In order for the rest in the steam room to be complete, you will definitely need high-quality shelves that allow you to calmly relax in the bath, cheer yourself up and gain strength. At the same time, when installing shelves, all requirements for the manufacture and installation of wooden shelves must be met.

Shelves in the steam room should be made of high-quality moisture-resistant wood.

This type structures will be exposed to the harsh microclimate of the steam room, which will require the selection of the appropriate wood, allowing the manufacture of all products. Shelves are not required special efforts during their manufacture.

In the bath, you can install shelves in the amount of two elements, one of which is a support post made using a thick bar. The other element will be, respectively, the seat. This design will be a standard shelf. Its support post will consist of two beams, which are installed taking into account the width of the bench. They are connected with jumpers every 0.5 m. You can make shelves with a special wooden frame, which will take more time than making ordinary shelves in a steam room with your own hands.

The support post must have a frame on which you want to fill a number of thin boards, getting a gap between them up to 2 cm. When manufacturing the seat, the slope is taken into account, which should provide better water flow. The main difficulty in the manufacture of shelves for a bath is the selection of a fastener. Safety precautions are required here, since a visitor to the bath can get burned on hot metal screws or nails if it comes into contact with them.

Choosing the right shelf sizes involves knowing the following key points:

• when making shelves for a bath, they take into account their standard sizes, which should be from 40 to 60 cm;
• if a minimum bench length of about 1.5 m is provided, then the upper shelf or step is made more spacious, that is, about 90 cm;
• if the length of the shelf is 90 cm, then this is best option for sitting, and for lying with bent and outstretched legs, shelves 150 cm long and more than 180 cm long are provided;
• if the bench is 95 cm long, then this will allow you to sit on it, stretching out both legs and lifting them up.

To determine the height of the shelves, a recumbent or sitting position of a person is used. This is taken into account before making the shelves. Therefore, the top shelf and ceiling should be 1.2 m apart. This distance should allow you to enjoy the inhalation of hot air.

The top shelf is usually installed flush with the door at the top of the heater. Between the individual tiers of shelves, a distance of about 60 cm can be provided. Shelves and benches in the bath can have different shape, they can be given the appearance of a couch with an emphasis on the head, provide for the presence of a back.

How to arrange the shelves in the bath?

Shelves are usually located along walls where windows are not provided. The distance from the floor to the shelf can be about 2-3 tiers. Often, shelves or benches for steam rooms are made in the form of steps, with an increase in which the temperature in the steam room also increases. This is provided for visitors who have different preferences for the temperature level in the steam room. On the bottom shelf low temperature, and on the top - the highest.

If the bath room is more spacious, then this type of shelf placement will be ideal. If the choice is stopped at the location of the shelves in the form of the letter “G”, then the lower and upper shelves must be placed near the same wall, and the middle one is placed on the opposite side.

The “compartment” option provides for the presence of only two shelves adjacent to the same wall, related to the upper and lower levels. The design of the shelf can be convenient in terms of fixing against the wall after raising the shelf. This will perfect choice allowing economical use of the bath room. You can equip the collapsible design of the shelves, as this allows you to disassemble the shelves for their subsequent drying on the street.

How to choose the right wood for the manufacture of shelves?

The surface of the shelves must be ideal, since the human body, his skin, is in contact with it. For the manufacture of shelves for the bath, a special scheme is provided, which involves the choice suitable material. The tree must have the following list of characteristics:

1. Low thermal conductivity.
2. High density fiber structure.
3. Absence of tar substances in large quantities.
4. Moisture resistance.
5. Heat resistance.

You can consider three main types of wood, which is most often used for the manufacture of shelves for steam rooms: aspen, linden, abachi.

Linden wood has many important properties that are ideal for making sauna shelves. Thanks to the use of linden in the bath, an unobtrusive aroma that has a healing effect is released. This type of wood is easy in the process of processing, because it has no flaws and knots. It not only heats up slowly, but does not crack at the same time. There will be no sweat stains left on the surface of the linden shelves in the sauna.

Linden wood can not only improve well-being, but also give any bath visitor positive energy, restore their strength. Purchasing linden in building materials stores is not associated with large expenses, since the price of a linden board is affordable. The only drawback of this breed is the loss of the primary shade of the boards and the darkening of the surface of the board.

