There are several proven ways to treat a wooden floor on a balcony. To do this, use varnish of different compositions - mainly water, but also oil, polyurethane and others. Means must be resistant to moisture, sunlight and temperature extremes. About what compositions are best suited for a balcony, is described in this article.
The content of the article
- Types of coverage
- Rating of the top 5 best varnishes
Types of coverage
To treat the floor on the balcony, you should use a varnish that is resistant to both high humidity and temperature extremes. The most popular types of coverage:
- Oil paint consists of natural or artificial oils, dries for a long time - from 1 to 3-4 days. At the same time, it is resistant to high humidity, sunlight and temperature effects.
- Acrylic compositions are also resistant to moisture and UV rays of the sun. They adhere well to the surface, are characterized by a long service life, dry in 2-3 hours. However, the price is quite high.
- Polyurethane compounds also serve for a long time and look attractive. The better to cover the wooden floor on the balcony, the more even the surface will be. But keep in mind that such a composition dries within 2-3 weeks.
- Aqualac is a special tool for imparting resistance to moisture.
- Yacht varnish is designed specifically for the treatment of surfaces that come into contact with moisture. Its name is due to the fact that the composition was originally used for yachts. But today they are increasingly using varnish for the floor on the balcony.
Rating of the top 5 best varnishes
If we consider specific samples, then, taking into account customer reviews and value for money, we can rank the best varnishes for the balcony:
- Optimist L209 - a colorless aqueous solution for concrete, wood, stone, wallpaper, brick. Dries in a few hours, retains full transparency, creates a matte surface.
- Farbitex PROFI WOOD is a one-component varnish for wood and parquet. Apply with a brush or with a sprayer. Users note reliable packaging, affordable price and the absence of a pungent odor.
- Alpina Aqua is a water-based composition for parquet and wooden floors, creates a translucent surface. It can be applied not only with a brush, but also with a roller.
- VGT is another semi-matte poppy designed for parquet, furniture and wooden floors. It is applied by all available means - with a brush, roller or sprayer. Practically does not give a smell, does not burn out on the sun, the surface is not peeling off.
- Water composition, well suited for rooms with high humidity. Moreover, they can process any surface, for this they use a sponge, brush, roller or spray.
To paint the balcony, you can use different varnishes. It is best to take those compositions that dry well and have a long service life, do not peel off in the sun and do not collapse under the influence of moisture.
