For rest and eating in summer houses, arbors are often built. In order for this building to look beautiful and be easy to use, it is necessary to lay a quality floor in it. Tips for choosing flooring options and its installation are collected below.
What can I make a floor in the gazebo
A gazebo on a summer cottage is an indispensable building in the warm season. This is a great place in which it is good to gather with family, friends for socializing, eating barbecue, entertainment. It is placed in a picturesque corner, equipping with furniture.
This architectural structure is installed to perform several functions:
- weather shelter;
- sun protection;
- recreation;
- eating outdoors.
Did you know? At first gazebos called large balconies. Later this name spread to structures in nature, from which you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape.
Pergolas are made different in shape and from different materials (wood, iron, stone, plastic). They can be open and closed. The gazebo consists of several parts - walls or supports, roof and floor. The last element performs a very important function, since it places a large load. It must be durable and reliable. Most often, the floor is covered with wood, tile, concrete, stone. You can also use chipboard, plywood, cement.
Before choosing a coating, you should familiarize yourself with the features, pluses and minuses of each of them. Selection should be made in accordance with the purpose and construction of the building. If the structure is open, then it is better to dwell on moisture- and heat-resistant materials - concrete, tile. Indoors, you can use wood.
Wood
The tree is simple and easy to use. In addition, it is a universal material that fits any style. In addition, it is a natural and affordable material. Its only drawback is that it serves less than some other coatings. Wooden flooring requires proper flooring and regular maintenance.
Edged board
The cheapest option of all presented in this section is edged board. To make the floor, you will need blanks with a thickness of 40-50 mm. Stacking them is simple and quick. This can be done by any summer resident in a short time, having a small budget.
From hemp
From such material an original and eye-catching floor is obtained. However, it is not too durable. For it, use transverse saw cuts of trees, which can be purchased in a specialized store or sawed by yourself. They are laid by pouring a special solution, and covered with a protective varnish. Processing should be done several times.
WPC Decking
Decking is a modern flooring material. The duration of its operation is about 20 years.
There are three types of decking:
- Terrace board.
- Deck board.
- Garden flooring.
From the first type, an even and durable floor is obtained. Terrace board made from a mixture of wood and plastic. Because of what this material is characterized by a long service life, repels moisture, resists mechanical damage and high temperatures.
The decking is easy to stack. You can do it yourself. Perhaps its only drawback is its high price: 1,500–2,000 rubles will have to be paid per square meter.
Deck board also differs in durability, moisture resistance. It well withstands temperature surges, mechanical influences. Decking is the best option for flooring.
Garden parquet allows you to make flooring with interesting patterns. Laying it is easy. It is convenient and easy to install. Perfect for seasonal gazebos. It should be opened with a special varnish and antiseptic.
Cement bonded particleboards (DSP)
This material is characterized by reliability. He does not rot, he does not need special care. Plates repel moisture, do not burn. They can be operated for a long time. During laying, the DSP does not need to be handled in a special way. Another significant advantage of such plates is their heat preservation, therefore it is pleasant to walk on them barefoot even in cool weather.
Paving slabs
Paving slabs are a reliable and beautiful coating. In addition, it is practical and durable. It should be laid on a perfectly flat surface. To do this, pre-make a screed. A difficult and time-consuming process should be entrusted to the masters, since improper installation can lead to the floor becoming damaged. Today, the market offers a wide range of different colors, patterns, textures and tile shapes.
- Tile coating is characterized by several advantages:
- impact resistance;
- fire safety;
- resistance to decay;
- resistance to deformation.
Concrete floor
Concrete flooring has a long service life. It does not require special care. It can last several decades. Concrete floor can be laid in any building. It is easy to do it yourself, you just need to acquire high-quality components and follow the algorithm of how to pour concrete mixture. Concrete coating can serve not only as a floor, but also as a foundation.
Natural, artificial or wild stone
Today, various types of stones are widely used as flooring. Their selection in the market is quite large. They can be selected for any style. Structures with such a floor look original and modern. However, it should be understood that working with a stone requires certain knowledge and skills. Its laying is best entrusted to specialists. You can also choose the option of porcelain tiles.
Clay
The adobe floor is the cheapest option for arranging a gazebo. It is available for any summer resident. No foundation equipment required. However, it is not suitable for any site. So, you should not consider this option if the arbor is installed in a lowland. In this case, the floor will be flooded and soaked. Clay can be considered as a temporary coating. In the future, it can be laid on tiles, porcelain tiles, wood and other materials.
How to put your own floor
Since the simplest and most affordable way of flooring is wood, it is worth considering the principle of laying it. The process begins with foundation equipment. A good foundation will strengthen the entire structure, exclude contact of the tree with the ground, which means it will extend its service life. The foundation can be installed tiled, columnar, tape. Below is a variant of the columnar foundation. This is one of the most common ways of equipping a base for light summer cottages.
A - tape, B - monolithic, C - columnar, G - pile.
Necessary tools
For the floor you will need a wooden beam, logs, floorboard, metal reinforcement, concrete mix, steel corners, washers, screws, roofing felt.
From the tools you should stock up:
- screwdriver;
- a saw;
- level;
- tape measure;
- screwdriver;
- with a hammer.
Important! For strapping, use only dry timber. If you lay a wet tree, then the risk of cracking and deformation of the flooring increases.
Step-by-step instructions and installation rules
To successfully lay the floor, it is important not only to choose high-quality materials, but also to follow step-by-step instructions.
If a serious load is planned on the foundation, for example, the installation of a furnace, then the posts should be placed in 1–1.2
When laying, the following steps must be performed:
- Make holes under the pillars, placing them at a distance of 1.5 m. They should be deeper than the level of freezing of the soil.
- Install the formwork in the pits.
- Make a frame of reinforcement. To do this, you need to connect 3 reinforcing rods in the form of a triangle and cut them to the level of the end of the holes.
- Pour concrete mixture.
- After the concrete has hardened, make a strapping of a dry beam around the perimeter, after placing the roofing material under it. The bars must be fixed with metal corners.
- Perpendicular to the beams, install lags every 50-60 cm. Lay the first and last lag at a distance of 20-30 cm from the wall.
- Sheathe the frame with a grooved batten. It should be laid perpendicular to the lags. At the same time, the edges of the board should lie in the center of the lags.
- Attach the first board to the lags with screws.
- From the second board, mount at an angle from the groove side.
- To rally the boards together, knock them out with a hammer or wedge.
- Sand the surface.
How to process and cover the floor in the gazebo
After the wooden flooring has been laid, it should be treated in order to prevent the development of the rotting process, reduce the harmful effects of external factors and extend the life of the unit.
Processing is carried out by three means:
- Antiseptic. It prevents the development of bacteria and fungi that destroy wood and cause it to rot. The most popular antiseptics are “Wood Healer”, “Bosept”, “Aquatex”, “Elkon”.
- Lacquer. With this tool, a protective film is formed on the surface of the tree. Many varnishes have a fungicidal effect, which means that they resist the development of fungal infection.
- Paint. Protects a wooden covering from harmful effects of the environment and gives it a beautiful look.
Did you know? The first cottages in Russia appeared at the beginning of the XVIII century. and had practically nothing to do with the modern concept, which implies a small country house and a plot with a garden or garden. Previously, the so-called large estates with palaces that the king gave to his entourage for his services to the state.
So, today the choice of floor coverings for garden arbors is quite large. Choosing what to make the floor from is necessary, taking into account the style of the structure and the entire site, the availability of skills and the size of the budget. Before you buy materials, you need to familiarize yourself with their pros and cons, styling features. Only under this condition can a reliable and durable floor covering be made.
