Balkonbelag: 5 floors that make your balcony more beautiful

The best balcony flooring

The best balcony surface depends on what you like and how the framework conditions are. Ask yourself:

Which style suits the house / apartment best?
Should the balcony covering stay long-term?
How can the balcony surface be laid?
Can the pad be removed again if necessary?
How much weather does the soil tolerate?
How much care can be invested in the flooring?

Before you decide on a floor covering, you should know exactly what conditions it should meet. Here we present you the most popular floors.

Balkonbelag: 5 floors that make your balcony more beautiful

1st carpet

The simplest version for a balcony covering is an outdoor carpet. These are available in different designs and sizes. So there is something for every balcony size. Outdoor rugs are often made of polypropylene or polyester and are usually hardwearing and sturdy. A carpet is also suitable as a short- or medium-term solution if a move is imminent. In addition, a carpet can be replaced quickly, should it no longer serve its purpose.

advantage: A carpet is easy to get and clean and is also relatively inexpensive. In bad weather, this can be stored inside the house or balcony chamber if necessary.
disadvantage: Installation only available in available sizes.

2. liquid plastic

A long-term solution for your balcony covering is liquid plastic. Most often, this shape is chosen in shades of gray, since it is not so easy to notice dirt and these tones can be combined well with almost all other colors.

advantages: Practical, weather-resistant and restrained look.
disadvantage: High effort, best done by a specialist.

3. wood

Wood gives every room and every balcony a natural and noble look. For your balcony flooring, you can either lay planks or use wooden tiles that are relatively easy to put together. Keep in mind that a surface made of wood needs more care than products from z. B. plastic.

advantages: Natural material looks high quality, is durable and sturdy.
disadvantage: Higher effort when laying and high maintenance costs.

4. WPC

WPC is the abbreviation for wood-polymer composites (also wood-plastic composites), which are planks or tiles made of wood-polymer materials (or wood-plastic materials). They consist of different proportions of hollow fibers and plastic. The risk of cracking or splintering is low, so the material is also barefoot friendly? but beware of strong sunlight! WPC can heat up.

advantages: Easy to clean, beautiful look, available in many colors, suitable for barefoot, moisture-resistant material.
disadvantage: Can heat up in strong sunlight, no natural wood look with color gradations and grain.

5. Tiles

There are tiles for the balcony in the trendy wood look, but also in other designs such as marble look or who likes it: with artificial turf. If you like it more natural, lay natural stone tiles on the balcony.

advantages: Many different optics selectable, usually easy to lay by plugging together, depending on the material also very easy-care and robust.
disadvantagePrices vary greatly, natural stone is usually more expensive.

Long-term solutions such as liquid plastic as a balcony covering must be well considered, while an outdoor carpet offers the highest flexibility in balcony coverings. Many tiles can be laid uncomplicated and wood creates a nice atmosphere. Which balcony flooring is right for you?

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