The threshold to the balcony: what materials are made of and how to design it?

A balcony threshold connects the main room, bedroom or kitchen with a balcony. The main problem of these rooms is that the transition between them is uneven. Therefore, it is worth taking care to make it right for your own convenience.

Before deciding how to correctly make the threshold to the balcony, you need to familiarize yourself with all its features. First of all, a correctly arranged exit to the balcony makes the room more beautiful. In addition, the threshold in front of the door to the loggia will provide additional protection against cold air entering the room. In the same time the balcony threshold will make the transition between the two rooms much safer.

The balcony threshold can be made of different materials. The main thing is that they can fit into the overall interior of the entire room.

This material is an alternative to many expensive types of wood. However, its life is not as long as theirs. To extend it a little, the threshold always keep dry. In addition, all joints must be treated with sealant.

If you make a threshold between rooms of ceramic tiles, then you will not have to change it for a very long time. After all, such material is considered quite high quality and easy to care for. Besides, you can use tile. It is thinner and lighter than the previous material, in addition, its price is much lower.

Another popular material today is plastic. It is very easy to install. But there is also a minus - the material is short-lived. But during all this time he pleases that he perfectly retains heat. In addition, using a plastic coating, you can hide all the shortcomings of this transition.

Another type of material that is perfect as a threshold for a balcony is a solution of high-quality cement. It hardens quite quickly, and after that it can be repainted in the most suitable shade, or trim from tile.

Most often, such material is used where the distance from the door to the floor is quite large. Using a brick, you can hide this small gap. If desired, it can later be decorated in any way.

To know how to make your balcony threshold beautiful, it is worth considering the possible finishes in more detail.

First you need to do the preparation of the floor. It is necessary to remove all the old and excess coating, then clean everything well. Only then can a layer of starting putty be applied to make the surface rough.

Next, you can start laying the brick itself. To do this, a solution of cement, which is made from 1 part of high-quality cement and 3 parts of fine sand, is suitable.

First you need to put a layer of cement, and then - 1 row of bricks. Be sure to note that when the tile is laid on top, a small gap must be left between the balcony door and the brick. After this, you can start laying the next row of bricks. For leveling, it is worth using the construction level. Putty should be put on the last layer of brick, and when it dries, you can start laying the selected tile.

In the case when the height of the transition between the loggia and the room adjacent to it is very small, you can use high-quality cement mortar as a finish. In addition, the whole process does not take too much time, especially if all the materials are prepared in advance.

First of all, you need to clean everything from the old material and clean the surface well. After this, it is necessary to make the timbering, the height and width of which must fully correspond to the size of the threshold. Then you can start mixing the solution; You can use a special construction mixer for this. When the mixture is completely ready, it can be poured into the prepared space and well leveled.

When the poured solution sets, after about half an hour, you can disassemble the constructed structure. All uneven seams must be treated with sanding plaster. You can trim the threshold with tiles or simply paint.

You can make a threshold with plastic. This option is especially good if a metal-plastic door leads to the balcony, in addition to the color of the threshold. To make a plastic threshold, first you need to clean everything from debris. After that, you need to take measurements, and cut a piece of plastic of the right size. Then on the old step it is necessary to apply a layer of glue and attach the threshold. In addition, it is necessary to mount special screws in the wall. Next, everything needs to be filled with construction foam.

But we must take into account the fact that it will double, and use it with the expectation of this.. After the foam has set well, you need to check how well it worked out. Excess foam must be cut off with a special knife. Corners can also be additionally designed. For this, a hardware store should buy special corners.

To begin with, it is necessary to make a frame according to the size of the threshold from a wooden beam. All sizes can be adjusted on site. To make the case more durable, it must be strengthened not only with screws, but also with metal plates. Holes must be made in the corners so that it is possible to fix the prepared threshold well.

When the structure is fully installed, it can be closed with chipboard. To do this, cut a piece of the desired size from the sheet and fix it with self-tapping screws. As a result, the finished threshold It is recommended to varnish.

Very often, to move to a balcony or a loggia, they make a design from a plastic window sill. To do this, mount support decks made of wooden bars under it. In this case, the tree must first be treated with a special antiseptic. After that, you can install the plastic step. If at the same time there are gaps, then they must be repaired with a mounting foam or silicone sealant.

This is another suitable option for modern apartments. It is best to lay the tiles on the finished threshold. First you need to take measurements. It should be borne in mind that the tile must lie symmetrically and evenly. The necessary pieces can be cut using a grinder or a special tile cutter.

It is necessary to apply a layer of special glue on a flat surface. This can be done with a notched trowel. At the same time, it is imperative to ensure that all seams are the same and even. For the control measurement, you can use the building level. In addition to the threshold, you can also trim the wall above it.

When the glue completely hardens, all of its excess must be removed, and the seams should be sealed with a fugue. This will make the threshold more beautiful.

A great alternative to wooden coatings will be laminate products. Most often, one level of the laminate is enough to finish the steps. After all, their width can be easily selected. You can cut the desired piece of this material using a hacksaw with small teeth. If possible, you can also use a jigsaw. The cut piece must be checked again, and then glue must be applied to it. Use the best liquid nails.

After this, the laminate must be pressed tightly to the surface of the step. When the glue dries, you can attach a corner of the desired width.

First you need to make measurements, and then cut the desired piece of linoleum. After that, all its base must be smeared with special glue and pressed well to the step. At the end, you need to attach a metal corner, which is able to prevent any damage to linoleum at the joints.

Consider several options for a beautiful threshold to the balcony.

Such a threshold fits perfectly into the style of the room if the doors to the balcony are made of the same material. Although it seems to some that this option is cheaper interior, in fact it is not, and it can be successfully used to design a room.

This decoration option is perfect for those rooms that are decorated in a rustic style. It could be space country style or provence. The wooden step in this case will only complement the interior.

Tiles are very easy to match to the color of the walls and furniture. In this case, the transition will not stand out against the general background. Everything will look stylish and harmonious.

Finishing with linoleum will go well with flooring made of laminate or wood. The dark threshold goes well with light walls and a white door.

To learn how to make a threshold for a balcony from a PVC window sill, see the next video.