Do the floors and walls on the balcony at home need to be waterproofed?

Updated on Balcony 2024-06-05
3 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-01-24

    This is like the original balcony at home, if there is no water pipe, it generally does not need to be waterproof, but if there is a water pipe, then you should consider doing it. There are also rainy areas like the south to do waterproofing for the balcony, generally the wall is 20 cm high, and the ground wall is waterproof 2 to 3 times.

  2. Anonymous users2024-01-23

    The balcony is a relaxation area that can easily be overlooked when renovated. In fact, after the balcony decoration is completed, it will experience wind and rain, and improper maintenance can easily cause the tiles and paint in the balcony area to bulge and fall off. So, what details should be paid attention to when decorating the balcony of a new house?

    1. The quality of the balcony sliding door should be good, especially pay attention to the sealing, and do not make a mistake when installing the waterproof frame.

    2. The balcony lighting should be well matched, the warm yellow light is the best, and there is an inexplicable sense of warmth when looking at the balcony from the outside, and the cold-colored lighting has a miserable white effect.

    3. Transparent heat insulation film is pasted on the glass door of the balcony to prevent outdoor heat from spreading indoors in summer.

    4. The high-pressure small spray gun is super easy to use on the balcony, and can wash mops, bicycles, etc.

    5. There is a wall between the living room and the balcony, don't tear it down in order to expand the space, the building structure is a load-bearing wall.

    6. Remember to add foam board to the back of the balcony wall cabinet, which can be insulated and waterproof, and the board is not easy to deform.

    7. Remember to keep the height difference of 2-3 cm on the balcony floor, and you can also use the door stone instead to prevent it from pouring into the living room when it rains.

    8. The balcony switch socket is made splash-proof, and the switch of the lamp is best kept indoors to prevent wet leakage in rainy days.

    9. The small balcony can choose to shrink the drying rod to increase the drying space, and the lifting drying rack has a large moisture.

    10. Glazed tiles are the best for balcony floor tiles, with strong anti-fouling performance, remember to use them with caulk.

    11. If you make an encapsulated balcony at home, remember to buy a few more bottles of sealant for the master to fill in, and try to make the glue thicker to avoid water leakage.

    12. If there is a lot of rain on the balcony, remember to choose a floor drain with large drainage.

    13. Owners in coastal areas need to consider the wind tension of the balcony to ensure that the balcony structure is firm.

    14. The balcony floor should be waterproof, and the decoration master should be reminded to keep the drainage slope, and the low side should be reserved as the drainage outlet.

    15. The tiles on the exterior wall of the balcony are coated with waterproof paint, and the iron guardrail is coated with anti-rust paint.

    16. Raising flowers and plants on the balcony has a certain chance of attracting mosquitoes, so try to choose plants that do not attract insects.

    17. The bearing capacity of the balcony is generally about 250kg, try not to put heavy objects on the balcony.

    If you feel that the decoration details of these 17 balconies are very practical, you can also forward them to other friends to take a look.

  3. Anonymous users2024-01-22

    Yes, because the balcony is exposed to the sun and rain, it is necessary to do a good job of waterproofing.

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