Log or log bath has an attractive facade that does not require additional decorative finishing. But buildings made of slag blocks, bricks and OSB panels need external protection and aesthetic improvement of the facade.

There are a huge number of finishing materials on the construction market, but choose suitable option it is quite difficult for a novice master. How to sheathe a bath from the outside in order to get a functional and attractive building?

Materials for exterior decoration of the bath

External finishing of the bath is carried out together with the thermal insulation of the facade. To save the usable area of ​​the building, it is recommended to install the insulation material from the outside of the structure. The best option is a ventilated facade that will provide reliable protection from the penetration of moisture and cold.

The following decorative materials are used for the insulated facade:

• wooden or plastic lining;
• metal and vinyl siding;
• block house;
• panels for imitation of timber;
• decorative plaster;
• corrugated board.

The traditional material for the exterior of the bath is wood, but metal and plastic are becoming more and more in demand. Such materials are characterized by increased strength, wear resistance, durability, inertness to negative factors and aesthetics.

Bath siding

Siding - decorative panels standard size: width - 22 cm, length - 125 cm. The material is metal and vinyl, has more than 10 colors.

To sheathe a bath from a bar with siding, you must first install a profile frame or wooden crate for self-tapping screws. All installation work can be done independently. The surface of the walls is carefully treated with antiseptic compounds to prevent the formation of mold and harmful microorganisms.

The siding is installed in a horizontal position with an indent of 20 cm from the foundation of the building.

Sheathing bath siding has the following advantages:

• protection of the facade from atmospheric precipitation;
• resistance to temperature changes and fading;
• inertness to deformations and mechanical damage;
• Fire safety;
• absence of toxic elements;
• good air permeability;
• low level of moisture absorption;
• mounting availability.

However, the material has some disadvantages:

• high cost of individual fixing structural elements;
• the appearance of deformations and backlash in case of violation of the installation technology;
• the need to create a flat surface for fixing the panels.

Facing the bath with imitation wood under the timber

Imitation of a bar is a kind of lining, which is used for facade cladding. Board dimensions: thickness - 1 cm, width - from 10 to 16 cm.

A distinctive characteristic of the material is the presence of a central hollow to relieve stress in the wood, which helps to extend the life of the finish.

Imitation wood is made from various species, but coniferous wood is considered the best.

The main advantages of the finishing material include:

• environmental safety;
• affordable and fast installation;
• resistance to aggressive substances and damage;
• aesthetics;
• a variety of standard sizes - in width, length and thickness;
• high thermal insulation characteristics;
• long service life.

But even such practical material not devoid of significant shortcomings:

• the need for periodic treatment with antiseptics and fire retardants;
• susceptibility to fire and decay;
• the possibility of deformation due to insufficient drying or the use of low-quality raw materials for manufacturing.

The log cabin of the bath is sheathed in a horizontal direction with a spike outward. Such a mount is resistant to deformation and moisture penetration. The material is mounted on a flat surface using a wooden or metal crate. Before painting, the imitation wood is carefully sanded with fine-grained sandpaper.

Bath sheathing with a block house

This is a kind of imitation tree, the outer side of which is rounded. The factory drying technology of the block house panels provides a standard humidity of 12%.

Advantages of a block house for exterior cladding:

• environmental friendliness and naturalness;
• attractive appearance;
• affordable cost;
• simple and easy installation;
• convenient sizes.

There are practically no negative sides to such coverage. In some cases, they are associated with a violation of the installation technology or the low quality of the wood that was used for its production.

Panels are installed on a pre-prepared wooden frame at a minimum distance of 65 cm from each other. Fixing is carried out from the foundation to the roof with self-tapping screws. The finished coating is sanded, treated with protective varnishes or paints.

Finishing the bath with wooden clapboard

traditional material for exterior finish- wooden lining. Such a facade has an aesthetic and modern appearance, goes well with any architectural style.

Finishing the bath from the outside with a wooden clapboard has the following advantages:

• environmental safety;
• durability;
• high noise and heat insulation;
• low thermal conductivity;
• mounting availability.

Before decorative finishing, the outer walls of the bath are treated with fire retardants and antiseptics, which do not contain hazardous components.

The sequence of sheathing with wooden clapboard provides for the preliminary preparation of the frame from thin wooden slats. The crate is fixed to the bath strictly according to the level to prevent possible deformation of the finishing material. The edge boards are mounted first, then the central part is filled.

The crate is mounted on self-tapping screws or nails. Additionally, each rail of the structure is treated with an antiseptic compound to protect it from decay. The gaps between the slats are filled with wooden inserts or wedges.

Planks are mounted on the finished crate wooden lining, while the first part is installed horizontally strictly according to the level. At the bottom, the lining is fixed with nails or self-tapping screws, and in the center with a hidden mount.

In conclusion, a properly sheathed log cabin of the bath can be treated with varnish or a coloring composition of the desired shade.

Bath cladding with plastic panels

To quickly and cheaply fit frame bath, you can use decorative plastic panels. The plastic facade has an attractive appearance, and in terms of performance it is not inferior to siding.

Plastic panels have the following advantages:

• low cost;
• wide choice of color schemes;
• resistance to corrosion and decay;
• low hygroscopicity;
• no need for additional treatment with antiseptics;
• frost resistance;
• practicality and durability;
• affordable and easy installation;
• simple service.

Despite the positive aspects, such material is not without drawbacks:

• low air throughput;
• susceptibility to mechanical damage, deformation and fading;
• high flammability.

Plastic panels are mounted on a pre-installed rack frame. Before starting work, the surface of the bath is carefully treated with compounds to protect against fire and decay.

