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Owning a house with a terrace or veranda is the dream of many residents of standard city apartments. Owners of such houses are faced with other problems - the selection of materials for decorating the house and the choice of what to use to line the ceiling on the terrace. Special conditions operation in the case of open spaces make their own adjustments to the process of selecting a suitable design.

Features of operation

Repair and decoration of the floors of this part of the house must be carried out taking into account certain requirements. First of all, they must be easy to use outside the living space, since most of these rooms are not closed and are not heated. The next requirement is moisture resistance. If it rains or snows, the humidity in the surrounding air will increase, which can negatively affect the appearance of the coating.

One of the main requirements for decorated surfaces will be their excellent appearance. Not all materials can provide it. Therefore, based on the conditions in which the coating will be used and the requirements for appearance, several finishing options that are best suited will be considered below. It will also indicate which materials should not be used.

What types of finishes are not suitable

Some types of compositions are not recommended. This is due to the fact that the conditions under which the flooring in this part of the house will be used are usually far from ideal. Frequent changes in temperature, exposure to cold air in winter and a humid atmosphere after rain in summer do not contribute to maintaining the planes in their original form. Therefore, when choosing what to cover the ceiling on an open terrace, you should not focus on the following options:

• Drywall - it will simply get wet and it is better not to use even moisture-resistant varieties.
• Untreated wood - without special impregnations and surface protection, this design will not last long.
• PVC stretch fabric - negative temperatures in winter will render it unusable.

Other finishing options can be used without any restrictions. If the veranda is insulated and closed, then you can even install structures made of PVC film, which will allow you to quickly transform this room.

What can be used

Another good option for decorating the ceiling on the terrace is panel or slatted structures. Panel coverings can be made of plastic or MDF. The first option will be more preferable, since plastic is not afraid of either water or cold, but MDF does not tolerate them well. Slat coverings are also perfect, since slats are generally made of metal, which can withstand the harshest operating conditions.

Design options

A more accurate idea of ​​what the ceiling on the terrace might look like will be given by several photos below. Using them, you can choose the appropriate type of design for the veranda, and installation in most cases can be easily done independently. The only exception will be tension coverings, which a team of specialists will help install.

Ceiling finishing

Ceiling trim with clapboard

It is recommended to start with thorough impregnation of all elements made of natural wood with a special antiseptic composition. This way you can protect the structure from premature rotting and protect it from the encroachment of voracious insects.

After antiseptic treatment, you can begin installation frame base. The wooden sheathing is made from timber with a section of 30x50; 50x50 mm is also suitable. The frame material also requires pre-treatment with antiseptic agents.

The beams are fixed to the roofing rafter system self-tapping screws. It is allowed to fix the sheathing using long nails. When installing the frame base on the rafters, it is recommended to maintain a spacing of 30-40 cm between the bars. Maintain a horizontal orientation wooden elements allows the use of a building level.

The simplest cladding option is the use of wooden lining. Fragments of finishing material are fixed on the sheathing perpendicular to the beams of the frame base. Galvanized nails are used as fastening elements.

It should be noted that a ceiling finished with wooden lining takes on a finished look after sanding and varnishing.

Why is a veranda needed and what are its functions?

What is a veranda? This is a small room, most often attached to one of the walls of the house. The building is more intended for use in the warm season, so heating is not provided on the veranda. The veranda can be closed or open (under one roof, glazed or not). Naturally, the interior decoration will still have to be thought through, because it is impossible to leave this part of the building with bare walls

It’s good if the veranda complements general interior home, so it is important to take into account all the nuances and choose suitable building materials.

Before you find out what you can use to cover the veranda from the inside, let’s get acquainted with the types of verandas:

• combined veranda - you need to enter the house through the veranda (common main entrance). Or another version of a combined veranda, then you can get into this room from another room. You won't be able to go outside through the veranda.

When a veranda was not provided for during the construction of a house (this building is not included in the project), the owners decide to independently attach a veranda to the house or abandon this idea altogether. You can build a veranda yourself, you don’t need to invite a construction crew and punch a hole in the wall of the house, you can build an extension close to the main facade, directly in front of the front door, then you don’t need to break the load-bearing wall and install heating.

What else needs to be considered when building a veranda:

1. The structure must be in harmony with general design Houses. For the reliability and stability of the extension, you will have to make a foundation. It is advisable that you have time to complete all the work before the onset of cold weather, so that the soil does not squat and the structure itself does not move away from the wall.
2. So as not to spoil general form, it is worth considering in advance what materials can be used to build a veranda.
3. It is advisable to build a columnar foundation (i.e. foundation) under the building in order to be sure that the veranda will “stand” firmly. The choice of foundation type is very important not only for this reason, because the extension will have to be sheathed from the inside. Often during the construction stage, owners of a private house or cottage are interested in what can be used to sheathe a cold veranda. The choice of materials is huge; it is important to choose a middle ground and take into account the load on the foundation.
4. If you want to build a large veranda, 2 or more meters long, then you will have to strengthen the foundation structure and make additional brick supports.

How can you cover the outside of the veranda? Popular materials are decorative stone, hollow decorative brick, lining, ceramic tiles. It all depends on your budget and personal preferences. It is desirable that the veranda does not differ from the house itself.

To make the work go smoothly, you can sheathe the inside of the veranda in a few days, if you have the necessary finishing materials and tools.

To work you will need:

• power tools: screwdriver, electric jigsaw, drill, hammer drill;
• building level and plumb line;
• pencil or marker, construction meter;
• fasteners: screws, sockets for slats, staples, nails.

What can be used

The most suitable material for making a ceiling on a terrace is boards or lining. The tree, which will serve as the basis of the composition in this case, is a natural material and looks great. In addition, the cost of finishing with boards or clapboards will not be too high, and all the work can be done independently.

The downside of this solution is that the wood will not last too long without special treatment. However, there are quite a lot of different impregnations and varnishes available in stores to protect the surface of a wooden structure. It is enough to simply treat all surfaces after installation and then they will last much longer.

Tension covering can be used if it is made from specially treated fabric

However, the strength of the fabric is quite low and you need to follow some rules during installation - the height of such a ceiling on the terrace should be high, as there is a risk of damaging the thin fabric due to negligence. The advantages of this design include excellent appearance, the ability to choose texture and a rich range of colors

Another good option for decorating the ceiling on the terrace is panel or slatted structures. Panel coverings can be made of plastic or. The first option will be more preferable, since plastic is not afraid of either water or cold, but MDF does not tolerate them well. Slat coverings are also perfect, since slats are generally made of metal, which can withstand the harshest operating conditions.

MDF for veranda

For this you can use MDF. These are blocks in the form of wide boards, which are 2.6-3 m long and 15-30 cm wide. Today, a fairly large range of panel colors is offered, which makes it possible to decorate the room in almost any style. In addition, the surface of the panels can imitate the surface of natural wood.

Among the advantages of MDF cladding, it should be noted:

• visual appeal, variety of color shades;
• practicality, such panels can be easily washed, almost no dirt accumulates on their surface, and dust can be easily removed with a regular damp cloth;
• extremely simple installation of slatted sheathing;
• acceptable cost.

Installation of such panels is easy; it is enough to strengthen the slats for the frame on the surface. The thickness of such wooden slats is only 2 cm, width - 4 cm.

The slats are fastened with nails; they perfectly eliminate small unevenness in the walls, eliminating the need for labor-intensive and expensive leveling.

Scheme of covering the veranda with clapboard.

When working, you must use a special plumb line or a building level to ensure that the wall cladding is smooth and neat.

The panels themselves have grooves, with the help of which the fastening is strong and reliable. Before nailing one panel next to another, you should insert it all the way into the groove. If necessary, the panels are very easy to cut. For cutting, you can use a regular jigsaw or saw. The joints at the ceiling and floor can be covered with a special skirting board of the selected color.

A wide variety of material colors allows you to use the most unexpected combinations for finishing. Veranda wall, sheathed MDF panels two or even three colors turns out to be much more advantageous and interesting than finishing with expensive plaster. Using this method, you can zone a large veranda by arranging a separate corner for relaxation, dining area, a place to work outdoors.

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Requirements for finishing material

Before looking for material and a way to sheathe the inside of the veranda, you need to look at the conditions of the room, and only then look for a suitable material inexpensively.

Let's focus on the main ones:

• Temperature and humidity indoors. It depends on which side of the house the veranda is located on, sunny or shady, whether it is possible to sheathe the inside walls with materials based on cellulose fibers, or whether you will have to buy plastic, inexpensively and reliably;
• The frequency of people living in the house and using the premises. For a house in which a constant temperature is not maintained, and people live with long breaks in time, the problem of how to line the walls inside turns into a question of dealing with water condensation;
• Age of the veranda and the entire building. There is no point in trying to sheathe the walls indoors until the shrinkage processes of the foundation and building frame have been completed.

