Formally, balconies only account for a maximum of 50 percent of the living space. Probably also because they cannot really be used in the colder months of the year. Unless the extension is glazed in the style of a loggia or conservatory. But regardless of whether it is open or closed: balconies enhance the value of every apartment. That is why tenants often put a lot of time and love into the extension. Cozy seating areas are set up here for balmy summer evenings, and shelves are installed there to create more storage space. A socket for a cozy light or small electrical devices should not be missing. Balconies look even more homely if the floor is covered with a balcony carpet. It also protects the surface underneath. The outdoor carpet is exposed to the weather day and night. It must therefore be significantly more robust than its fluffy colleagues in the living room. In the following article you will find out what else is important with balcony carpets and how to properly care for the outdoor carpeting.
If you want to beautify the tiled or stone floor of your (open) balcony with a balcony carpet, you should first arm yourself with a measuring tape or folding rule. If the dimensions are noted, the search for the right carpeting is much more relaxed. You should also be clear about whether the entire balcony (e.g. with a lawn carpet) or only part of it should be covered with a balcony carpet. Full-surface carpets are ideal for stone or tiled floors. Anyone who has already laid wooden floorboards on the balcony can also beautify them with a decorative (and somewhat smaller) balcony carpet.
Important: stones, tiles, but also wooden floorboards absorb both the heat in summer and the cold in winter very well. Balcony carpets regulate these extreme floor temperatures.
Outdoor carpets are exposed to the weather 365 days a year. That is why they differ in very important properties from carpets for children’s or living rooms. Before a balcony carpet ends up in the shopping cart, you should check it for the following points:
With the vast majority of outdoor carpets, a vacuum cleaner is sufficient to get the coarse dirt out of the fibers. This is the cleanest solution, especially for full-surface coverings.
Stubborn stains are best tackled with soapy water and a coarse brush. Smaller carpets can be shaken out over the balcony parapet. Here, too, simple soapy water helps with coarser soiling. Depending on the manufacturer, some balcony carpets can also be put in the washing machine.
Important: The dryer is also taboo for balcony carpets made of synthetic fibers.
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