Finishing the bath with warm plaster

An alternative option for finishing the facade of the bath - warm plaster, which is a solution based on cement, expanded clay chips, perlite sand, pumice powder and granulated foam.

Facade plaster has a lot of advantages:

• high sound and heat insulation characteristics;
• good adhesion with any type of substrate;
• installation without the use of reinforcing mesh. Exceptions are deformed sections of the facade;
• resistance to rotting, burning, mold formation, infection by insects and other pests;
• does not require preliminary leveling of the surface.

The disadvantages of the material include the following:

• impressive weight;
• high price;
• limitation on the thickness of the decorative layer - the permissible thickness is not more than 5 cm;
• the need for finishing priming and painting;
• the need to strengthen the foundation of the structure.

The plaster is applied to the cleaned surface by hand or by machine. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Decorative design of the pediment

What is the best way to sheathe the pediment of the bath? The answer to this question depends on what material was used for its manufacture and decoration of the facade of the building.

• The wooden pediment is sheathed with any material with preliminary waterproofing of the surface.
• The concrete and brick pediment has no restrictions, the only requirement is to level the surface and install the crate under the sheathing.

Facing the pediment is carried out with the following materials:

• professional sheet;
• siding;
• bituminous tiles;
• block house;
• stucco.

The fastening of the finishing material to the pediment is carried out on a prepared surface, on a wooden crate or aluminum racks.

In order to decide on what material to sheathe the facade of the bath, it is important to consider not only your financial and technical capabilities, but also design features buildings. At the same time, all work on the installation of the cladding can be done independently, the main thing is to follow the basic rules and recommendations.

The steam room is the most important place in the bath. To enjoy staying in a steam room and to feel the maximum benefit from its effect on the body, you need the right wall decoration.

The effect of the visit will be even more enhanced if the decoration of the steam bath is done by hand.

Material selection

To the question "How to finish the bath inside?" it can be unequivocally answered that the most suitable material is - special panels for wall cladding, the main advantages of which include:

• good microcirculation, allowing the walls to breathe
• no condensation
• pleasing to the eye appearance
• ease of installation
• acceptable cost

The best breeds Deciduous (aspen, larch, linden, alder, ash-tree) have long been considered the initial for the manufacture of lining, since the walls of them allow the room to warm up quickly, while they themselves remain comfortable for a person in terms of temperature.

This type of material does not emit resinous substances when heated and therefore will not harm health.

Of the listed species, the most preferred (and not only for wall cladding) is larch, but it is also the most expensive material in terms of cost.

Linden lining it is desirable to processspecial composition(of course, from natural ingredients) to preserve its original - almost white - color.

Aspen lining due to its hardness is also a good sheathing material, but experts prefer use it for ceiling and walls.

durable, resistant to decay is ash, with the help of a beautiful core of which you can achieve an attractive effect.

Alder, which has a strong, even structure and a pleasant light brown color with a peculiar pink tint, can become a worthy material for decoration ( especially inside the bath, built of foam blocks).

Not advised to take as source material birch for lining due to its loose structure and susceptibility to drying out during harvesting.

If, for some reason, you still have to make lining from this breed, then you must take into account that it has a loose structure and in the process of preparing for use it will subject to shrinkage.

A relatively new material that professionals advise using to cover walls in a steam room is a lining made of African oak Abash(or Abashi).

Such a coating has most valuable properties, thanks to which this material is considered almost ideal:

• low level of thermal conductivity;
• lightness and at the same time strength;
• resistance to deformation, no cracks and chips when sawing and drilling;
• resistance to decay;
• the presence on the surface of a peculiar, beautiful pattern.

This material has only one drawback - it is its quite high cost. But it is covered by those properties, which were mentioned above.

From whatever source material the lining is made, it must be preliminarily well dried and processed so that it does not have any roughness.

What can not be used in a steam room?

It is unacceptable to trim steam room coniferous species (spruce, pine). The reasons for this are as follows:

• with strong heating of the walls, touching them can become unexpected and rather unpleasant;
• drops of escaping resins can get on the skin and burn it.

Hardwoods such as oak and walnut are not recommended. This is explained by their high heat capacity, which leads to the accumulation and retention of heat on their surface.

In the steam room, the walls of which are sheathed with clapboard made of oak or walnut, usually It's difficult to breathe. In addition, accidentally touching them can burn the skin.

Do not cover the walls in the steam room with chemical materials: varnish, stain and other similar compounds.

It's connected with harmful effects of chemicals on the human body at very high temperatures.

DIY finishing process

Basic moments interior decoration in stages:

1. Manufacturing of crates;
2. Fastening steam and heat insulation;
3. Installation of wooden panels.

Requirements for the installation of the crate

Hydro and thermal insulation of the walls of the steam room

For vapor barrier most often used aluminum foil, as well as foamed polymeric materials (polypropylene). Advantage polymer materials is that they have both steam and thermal insulation qualities.

These foil-laminated materials not only help to maintain a high temperature in the steam room, but also resist the accumulation of dampness and the appearance of fungus.

Sequencing:

1. Attach to a wall from a bar (mineral wool is best suited for these purposes).
2. Attach a layer of foil to the insulation.
3. Install the crate (it is necessary to create air gap between lining and foil layer).

Installation of lining

For a step-by-step guide on how to properly sheathe the walls and ceiling with clapboard, see the video instructions:

Features of finishing the dressing room

Learn more about the secrets of finishing the bath from the video below:

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Bath decoration: choose best materials for the steam room, washing room and locker room

steam room

Many years ago, having just moved to the countryside and built our first bathhouse, we were also very arrogant. And sheathed the steam room with pine boards. Aroma! Beauty! Joy knew no bounds exactly until the moment when red-hot resin drops began to drip on the head, and ugly streaks appeared on the walls.