In the simplest case, you can sheathe the walls from the inside cement bonded particle board, very inexpensive, practically not afraid of dampness, does not warp even with strong condensation. But from an aesthetic and practical point of view, most owners would like the cladding inside the veranda to, first of all, be comfortable and safe for health, and only then it would be inexpensive and practical. Therefore, from more than two dozen cladding options, we will leave only those most suitable for the listed requirements.

For your information! For a newly built wooden veranda, it is advisable to make temporary cladding using tongue-and-groove boards.

How to sheathe a veranda with wall shrinkage, inexpensively and efficiently

Instead of the traditional vertical boarding, you can sheathe the walls with horizontal padding on a cross batten. It will turn out inexpensive and practical. To prevent the finishing from being torn off the walls during shrinkage, the board is filled with a maximum gap at the tongue-and-groove joint and mandatory installation of insulation, for example, made of foamed polyethylene.

After three to four years, the decoration on the veranda can be inexpensively updated:

• Remove the board, insulation and sheathing;
• Treat the wood with antiseptic impregnation, stain and varnish;
• Lay the sheathing, insulation and sheathe the walls again, but with the correct gaps in the joints between the boards.

In this way, you can inexpensively cover any room in a wooden house, or a bathhouse made of timber. For brick and block buildings, having significantly less shrinkage, the veranda can be immediately sheathed according to the finishing scheme.

Exterior decoration

The house will be wooden. Perhaps the finishing of the facades is still unknown. Therefore, I am considering all possible options.

1 – Tree

An ideal material that can be combined with any other and allows you to implement a wide variety of designs, from Russian rustic with twisted pillars and carvings to modern with supports made of square beams.

Here are some example combinations:

• Tree + tree;

Wooden house with an open veranda

Closed structure, finished with wooden paneling

• Wood, glass, forged elements;

Modern frameless glazing goes well with wood

• Wood and brick.

Brick house with wooden veranda

The only one, but significant the disadvantage of wood is its instability to precipitation and other weather and natural phenomena , including the sun's rays and bugs that love to chew on it and live in it. Well, there's a fire danger.

The instructions prescribe that construction wood must be treated with all kinds of fire-retardant and antifungal impregnations and coated with paints and varnishes.

In my humble opinion, such treatment deprives the tree of its main positive property - environmental friendliness. In addition, it must be repeated periodically so that the structure does not lose its attractive appearance. And this makes me despondent due to natural laziness and the knowledge that there is enough to do in the house even without annual paintwork.

Wood is aesthetic and natural material, but quite capricious

2 – Brick and stone

The foundation and supports that support the roof of the veranda attached to the house can be made of brick, stone or concrete. This design goes well with the main structure made of a similar material or plastered, lined artificial stone, basement siding.

The base and supports are made of besser blocks. The design looks very impressive and solid

The brickwork of the veranda is a continuation of the house

Such an extension to a wooden building would look somewhat ridiculous and alien.

3 – Plastic

Plastic double-glazed windows, vinyl siding - all these and similar artificial materials They can withstand any weather disasters very well:

• are not afraid of moisture,
• frost,
• heat,
• practically do not fade from the sun.

And if you are deciding what to decorate the outside of the veranda with, so as not to think anymore about maintaining it in its original form, then preference should be given to them.

• Plastic double-glazed windows themselves are both a supporting structure and glazing. The option presented below is very convenient to use: such surfaces are easy to care for, the veranda becomes practically airtight when the windows and doors are closed, and it will last for many years.

Construction of plastic double-glazed windows with sandwich panels

• But I don’t like its appearance; I would choose not white plastic, but a wood one. Or a completely transparent design, like this:

The photo shows a wooden finish that replicates the balcony railings. But even without it, the overall look is much more attractive than in the previous picture

• Another popular material is cellular polycarbonate. It can be either transparent or colored, which allows you to visually connect the veranda with the house into a single ensemble. In combination with a metal frame, it is used both to create a transparent or translucent canopy for an open veranda, and as the main material for the construction of a closed one.

Polycarbonate canopy

This closed design sliding doors resembles a greenhouse

• Soft windows. Another type of PVC materials. They are a dense transparent film edged around the perimeter with durable material with mounting holes. Mounted on a frame, mostly wooden.
  Soft windows are convenient because are not afraid of moisture and do not rot, they can be easily dismantled for the summer and returned to their place when bad weather arrives, By at will turning a closed veranda into an open one and vice versa.

Removable window-walls made of PVC film

• Vinyl siding. In my opinion, such exterior decoration looks good only if it is a continuation of the facades of the house. But I have a personal, inexplicable prejudice towards this material, associated solely with appearance.
  Perhaps because there was too much of him around. But with a limited budget, I allow this option.

Siding finishing

Looks much more solid basement siding like a stone or brick, besides, it is thicker and stronger than a wall one.

PVC panels for interior decoration of the veranda

What else can you cover the veranda with? You can save money and cover the walls inside the extension with plastic panels. This finishing material perfectly adapts to increased humidity and temperature changes. PVC panels are inexpensive and practical material. The cost of the panels is low, anyone can handle the installation, and caring for the panels is very easy. It is enough to wipe the walls with a slightly damp sponge. By the way, due to the ease of installation and inexpensive cost of this finishing material, PVC panels can be updated every 3-5 years, changing the appearance of the room. Let's say you like panels that imitate wood - you can try to make this room in eco-style. If you are tired of the “wood-look” walls, the panels can be easily replaced with new ones that imitate fabric, metal surfaces and even natural stone. Wide choice of textures and shades, plus low cost and ease of installation - these are the main advantages of PVC panels. By the way, you can cover not only the walls on the veranda with panels, but also the ceiling.

To cope with the work yourself, you will need a wooden frame for the frame (size 30x20 mm or 30x10 mm). If there is no wood, then you can purchase a special profile (for fastening drywall). Please note that here you need to choose the material for the frame taking into account the type of veranda. If the walls protrude outward, then it is better to buy wooden slats, since the metal will act as a “cold bridge”.

The panels are attached to the frame using fastening material (screws or nails), only it is necessary to leave a small gap between the ceiling and the wall so that the board can “breathe”. A gap of 2-3 cm will be enough.

This finishing material has not only advantages, but also disadvantages: the panels are fragile, so if you accidentally hit the wall while bringing furniture onto the veranda, you can break the panels.

Advice: if you are planning to arrange a veranda as a summer dining room, then in order to prevent the backs of the chairs from deforming the walls made of PVC panels, it is advisable to nail additional protection to the wall at the level of the backrest. A decorative wooden board with a pattern or a covered board looks beautiful beautiful fabric. It will turn out beautiful and unusual, and the veranda will become your favorite place to relax.

Self-installation of a veranda ceiling from PVC panels

PVC panels on the veranda ceiling

It will require a little more effort than covering it with natural wooden lining. By diligently following the suggested recommendations, you can finish the ceiling without much difficulty. country veranda with your own hands, saving on the costly call of a team of professional tilers.

1. The initial profile is securely fixed to the wooden sheathing. Subsequently, individual plastic fragments are connected with its help into a solid ceiling structure.
2. Sheets of panels are fixed in the grooves of the original profile. The stability and reliability of the system is facilitated by the use of special clamps. Can be used as fastening elements accessible to everyone home handyman self-tapping screws
3. Installation of the next panel is carried out using a similar method of fixation in the initial profile.
4. The further process is a periodic sequence of the manipulations described above.

By doing self-installation ability must be taken into account plastic material expand when heated. Having a small gap of up to 20 mm will protect the ceiling structure from troubles caused negative influence heat.

What materials need to be prepared before making a siding ceiling on the veranda

In order to sheathe the ceiling with siding, you need guide profiles, wooden beams and vinyl siding.

To begin with, of course, you need to correctly calculate the amount of materials and decide what else should be stocked before the repairs begin. In this case you will need:

• vinyl siding;
• guide profiles for its fastening;
• wooden beams.

The price of consumables will be about $5 per 1 sq.m. If you also want to install built-in ceiling lighting, then, in addition to wiring, you will need to first purchase lamps.

For installation, you will need, in addition to materials, tools. These include:

• wood saw;
• screwdriver;
• self-tapping screws;
• perforator;
• roulette;
• scissors;
• pencil.

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Veranda ceiling decoration

Before finishing the ceiling of the veranda inside, it is necessary to thoroughly treat all wooden elements with an antiseptic composition.

