How to make a ceiling on a loggia?

Interior decoration plays a very important role in the design of balconies and loggias. Today, a large number of different materials are sold with which you can decorate walls, floors and ceilings. The latter will be discussed.

You cannot do without high-quality and beautiful finishes, especially if the loggia is a continuation of living quarters and is used as a full-fledged room. Not a single part of the room should be left without attention. This also applies to the ceiling. An ugly and bare concrete slab overhead can ruin even the most harmonious interior, made up of luxurious wall and floor coverings.

A light ceiling in tandem with beautiful glazing will make the room not only wider, but also much brighter. Light bulbs and small chandeliers can be built into many materials.

Today there are many options for decorating the ceiling plate on the loggia. Classic paper wallpapers are absolutely not suitable for this, therefore manufacturers offer customers special materials designed for such surfaces. Every consumer can choose the ideal option. It can be inexpensive plastic panels in different colors or a more expensive stretch ceiling with a glossy surface.

There are claddings that you can install yourself. But there are other options that are installed only by professionals. For example, to install a beautiful stretch ceiling, you will need not only certain skills and experience, but also special devices that are unlikely to be in your arsenal.

There are several popular options for decorating the ceiling on the loggia. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

• MDF ceiling panels have environmental friendliness and visual appeal. With the help of such elements, you can create an interesting and modern interior design. In such materials, there are special fasteners called tongue and groove, which provide an easy and quick installation of panels on the ceiling. Frames for such a finish are quite easy to make. You can easily do all the installation work with your own hands. These panels are very economical and durable. They do not require any special care.

• The cheapest and most popular finishing method is to cover the ceiling with PVC panels. These materials are made from safe polyvinyl chloride. They are very simple and undemanding to care for. Such ceiling coverings are not afraid of high humidity. Condensation does not accumulate on their surface and fungal deposits or mold do not appear. You can install such a finish on any loggia. It can be either warm or cold. This also applies to the location of the loggia. The plastic ceiling is not subject to deformation due to temperature extremes, so it can be used to decorate a room both on the sunny and shady sides.

• Stretch ceilings have a chic appearance. You can install such a structure only on a warm glazed loggia. Modern options can easily withstand temperature extremes and are not afraid of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Stretch ceilings are practical and durable. They have a beautiful and effective appearance. There are a variety of colors and more expensive glitter options. They are installed only by experienced specialists who have all the necessary equipment.
• Lining is suitable for finishing the ceiling. Such wood material has an interesting appearance. Having such a ceiling, you can form a very cozy and welcoming interior of the loggia. But this material has its drawbacks. For example, the lining needs to be treated from time to time with special impregnations that extend the life of the material. Without them, the ceiling will lose its attractive appearance.

• Plasterboard is used to install the suspended ceiling. It is recommended to choose waterproof materials. They are suitable only for closed and glazed rooms. Before installation work, it is necessary to make a frame structure of impressive dimensions, so you should first strengthen the ceiling plate.

Waterproofing is required for all types of loggias. Few people know, but melted snow and water often seep into rooms through the smallest cracks and crevices in the upper ceilings. This can lead to damage to the walls and ceiling on the loggia. Even very expensive repairs will not be able to solve such a problem, since after the first rainy seasons, the interior decoration will deteriorate again.

A simple method of waterproofing is to treat crevices and joints with silicone sealant. The boards can be treated with a hydrophobic primer. A similar solution is suitable for rooms above which there are neighboring loggias with glazing and waterproofing.

You can sheathe the ceiling on the loggia with your own hands. Let's consider the installation process in stages using the example of PVC panels.

• Do not rush to start installing panels. First, make sure that the existing plane does not intersect with the opening line of the windows (if the loggia has glazing).
• Often people are faced with very unpleasant consequences in the form of the impossibility of opening the doors due to the installed ceiling.
• Then you can proceed with the installation. First you need to install the starter part. This work is simple, but very important. If you first calculate the number of parts required to obtain a solid surface, you will notice that small gaps have appeared at the edges.
• There are times when the gaps are too large. They can only be closed by cutting the plank.
• If the gap is small (no more than 2 cm), then it can be hidden behind a decorative skirting board.
• Next, you should install the following parts in the grooves on the previous ones, connect them tightly to each other.
• Each element must be secured with a stapler and self-tapping screws.
• This covers the entire surface of the ceiling.
• Minor problems may arise with the installation of the last panel. It must be inserted with effort. But try not to break the part.
• The final stage of the work will be the installation of beautiful decorative skirting boards. They will cover the areas in which the ceilings collide with the wall.

We offer you to look at the detailed instructions for installing the ceiling with PVC panels with your own hands.

Let's take a closer look at the beautiful design solutions on the loggia.

• A white stretch ceiling in tandem with yellow plastered walls will look amazing. Against such a pleasant background, you can arrange a small corner for tea drinking, equipped with a small red sofa and a shelf for tea mugs.
• A cozy place for relaxation can be obtained from a loggia decorated with Euro lining. This material can be used to cover the ceiling and walls. It is worth putting laminate on the floor. Place armchairs with a coffee table against the wall. You should have a very nice relaxation room.

• Decorate the walls and ceilings with blue and white plastic panels, and put brown green grass-like carpet on the floor. Place a small couch against the wall, arrange lamps and flowers. Such an ensemble will look contrasting and very attractive.
• On a narrow loggia, you can equip a small dining area. Opposite the glazing is a small white table and a pair of tall gray chairs. The floor can be tiled with contrasting patterns, the walls with light gray plaster and a white curtain ceiling. It will be very light in such a room. You can dine on the loggia or chat with friends over a cup of coffee.
• You can create a futuristic design with white walls with imitation brickwork and an ash brown laminate floor that runs along the side wall and passes to the ceiling.