I had to pull up the theory, and not just be proud of my ability to work with my hands. The head in this case is also not superfluous.

Wall and ceiling materials

It will not be news to anyone that no synthetic materials are strictly used for lining the steam room. Many of them perfectly tolerate heat and moisture, but when heated, they emit harmful substances or become very hot themselves.

But not all are natural. Decoration Materials suitable for this purpose. The most suitable is a tree in the form of a polished edged board, lining, blockhouse or imitation timber. However, there are limitations here too!

Are all rocks able to withstand temperature extremes, resist fungus, and not rot due to constant contact with moist air? Not everyone. And many of those that are capable have certain disadvantages: they are expensive, get very hot, or “cry” with resin.

Brief characteristics of different types of wood, which are most often used for finishing baths and saunas, will help you make your choice:

1. Linden. It changes very little under the influence of steam and temperature, while maintaining a beautiful creamy shade. Fills the steam room with a gentle pleasant aroma. But it gets very hot, so the lime shelves need to be poured over before planting cold water or lay down a sheet. It is unlikely that it will be possible to insulate the walls with just lime lining without heat-insulating material due to its high thermal conductivity. The cost of 1 sq.m. 600-800 rubles.

1. Black alder. By operational characteristics ideal material: almost does not change the appearance and properties, on the contrary, the aroma and color of wood become more saturated over time. Besides does not heat up, allowing you not to be afraid of burns. But it does not exude particularly useful phytoncides and costs more than linden - 750-1200 rubles.

1. Aspen. Finishing inside the bath with aspen is not the best solution in terms of aesthetics, since when exposed to moisture, it turns gray. But in terms of thermal conductivity, it is similar to alder - it does not heat up and can in itself become a good additional heat insulator for walls and ceilings. In addition, it allows you to save money, as it costs 400-500 rubles per sq.m.

1. Larch. If you need high quality, beautiful and, as they say, for centuries, then larch is an excellent choice. Including the price (up to 1000 rubles per square), when compared with the cost of precious woods with similar properties. She possesses the highest resistance to moisture, which only increases with time. But finishing the steam room in the bath with larch is a difficult task, since this dense wood is difficult to process.

1. Ash. This wood already belongs to valuable varieties and is worth square meter such lining in the range of 1500-2000 rubles. As for the use of a steam room for finishing, it fits perfectly for this purpose: it has a beautiful texture, does not darken, is not afraid of high humidity and temperature, and besides has healing properties especially useful for people with respiratory diseases.

1. Oak. Of our local woods, this one is the densest and most beautiful. In all respects, it is suitable for lining a steam room, it looks solid and reliable, but it also costs decently: 2300-2800 rubles. This finish is already considered elite.

1. Abashi. For those who do not expect big expenses, this and next paragraphs you can skip it, since it will be very expensive to finish even a small room with African oak abachi. 3000-3300 rubles per sq.m. This exotic wood surpasses all others in terms of resistance to moisture and has an unusual richness. But it is unlikely that all this justifies its price, since it does not bring any benefit to the body and, moreover, it heats up very much.

1. Canadian cedar. The most expensive material listed, used only in elite baths. Exudes a pleasant aroma and beneficial to health essential oils. Very pretty, easy to work with. Depending on the thickness of the lining, it can cost from 4,000 to 8,000 rubles per square meter.

The variation in prices in these examples is explained not only by the different thicknesses of the planks, but also by their length. Short ones are cheaper. In general, all these are products of grade A or Extra, so you can find cheaper ones.

Now about the very popular and inexpensive, but completely unsuitable for use in hot and humid rooms.

1. Pine and spruce. The most inexpensive lining costing 200-240 rubles per square meter is made just from these conifers. And it is perfect for wall cladding in the rest room, making furniture for it. The exterior decoration of a pine blockhouse is also quite beautiful and durable, if the walls are built of brick or blocks.
   But in the steam room you can’t pine. I have already described the reasons above - this is the “tearfulness” of the tree under the influence of high temperatures. Moreover, due to moisture, it becomes loose. And since protective impregnations cannot be used here, it will not last long.

1. Birch. It is completely unsuitable for wet rooms - steam rooms and especially a shower room in a bath. It is very afraid of moisture: it quickly loses its appearance, begins to rot and mold. But in dry and well-ventilated rooms, in terms of strength and durability, it will not yield to larch or oak. It can be considered as a finishing material for a rest room. Especially if it is spacious and you are looking for something not very expensive. 400-440 rubles per square is quite tolerable.

To be honest, from an aesthetic point of view, it is not so important how you clad the walls and ceiling: very few people just look at expensive wood and understand how much it cost you. Much more important is how to finish the bath. Well-polished, well-fitted boards that are pleasant to touch are half the battle.

Judge for yourself whether the traditional for our region and exotic finishes are very different in business:

If your imagination and patience are enough for decorative trim in the form of backs, headrests and beautiful grilles - even better. All this can just be done from expensive varieties.

All these tricks with wall sheathing are not needed if they are made of thick logs of suitable species. It is enough to caulk the seams well and sand the log house. But the block finish or brick bath- this is not only decorating unsightly surfaces, but also the possibility of insulating them and reducing heat loss. But that is another topic.

It is also necessary to think over such an issue as the fire-prevention finish of a bath made of timber or logs.