If you use aspen, then its effect on the body will be healing, like that of linden.

Aspen is recommended to be used for shelves. Aspen shelves will create an atmosphere of satisfaction with relief, calming mental anxieties. This type of material is popular, like linden. The invisible process of internal decay of the boards is a disadvantage of this tree species.

The use of an African type of wood called abachi allows for a fresh look to the bath shelves. Abashi has various beneficial characteristics. This breed is heat and moisture resistant. Since it heats up very slowly, the abachi shelf will not burn you. The tree has increased endurance, many different positive qualities make this breed inaccessible due to its high price.

How to make shelves for the bath?

For the manufacture of beautiful shelves you can use boards with rounded edges. The product itself should not be shaky and creaky. To make it easy and convenient to ventilate the room, it is better to make the shelves open at the bottom. For the manufacture of shelves, flooring from boards is used, taking into account the gap, which can be left equal to 20 mm.

You can take different amount boards for shelves from above and below, for example, take 7 pieces upstairs, and only 3 downstairs. Special oak wedges are used to connect all the constituent elements of the shelves. They should be hammered into the prepared holes provided at the joints. If self-tapping screws are used as fasteners, then they are inserted with reverse side products or recessed in the board.

The lower shelf must be made movable, which makes it easier to care for it and ventilate the bath. The shape of the shelf below may resemble a triangle with sides of two neighboring walls. Using this form of shelf saves more space and allows you to fit more compactly.

Shelves are placed at different levels, and the space between them remains open, but you can also make backs by filling all the holes between the steps. Mandatory ventilation holes. Coniferous boards can be used to create a healing atmosphere in the bath.

How are shelves treated for protection?

raw special chemistry wood is not protected, so it can quickly become unusable. This is due to the presence of moist air in the bath. The first signs of this violation of the useful functions of the tree are associated with the appearance of mold with rot. Therefore, you should think about everything in advance preventive measures before using wood.

It is strictly forbidden to use various chemicals to cover the shelves in the bath, for example, varnish or drying oil, which contribute to the release of a sharp bad smell. The steam emanating from such products is the causative agent of an allergic reaction.

For steam rooms, they acquire a natural impregnation created using natural oils that contribute to the creation of a protective film. This composition is capable of maximum efficiency resist moisture, protecting shelves from damage. This type of impregnation is used to cover benches, and the floor is covered with a reinforced mixture that is not capable of emitting an unpleasant odor and vapors hazardous to health.

Proper shelf care

The bath should always remain clean, so you need to monitor hygiene interior steam room. Thanks to high temperatures, the steam room can completely get rid of germs and bacteria, but the dirt must be removed. Since a sufficient amount of sweat is released from the human body, it is periodically washed off the shelves in the steam room.

When cleaning shelves, do not use modern cleaning products. Cleanliness in the steam room should be brought only with the use of laundry soap. If the pollution is strong, then mechanical cleaning of the wood is organized using an abrasive material.

When building a bath, it is quite possible to make shelves in the bath with your own hands.

It is not difficult to make such a design, the most important thing is to adhere to the necessary standards associated with the harsh microclimate of the bath.

As a rule, shelves are made in the steam room, which include two parts: a support post made of thick beams and a seat.

When mounting the structure, as a rule, screws and nails are not used, since in the steam room they get very hot and can leave a burn when touched.

Choosing material for shelves

Wood must have certain properties and meet the necessary requirements:

• low level of thermal conductivity;
• reinforced structure (therefore, the material must be high-fiber);
• minimally contain compound and resins;
• have a structure that is resistant to high humidity and high temperatures.

Therefore, if you plan to make the design of shelves with your own hands, then it is better to take hardwood wood.

When heated, it will not emit resin, which subsequently sticks to the skin, causing a burn. Most often, a board made of linden, aspen or African oak is used in the bath.

Linden construction has aesthetic appearance, when heated, it comes from pleasant aroma. In addition, even with the most high temperature, such wood does not burn, sweat stains do not remain on it.

Shelves made of linden are famous for their durability and strength, they do not crack or rot.

