decoration. Due to the requirements for fashionable and environmentally friendly balcony walls, many people still choose to lay ceramic tiles on the balcony walls. The editor feels that ceramic tiles are a very beautiful and practical wall decoration material, with good waterproof and fire resistance. Corrosion-resistant, perfect for balcony walls. If the balcony at home is used for functions such as placing a washing machine and drying clothes, then it is most appropriate to install ceramic tiles on the wall. The editor recommends choosing anti-skid tiles.
Some owners do not like to install ceramic tiles on their balconies due to personal preferences, and prefer to use latex paint. So is this feasible? After all, everyone knows that balconies are subject to feng shui and sun exposure. The waterproof performance and discoloration resistance of latex paint are very weak. Although it has a more decorative effect, it is not easy to maintain and clean. That being said, there may be some drawbacks to using latex paint to paint exterior walls.
However, there is a feasible way to apply latex paint by consulting a professional designer. That is to choose to use exterior wall paint to paint the balcony wall, which has the function of sun protection. Specially used, professional exterior wall paint is used to paint the balcony wall. One of its most important indicators is its resistance to ultraviolet radiation, which will not discolor even if exposed to long-term exposure. The interior walls of the balcony are required to be water-resistant and self-cleaning. The paint film must be hard and smooth, and dirt will fall off as soon as it is washed away.
Precautions for tiling and painting on the balcony
1. Precautions for tiling on the balcony
1. The balcony is the brightest place in the home. There are many colors. If you put ceramic tiles on the balcony, the visual effect will be greatly improved, but be careful not to use ceramic tiles that are too dark.
2. If ceramic tiles are used on a closed balcony, if the balcony is connected to the interior, vitrified tiles that are consistent with the interior must be used. If the balcony is not sealed, it is necessary to choose non-slip and waterproof bricks.
2. Precautions for painting the balcony
1. When painting the balcony, you must use exterior wall paint. Only professional exterior wall paint can ensure that there will be no turtles on the balcony wall. Solve problems such as cracks, extend service life, and improve decorative effect.
2. When choosing the color of wall paint, you should also pay attention to the fact that the wall paint color of the balcony should match the entire room. It is best to choose a lighter color.
3. The latex paint for the balcony should be more professional and cost-effective, so as to ensure safety.