I will not repeat myself in the following sections about the suitability of a particular type of wood for finishing other premises. Their characteristics speak for themselves, it will not be difficult to make a choice.

Floor

The floor in the steam room should not be slippery and not get very hot. The most inexpensive solution is a cement screed with wooden ladders laid on top. A little more expensive - tiles or porcelain stoneware with the same ladders.

Ladders are lattices made of thick boards or bars that can always be taken out and dried or lifted and washed from all sides. Therefore, there are no special requirements for the type of wood, you can even use pine - on the floor it will not warm up enough to release resin.

Another thing is solid wood flooring. Here you will have to choose rocks that are resistant to moisture - larch, oak, alder.

There is another option - a heat-treated board. It undergoes special treatment with hot (180-200 degrees) steam in the absence of oxygen, while acquiring very high resistance to moisture, strength and dark shade.

The price depends on the type of wood. For example, a square meter of a 40 mm thick floorboard made of pine will cost about 1250 rubles, and 2700 from alder.

washing room

Washing may be different. If water is supplied to the bath from a centralized network or a well with a pump, and there is a water heater, it is enough to install a shower cabin or simply equip a shower corner.

This is impossible without running water, so benches and watering cans are needed. Often there is both, complemented by a large font or even a pool. As well as washing, combined with a steam room.

In every case interior decoration wooden bath will be different:

• For a common room, all those materials that are described in the previous chapter are used. This is a tree that can withstand strong heat, on walls and ceilings and tiled or concrete floors with drains.
• In the washroom, separated from the steam room and without a shower, for wall decoration any wood can be used except birch. Including coniferous. Here the temperature is not so high, so the resin is unlikely to flow. But the air will be filled with a pleasant aroma.

• Shower room trim wooden bath can also be performed by clapboard, but in this case need good supply and exhaust ventilation so that the boards dry after the end of the procedures. They must be treated with a moisture-repellent agent and periodically updated with a coating.

• Much more durable will be facing the walls with tiles or stone at least one and a half meters from the floor. If bearing walls wooden, they are waterproofed, sheathed with moisture-resistant drywall, and tiles are already glued on it.

• A very convenient option is a shower room with a door or a curtain. It can be arranged in a dead end or fence off a corner with a partition. And there will be no questions about how to finish the walls in the washing room: with tiles. And the rest of the space, where there will be no heat, no high humidity, whatever.

• It’s even easier to put a ready-made shower stall, and then you don’t have to bother with wall cladding, plastic panels will do. In this case, finishing materials are selected in the same way as for a bathroom in an apartment.

The ceiling here can be plastered and covered with moisture-resistant paint that is resistant to washing. But with regular use of the bath, you will need to update the coating at least once every two years.

Quite acceptable are such types of finishes as wooden and plastic lining, rack or stretch ceiling. They are not afraid of moisture, spotlights can be built into them, and the space between the ceiling and the cladding can be filled with thermal insulation.

If the bath is wooden, built from an ordinary log or beam, finishing can be started no earlier than a year later. Because it will settle as the tree shrinks, deforming the lining.

If you don’t feel like waiting, you can get confused with a floating frame for drywall and tiles. How to do this correctly is described in the article “Gypsum board lining wooden house". And not lined walls must be treated with antifungal antiseptic impregnation on a natural basis.

locker room

Materials for the design of this room can be very different. But better than wood it's hard to come up with something. However, it can be supplemented with other types of finishes: decorative plaster, artificial stone tiles, various wall tiles, etc.

It all depends on the size and purpose:

• If this is a small dressing room in a separate bath, intended only for undressing and dressing, it is better to limit yourself to a moisture-resistant wooden finish. Especially if the bath is heated once a week, and the rest of the time it is not heated.

• If this is a spacious recreation room with a heating system from the house, then your desires are not limited by anything. Though wallpaper and painting on the walls - if only you liked it.

Examples for inspiration:

As for how to finish the bath from the outside, any facade materials can be used here. Most often, a beautiful log house is left without cladding, limited to caulking joints, grinding and processing with decorative and protective agents.

And buildings made of bricks, foam blocks and other building stone are finished in accordance with the house or imitate a log house using a wooden, plastic or metal blockhouse.

Conclusion

Now you know what materials to use so that the interior decoration of a log bath will please you for many years in a row, without requiring repair and alteration. To do this, it is not necessary to use expensive exotic materials that have little health benefit. Our native linden wins a hundred points over the African oak in this respect, and it looks just as good.

If you have something to say or ask on the topic - you are welcome in the comments. Let's discuss.

November 29, 2016

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The market for finishing materials today is truly huge, but for the interior of the bath, where humidity is always high and high temperatures are present, there are restrictions on the use of lining. It is quite natural that it is impossible to use materials that, under the influence of high temperatures, will release substances harmful to health: plastics, chipboard and others. This is probably why the people's favorite tree is widely and widely used for the interior decoration of the bath. different breeds- natural, affordable and easy-to-work finishing material.

Although, if the bath is built from timber or logs that look indoor areas appropriate and natural, the bath can generally not be sheathed from the inside with anything. After all, with proper observance of all construction technologies, the owner will not have to rack his brains about additional insulation. Although in this case, it is quite possible to sheathe the bath from the inside with clapboard - this is the most common and beloved by all facing. Lining is called carefully dried and planed boards from wood of different species.

Let's take a closer look at the features of different types of wood so that you can choose and buy the lining option that is most suitable for finishing your bath.

In this video, a professional team is lining the sauna with clapboard:

Which tree is better to choose

When choosing how to sheathe a bath inside, consider the conditions under which the lining will be used: for finishing the steam room, some breeds will be the best, for the rest room - others, and for the washing room - the third.