After processing, the frame base is installed, for which wooden blocks are used (suitable sizes 30x50 or 50x50). They must also be treated with antiseptic compounds. The bars are fastened to the roof rafters using self-tapping screws or long nails. The spacing of the bars is 30-40 cm

It is important to ensure that the installation of wooden elements is horizontal, for which you need to use a building level.

Also, a waterproofing material must be attached to the rafters, which will protect the heat insulator and finishing materials from moisture. Thermal insulation materials in the case of a veranda can be mineral wool slabs, polystyrene foam and other traditional insulation materials. Only after this can you begin to attach outer skin on the ceiling.

The easiest way would be to attach a wooden panel to the ceiling of the veranda. Installation of wooden lining is carried out strictly perpendicular to the frame bars. It must be nailed to the end with galvanized nails. After covering the ceiling with clapboard is completed, it is recommended to sand it and coat it with any suitable paint and varnish composition.

If the ceiling of the veranda is planned to be finished with PVC panels, then the work is carried out in the following sequence:

• First, the initial profile is installed on wooden sheathing, with which you can assemble individual PVC panels with each other.
• After this, you need to insert a panel sheet into the grooves of the initial profile. The panel is fastened using separate fasteners or self-tapping screws.
• Then the next panel is installed in the groove, which must be secured in a similar way.
• Further, the work is carried out in the same sequence.
• During the installation process, it is necessary to leave a small gap of 10-20 mm in size, which will ensure trouble-free expansion of the plastic material when exposed to high temperatures.

In the same way, siding panels or MDF can be hemmed onto the ceiling of the veranda. Taking into account the fact that MDF and siding in stores are represented by many models with a wide variety of designs, this option has recently become a priority for many country houses owners.

If it was planned to hem plasterboard sheets on the ceiling, then it is better to abandon the use of wooden lathing in favor of a specialized metal profile.

The elements to which the fastening is carried out are mounted directly on the profile. plasterboard sheets. It is better to fix the sheets using self-tapping screws. Upon completion of the drywall installation ceiling surface it needs to be puttied and cleaned, which will prepare it for final finishing.

Insulation for the ceiling on the veranda

When choosing a finishing material for the ceiling, do not forget about insulation. There are a huge number of manufacturers who are happy to offer a wide selection of insulation materials. Among the most common are mineral wool and polystyrene foam. But recently penoplex has also become popular. There is material on the market different thicknesses: from 1 cm to 5.

Thanks to high-quality materials, you can well insulate the veranda, and a lot of money will be saved.

Penofol is a modern material, a high-tech heat insulator made from polyethylene foam, which is covered with a sheet of aluminum foil on top. It can be used in conjunction with other thermal insulation materials, but among them penofol is the most effective.
If you remembered about insulation during the cold season, then you can carry out all the work indoors. Modern insulation materials Can be mounted both indoors and outdoors.

It is not difficult to carry out ceiling repair work on a veranda or terrace yourself. Offered on the market a large number of a variety of materials for finishing the ceiling. There are both expensive and budget options. Many people choose cheap materials, but they are just as effective and aesthetically pleasing as expensive ones. They are able to withstand high and low temperatures, and are also not afraid of mold and mildew. Their main advantage is the possibility of self-installation, and all the work will not take much time.

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How to paint the floor on the veranda at the dacha with your own hands

Painting your porch is an excellent option for protecting your flooring. Paint protects the floor from damage and corrosion. Various materials can be painted:

• wood - boards, MDF, decking boards;
• concrete.

How to paint the floor on the veranda at the dacha, other than acrylic paint

For painting the wooden floor of an open veranda, the most optimal are acrylic, alkyd, nitro-enamel and oil paints. For good wood, you can also use stain or varnish. Before painting the veranda boards, the floor must be cleaned of remnants of the previous paint, if any, and sanded.

When painting, you need to dip the brush or roller to remove any excess - otherwise, accumulations of paint will form in the recesses, which will ruin the appearance. It is better to polish the varnish after painting, otherwise it will be too slippery to walk on.

It is better to paint concrete floors with epoxy, acrylic paint or polyurethane enamel. Epoxy paint is not exactly painted on - it is rather “rolled” across the floor with a special spatula until an even layer is formed. It does not wear off over time and gives a very bright color.

How to paint the floor on the veranda at the dacha? Choose acrylic paint And polyurethane enamel. They are applied with a regular brush or roller. Before painting, it is better to clean the surface from dust and prime it, which will ensure better adhesion of the paint.

Finishing with plastic panels

A good option would be finishing with plastic panels. It should be noted that the use of panels is a common solution for all types and designs, since plastic Wall panels relatively inexpensive, lightweight, easy to install and are not afraid of moisture or temperature changes. If necessary, they are quickly replaced with new ones.

A metal slatted ceiling can also be used. It is made, most often, from aluminum, so exposure to moisture or temperature changes is not dangerous for it. Aluminum does not rust, does not lose its appearance and is quite suitable for decoration in any conditions, both on open and closed verandas.

Ceiling for a closed veranda

Enclosed spaces are much more favorable for cladding materials in terms of operating conditions. In this case, there are two types:

• Unheated.
• Heated.

Oddly enough, for an unheated veranda the operating mode is to some extent milder, since there are almost no temperature changes. Compared to outdoor conditions, indoor spaces have softer and smoother temperature changes. The main problem is condensation, which settles on cold surfaces when warm air enters from inside the house or outside, when the sun's rays have already heated the air to some extent. Therefore, it is not recommended to install ceilings made of materials that cannot tolerate moisture on unheated verandas. For example, suspended ceiling type "Armstrong" will fail quite quickly.

If you line the ceiling with clapboard, you only need to pre-impregnate the material with antiseptic and fire-retardant compounds, which protect against rotting and reduce the flammability of the wood. Plywood surfaces perform well, but they will also require processing. on the veranda it is very common, because sheet materials it is easiest to sheathe and you can do it yourself.

Heated verandas are, in fact, similar to full-fledged interior spaces of the house, so the choice of material is the widest. You can decorate the ceiling in any style and using any materials. Most often, the design is made in the same style as all other rooms of the house, but there are other solutions. In particular, a tensioner can be installed fabric ceiling, or suspended structures any type.

Rare repair methods

If you want to be known as an original, then when choosing what to cover the ceiling on your veranda, you can pay attention to one of the materials mentioned below. They have not yet earned such popularity as the previous ones, but they look very original and are suitable for decorating this part of the house according to their characteristics

• Moisture-resistant plywood - quite suitable as a very original way registration You will need to additionally coat the surface with varnish or stain, but this ceiling looks very beautiful.
• . You will also need to choose a type that can withstand the effects of water. The appearance of the coating depends on the assortment of the store - the choice is very rich.
• Woven mats made from reed or bamboo. Such designs are very original, although it is not very easy to find similar materials on sale. Used as an external coating on an already installed base surface of floors.

In principle, there are a lot of finishing options

It is important to consider whether the room will be open or closed. For open verandas or areas with partial glazing, it is better to select finishes with increased weather resistance and durability.

Completely enclosed areas can be decorated with less weather-resistant materials.

Wall decoration on the veranda inside

One of the popular ways to make a closed terrace not only beautiful, but also warm is to decorate the veranda with plastic panels (you can see this option in the photo).

In itself, it is a lightweight structure, so the interior decoration of the veranda at the dacha (the photo illustrates one of the options) makes it possible to make windows without using double-layer glass. It will be much more effective to take care of insulating the floors and walls. Moisture-resistant plasterboard slabs are suitable for finishing the inside of a veranda at the dacha; you must first waterproof the walls of the structure on both sides: inside and outside. To insulate walls, you can use mineral wool or extruded polystyrene foam. The interior decoration of the veranda (photo) is a layer of insulation, which is carefully sandwiched vapor barrier film, and sheets of MDF and plasterboard are placed on top, strengthened PVC panels or clapboard.

Advice! When choosing mineral wool as insulation, remember about its moisture absorption, so that the insulation does not soon crumble into dust, provide waterproofing to the walls!

Wall panels for interior decoration for the veranda can be made of any material, even painted decorative plaster. Wooden panels will look very impressive and respectable, but you need to remember that they need to be taken care of. It is cheaper and more practical to decorate the veranda with imitation timber (photo); even on an open structure, this type is preferable due to its durability.

Finishing the walls and floor of the veranda

Finishing the walls of the veranda is quite simple: first of all, you need to install wooden frame from bars

It is important to carry out the installation as smoothly as possible, checking the accuracy of the installation with a building level.