Therefore, if you are going to make a do-it-yourself installation from shelves in a bath, then you should think about such material as linden.

Aspen shelves belong to budget material for a bath. They not only have a low price, but also have a healing effect on a person. Since ancient times, it was believed that the aspen takes away bad energy in people.

And indeed, after relaxing in such a steam room, you feel cheerful and rested. Such shelves are quite durable and practical to use.

If you are going to do the work yourself and choose aspen as the material, then look at the material properly, make sure that the board is free of rot inside.

African oak wood (abash) is of very high quality, but also very expensive, so only flooring is made from abasha, and the frame can be built from cheaper wood.

The material does not conduct heat well, so shelves made from it are ideal for a bath.

Abash wood is light and dark, and if it is properly processed, then the color will not change over time.

When making shelves with your own hands from abash, you should be very careful and try not to make mistakes, since the material is extremely expensive and buying additional wood will quite noticeably affect the budget.

The location of the regiments

Shelves in the bath can be arranged in different ways:

• Several tiers are installed in the form of steps (usually no more than three are made). As a rule, this option is done in a small steam room, placing the structure along one wall. The frame of the structure is very simple, on top of it the flooring of the boards is made. This shelf is convenient because you can choose the temperature for yourself. The top shelf has the strongest heat, the bottom shelf is cooler and more comfortable. This option perfectly saves usable space and is ideal for a family;
• Sometimes they resort to the L-shaped arrangement. In this case, the upper and lower shelves are located on one side, and the middle ones on the other. As a rule, this option is done if the height of the bath is not very large or it is necessary to save space;
• The compartment option allows you to fold the shelves and, if necessary, free up space. The retractable frame during installation is the most difficult, so it is not advisable to do it yourself.

When arranging shelves, the purpose of the bath should be clearly understood. Shelves in several tiers are mainly used in saunas. They are designed for sitting, not lying down.

For a Russian bath, this option is not entirely convenient, since the shelves will interfere with the bather.

Structural proportions

The design of the shelf should have certain dimensions that are convenient for operation. The height should be calculated based on the height of the soaring person.

If you plan to bathe with a broom, then the height is calculated taking into account the raised hand and should take into account the swing of the broom.

The height of the top shelf should not be too large, then it can be used not only for lying, but also for sitting.

For comfortable use, its height from the ceiling should be at least 110-120 cm.

In the steam room you need to create comfortable conditions because a person comes there to relax and unwind.

Therefore, shelves should be made at least 2 m in length. At the same time, their width must be at least 90 cm (as the dimensions of a single bed).

Regiment construction

Let's try to do the installation of a stepped shelf with our own hands:

• First of all, you need to make a frame from wooden beams. At the same time, the dimensions of the bars should be sufficient to hold the weight of an adult (especially if it is quite large). To make a frame with our own hands, we install 5 racks and fasten the bars to them using screws. The frame must be properly fixed so that the structure does not subsequently stagger;
• The flooring of the shelf is made of boards with small gaps, the width of which is about 15 mm (so that, expanding when heated, the wood does not rise and remains in its place). The board must be cut along the length, taking into account the lining with which the walls are sheathed;
• Oak wedges are used to connect parts of the structure. To do this, at the docking points, you must first prepare the holes, and then drive the wedges. Alternatively, you can use self-tapping screws, but for this they are very deeply recessed into the wood or inserted with inside shops;
• The device of the lower shelf, as a rule, is made collapsible so that you can take care of the structure;
• Between levels for comfortable sitting it is necessary to make backs. To do this, the space is simply closed with boards with ventilation spaces left between them.

As you can see, it is quite easy to build a structure by doing all the fabrication with your own hands.

But just making shelves is half the battle, you also need to process them correctly in order to extend their service life.

Wood processing

Before the shelves are put into operation, it is necessary to process the wood from which the structure is made.

Due to high temperature and contact with moist air, the appearance material, it begins to break down.

To avoid this, it is necessary to ensure proper care behind the surface.

It is impossible to process shelves using varnish or drying oil!

Such chemicals when heated, they begin to emit a sharp pungent odor, which can cause dizziness, nausea, or even an allergic reaction.

