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That drab concrete balcony is often the last place to be dealt with in any apartment makeover.Perhaps it's just too small to justify a procession of tradespersons traipsing through the apartment day after day to lay ceramic or terracotta tiles, grout them and polish them.Perhaps you reside in a rental house and do not need to invest in something that you can not take with you.But in case you really want to brighten up that precious outdoor area without spending a fortune or using tradespersons, what are the best choices?One of the primary factors is that whatever materials are chosen, they have to be sufficiently heavy or securely fixed in place so that they won't blow away in strong winds...

What experience does your contractor have with this sort of project?How much experience does the home improvement contractor have in doing jobs like yours? Does s/he specialize in this sort of job, or will be using your house as a learning project? Normally, contractors who've completed several projects like yours will have a clearer idea of the real costs and manufacturing issues involved in your job...