Gazebos on the sites of country houses - ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The comfort of such a pastime will depend on the design features. The floor is of great importance for the gazebo. It can be made from a variety of materials. The choice depends on the degree of openness of the building.
The nuances of arranging the floor in the gazebo
Finishing options for the structure depend on the conditions of its operation. If the gazebo will be used all year round, including the winter period, you need to choose materials that are protected from moisture and low temperatures.
Most often, the floor for the gazebo is made of timber, boards, porcelain stoneware, paving slabs.
For structures that are planned to be used all year round, you need to make a high-quality and solid foundation. In such a gazebo, it will be possible to additionally install windows, doors and a roof.
Materials used
If the structure does not plan to install windows, the floor should be built of moisture-proof materials. The best option would be pouring concrete or laying paving slabs. You can use an original solution - plastic coating. In this case, a special mounting technology is used. Installation is carried out on wooden logs.
When choosing a material, you need to take into account that it will be constantly under load. So that the floor does not deform over time, there is no need to repair it, you only need to purchase a durable and high-quality coating.
Concrete
The floor in an open gazebo is best made of stone or concrete. This material has a number of advantages:
- long service life;
- a universal solution for any style;
- ease of work with the solution.
A do-it-yourself gazebo with a concrete floor is made as follows:
- Fittings are mounted at a distance of 20 cm from each other. It should be installed 3 cm above ground level. This increases the strength of the coating.
- A solution is made from cement, gravel and sand. In consistency, it should look like thick sour cream. They are taken in the following proportions: 1/5/3.
- The resulting solution is poured onto the floor surface.
For beauty, you can make ceramic tiles.
Wood
Wood flooring helps to create a cozy atmosphere in the gazebo, a feeling of comfort. The material is completely safe for human health. But such a structure has a large number of nuances. Over time, wood loses its attractiveness, deforms, and can rot in places. In this regard, it is often necessary to replace damaged areas and carry out repairs. To prevent possible troubles, it is recommended to periodically carry out preventive treatments, lubricate the boards with special antiseptic agents.
Porcelain stoneware
The material is a pressed clay that is fired at high temperatures. In terms of its characteristics, the coating is similar to tiles, but has a higher degree of strength. Porcelain stoneware is often used for cladding large areas of flooring.
Installation is carried out on a concrete surface. Before starting work, the top layer of soil is preliminarily removed, then backfill with sand and gravel is made on top.After that, the site is poured with concrete. As soon as the solution begins to harden, porcelain stoneware is laid on it.
Material advantages:
- high degree of strength;
- long service life;
- resistance to moisture and low temperatures.
The downside is the lack of a choice of colors. Most often, porcelain stoneware is found spotty or monochromatic.
Paving slabs
An excellent solution for arranging the floor in the gazebo is the use of paving slabs. But this option is rarely used due to the complexity of installation. A large area can be revetted with material, but first you need to prepare the work surface. All unnecessary things are removed from it, covered with river sand and gravel. After that, the components are well tamped. The thickness of the resulting pillow should be at least 2 cm.
After laying, more sand is poured on top, then cement mortar is poured. During further work, the floor is divided into two zones. Moisten the area before laying the tiles. It is important to monitor the flatness of the surface, since it will be almost impossible to correct the error.
A rock
You can make the floor in the gazebo in the country from stone coverings. Natural finishes will create a unique design style. The material is characterized by a long service life, but in order for the coating to be of high quality, certain installation rules must be observed:
- A sand cushion is pre-laid.
- For pouring, a solution is used that is used when installing the tiles.
- As soon as the mixture begins to harden, you can proceed to the process of laying the coating.
It is very problematic to make a stone floor in a gazebo on your own. It is recommended to contact a specialist.
Rules for preparing for laying the floor
Installation technology will depend on what material is chosen. But there are several general rules that must be followed when preparing for installation:
- First of all, you need to decide on the functionality of the gazebo, in what season it will be used. If the structure is intended for operation all year round, you need to think about pouring a high-quality foundation with supports at the corners.
- Work with accurate measurements. It is important to correctly determine the location of the building, only then proceed to pouring the foundation.
- Find installation reviews from the material that has been selected.
A brick floor in a gazebo with your own hands requires more skills or abilities than pouring concrete.
Required tools and materials
The most budgetary and common option is a wooden floor. Before starting work, you need to prepare:
- timber;
- fasteners in the form of corners;
- bolts, nails, hammer;
- planed boards;
- building level;
- hacksaw;
- means for processing.
Wood can be used in combination with other materials. For example, you can make a wooden floor in a metal gazebo. This option will emphasize the uniqueness of the style, visually facilitate the design.
DIY manufacturing features
To make inexpensive coverage yourself, we recommend that you follow these steps:
- Mount the foundation from wooden blocks. They are dug in at the corners of the gazebo, a cord is stretched along the level between them.
- Pillars are marked for fixing the floor.
- For a tight connection of the strapping, the rounded part of the stumps is cut off with a chainsaw.
- Two planed boards are nailed to the posts.
- 2 more boards are attached to the corners.
- Intermediate logs are installed inside the strapping using corners. This is necessary so that the skin does not bend.
- Parts for the floor are cut to size. Boards are laid on logs and screwed with long self-tapping screws.
At the end, treatment with an antiseptic and varnish is carried out in several layers.