Nice wood paneling.

If you plan to make a warm veranda, then after installing the wooden sheathing, the walls need to be insulated using a suitable thermal insulation material. Before laying the insulation, a waterproofing film is installed, which will protect the insulator and Decoration Materials from moisture and condensation. All used wooden materials must be treated with an antiseptic composition. After this, the selected facing material to Wall.

The veranda flooring needs attention Special attention. The choice of one type of coating or another will largely depend on operating conditions.

To finish the veranda floor, you can use terrace or solid boards, laminated panels, ceramic tiles and other popular flooring materials. Waterproof laminate and decking boards are the best option for finishing. These coatings are quite easy to install, durable, and do not require special care.

Waterproof laminate and decking boards can be used even in cases where the veranda is completely open to the outside and does not have glazing.

In addition, in such cases, as an alternative floor finishing solution, preference can be given to traditional ceramic tiles or modern PVC panels. It is also possible to use linoleum. It is worth noting that new linoleum models have a fairly attractive appearance and excellent performance characteristics, so their cost can be quite high.

Features of finishing the summer veranda and porch

The specificity of these elements of the house is that they are located on the border of the interior and exterior parts of the structure. It is impossible to use materials that are unstable to changes in temperature or humidity. At the same time, the porch is almost entirely located outside, its design is considered as part of the external finishing work. For example, if siding is used for the walls, then it is logical to cover the porch ceiling with this material. The same rules apply to the veranda - searching for maximum stylistic consistency with the rest of the house.

The most suitable materials for these areas are:

• Clapboard or block house. These are wooden grooved boards suitable for both exterior and interior decoration. They create a certain style and flavor, are durable and easy to install.
• Siding. Installed indoors or outdoors. The cladding is simple, but requires compliance with certain rules, the main of which is loose attachment to supporting structures to allow temperature changes.
• Lining with chipboard, plywood or MDF. If you approach the issue correctly and design the surface in the style of a coffered ceiling, the result will be of quite high quality and attractive in a decorative sense. The main condition is impregnation or application of at least two layers of paint on both sides of the panels to protect them from exposure to atmospheric humidity.
• Metal slats. This option is quite expensive, but in terms of durability and practicality it is ahead of all other methods. Suitable for richly decorated interiors, well-groomed and respectable, made in Hi-Tech style.
• Cellular polycarbonate. The most popular material used for covering canopies and awnings over the porch. Easy to install and maintain.

The choice of finishing method is the prerogative of the home owner. Appearance directly depends on the craftsmanship and quality of materials used

Therefore, it is important to strictly follow all instructions and guidelines provided on the packaging in order to avoid mistakes and create a stylish, aesthetic option veranda decoration.

For closed analogues

Considering that gazebos of this type do not always have heating, you will need frost-resistant materials made of polyvinyl chloride. This refers to products with a smooth surface, resistant to moisture and temperature changes. Structures of this type can withstand up to 80 liters of liquid per 1 m². Simple and high-quality installation possible without the participation of professional builders.

When choosing materials, it is better to prefer suspended and slatted structures made of natural wood. If there are a large number of facing slabs left in stock, try making a cassette ceiling.

Minvata

Despite its low cost, this material absorbs noise well, does not ignite and retains heat. It is acceptable to use in private homes with high ceilings. If the height of the surfaces does not exceed 180 cm, it is better to refuse mineral wool. When choosing insulation, the first step is to evaluate its density, thermal conductivity and thickness. The ability of the owners to spend the winter on the terrace with maximum comfort for every household member.

In wooden structures it is more logical to use glass wool. This is a fairly lightweight and fire-resistant material. For better sound insulation premises will need stone wool with a long shelf life. If you need the most durable insulation, which can even be used instead gypsum plaster, buy ecowool.

Styrofoam

At prices such coatings are available only to well-off buyers. Among the advantages it is worth highlighting:

1. Light weight products.
2. Easy installation.
3. Possibility of painting panels.
4. Good heat and sound insulation properties.
5. Independent processing of parts without professional equipment.
6. Variability of colors, satisfying the needs of people with different views on the sophistication of small architectural forms.

Seamless panels form a complete fabric without visible boundaries between individual fragments of products. If you choose the right pattern, you will be able to hide unevenness on the ceiling.

Polyurethane foam

This coating follows the relief of a hard surface well, so there is no need for final adjustment. Material with optimal thickness 18–20 mm can be secured even with the help of improvised means. To do this, you do not need to create heavy structures, which cannot be said about roll insulation. If polyurethane foam is laid not only inside, but also outside the room, the result will be:

• keep the gazebo up to 50% warm during the cold winter;
• protect floor slabs from 40-degree frosts;
• preserve the usable area of ​​the structure, which is especially important for owners compact buildings from lumber;
• fill voids, cracks and crevices in the ceiling;
• protect metal structures from corrosion, and wooden structures from fungus and mold.

Penofol

Of the many modern materials designed for insulating gazebos, it has virtually no equal. The composition of penofol is dominated by synthetic components, thanks to which noise is better absorbed and heat is not cooled down. WITH outside It is treated with aluminum foil to reflect heat. As a result, even in the dead of winter, you can wear pajamas on a well-equipped veranda and watch movies until late at night.

Penofol cannot be fixed with self-tapping screws. Otherwise, it will stop retaining heat. It is better to replace self-tapping products with glue. The optimal gap between the insulation and the ceiling is 2.5 cm. Almost 45% of penofol consists of foil and food-grade polyethylene. Therefore, the possibility of poisoning with toxic substances is excluded.

Insulation of the ceiling surface

Initially, it is worth understanding the scope of work and the necessary financial costs.

This is especially important if you are finishing the veranda ceiling with your own hands. Polystyrene foam, mineral wool, polystyrene foam, and polyurethane foam are suitable for insulation.

The most common and economical are foam and mineral wool. Their use will help make the veranda warm and cozy.

It is important to take into account in advance that the foam is quite thick - about 12 cm. This feature leads to a reduction in the area of ​​the room. Mineral wool has higher heat retention rates. Its installation, compared to the previous material, is simpler and faster. Thermal insulation using an external foil coating and double metallization will help to efficiently insulate the terrace without unnecessary financial expenses.

If the veranda is spacious and the owner intends to use it in winter time, it is worth using the technology of combined insulation. For this purpose it is used roll covering made of mineral wool and sheet foam.

Before insulating the ceiling, it is necessary to carry out the same procedure for the floor and walls. The surface is exposed to moisture, so it is important to create reliable protection in the form of a waterproofing layer. Often, a special perforated film is used for this, which is fixed using metal-coated adhesive.

When installing wooden structures and insulation, you must use safety glasses, since small chips can get into your eyes.

Inexpensive finishing wicker ceiling for veranda

If you want an unusual veranda, make a wicker ceiling.

To avoid being boring, you can use a wicker ceiling option, which is perfect for a light garden furniture. Its surface slightly resembles the walls of a basket, but the coating is reliable and stylish.

Today, such a covering can be easily installed with your own hands from ordinary plywood. For example, for a terrace with dimensions of 6 * 2.3 m, you need 6 sheets of plywood 1220 * 2440 mm with a thickness of 3 mm. It is better to take moisture-resistant plywood. Using a conventional machine, the sheets must be cut into separate strips 10 cm wide. All strips must be smooth and neat so that the weaving is beautiful and durable.

Weaving is first performed on a flat and free floor surface. If the weather is excellent, then you can lay a film on the lawn, lay out the materials and start weaving outside. Weaving is done in a checkerboard pattern; no fastenings are required at the end. To ensure that the individual strips fit snugly, you need to tap them with a rubber hammer. The tails of the ribbons should be hidden on the wrong side. This wicker ceiling turns out to be very durable, even if the canvas is lifted, it does not diverge in different directions, but holds its shape perfectly.

But installation may raise some questions, since the weight of the coating is impressive; one person certainly cannot lift it to the top. Typically, ropes and pulley systems are used for this, which help lift the canvas step by step. It is secured with slate nails.

You need to start climbing from the door, i.e. from the narrow edge of the resulting carpet. Next, you should gradually move on to the remaining parts, strengthening the coating on the ceiling. A rope is passed under the edge and the material rises slowly to the top. This is how the entire woven carpet rises step by step. You can place a decorative wooden plinth along the edges at the junctions of the walls and ceiling. Installing a terrace ceiling can take only 1 day, including weaving the main fabric. Such a ceiling will become more practical and attractive if it is varnished.

Covering the veranda ceiling is very simple; inexpensive materials that are practical and attractive are usually used. They withstand temperature changes and high humidity well. In addition, they are all very easy to install with your own hands, the work takes little time.