Linden is the clear leader, especially in its use for the steam room. Charging human body positive energy, when heated, it releases various essential oils with anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects, helping to improve health and enhance the diaphoretic effect. And yes, it smells amazing. In addition, linden does not burn the skin, without heating up much due to its low thermal conductivity.

Aspen, also, when touched, is very pleasant, and it is useful for health, pulling out negative emotions and various ailments from the body. It does not rot, even in constant contact with water, and is quite soft, so it can be easily cut without breaking. The price of lining from aspen is much lower than lime.

Larch is a coniferous tree that releases a lot of phytoncides and has a positive effect on a person’s well-being, his body’s resistance to various infectious diseases. This material will be great to decorate the walls of the shower. And floors made of larch - a reliable and durable material, become only stronger with time. Moreover, none wood bugs and rodents are not afraid of this wood.

Hard, strongly heated wood species - oak and ash - are resistant to decay, moisture and temperatures. Due to the fact that this wood does not deform, barrels, fonts and doors are made from it. Oak wood darkens over time, which only decorates products made from it. Ash - lighter than oak, still rots at high temperatures and humidity, so it is subjected to special processing and used in the interior decoration of baths, in the manufacture of doors, furniture, stairs, railings or parquet.

The most durable of the hardwoods considered here is the white locust. It surpasses even oak in strength, is resistant to decay, so products from it do not deform and almost do not break. These products are distinguished by special durability and wear resistance, which allows the use of acacia in bath rooms with the highest humidity - for the doors and floor of the steam room. Under the influence of temperature and time, acacia boards darken, acquiring deep beautiful shades.

Today baths and saunas, loggias and balconies, walls and facades of houses are sheathed with this beautiful, reliable and natural material made of wood. In its appearance, a block house is similar to a log, surpassing it in strength many times over. Passing a special drying, this material reaches a moisture content of no more than 12%, therefore, when mounting this board, you can not worry that it will dry out or deform.

The inner lining of the walls of the bath is performed with a block house of hardwood or coniferous species. Since denser conifers have a greater heat transfer, it is not recommended to finish the steam room with materials from spruce or pine, because leaning against a pine wall at high temperatures, you can get a burn. But lovers of a specific coniferous aroma in a steam room often choose a block house made of cedar for its sheathing - over time, its resin ceases to stand out from this material.

Magnesium glass sheet (SML) MAGELAN

Branded MAGELAN market building materials Since 2007, the innovative, highly functional and reliable glass-magnesium sheet - LSU - also called "magnelite" has been rapidly gaining ground.

LSU is made on the basis of chloride and magnesium oxide, finely dispersed wood shavings and other binding components, reinforced on both sides with a glass-woven mesh with a cell diameter depending on the purpose and class of the material.

This material has many advantages:

• Magnelite is an environmentally friendly material that does not contain such harmful substances as resins, asbestos, adhesives and phenols. Odorless, it does not emit toxic substances even at high temperatures.
• LSU has high fire resistance, withstanding open fire and significant temperature changes and preventing fires.
• The high moisture-resistant characteristics of magnelite make it possible to successfully use this material in rooms with high humidity - swimming pools, saunas, showers. With prolonged exposure to water, LSU does not soften or deform.
• The antiseptic properties of LSU prevent the formation of fungi and mold, which again allows it to be used in rooms with high humidity.
• This material is light and easy to process, it can be mounted quite quickly and does not require any special devices and tools.
• On the front side of the LSU, it is possible to use any decorative and finishing materials, which gives unlimited possibilities in the interior decor of the premises.
• MAGELAN is also distinguished by high soundproofing properties, its surface is not electrified, excluding the formation of sparks - these qualities of the material allow it to be used in the manufacture of structures for various special purposes.

The better to finish the inside of the bath - everyone decides for himself. But the accessories, shelves and loungers in the steam room, of course, are made of traditional wood.

We told you about the most preferred materials in the decoration of the bath, from traditional wood to modern material MAGELAN and we hope that we were able to greatly facilitate the process of choosing the material for the interior decoration of the bath.

The steam room is the most important place in the bath. To enjoy staying in a steam room and to feel the maximum benefit from its effect on the body, you need the right wall decoration.

The effect of the visit will be even more enhanced if the decoration of the steam bath is done by hand.

Material selection

To the question "How to finish the bath inside?" it can be unequivocally answered that the most suitable material is lining - special panels for wall cladding, the main advantages of which include:

• good microcirculation, allowing the walls to breathe
• no condensation
• pleasing to the eye appearance
• ease of installation
• acceptable cost

The best breeds hardwood (aspen, larch, linden, alder, ash) has long been considered the source material for the manufacture of lining, since the walls of them allow the room to warm up quickly, while they themselves remain comfortable for a person in terms of temperature.

This type of material does not emit resinous substances when heated and therefore will not harm health.

Of the listed species, the most preferred (and not only for wall cladding) is larch, but it is also the most expensive material in terms of cost.

Linden lining it is desirable to process with a special composition (of course, from natural ingredients) in order to preserve its original - almost white - color.

Aspen lining due to its hardness is also a good sheathing material, but experts prefer use it for ceiling and walls.

durable, resistant to decay is ash, with the help of a beautiful core of which you can achieve an attractive decorative effect.

Alder, which has a strong, even structure and a pleasant light brown color with a peculiar pink tint, can be a worthy finishing material ( especially inside the bath, built of foam blocks).

Not advised to take birch as a starting material for lining due to its loose structure and susceptibility to drying out during harvesting.