Basically, for such purposes, a special bath impregnation is used, which is based on natural oil.

The oil creates a peculiar protective layer, covering outer surface wood and not allowing it to deteriorate natural properties under the influence of a negative environment in the steam room.

The oil is odorless and does not emit harmful fumes when heated.

by the most budget option is the usual linseed oil, which is sold in the market or in the store.

Before applying the oil, it is necessary to warm it up properly, and then apply it to the wood with a brush, rubbing it into the surface properly.

At the same time, it is better to apply the oil in a heated steam room, then the high temperature will cause it to polymerize.

If the sauna has not yet been heated, then the structure can be processed differently. In this case, cold oil is applied to the surface with a brush.

After application, the oil and wood are heated using a special building hair dryer with high power.

When building regiments, it is advisable to follow the advice of experts:

• It is better to mount the structure of the shelves, taking into account a slight slope, then the water, falling on the surface, will not linger on it for a long time and will not be able to contribute to its destruction;
• For grounds uprights frame during installation, it is better to use a special layer made of plastic or thick rubber. Such a lining will protect the structure from decay and extend the life of the structure;
• The installed structure should not have sharp corners and notches so that the steaming person does not get injured. In view of this, the corners of the boards should be rounded off, and the surface should be sanded so that it is as smooth as possible. All these works are carried out before oil treatment;
• All elements must be well joined and fitted to each other, the length and width must be proportionate. Only in this case, the shelves will not stagger and creak.

For a comfortable pastime in the bath, you can also install special accessories. Not hard to do comfortable coasters for legs.

The legs warm up worse than the upper body, therefore, in order to improve the outflow of blood and how to warm them up, they make such coasters.

To do this, small shelves are stuffed directly on the wall or a small step is installed on the side of the shelves.

Steam room care

The hygiene of the shelves is a fundamental element in their use.

Of course, high temperature kills most germs and bacteria, but it will not remove dirt.

Therefore, regular cleaning of the bath is a necessary measure.

Cleaning is carried out using ordinary laundry soap.

Under no circumstances should chemicals be used, as they can damage the surface of the wood.

Table of contents:

Do you need to build shelves in a Russian bath? Please note that the design of furniture in the steam room must comply with clear rules and regulations, the implementation of which will allow it to withstand the harsh "climate" of the room, be convenient, safe and comfortable to use.

We will dwell in detail on how to make shelves in the bath, dividing the entire useful information into several thematic blocks׃

• Choosing the right building material
• The design of shelves for a bath ׃ types, parameters and installation rules
• How to do convenient shelves to the bath? Additional accessories for them
• Do-it-yourself manufacturing and installation of shelves for a bath
• How do shelves protect from premature "aging"?

After reviewing the material, you will have sufficient information on the topic and will be able to properly equip a steam room of any size.

Choosing the right type of wood for the bath shelves

Shelves in the Russian bath are made from those types of wood that meet a number of mandatory conditions׃

• Low thermal conductivity
• High fiber density
• Low resin content
• Endurance to extreme heat and moisture

Under the listed parameters, several “candidates” are ideally suited, with whom we will get to know each other better.

This tree is famous for its beneficial properties and is ideal for arranging a steam room, as when heated, the boards emit a gentle, unobtrusive aroma endowed with healing powers. Linden is easy to process, “does not sin” with flaws (knots), heats up slowly and dries quickly, does not crack, there are no sweat stains on its surface.

The tree is known for its role charger»׃ it improves well-being, gives a portion of positive energy and a surge of physical and moral strength. The economic benefit completes the list of usefulness - building materials are sold at a very affordable price.

Among the shortcomings, it can be noted that under the influence of steam and heat, the boards lose their strength over time. original color and become noticeably darker.

But alder is devoid of such a drawback. It also has a soft, homogeneous structure, a beautiful noble color (reddish-pink gentle shade), but much stronger and more resistant to moisture.

• Aspen

Aspen is also endowed medicinal properties; the tree draws in all the negativity that has accumulated in a person. After a visit to the steam room, finished with aspen boards, you feel relieved and satisfied, as you get rid of all the heavy "burden" on your soul. Aspen - affordable and cheap material, therefore, along with linden, it is popular among builders.