Lining

Natural wood lining is the best option for those who prefer to combine style and environmental friendliness. In addition, it is also very easy to install - you can lay the ceiling without any help: just look detailed instructions With step by step photos or video instructions.

Thanks to the tongue-and-groove fastening system, the boards are fastened, ensuring tightness - moisture and dust do not penetrate through the cracks to the communications. At the same time, the material is resistant to the external environment and durable.

Wooden lining for a stylish interior

When asked how to cover the inside of a veranda, natural wood lining immediately comes to mind. This is a special cladding board, which is up to 22 mm thick, and is attached to the surface using special grooves. This material can be used to decorate not only the walls, but also the ceiling, and the variety color options allows you to create a unique, attractive interior. Among the advantages of lining it should be noted:

Scheme of an isolated terrace.

• strength, resistance to mechanical loads and shocks;
• practicality;
• attractive appearance;
• the delightful smell of natural wood;
• environmental friendliness and safety;
• reasonable cost;
• simple and very quick installation;
• variety of board shades;
• long service life - up to 20 years.

Today you can purchase a wide variety of linings, which are excellent for interior decoration. This is a spliced ​​and solid board. In the first case, the lining is made from separate pieces of wood, which are connected to each other in a special way. The material turns out to be attractive and durable, but it is only suitable for finishing the interior living spaces of the house, and not for the veranda. At high humidity(and on the veranda this is not uncommon, especially in the mornings when dew falls in the garden), cracks appear on the surface of the material, and this not only spoils the appearance of the wall decoration, but also negatively affects the strength.

Scheme of the veranda.

A solid board consists of a single, processed piece of wood; it can be chosen for finishing the interior walls of the veranda. We must remember that the lining is additionally divided into 4 classes. But the “extra” class, which differs most high cost“, - this is a jointed lining, that is, it should not be used for a veranda. Classes A, B, C - solid materials that may have minor knots on the surface. The material of such classes is already treated with putty, which greatly simplifies the finishing work. When purchasing material, you must not only specify the type of lining, but also open the pack, since quite often you come across defective planks.

Installation of the material is extremely simple, it is carried out on a pre-fixed lathing to the wall, but the planks themselves can be attached in several ways:

• using galvanized nails that are driven into the surface of the board;
• using wood screws, the heads of which are closed with dowels. The result is a hidden fastening;
• when using a conventional construction stapler;
• using metal clamps.

After installation, the internal lining of the veranda is covered with colorless varnish or a special glaze with ultraviolet protection. This allows you to extend the service life of the material.

For the interior cladding of a room such as a veranda, you can use a variety of building materials, but with the condition that they can be used under changing humidity and temperature. Special solid lining, PVC and MDF panels intended for such work are excellent for this purpose. All of them have an attractive and interesting appearance, simple installation and low cost.

Covering the ceiling on the veranda with siding

Scheme for installing siding on the ceiling.

The ceiling can be lined with siding. This is a very inexpensive and practical option, suitable for both renovation of premises and newly constructed buildings. In addition, this process can be carried out by you yourself, without involving a team of builders. Sometimes do-it-yourself repair turns out to be of higher quality and serves the home owners for a lifetime. The most suitable material for repairing and covering the ceiling without replacement or additional measures is siding. Having once spent the time and money to line the ceiling on the veranda with siding, you will never have to resort to repairing this covering again. And in addition to the ceiling on the veranda, you can also cover the walls and the façade of the building with siding.

When deciding which material is best suited for covering a particular ceiling, home owners first of all evaluate what advantages and disadvantages this material has. And siding, in turn, has many advantages. Firstly, it is perfect for those rooms where there is high humidity or too much heat. Thus, both in winter and summer, nothing will threaten the ceiling covered with siding.

And on the veranda you can organize at any time summer kitchen or even put a grill there.

Another important distinguishing quality of siding is paint resistance. Even 20 years later, the material does not fade and retains its original shade. In addition, siding does not corrode.

A veranda or terrace in a private house is an excellent place for its inhabitants to relax.

In order for it to be comfortable and create an atmosphere of homeliness and peace, its interior arrangement must be given an appropriate look.

The most commonly used material for constructing a veranda is wood. And before you start decorating the veranda, you need to wood parts cover with an antiseptic solution.

It must be taken into account that this is a non-residential and unheated room, therefore special requirements are imposed on the materials used for interior decoration. In order for the interior decoration of the veranda to have a good appearance for a long period of time and not require frequent repairs, it is necessary to use high-quality, moisture-resistant materials. If you have basic skills in performing repair work, finishing the veranda can be done with your own hands.

This work must begin with drawing up an estimate. Plan the order of work, select and purchase in advance required material so that the interior finishing is done quickly and efficiently. List of works for finishing the veranda:

1. Selection of materials.
2. Ceiling finishing.
3. Covering the walls of the veranda.
4. Floor covering.

What materials are used to finish the veranda?

If you want to get a beautiful veranda finish, choose quality materials is crucial. The peculiarity of the selection of materials is that in most cases an unglazed veranda attached to a house is more like an open terrace, which is seriously exposed to the external environment. Therefore, the material must not only correspond to a certain design, but also be resistant to high humidity, temperature changes and sunlight.

The most common material for such work is wood paneling. This material can be used to cover both the walls and the ceiling of the veranda. This is an environmentally friendly natural material that has a beautiful appearance and a pleasant smell of wood.

Drywall is waterproof. Environmentally friendly, non-flammable material, easy to install, easy to process, allows for a wide variety of finishing.

MDF is a material that imitates wood. Durable material, the surface of which is made with wood imitation. However, when it gets wet, it swells and loses its quality. Can be used for finishing closed verandas.

PVC panels. Inexpensive, moisture-resistant material, has a rich texture, a wide variety of colors and shades. Easy to install, easy to clean. Durable and non-flammable material.

Siding is a practical, inexpensive material. Available in various colors, with imitation wood, house block, lining. Does not rot, is resistant to fire, temperature changes, has a long service life, and is easy to maintain.

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Ceiling finishing procedure

The process of making a ceiling begins with its preparation. First of all, it is necessary to treat with an antiseptic and fire retardants. wooden structures veranda ceiling. Then install the frame under the sheathing. The frame is made of bars measuring approximately 30x50 mm. Before installation, the bars are impregnated with an antiseptic.

After it has dried, using self-tapping screws, the bars are attached to the roof rafters in increments of about 50 cm, maintaining horizontality, which is maintained using a level.

If the veranda is closed, the ceiling is insulated, which allows you to use the veranda until late autumn. To insulate the ceiling, first a waterproofing film is installed and attached to the rafters, then insulation is installed between the rafters. Mineral wool or expanded polystyrene is used as insulation. After completing this work, the ceiling is sheathed with clapboard or other material.

The lining is laid perpendicular to the frame slats and nailed into the end with thin galvanized nails. After installation, the surface of the lining is sanded and varnished.

When covering with PVC panels, a starting profile is installed in the corner of the room on the sheathing; it helps to assemble the panels together. Then a panel sheet is inserted into the profile groove. It is attached with self-tapping screws or special holders. The next panel is placed in the groove, secured, and so on. During installation, a compensation gap of about 2 cm is provided, which is then covered with a plinth.

Similarly, the ceiling of the veranda is covered with siding and MDF.

To install drywall, instead of wooden blocks, it is better to use a special metal profile as lathing. Elements are installed on the profile, to which sheets of plasterboard are attached using self-tapping screws.

After this, the surface of the veranda ceiling is puttied, cleaned, and it is ready for finishing. As a finish, you can paste it with vinyl wallpaper, paint it or cover it with artistic plaster.

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Veranda wall cladding

A frame made of wooden blocks is installed on the walls, the verticality of which is checked with a level. If necessary, the walls are insulated. A waterproofing film is installed on the outside of the wall, which is secured with slats, then insulation is installed and the sheathing is attached. Wooden elements are pre-treated with an antiseptic. Then lining or other finishing material is attached to the frame. And their finishing is carried out.

The most important advantage of a country house in the age of urbanization is the opportunity to breathe clean air full chest. Alas, in overpopulated megacities, many have simply forgotten not only what a real forest looks like, but also a clear sky. Particularly envious among owners of private cottages are houses with open or closed verandas, where the whole family can gather in the morning and evening.

The aroma of summer or falling leaves in autumn cannot be compared with anything, and if you still have a mug of hot tea in your hands, then it seems that all your wishes in this life have come true. It’s nice, admit it, to feel the sweetness of ozone on the open veranda during the first thunderstorm of the year, and also to hear the rustling of green leaves under the streams of rain.