If, for some reason, you still have to make lining from this breed, then you must take into account that it has a loose structure and in the process of preparing for use it will subject to shrinkage.

A relatively new material that professionals advise using to cover walls in a steam room is a lining made of African oak Abash(or Abashi).

Such a coating has most valuable properties, thanks to which this material is considered almost ideal:

• low level of thermal conductivity;
• lightness and at the same time strength;
• resistance to deformation, no cracks and chips when sawing and drilling;
• resistance to decay;
• the presence on the surface of a peculiar, beautiful pattern.

This material has only one drawback - it is its quite high cost. But it is covered by those properties, which were mentioned above.

From whatever source material the lining is made, it must be preliminarily well dried and processed so that it does not have any roughness.

What can not be used in a steam room?

It is unacceptable to finish the walls steam room coniferous species (spruce, pine). The reasons for this are as follows:

• with strong heating of the walls, touching them can become unexpected and rather unpleasant;
• drops of escaping resins can get on the skin and burn it.

Hardwoods such as oak and walnut are not recommended. This is explained by their high heat capacity, which leads to the accumulation and retention of heat on their surface.

In the steam room, the walls of which are sheathed with clapboard made of oak or walnut, usually It's difficult to breathe. In addition, accidentally touching them can burn the skin.

Do not cover the walls in the steam room with chemical materials: varnish, stain and other similar compounds.

It's connected with harmful effects of chemicals on the human body at very high temperatures.

DIY finishing process

Basic moments interior decoration in stages:

1. Manufacturing of crates;
2. Fastening steam and heat insulation;
3. Installation of wooden panels.

It is not necessary to be limited only to a bath, but also to decorate the walls of your house with clapboard. How to do it, read here.

Requirements for the installation of the crate

Lathing slats should be strictly parallel to each other and the floor. To achieve this, a level is used.

First, the upper and lower guides are attached, and then all the other rails.

It is necessary to place the slats from each other at a distance of no more than fifty centimeters.

The finished frame must be treated with an antiseptic.

Hydro and thermal insulation of the walls of the steam room

For vapor barrier most often used aluminum foil, as well as foamed polymeric materials (polypropylene). The advantage of polymeric materials is that they simultaneously possess both vapor and thermal insulation qualities.

These foil-laminated materials not only help to maintain a high temperature in the steam room, but also resist the accumulation of dampness and the appearance of fungus.

1. Attach a heater to the wall from a bar (mineral wool is best suited for this purpose).
2. Attach a layer of foil to the insulation.
3. Install the crate (it is necessary to create an air gap between the lining and the foil layer).

Installation of lining

Before starting installation, processing of lining is required (as well as crates) antiseptic.

The installation of the lining should begin from the far corner of the steam room.

For fastening, you can use nails (which is highly undesirable due to their tendency to corrode under the influence of high humidity).

more suitable and more modern means are kleimers - brackets that, when installed do not damage the lining surface, since they do not form holes in it. This is the so-called hidden fastener.

You should know that there are kleimers different types, depending on what materials they are intended for fastening.

Walls should be sheathed vertically.

This is due to the fact that the condensate that can form on the walls will flow down, and not accumulate at the joints and gradually disrupt their condition and appearance.

For a step-by-step guide on how to properly sheathe the walls and ceiling with clapboard, see the video instructions:

Features of finishing the dressing room

• The dimensions of this room in the bath must not exceed 150 x 250 centimeters. It should be a place that is quite comfortable in temperature, without drafts.
• Window used for natural light small size. Artificial lighting must also be provided.

Should make room for clothes, benches for relaxation, as well as, if possible, a small table at which it is convenient to organize communication, drink traditional drinks that replenish body fluids.

Wall decoration is also important in the dressing room, but the requirements for materials here are not as strict as for the interior decoration of the steam room. Allowed (and even encouraged) coniferous tree cladding.

The dressing room also necessarily insulated foam or mineral wool. Mineral wool fastened to the walls and ceiling with the help of wooden slats, and the foam - with special fasteners.

The installation of the crate precedes the fastening of the wooden panels. Panels are fastened with ordinary nails or self-tapping screws.

Learn more about the secrets of finishing the bath from the video below:

Finishing the bath from the inside: the necessary minimum work before operating the steam room

The interior decoration of the bath is a creative, interesting business. On internal arrangement premises, as a rule, can take up to half of the construction budget, which is not surprising. A wonderful recreation area should be comfortable, cozy, functional and beautiful. But here you can save money by doing all the work yourself and choosing budget options finishes.

Work order

Baths are built different, one or two floors, with billiard and upper lounges, as additional equipment they install a solarium, a swimming pool, an infrared sauna and many other amazing gifts of civilization. Such advanced objects are finished by designers, specialists in style and technology, but we should consider a typical version of a bathhouse with three functional rooms: a steam room, a washing room, a dressing room or a relaxation room.

It is clear that all three rooms are finished differently. For example, pine cannot be used in a steam room, but it can be used in a dressing room, this will save money and fill the room with delicious coniferous aromas.

Important! The order of finishing activities in a wooden or other bath is the same. All work is carried out from the bottom up.

Algorithm finishing works in the bath:

• floor arrangement;
• wall sheathing;
• ceiling installation;
• installation of equipment, furniture.

Proper finishing, which includes the installation of insulation, vapor barrier and decoration of the premises, will create a paradise for rest of the soul and body.

Floor arrangement

The process is not inherently difficult. In a wooden bath, logs are mounted from a bar of 200x200 mm or 250x250 mm, boards, edged or tongue-and-groove are laid on them. Wood is the preferred material hardwood, but the use of oak is not recommended. Pine releases resinous substances when heated. The best option- larch floors.

The joints between the boards are made with a minimum gap for natural ventilation. This is especially true of the washing department, where there is excess water. In the steam room, the floor is raised from the general level by 150–200 mm to retain heat.

The boards are necessarily treated with an antiseptic, a primer to prevent their swelling, the formation of fungal colonies.

Many cover the floor ceramic tiles in the steam room and washing room, this is reasonable for a brick bath. IN wooden building the best floor is a polished, carefully crafted board. Treatment with soils from Tikkurila, Snezhet and other companies will protect against deformation.

As for the floors in the rest room, it all depends on imagination and financial capabilities. You can use tiles of various types. Laminate with the Aqua Stop system, a special impregnation that creates reliable protection against moisture, does not allow the inner part of the panel - HDF board - to swell, does not deform, and lasts from 20 years. You can use modern liquid linoleum, which has recently appeared on the market of finishing materials, and much more.

The floor in rooms where water ingress is possible is done with a small slope and drain.

Bath wall decoration

For finishing the walls of the steam room, the choice of materials is not great; the use of wood-shaving materials, linoleums and other chemical products is unacceptable here.

The walls of the steam room are sheathed with natural wood, clapboard, grooved board from tree species:

1. Cedar. Moisture-resistant, able to withstand high temperatures and their differences, cedar is most preferable for the walls of the steam room, its wood, when heated, gives off substances that are healing for the human body, pleasant aromas of the taiga. The boards are tender to the touch, it is pleasant to lean back against the cedar wall. The steam room, trimmed with cedar, should be strongly heated for the first time and hold the heat for 40-45 minutes so that the cedar weeps the resin.
2. Abashi is a foreigner in our market, but is popular despite the high cost. The advantage of abasha is ultra-low thermal conductivity, the wood practically does not heat up, plus a pleasant appearance, tactility, interesting texture, color.
3. Linden. Healing tree, wood is resistant to high temperatures, does not lose its original color and appearance for 20–25 years, a real find for a steam room, essential linden oils heal bronchi, treat colds. Linden has a beautiful pastel shade that decorates and slightly romanticizes the space of the steam room;
4. Larch is the most frequent guest of steam rooms, washing rooms and rest rooms. Walls finished with larch are not afraid of moisture, the ephedra is well protected from swelling by resinous bags and the structure of the fibers. Wood has a variety color palette, natural natural brilliance and beauty of the pattern. Walls finished with larch also require initial heating to maximum temperatures for 40-45 minutes in order for the resin to stand out. The material is inexpensive, it is considered folk.
5. Aspen. It is difficult, alas, to find it on the construction market, it is not cheap, but the high cost is justified. Wood does not rot, protects log walls, repels insects and has a healing effect on the human body. It literally treats migraines and joint diseases.

The walls of the washing room can be tiled, sheathed with clapboard of their coniferous wood. For wall tiling, you can use moisture-resistant drywall, OSB boards, moisture-resistant plywood.

The tile for the washing room is especially relevant in a brick building, it does not collapse under the influence of moisture, is easy to maintain, and is operated for a long time.

Important! It is better to use glazed tiles, more resistant. A matte rough surface is preferable so as not to slip, and the reverse side, smooth without porosity, will not allow the occurrence of fungus.

Whatever type of finish is used in the washing room, it is worth putting rubber mats or wooden grates on the floor.

The walls in the rest room should be finished depending on how well it is protected from the penetration of steam and moisture. But for log sauna you can’t imagine anything better than polished logs, however, it’s a matter of taste. For brick walls even decorative plaster of any kind is suitable, including Venetian. And yet, the style features of the room play an important role in decorating the space, where you can relax after a pleasant procedure, sit by the samovar with friends, having a sincere conversation.

Decorative wall decoration is carried out after the installation of a layer of insulation and foil material. Tefopol, for example, perfectly seals the room, its use is permissible in the washing room and rest room, foil penofol serves as a vapor barrier, a heat reflector, and a heater at the same time.

The need for a vapor barrier layer for a brick bath is obvious, especially if forced ventilation is not provided in the premises. Walls must breathe. It is better to use membrane films and not save money by purchasing plain polyethylene.

Ceiling finish

Ceiling decoration is similar to wall decoration. For the steam room, the same materials and technologies are used. In the washing room, you can sew up the ceiling with clapboard made of linden, cedar, aspen. The best insulation for the ceiling of the steam room - ecowool. The material is expensive, but worth the investment. In addition, the ceiling area of ​​the steam room is small.

You definitely need a layer of foil material, but its choice is fraught with some nuances. Do not use materials on foamed foam, polyurethane foam. The best option for insulation is ecowool plus foil on paper, that is, kraft foil.

Important! The use of high-quality finishing materials is a guarantee of safety and health. Saving on these points is harmful and dangerous!

Room decoration

The aesthetics and comfort of the space of bath rooms is formed not only by finishing materials. You will need good furniture:

• shelves in the steam room;
• a font in the washing room;
• sofa, table for rest room.

Also needed beautiful doors, glass or solid wood, and many other nice things.

A special factor of comfort, providing the functionality of space, is proper lighting. Installation of electrical wiring and equipment, permissible voltage, the use of lamps is a topic for a separate discussion. Here you just need to note the importance of competent lighting in all rooms of the bath, which creates a mood, promotes relaxation and pleasant pastime.

How to sheathe a bath inside: beautiful and inexpensive

The best options for sheathing a bath inside. What material for the interior lining of the bath will look beautiful and at the same time be inexpensive. Photo from various options natural interior lining of the bath.

