Is it possible to lay a laminate on a loggia: pros and cons
A glazed and well-insulated loggia can be a continuation of the room, study or even a summer garden. To do this, install double-glazed windows, insulate the walls and choose a floor covering. We will figure out whether it is possible to lay a laminate on the balcony or loggia.
Is it possible to lay a laminate on the balcony and loggia
According to manufacturers of the coating, laminate flooring is an ideal floor covering, but only on closed balconies and loggias. Among the advantages of the material:
- resistant to moisture and temperature changes;
- does not fade;
- the coating is easy to care for;
- maintains good appearance for a long time;
- just mounted;
- fireproof;
- a large selection of species and colors;
- acceptable price.
The substrate is an indispensable component of a multilayer structure, ending with a final coating of laminate and loggia is no exception. We will talk about the advantages of using a cork substrate, about the types of material and the methods of laying, in the article:https://floor.expertexpro.com/en/pol-pokritiya/laminat/probkovaya-podlozhka-pod-laminat.html.
The disadvantages of the coating are much less than the advantages:
- acoustic effect, or a peculiar sound when walking;
- Before laying the coating, the surface must be cleaned and smoothed as much as possible.
The choice of flooring and substrate
Laminate is divided into classes, which mean the degree of load, moisture resistance and other parameters of the coating. For a balcony or loggia, it is recommended to use a laminate from 31 to 33 classes. The latter is more resistant to temperature extremes and moisture, so it is suitable for less insulated rooms.
If you decide to install a warm floor under the laminate on the loggia, it is very important to choose the right material. We will help you choose and talk about the features of using a laminated coating on our website:https://floor.expertexpro.com/en/pol-pokritiya/laminat/kakoj-laminat-dlya-teplogo-pola-podojdet-luchshe.html.
To make the laminate as flat as possible, be quieter and not wet, a special material is put under it - a substrate, which can be of several types:
- natural cork is the most expensive, but it is not recommended to use it on the balcony;
- from isolon - economical, holds heat well and absorbs moisture, but not very durable;
- from expanded polystyrene - not too expensive, it lasts longer than the insulating foam, adequately copes with moisture, retains heat, evens the surface.
The expanded polystyrene backing is best suited for both the loggia and other rooms. The only drawback is that after a few years it will have to be changed.
It is possible to lay a laminate not only on the loggia, but also in the bathroom. In the next article, we will talk about how to do this correctly:https://floor.expertexpro.com/en/pol-pokritiya/mozhno-li-klast-laminat-v-vannuyu-komnatu.html.
Styling features
Laminate laying rules on a balcony or loggia are no different from installing this coating in other rooms. The main thing is not to mount the plates close to the walls, you need to leave small gaps. The coating will definitely “walk”, especially in conditions of humidity and temperature difference, thanks to the gaps the material can narrow and expand, while the floor will remain perfectly flat.
Those who wonder whether it is possible to lay laminate flooring on the loggia are partly right in their doubts. After all, if it is wrong to choose a class and incorrectly lay the flooring, then in a few years (or even earlier) you will have to re-invest money in repairs. But with the right approach, the material can add coziness and warmth to a small room and at the same time serve for a long enough time.
