With the high price of land, more and more people pay attention to the decoration of the balcony. In addition to drying clothes, a small balcony can also grow flowers and plants. If the space is large enough, you can also set up outdoor tables and chairs to drink tea and chat, which is a little fun for life. If you want your balcony to meet your daily needs and at the same time be a space for family leisure and entertainment, then How to install balcony tiles to look good? Today Zhongtao Jun will share some experiences with you!
1. You are right to choose these three types of balcony tiles
Whether you want a closed balcony or an open balcony, the balcony is definitely a place where wind, sun, and rain are exposed. Strong ultraviolet rays, coupled with wind and rain, or water accumulation caused by dripping clothes, it is recommended that balcony tiles must be wear-resistant and non-slip.
Choose according to the closed situation of the balcony: for a closed indoor balcony, the tiles can be made of the same material as the living room; for external balconies, you can choose bricks with good slip resistance and wear resistance.
The following three types of bricks are very suitable for balconies and are anti-slip, wear-resistant and anti-aging.
1. Full-body bricks
The surface of this kind of tile is not glazed, and the material and color of the front and back sides are the same. It has the best wear resistance and anti-slip properties among all ceramic tiles. The colors are not rich enough, so it is suitable for plain simple interior design. Use more on the floor and less on the walls.
2. Glazed tiles
The surface of this kind of brick has been glaze-fired, with rich colors and patterns. It is non-slip and wear-resistant, and has good stain resistance. Generally divided into ceramic glazed tiles and porcelain glazed tiles; according to different gloss, they are divided into matt and bright. If you want to stick it on the balcony where water is exposed, it is better to use bright glazed tiles.
3. Polished tiles
Polished tiles are tiles that have been polished and polished. They are brighter than full-body tiles and have good hardness and wear resistance. Moreover, polished tiles can also have imitation stone and wood texture effects.
Some people like the texture of wooden flooring, but are worried that it is not anti-corrosion and wear-resistant enough. They can consider using polished tiles with wood grain or imitation stone grain on the balcony, which are also very beautiful.
2. In addition to tiling, there are other recommended options for balconies
You can choose imitation wood grain or stone effect for ceramic tiles, but the actual foot feel is still different from real wood. In addition to tiling, if you want better comfort, you can also consider other personalized balcony layout options.
1. Post anticorrosive wood flooring
If you really like the feel of wooden floors, you can install anti-corrosion wooden floors. Anti-corrosion boards are waterproof and wear-resistant, and can be used on balconies for a long time. Whether they are laid on the ground or on the ceiling, or even used as balcony cabinets, they are a good choice.
Compared with ceramic tiles: The cost of anticorrosive wood floors is more expensive than ceramic tiles, and the maintenance is relatively delicate and delicate.
2. Laying pebbles
If you want the balcony to be more original, you can buy pebbles to lay on the balcony, which will look better when paired with wooden floors.
3. Lay small tiles
Small flower tiles have also become very popular in recent years. If you like a fresh and fresh home, choosing your favorite small flower tiles to lay on them will also look very nice.
3. Things to note when installing balcony tiles
Laying balcony tiles is definitely a technical job. There is a certain degree of care in purchasing and laying tiles. Only by doing these meticulous tasks can the entire space be more comfortable.
1. Pay attention to style and matching
As a leisure area at home, ceramic tiles should not only be made of material, but also should be particular about color matching and style. Since the north balcony rarely gets sunlight all year round, it looks cold and cold, so it is recommended to use warm-colored tiles. The south balcony is exposed to the sun all year round, so using warm colors will make it appear hotter, so you can use cooler colors.
2. Tile height
It is recommended that the minimum height of balcony wall tiles be laid to 1.5 meters, and the entire wall tiles can even be laid to the top. And waterproof treatment should be done, especially for balcony cabinets, which are moisture-proof and durable.
3. Balcony brick size
The balcony is a leisure area and is not suitable for laying too large bricks. It is recommended that the size of the bricks be controlled below 250*360mm, which will make the space more coordinated.
Decorating a small balcony is quite complex! So, have you learned the sharing content about how to install balcony tiles to make them look good?
(Content comes from: Decorating Home Feng Shui)< /span>