All this is possible only under one condition - the interior of the veranda will not push away from it, but rather attract it. If you are lucky and have a closed version of such a room, you can place a dining room here, which, by the way, will be just right in the summer. However, in order to prolong the impression of the view from the window, we need high-quality interior decoration of the veranda.

Selecting materials

Before answering the question - how to decorate the inside of the veranda, it should be said that they should be not only aesthetic, but also practical. It should be borne in mind that the veranda is usually not heated and has similar elements to the gazebo, which is attached to the main house.

In this situation, the corresponding requirements are imposed on the decor:

• beauty;
• resistance to high humidity;
• are not afraid of temperature changes.

Wood processing and insulation

Most often, in private houses, wood is used to build verandas; probably no building material can compare with it. But, due to its naturalness, it can cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, before finishing, it is necessary to treat the wood with antiseptic compounds.

If you are having a thermal insulation works for walls under windows, as well as ceiling structures. Try not to rush and do everything carefully so that you can use the room almost until frost.

To insulate the ceiling, you can use the materials that are easiest for you to work with, for example, mineral wool, polystyrene foam or polystyrene foam; professional teams will be able to treat the surface with liquid polyurethane foam.

The price of the latter, taking into account the work, is high; it is best to take EPS boards and mats or rolls of mineral wool.

1. Attach waterproofing to the walls and ceiling using waterproof film.
2. Seal the joints between the sheets with metallized tape.
3. Install wood sheathing. The cross-section of the beam must coincide with the height of the insulation, the sheathing cell must correspond to the width of the heat insulator.
4. Insert insulation between the beams.

Tip: Before installing mineral wool, it should be wrapped in waterproof material to prevent it from becoming damp and deteriorating after a few years.

1. Install foil insulation on top of the insulation (with the foil facing the inside of the veranda). Seal the seams between the sheets with metallic tape.
2. Insulate the ceiling in the same way.

Veranda finishing

The inside of the veranda is finished with your own hands only after all preparatory work. There are two ways here - trust your feelings and invite a professional designer. Usually they choose the first method, since today there are plenty of options to transform the inside of the veranda.

PVC panels

An inexpensive finishing method that will help turn an ordinary room into an interesting and cozy one. The material is not afraid of high humidity and does not deform during sudden temperature changes.

Installation is easy and without any tricks. Thanks to the different color designs of the panels and their texture, you can end up with a pretty decent room that you won’t be ashamed to show to your friends.

Among the disadvantages, the fragility of the material should be noted, although today you can also buy “armored” types, the cost of which is 2 times more expensive than conventional options. Therefore, you should be careful when moving chairs away or leaning on it.

Advice: a construction trick will help solve the problem - the 1st lathing strip is installed at knee level, the second - at the pelvis, the 3rd - at the shoulder.

Below instructions will tell you how to do everything with minimal cost:

1. Prepare wooden slats with a cross-section of 20x30 or 10x30 mm for the frame; you can also use a profile for plasterboard sheets. Wood material should be pre-treated with an antiseptic.

Tip: Use wood sheathing pieces on the wall facing the street. This way you can avoid the formation of “cold bridges”. For walls that are too uneven, it is better to use a suspended profile.

1. Attach the slats perpendicularly. For example, for vertically installed plastic they should be placed horizontally in increments of up to 500 mm.

Tip: finish panels with a pattern from left to right, plain panels - from either side.

1. Attach the starting corner to the finished sheathing with self-tapping screws if you will be finishing the wall next to it with a different material, or mounting bracket for joining panels together. Install a mounting strip on the ceiling under the baseboard.
2. Install the first panel into the guide profile, with the tongue in the direction of installation. Screw it to the sheathing with a self-tapping screw and a press washer.

Tip: do not fasten the plastic tightly so that it does not become deformed.

1. Insert the tongue of the next panel tightly into the groove of the previous one, secure it and continue to install the rest on the wall and ceiling.

Tip: at the bottom and top of the wall, leave a thermal gap for the material within 20-30 mm and cover it with a plinth.

MDF

An alternative to plastic is MDF panels, which are also popular among hobbyists self-finishing. You need to know that although they are superior in strength, they are very sensitive to moisture. Install them only on closed verandas.

The installation process is similar to the previous one, only fastening occurs using clamps, special metal devices. They can be secured with a construction stapler or small nails, doing this through an extension so as not to damage the edge of the material.

Wooden lining

The most traditional finishing option For the veranda, wooden lining is considered. It is a cladding board in which special grooves are cut to facilitate installation; the thickness of the material is up to 22 mm.

Suitable for open and closed veranda. Treatment with antiseptic compounds increases the service life to 20 years. So far, no artificial material can compare with natural wood.

How to choose

There are two types of lining - solid and spliced, when the best pieces are connected to each other in a special way. Although the latter looks ideal, it cannot be used to decorate the veranda. Increased humidity can cause cracks to appear at the bonding points, which will greatly damage the interior.

There are also 4 classes of material:

• “premium” – the most expensive, but almost always spliced;
• classes “A”, “B” and “C” - made of solid wood, differ in the number of knots per 1 linear meter. and defects. They are often treated with putty at the production stage.

Advice: when buying material in a pack, be sure to unpack it and look through it so that you do not come across low-grade or defective planks.

Preparation and installation

Natural material must be adapted to the conditions in which it will be installed. To do this, the lining must be left on the veranda for several days. After adaptation, be sure to treat it with antiseptics.

Work to prepare the surface for installation is similar to the previous options.

You can attach it in different ways:

1. Drive a galvanized nail into the center of the board, then hammer down the head with a hammer.
2. Self-tapping screws. Pre-drill a hole in the board from the tenon side to a depth of approximately 10 mm, and select the diameter of the drill according to the diameter of the screw head. Screw the clapboard to the sheathing by inserting a self-tapping screw into the hole, cover it with a dowel and sand it.
3. Use a mechanical or pneumatic staple gun to drive mounting brackets into the board.
4. Installation of a clamper. Similar to MDF panels.

At the last stage of installation, cover the joints and corners near windows and doors with a corner and treat the boards with stain or varnish. The process starts with the ceiling and ends with the walls.

Conclusion

The work of finishing the veranda is not difficult, it is more reminiscent of creative work. Allocate time for yourself on weekends, prepare the material in advance and update its interior so that everyone feels comfortable and comfortable in it. In the video presented in this article you will find additional information on this topic.

A veranda is an extension adjacent to a certain side of the main structure of the house. Usually the veranda is used only in the warm season, since it lacks heating devices. The design can be different - closed and open (veranda under the roof). There are both glazed and unglazed verandas. Finishing work directly depend on this factor.

When repairing the walls in the veranda with your own hands, keep in mind that more stringent requirements are imposed on materials for exterior finishing. As for the exterior wall decoration, it should naturally fit into general exterior Houses. It is important to consider that this room should perform not only decorative, but also practical functions. A well-lit veranda, where there is no unnecessary furniture, but an abundance of indoor plants only contributes to quality summer relaxation.

The purpose of this room is not only decorative functions; there is also a practical side to the matter. A well-lit room, where there is no unnecessary furniture, but where there is an abundance of indoor plants - all this best contributes to a pleasant summer holiday. This is why many people ask the question: how to decorate a veranda?

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the veranda: finishing options, photos, videos

There are a lot of options for decorating the walls of the veranda - choose the one that is most suitable. If the future involves glazing the veranda, then the option with a metal profile will seem especially good.

Tips for decorating a veranda

• If you are planning glazing, then stained glass windows made of aluminum, which are placed directly on the plinth, are ideal for the walls. The use of these elements allows you to simultaneously solve several problems - both the construction of walls and their further finishing. More precisely, finishing is not needed here - you just have to wash the glass from time to time. Only you need to think about how to decorate the profile itself and the intermediate posts. Facing brick or stone is perfect for this.

• Glass blocks are another good option for finishing a veranda, which can be done at the stage of wall construction. This material is, first of all, good because it is constructive and decorative.

• The modern building materials market offers an impressive range of different blocks: frosted, corrugated, colored glass. There are also types of blocks with decorative applications- they are made in the internal cavity. Anyone who has seen them knows that they look really very beautiful.

• A variety of glass block options can be combined as you wish. If desired, create some kind of panel. It would be nice to accompany this with effective lighting. Of course, the cost of such a veranda will increase significantly compared to structures made of plywood or plastic walls, but the end result will pay off all the investments.

• If the wall consists of glass blocks, you will not worry about light transmission. There will always be light in such a room, despite the presence of small windows.

