Waterproofing of balconies

If you have a balcony, you should ensure that it is properly protected against moisture. Water penetrating the balcony slab may cause damage, which in turn weakens the entire structure.

Advantages of balcony waterproofing

Using resin-based waterproofing products has many advantages, including :

• Resin products are durable and extremely resistant to temperature, UV rays, water and wind.

• The resins are characterized by high flexibility and resistance to mechanical damage.

• Ease of application is one of the most important advantages of these products. To lay a resin floor on a balcony, you do not need any specialized equipment and you can pour it yourself. If you don't feel up to it, you can always hire professionals who will do it for you.

• You can apply resins to various surfaces, such as concrete, ceramic tiles or stone.

• A wide selection of colors allows you to match the resins to your interior, facade and preferences. There are also special additives available on the market intended for application to flooring resins.

• Easy to maintain and clean thanks to the flat and smooth coating.

Why is it worth waterproofing a balcony?

Effective waterproofing of a balcony secures and protects its surface against weather conditions and mechanical damage. A tight waterproofing system is a perfect way to finish your balcony and ensure its appearance for many years. A wide selection of colors and accessories allows you to customize and obtain your dream balcony.

Resins for waterproofing balconies

Balcony waterproofing resins are products that allow you to effectively protect your balcony against moisture and rain! Our offer includes high-quality polyurethane and polyaspartic resins, which, thanks to their properties, ensure adequate durability and resistance of the balcony floor to weather conditions. The resins we offer are highly resistant to abrasion, mechanical damage and UV radiation! The resins do not require special tools and can be applied using rollers or sprays, depending on the products you are applying. Always read the manufacturer's recommendations on how to apply a given product.

When planning waterproofing protection for your balcony, it is worth using ready-made systems prepared by our specialists! Please contact us and together we will select a waterproofing system that will meet all your expectations!

What materials to choose?

When deciding to waterproof a balcony, you should pay attention to the available resins and carefully analyze their properties. Due to the location of balconies outside buildings and their surface exposure to external factors, the resistance of resins to UV radiation and other atmospheric factors is necessary. There are waterproofing resins available which, despite their strength and resistance to weather conditions, may change color and fade under the influence of UV radiation. If you care about a long-lasting and aesthetic finish and protection of your balcony, pay attention to all resin parameters when choosing a waterproofing system.

Balcony waterproofing materials differ not only in their resistance to weather conditions, but also in their flexibility and durability. The resins we recommend are the Neodur Special and the Neodur FT Elastic .

A unique balcony floor effect

When applying a resin floor to waterproof a balcony, it is worth remembering about additional possibilities, such as giving the floor a unique visual effect and masking unevenness ! With this purpose in mind, decorative products were created, which are scattered and then covered with a final layer of resin. Decorative flakes are available in many colors, sizes and shapes. They can be mixed together to obtain more interesting color combinations. Using decorative flakes, you can create unique patterns on the balcony floor and thus improve its appearance. Must be applied to wet resin. Another interesting solution that will provide a unique visual effect of the balcony floor is TROKEN STONE . This is a product intended for application to various surfaces using a special unit . TROKEN STONE is an ecological paint that can be used to achieve the effect of granite and thus create an elegant effect on the floor. The paint is available in many variants, which allows you to adjust the effect according to individual preferences. If the shiny finish of the floor bothers you, use Colodur ECO MATT - a varnish that will quickly give you a matte finish of the resin. It will work perfectly as a topcoat on TROKEN STONE.

Effective waterproofing of the balcony

By using appropriate products, you will obtain tight protection against water over the entire surface of the balcony. Our offer includes polyurethane paints and polyurea resins , which, in addition to their waterproofing properties, create an aesthetic finish for the balcony. If you do not want to choose a coating in a uniform RAL color, you can choose the ecological Troken Stone , which will give the balcony floor a granite effect.

Balcony covered with tiles

The availability of various patterns and colors of tiles allows us to freely finish the balcony surface, but due to the joints and delicacy, this is not the best solution. Joints become damaged over time, and the same also applies to the surface of the tiles. Moreover, tiles are not a permanent solution, especially if the balcony is used frequently. The lack of adequate mechanical resistance means that even the slightest impact on their surface may cause damage and thus the need to carry out repair work. Any cracks and leaks lead to moisture and water penetrating the concrete surface, which negatively affects the building structure.

Waterproofing - is it necessary?

In the case of balconies covered with tiles, we recommend changing the method of protection to a much more durable and resistant system solution. Waterproofing a balcony with resins is one of the most durable forms of protecting its surface. It also saves you money that you would otherwise spend on regular repair work in the event of any minor damage or cracks in the tiles.

How to waterproof a balcony?

The waterproofing coating can be done by a professional company, or if you want, you can protect it yourself. We will help you choose the right products that will give you a lasting, aesthetic and functional effect. After preparing the necessary accessories and materials, you will be able to start working on securing the balcony. However, if you want to use the help of proven contractors - let us know, we have a database of companies that can help you.

Proper balcony waterproofing step by step

If you have decided to protect the balcony yourself, remember to properly prepare and clean the substrate before applying any coatings.

When the balcony surface is clean, you can start priming it. The preparation for this activity should be selected depending on the type of substrate, you can read more about it in the article . Only after priming the surface do we proceed to the application of the selected balcony waterproofing product. Information on how to apply it correctly can be found in the technical data sheet.

A detailed description of how to waterproof a balcony finished with paint imitating granite can be found in the video below: