Flooring idea for a large (150sq) balcony?

[mmhassa2]

So trying to do something for my mom's balcony as her birthday present this week, but due to the size of the balcony the Platta deck tiles from ikea is out of the question since it would cost around $600.....My budget is around $200 max for the floor as I will spend more on the furniture for the balcony and plants.

Would love some ideas for the floor....it's currently just concrete.

[coolspot]

200 / 150 is only a 1.33 per square foot... Fake grass?

[mmhassa2]

200 / 150 is only a 1.33 per square foot... Fake grass? LOL she spent a whole weekend removing fake grass :(

[Manatus]

Stick-on fake tile?

Doesn't Costco also carry those interlocking wood/fake wood pieces too? Not sure how much those cost.

[mmhassa2]

Stick-on fake tile?

Doesn't Costco also carry those interlocking wood/fake wood pieces too? Not sure how much those cost.

What are they called?

[karrie_bearrie]

Ducan vinyl deck covering from Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.ca/know-how/buying-guides/ducan

They are cheaper, but ultimately we spent more on the deck by buying their Envirotile instead. We didn't like the idea of it possibly repeeling every few years and having to reseal it. But I think in this case, what you pay for is what you get.

[mmhassa2]

Ducan vinyl deck covering from Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.ca/know-how/buying-guides/ducan

They are cheaper, but ultimately we spent more on the deck by buying their Envirotile instead. We didn't like the idea of it possibly repeeling every few years and having to reseal it. But I think in this case, what you pay for is what you get. Would you know the pricing? Thanks!

[mmhassa2]

Any comment on deck vaneers? It's to be used on top of existing deck, so this should work on concrete? http://lowescanada.shoplocal.com/lowescanada/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2566270&rapid=1733632&pagenumber=10&listingid=-2059010755&ref=%2flowescanada%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrows epageflash%26storeid%3d2566270%26pagenumber%3d10%2 6rapid%3d1733632%26prvid%3dlowescanada-772512

[woof]

For only $200 for the floor think of another present for her.

[goofball]

Any comment on deck vaneers? It's to be used on top of existing deck, so this should work on concrete? http://lowescanada.shoplocal.com/lowescanada/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2566270&rapid=1733632&pagenumber=10&listingid=-2059010755&ref=%2flowescanada%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrows epageflash%26storeid%3d2566270%26pagenumber%3d10%2 6rapid%3d1733632%26prvid%3dlowescanada-772512

That wouldn't work directly on top of concrete, it's meant to go over top of existing 6" boards, it's not a flat product, it "wraps" over the 6" board. They are around 1/4" to go over the old boards.

[sienna owner]

Not sure if you're looking more comfort or utility, but what about garage flooring? I know there are tiles that are sort of like the connect-a-mat for in-house play areas. Or Costco has a vinyl flooring cover that u can cut to ur specs. Except it has the diamond tread pattern.

[mmhassa2]

Thanks for the suggestions! Went shopping yesterday and came across a really nice outdoor mat from costco for $50 so picked up 2 and will be working on the balcony on Tuesday....Will post before/after photos soon. :)