Advice! Install windows directly on the roof (it will turn out something like dormer windows). You can successfully combine both options - let one wall consist of glass blocks, and the others - stained glass.

The fourth wall of the veranda is bearing wall Houses. Its decoration will be done when you begin interior decoration of the room.

Do-it-yourself wall repair in the veranda: using wood

If you have an open veranda, the concepts of exterior and interior decoration of the room are mixed here. Typically, such structures are made of wood: this applies to both structural and decorative elements.

Features of finishing veranda walls with wood:

• Compared to other durable materials that can be used for the construction and decoration of veranda walls, wood is ideal, creating a favorable atmosphere for comfortable relaxation. As a result, the air in the room will always be saturated with a woody aroma.

• The elements supporting the roof can consist of rounded logs or timber with a cross-section of 150x150 mm.

• Many owners do not want to save on finishing the veranda, deciding to decorate this place in a solid, high-quality manner, because there will be a place for the whole family to relax. For this situation, manufacturers offer a variety of solutions.

• Recently, decking has often been used to cover verandas. This material is known as decking board. This usually includes garden parquet and deck boards, for the manufacture of which they use not wood, but a composite. That is, in addition to wood, the composition contains polymer additives. As a result, the product improves its characteristics - they acquire high strength and are not afraid of moisture. All this is perfect for both closed and open verandas. Even an unheated structure can be lined with this material.

• Planken made of ash or larch is also high-quality, very expensive wood, with which you can easily carry out exterior finishing. Planken is a planed facade board consisting of solid wood. What is the difference between planken and ordinary planed boards? The difference lies in the shape: planken has beveled and rounded chamfers. There are no connecting grooves that are present in the lining, due to which the installation is carried out with gaps, and not end-to-end.

• A veranda made of wood, first of all, is good because it is easy to attach to different designs- brick, stone, wood. The point is that the finishing of the facade in this regard fully corresponds to the finishing of the veranda. Often wood is not just painted, but the surface is decorated with carvings.

Attention! Decorating the design of the veranda with carvings will be a worthy solution. The beautiful carved parapet and twisted pillars will look different here. The first element, for example, can be painted in contrast to other structures.

Arched hanging elements will also look good if they have a lace pattern. In general, there are many options, so use your imagination.

Interior decoration of the glazed veranda

As for finishing such a veranda, almost any solution can be used here. Interior decoration is approximately the same task as decorating a loggia. However, usually the veranda is more spacious room, providing great design opportunities.

Let's take a closer look:

• veranda – summer design. But nothing can stop you from installing heating here and using the premises throughout the year, and not just in the summer. In this case, a variety of finishing materials are suitable here;

• An excellent option for organizing the design of a veranda - the roof is made of glass and stained glass windows are installed. Due to this, the room will always be flooded with sun;

• a worthy addition to decorate the walls of the veranda - unusual blinds or curtains of original colors;

• In addition to wood, MDF, plastic, and plasterboard can be used to decorate the veranda. More a budget option– coloring. Many people prefer polystyrene tiles.

Watch a video on how to repair walls in a veranda, where finishing options will be discussed. This material will be useful for both novice builders and experienced decorators who want to decorate their veranda.

Decorating the walls on the veranda can be done in a variety of ways, but in most cases, households prefer light colors.

Do-it-yourself wall repair on the veranda: materials, installation, photos, videos

As noted above, the interior decoration of the veranda can be made from different finishing materials. The choice directly depends on the dimensions, purpose and microclimate of the room.

If heating is provided on the veranda, then you can finish this part of the building with plasterboard and wallpaper the top. But in most cases, owners of country houses have to choose materials that are suitable for an unheated veranda. Therefore, it is important that the material not only be attractive, but also harmoniously combine with the interior of the residential building, and also meet all requirements. This is resistance and practicality to temperature changes.

What materials can be used to sheathe a veranda:

• MDF boards;

• wood paneling;

• finishing PVC panels.

And below we will look at each of the materials separately, including their installation process.

1. MDF panels.

A popular finishing material for walls are MDF panels. The length of a wide board or one slat is from 2.5 to 3 m, width is 15-30 cm. The hardware store offers a wide range of panels of various shades; you can buy finishing materials to suit every taste. The surface of the panels is different. It can imitate wood, stone and other materials.

The main advantages of this material:

• huge selection of shades and noble appearance;
• practicality, which is especially important for covering unheated rooms. In addition to being resistant to temperature and moisture changes, the panels are easy to clean and do not accumulate dirt and dust. It is enough to wipe the surface with a rag or soft sponge soaked in soapy water;
• ease of installation is one of the main advantages of wall finishing material. It is enough just to make a sheathing from slats and then attach the panels;
• reasonable price - the cost of the panels is small, so everyone can afford to buy the most acceptable option.

Installation process of MDF panels

First you need to attach wooden slats to the walls (you can purchase metal ones, but in this case the cladding will cost more). The remaining building material is suitable for the frame. Each owner has materials in stock from which a frame can be made. But it is important to adhere to the following size: the width of the slats is 4 cm, the thickness is from 2 cm.

You can attach wooden slats to nails, thereby adjusting uneven walls. In this case, you won’t have to bother with leveling the walls and buying expensive materials.

For work, you will need a plumb line or a building level so that the wall after covering is perfectly level.

Each panel has a groove or recess. The first panel must be installed only from the corner, screwed with screws, the next one must be placed next to the first until it stops so that it fits into the recess and a click is heard. The process of decorating the walls itself will not take much of your time; it is interesting and fast.

If you need to sheathe a door or window opening, you need to cut the panels. This is very easy to do using an electric jigsaw or a regular saw.

Transitions on the ceiling and floor can be hidden using plinths. At the same time, it is important to choose the right shade of the baseboard so that the veranda as a whole looks decent.

A wide selection of textures and shades of MDF panels allows you to turn a variety of design ideas into reality. The veranda trimmed with panels looks original various shades, especially if you choose materials by color. At the same time, you can zone the space: eating area, relaxation area, work area, etc.

1. PVC panels.

By doing repairs to the walls of the veranda with your own hands, you can save money and cover it with plastic panels. This finishing material is well adapted to temperature changes and high humidity. PVC panels are a practical and inexpensive material. Their cost is low, and even a beginner can handle the installation process.

It should also be noted that caring for the panels is easy: just wipe the surface with a slightly damp sponge. Due to the ease of installation and low cost, PVC panels can be updated every three to five years, thereby changing the appearance of the room. Let's say you like panels with imitation wood - an eco-style room is quite suitable.

If you are tired of finishing the walls “like wood”, change the panels to new ones that imitate metal surfaces, fabric and even natural stone. A huge selection of shades and textures, ease of installation, plus low cost - these are the main advantages of this material. By the way, you can decorate with PVC panels not only the walls themselves, but also the ceiling.

Features of installation of PVC panels

You will need a wooden strip (30x20, 30x10 mm) for the frame. If there is no wood, then you can buy a special profile designed for attaching drywall. But here it is important to choose the material taking into account the type of veranda. If the walls of the veranda protrude outward, it is better to use wooden slats, since the metal acts as a “cold bridge.”

The panels are attached to the frame using fastening material (nails or screws), but it is important to leave a gap between the wall and the tile, thereby allowing the board to “breathe.” A gap of 2-3 cm will be enough.

It is worth noting some disadvantages of this material: the panels are fragile, which means that if you accidentally catch the wall, for example, when moving furniture, you can break them.

Attention! If you plan to use the veranda as a summer dining room, then to prevent the backs of the chairs from being deformed by the plastic panels, it is better to nail additional protection to the wall at the level of the backrest. A decorative wooden board with a certain pattern or a board covered with fabric looks beautiful. It turns out unusual and beautiful, and the veranda will become a favorite place to relax.

1. Lining.

Solid wood lining – durable and practical. The material is not afraid of temperature changes and moisture, has excellent thermal insulation properties and is easy to clean.

This lining has a standard thickness of 22 cm. The board can be attached independently. You can cover the veranda from the inside with wooden clapboard (not only the walls, but also the ceiling).

Lining characteristics:

• the material is stable and durable. He is not afraid of any mechanical loads;
• practicality - you can sheathe the room once and not return to this issue in the next 15-20 years;
• subtle woody aroma and beautiful appearance;
• walls, finished wooden planks, – beautiful and safe for health. Wood is a natural material, but it can catch fire, even though it is impregnated with special compounds;
• a huge selection of shades and a long service life (more than 20 years).

In construction stores you can choose material for repairing veranda walls to suit your taste and estimated budget. Please note that the cost of a solid board will be higher compared to jointed boards. This material is no different in appearance, but is only suitable for interior decoration.