The most important stage in the construction of a bath is the installation of the inner lining. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of material for interior design baths, since the service life and quality of the finish will depend on this. The treatment material also plays a role in maintaining the proper appearance of the interior coating.

When choosing a material, you should pay attention to the following qualities:

• steam resistance;
• hydroresistance;
• resistance to fire;
• environmental friendliness;
• heat preservation.

Interior lining of the bath: the best options

All of these characteristics have a combination of foil and basalt wool. Installation begins with the installation of a frame from wooden beams (the best option here - wooden blocks 30 by 30 mm), then filling with cotton wool. The foil acts as a heater, as it has the necessary listed characteristics, and is placed in a layer on top of the basalt wool. The foil is fixed with a pneumatic steller.

Pine lining is another option for high-quality interior decoration of a bath or sauna. Linden and alder are also often used due to the fact that such wood does not emit resin when heated. If the material is processed according to all the rules, then its service life will be significantly extended.

Pine lining: one of the most common options for interior lining of the bath due to its aesthetic appearance and decent performance

The material that imitates the beam is also successfully used to sheath the bath from the inside. Apart from specifications it also has a nice appearance. The material is very convenient to mount, it is not subject to deformation, unlike natural wood, cracks do not appear on it over time. Imitation wood pattern gives the impression of real wood. Raw materials for imitation of timber are used environmentally friendly, so this finishing option can be considered ideal.

Rules for choosing material for interior decoration of the bath

Often, the low cost of the material may seem very attractive and there will be a desire to save on interior decoration. But you should not be fooled by such tempting offers, since in the issue of interior design of the bath, first of all, it is worth focusing on the environmental friendliness of the material.

Attention! Use only natural materials for the interior decoration of the bath, as when the temperature rises, chemicals can have a negative impact on human health, in particular, cause an allergic reaction.

Natural materials have the following advantages:

1. fire resistance;
2. Absence of harmful substances;
3. Good air permeability;
4. They do not have a specific smell.

When visiting a bath made of natural material, there will be no discomfort, since such a design will breathe and circulate air. Wooden finishing materials will be the best solution here.

How to choose a coating treatment

This question is more complicated than the choice of the material itself, since the variation in coating protection agents is much greater, and the composition of such mixtures is very controversial.

Such products are designed to protect the coating from fungus, the appearance of cracks. When choosing a wood treatment agent, you should pay attention to the composition, which should not contain harmful components. When heated, such a composition should not emit carcinogens, and there should be no specific smell. The amount of chemicals in the composition should be kept to a minimum, otherwise it may affect health.

Water-based formulations can be put on the priority list. For example, a varnish with such a composition after a good drying will be completely harmless even at high temperatures.

Since the bath is a room with increased level humidity, it is recommended to additionally process the inner lining to protect it from fungus and cracks

Wax is also often used because of its ease of application. It protects wood better than other means from a possible fungus, which is likely to occur in a room with a high level of humidity like a bath.

Advice. It is possible to not process the coating at all. In this case, after each visit to the bath, it should be thoroughly dried, and if damage is detected, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe material should be replaced as soon as possible.

General conclusions on the choice of interior decoration of the bath

Naturalness is the key to a quality bath, which will only bring benefits. When choosing, avoid albeit cheap, but saturated chemicals materials, but use high-quality and natural ones, such as wood, varnishes and other water-based substances and wax mixtures. in the bath with natural finish you will enjoy not only the process, but also the aesthetic appearance.

Video: Internal lining of the bath

Do-it-yourself interior decoration of the bath: materials and features

The construction of the bath itself is, of course, a more complex process, but it does not mean at all that the interior decoration of the bath plays a lesser role. It is she who creates the atmosphere and environment in which you will carry out steam procedures and relax, and also directly affects the durability of the building itself.

The conditions in the bath are difficult: a lot of steam, heat, constant temperature fluctuations, high humidity. In such an environment, not every material will be able to maintain its appearance and not collapse, so you need to approach its choice with all responsibility.

All materials used in the interior decoration of bath rooms must meet the following conditions:

• hygiene, the development of fungus and mold can Negative influence not only on her appearance, but also on our health;
• resistance to hot air, since steam is an integral part of bath procedures;
• environmental friendliness, it is unacceptable that the material releases harmful chemicals during heat;
• strength and durability, frequent repairs significantly hit the budget;
• resistance to moisture, in the steam room there is always high humidity;
• decorativeness, after all, finishing is also needed to decorate the room, it is important that it be aesthetically attractive.

The most popular material for finishing the bath inside is wood. It is natural, has high performance and gives a special atmosphere. But keep in mind that not all types of wood are suitable.

It is also forbidden to use the following materials: fiberboard, chipboard, linoleum. When heated, they emit harmful substances, and also do not withstand moisture - they begin to swell and collapse.

But these materials are quite suitable for decorating a dressing room or a recreation area. For example, the same pine exudes a pleasant coniferous aroma. And if you look at the photo of the bath inside, you can see that it also has a pleasant appearance.

But what materials are suitable for finishing the steam room in the bath? Photos, recommendations

The most popular finishing material, which can be seen on almost all photos of the interior decoration of the bath, is the lining for the bath. She represents comfortable material, which is great for making the decoration of the bath yourself. The material is made of wood and is made in the form of panels that visually level the surface and look neat. Lining provides ventilation to the walls, protects them from condensation, mold and mildew, and helps regulate humidity.

Larch is the most durable material, it easily tolerates temperature fluctuations and feels great in conditions of high humidity.