What type of ceiling is not suitable for a balcony

Having glazed and competently designed the interior of the balcony or loggia, the apartment owners can get a full room for later use for their own purposes. Here you can equip a study, an area for relaxation or receiving guests, a greenhouse.

In the process of interior decoration, it is recommended to pay special attention to the ceiling. This is because not all materials can be used for facing the ceiling on the balcony. After all, this room is specific and different in temperature and humidity from other rooms in the apartment.

What should be the ceiling finish on the balcony?

General requirements are:

• Resistance to moisture, sun and temperature changes;
• Wet cleaning options;
• Ease of installation.

Ceiling tile application

Specialists do not recommend the use of special ceiling tiles, because its technical characteristics are not suitable for equipping a room such as a balcony. The main material for its manufacture is foam, which can be deformed due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. Deformation will lead to the fact that the structure will lose its shape, and will not stay on the mounts. Also, the material may turn yellow due to exposure to the sun and high temperatures.

Which ceiling for the balcony to choose?

The best option would be the use of rack technology in the design of the ceiling space. High-quality plastic panels can be mounted without external assistance and save the budget.

They also have the advantages of:

• High level of resistance to moisture and the sun;
• The ability to place insulation between the racks, playing the role of the frame;
• Reliability and durability.

Should I install a suspended ceiling on the balcony?

This type of ceiling structures is well-deserved. It is recommended to install it only in rooms with heating, and therefore a standard balcony is not suitable for installation. Also, their installation provides for the mandatory use of special expensive equipment, and therefore without professional help you can not do.

Under the influence of low temperatures, stretch ceilings can lose their original qualities and become unusable. Therefore, they, like ceiling foam tiles, are best used in the process of decorating other rooms.