Decorating bath do it yourself
Finishing of a bath is the whole complex of works. Indeed, in addition to external, there is also internal. Work on the appearance of the steam room has its own specifics due to the peculiarities of the atmosphere inside this room. The owner will have to give an aesthetic look to the floor, walls, ceiling, and at the same time take into account security issues.
Selection of materials
It is best to choose natural wood as a finishing material. The easiest way to create an attractive interior without the involvement of experts - lining up clapboard yourself. However, you can use the board.
If there are not enough funds for high-quality expensive materials, then many owners choose to all the premises of this building, including the steam room, pine wood. This is not the best choice because the material often contains a lot of resin.
Standing out from the special resin pockets, pine resin can get on the skin and cause burns. In addition, the resin may evaporate, which is detrimental to health.
In the extreme case, if there is no choice, it is necessary to monitor the quality of the boards. Check for the presence of resin pockets required.
If there are available funds, then it is better to choose the wood of such trees as linden and larch in the steam room and in the washing room. Lipa will always have a pristine appearance, it will not darken or crack. This material is good for health. Larch is resistant to fungi and mold, it does not rot and lasts a very long time. In the dressing room you can do the upholstery of pine and other, cheaper materials.
If funds allow, then you can use an Abashi tree in the steam room.
Interior finish structure
It has a general structure:
- Crate. It is installed directly on the surface of the walls and ceiling.
- Between the bars obreshetki, as a rule, fit insulation and steam insulation. In some cases, the crate is packed through a layer of insulation.
- Next, the material is mounted on the sheathing (lining or board).
- Impregnation is sometimes used. However, it is not used in the steam room.
Floor
Floor отделывается доской или плиткой. Плитку лучше выбирать специальную, не скользкую. Иначе рано или поздно можно получить травму, парясь в бане. Плитка долговечна, и это ее основное достоинство. Можно также использовать плитку и для стен.
To prevent slipping on the tile, you can install on the floor a special wooden structure - a bridge. Moving on it, you can expect that no trouble will happen.
Larch is another good material for the floor. It is not subject to rotting, therefore, in its strength and durability it can compete with tile. The only negative is the high cost of such material.
Finishing of a floor is made after its warming. It is necessary to warm all surfaces of the steam room. If the floor is concrete, the insulation is laid between the layers of concrete. As an insulating material, you can use expanded clay, crushed stone, as well as empty bottles.
Outdoor work
Exterior finish serves to protect the construction and decoration. There are several ways to conduct external work.
Siding
To use siding will require:
- slats;
- connecting elements;
- corners;
- brackets;
- plum basement.
This method is well suited for brick baths. But it is better not to close structures from natural materials with siding: it prevents natural ventilation of logs. The tree stops breathing.
Linen
Linen — идеальный материал, как для внутренней, так и для внешней отделки. Для наружного использования берется вагонка чуть более толстая.
It is necessary to trace the humidity of the wall panel: it should not be higher or lower than 15%.
Linen может образовать щели при пересушивании или, наоборот, пойти "волной" при влажности. Материал крепится либо на обрешетку, либо непосредственно на стену. Linen — один из самых недорогих способов оббивки.
Block house
Block house more expensive lining. This material is used for plating any baths. It is mounted on the crate or directly on the wall. Lathing is often used in the case when there is no confidence in the flatness of the wall surface. When finishing a wooden structure with a block house, no insulation is used.
Imitation timber
This material is a kind of wall paneling. It is a little thicker and more expensive. It is applied also, as well as lining, to internal and external works.
Facade tiles
The tile is mounted on the crate with screws. This is the best option. Facade tiles will last a very long time. It does not cause the destruction of wood and is itself very resistant to adverse factors.
Finish-free
The use of additional materials for external work is not so necessary. After all, the bath can be protected by simply covering it with special compositions, as well as with paint.
The technology here is pretty simple.
- Logs must be covered with antiseptic to protect them from mold, mildew and rot.
- If there are cracks on the logs, then you need to repair them. Rotten logs change completely. Usually they are found closer to the crown of the building and under the windows. The replacement technique is the same as when repairing an old wooden house.
- Painting is made in 2-3 stages. First, a primer is applied to the cleaned surface. After it dries, it is necessary to apply a primer on those places that are poorly treated. When, finally, the primer layer is completely dry, you can paint with ordinary paint. Flame retardant formulations can be used. After the paint has dried, you can repeat the procedure if necessary.
Paint - budget option. Of course, such coverage will have to be constantly updated.
When the room is finished, it remains to take care of the furniture. As a rule, all furniture is wooden. This is the best material for such premises. Wood does not burn skin and is absolutely eco-friendly. It is not recommended to cover the furniture for steam paint and other compounds.
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Video
The following video will help you learn more about the methods of finishing:
Consider the main materials used:
Another video you can find in our video section: Video about the finishing of the bath.
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