That is, if your veranda does not have heating, then buy lining consisting of solid wood. If you ignore such recommendations and decorate the walls of the veranda with cheap material, then during operation and under conditions of changes in humidity/temperature, cracks may appear on the surface. Of course, the appearance of this room will not be as attractive as after the renovation is completed. In addition, the very strength of the finishing material will suffer.

Experienced experts recommend using solid “A”, “B” and “C” class boards for interior wall decoration. This material is excellent for finishing indoor walls. The cost of this lining will be lower than that of “extra-class” material, only small nuances are noticeable on the surface - knots and dents. These boards are pre-impregnated special composition and are treated with putty, so that when repairing the walls of the veranda with your own hands, these steps can be eliminated. There is another marking for the lining – “extra” class. The quality of such material is high, as is the cost.

All work on finishing the walls of the veranda can be done independently. You just need to first make the sheathing and attach the planks to the wall. The method of fastening may differ: with self-tapping screws (hidden), nails or using a stapler.

Upon completion of installation, it is better to treat wooden walls with a liquid protected from ultraviolet rays or open them with varnish, thereby extending the life of the material.

A veranda is usually called an extension adjacent to one of the walls of the house. This building belongs to the category of summer, unheated premises.
By design, verandas can be either open, that is, under a roof, but not glazed, or closed. It is quite natural that the decoration inside the veranda is made depending on this fact.
Also, the configuration of the extension and its exterior decoration must harmoniously fit into the exterior of the house.

The veranda plays not only a decorative function, but is also necessary from a purely practical point of view. A well-lit room, without cabinet furniture, decorated with many indoor plants, is ideally suited for a pleasant holiday in summer time.

So:

• The veranda can be combined with the main entrance to the house. In some cases, the entrance to the veranda can be from any room, that is, it does not have access to the street.
  This is exactly the veranda shown in the photo above. But such an extension must be provided for during the construction of the house.
• If there was no veranda in the project, then it can be attached to the house later. But, so as not to have to break through a doorway in the load-bearing wall, this is done on the main facade, in front of the front door.
  None engineering communications You won’t have to lead there, so you can build a veranda with your own hands.
• Naturally, the extension should correspond as much as possible to the structure of the house. The main thing is to properly build the foundation for the veranda.
  It is better to do this in the summer, otherwise, after thawing, the soil may sag and your veranda will simply move away from the wall of the house. Think carefully about what it will be built from and how the outside is finished so as not to spoil the appearance of the building.
• Usually, a columnar foundation is made under the veranda. This is quite enough to support the weight of the frame and its cladding.
  Brick foundation pillars are laid out in holes up to one meter deep, under each corner post. If the veranda is more than one and a half meters long, intermediate pillars are also made.

• In the holes dug for the foundation, sand cushions are first arranged, about twenty centimeters high. Fine crushed stone is poured over the sand and filled with liquid solution.
  To ensure that the water from the solution does not go into the sand, before filling it with crushed stone, it is better to lay roofing felt with a bend of 10 cm along the walls of the pit.
• The resulting concrete pad will serve as a support for brick column. Before laying it out, the concrete must be coated liquid glass, or bitumen.
  Any other waterproofing composition will also work. The height of the pillars must be calculated so that the floor level of the veranda is 20-25 cm lower than in the house.
• After the masonry is completed, the internal cavity columnar foundation filled with gravel, stone, broken brick - any available material. The outer surface of the pillars is also coated with a waterproofing compound.
• Wooden beams (joists) will rest on the foundation pillars. Beams must be treated with an antiseptic solution before installation.
  This will not only protect them from moisture saturation and rotting, but will also protect them from damage by insects and rodents.

This is just one of the options for constructing a foundation for a veranda. It may have a different design, depending on the size of the veranda under construction and its walls, if any.
In each specific case, you need instructions, and best of all, a project.

Veranda wall decoration

If the house to which the veranda is attached is made of logs, made of timber (see House made of timber: how the facade can be finished) or frame-panel, then the most organic option would be to make the walls of the extension from wood. Although, you can make a frame from a metal profile, and then simply cover it with clapboard.
Moreover, if the veranda is planned to be glazed.

So:

• Then for this purpose you can use aluminum stained glass windows installed directly on the base of the veranda. Their use solves two problems at once: the construction of walls and their finishing, or rather, the lack thereof.
  We washed the glass - that's all the finishing was done. All that remains is to decorate the base and intermediate racks: facing bricks, or, for example, a stone.
• Such a problem as finishing verandas combined with the construction of walls can be solved with the help of glass blocks. This material is both constructive and decorative.
• In addition, the country's construction markets offer a truly huge range of blocks: with corrugated glass, colored glass, frosted glass. There are block options with decorative appliqués in the inner cavity - it’s so beautiful!

• Various types of glass blocks can be combined in any way you like, creating panels, making lighting. Of course, the price of such a veranda will be more expensive than one whose walls are lined with plywood or plastic, but the beauty that you will receive in the end is worth it.
• In the example we gave, the windows of the veranda are small and located high from the floor. But thanks to the light transmission of glass blocks, it is light on the veranda without additional lighting.

By the way, in this case, window openings could be made on the roof, in the manner of dormer windows. In the construction of the walls of the veranda, you can combine both options mentioned above: one wall can be made of glass blocks, and the other two – from aluminum stained glass windows.
The fourth wall is the load-bearing wall of the house. It will be decorated during the interior decoration of the veranda.

Wood in the decoration of the veranda

If the veranda is open, then the concepts of exterior and interior decoration are mixed. And most often, such verandas are made of wood: both structural and decorative elements.
So:

• Of all the materials that can be used to build and decorate a veranda, it is wood that will create the most favorable environment for relaxation, saturating the air with its unique aroma.

• The racks supporting the roof of the veranda can be made of rounded logs or timber with a cross-section of 15*15cm. In the simplest version, as in the example above, the floor of the veranda is made of ordinary edged boards, not even painted.
  The ceiling is lined with standard clapboard, and the parapet is made of ordinary bars used for installing sheathing.
• But many home owners do not want to save on finishing the veranda, and prefer to decorate this relaxation area, solidly and well, as they say, for centuries. For such cases, manufacturers of wood finishing materials will always have the right offers.
• One of these options used today in exterior finishing is decking. Otherwise it is called a terrace board.
  This concept can also include garden parquet and deck boards.

• It is made not from solid wood, but from a wood composite. That is, it contains polymer additives.
  But in this case, this only improves the characteristics of products that are very durable and are not afraid of moisture. And this is very important both for an open room and for a closed, but not heated one.

• Expensive and high-quality wood for exterior decoration is larch or ash plank. This is the name of the façade planed board obtained from solid wood.
  Planken differs from ordinary planed boards in its cross-sectional shape, which has beveled and rounded chamfers. Planken does not have connecting grooves, like a lining board, which allows it to be mounted with gaps, and not just end-to-end.

• In principle, a wooden veranda can be attached not only to a wooden one, but also to a brick or stone house. The main thing that color scheme its finishing was harmoniously combined with the decoration of the facade.
  But wood can not only be painted, but also carved into the design of its surface, and there have always been plenty of craftsmen in Rus'.

Here is a wonderful example of using carvings in a veranda design. There are twisted pillars, a beautiful carved parapet, painted in contrast to other structures, and hanging arched elements with a lace pattern.
Take note!

Interior decoration of the glazed veranda

The interior design of a glazed veranda can, in principle, be considered as finishing a loggia. But the veranda, as a rule, is more spacious, which means it has more design opportunities.
So:

• Although this room is considered a summer room, nothing prevents you from installing heaters on the veranda, as in our next example, and using the veranda all year round, and not just in the summer. Then absolutely any finishing materials can be used.

• And here is an example of the interior design of a veranda. In addition to the stained glass windows, the roof of the room is also glass, so the room is simply flooded with light.
  To avoid hitting straight sun rays, frosted acrylic glass is used in the glazing of the roof windows.
• An excellent addition to the interior of the veranda can be some unusual blinds or original curtains. The design of the ceiling, of course, will depend on what kind of roof is made.
  In addition to wood, you can use plastic and MDF in its finishing, line it with plasterboard and paint it, cover it with polystyrene tiles, make a suspended ceiling - whatever you want.

And the walls can be decorated in different ways, but almost always in light colors. The floor on such a veranda can be almost anything: from tiles to parquet.
In the image above: the floor under the baseboard is covered with carpet, along the entire perimeter of the room. You can’t do on the veranda without upholstered furniture– what’s a vacation without a comfortable sofa!