The main disadvantage of aspen boards is the “invisible” marriage, they can rot from the inside, so it’s hard to distinguish high-quality lumber from a tired sample.

• African Abashi Tree

This tree holds the record for a quality set useful characteristics. "Foreigner" is not afraid of either heat or moisture and heats up so slowly that even at extremely high temperatures, it is impossible to get burned on a board made from this wood. But, the main thing is the endurance of the material. The color of abasha products varies from pale yellow to light cream, and does not change at all during operation, retaining its fresh, neat appearance.

The material has one drawback - it is an elite, very expensive product that not everyone can afford.

Device shelf in the bath ׃ optimal parameters and location in the steam room

There are several standard parameters, from which are repelled in the work of the master for the manufacture of benches for the steam room. The similarity of designs is easy to notice when looking at all kinds of catalogs with photos of shelves in the bath. Steam room - small room, where most often only 2-3 sq.m. space, so the furniture should be placed compactly, not interfere with the circulation of air in the room and not restrict the actions of visitors.

Making a shelf for a bath: components of the design. A standard shelf in a steam room consists of two elements׃

• Support posts made of thick beams

The rack consists of two vertical beams installed along the width of the shelf and interconnected by jumpers (at the upper ends of the bars and along their length every 50 cm)

• Seat

Thin boards are stuffed onto the frame, but not end-to-end, but with a mandatory gap of 1-2 cm. The seat is made with an inclination (2 °) for better flow water. In order for the boards to dry quickly, the correct ratio between their thickness and width should be kept: board width ≤ 4 * board thickness.

All boards and beams must be carefully sanded, and sharp corners smoothed.
The manufacture of shelves in the bath is complicated by the fact that it follows Special attention devote to fastening products. Installation is best done without nails and screws, as in contact with hot metal, a visitor to the steam room can get burned. The components of the structure are connected using oak wedges, which are driven into pre-made holes at the junction of the parts.

Due to the hassle of the method, homemade ones still prefer traditional way fasteners, only self-tapping screws (nails) are deeply recessed into the tree (≈ 5-6 mm) or they are screwed in from the inside of the shelves.

The scheme of the shelves in the bath

There are three options for placing shelves in the steam room׃

• stepped

Shelves are built against one wall in 2-3 steps; the lower shelves are “cool”, and the top one is “hot”. The design is suitable for spacious family baths.

• L-shaped

Two shelves (lower and upper) are placed against one wall, and the middle one is on the next one. This orientation of the benches allows you to comfortably sit in a small steam room.

• "Coupe"

There are only two shelves in the room (middle and upper tier), attached to the wall one above the other. For a convenient location of vacationers, the upper seat rises and is fixed against the wall. This design is used in conditions of austerity in the space of the steam room.

The method and features of fastening shelves in the steam room

It is most beneficial to install a collapsible shelf structure in the steam room, which allows you to quickly and easily disassemble it into “spare parts” and dry it thoroughly on the street. If there is a window in the bath (and it is advisable not to have it in the steam room), then benches are installed on the other side of the room.

The two upper tiers are attached to the wall, but not end-to-end, but with a mandatory ventilation slot of 10 cm (a wooden “cube” of the appropriate thickness is installed between the shelf and the wall).

The lower shelf is best left movable (on skids), which will facilitate the maintenance of the steam room floor. All points of contact between the frame of the benches and the floor covering should be waterproofed by laying special rubber gaskets between them.

The minimum bench length is 1.50-1.80 m.

The width of the shelf in the bath depends on the size of the steam room, but the top step should be the most spacious - at least 90 cm. standard size(60 cm), although the owner of the bath has the right to choose from several acceptable options׃

1. 40 cm - narrow seat
2. 60 cm - standard seat
3. 90 cm - you can sit with your legs bent
4. 1.50 m - you can lie with your legs bent

The height of the shelves in the bath is determined by this principle׃

There should be a distance between the upper step and the ceiling - 1.10-1.20 cm. Then the difference between the levels fluctuates within 40-60 cm. The lower step is usually arranged no lower than 20 cm from the floor line.

Shapes and sizes of shelves in the bath

Often, in small narrow pairs, the lower shelves are made in the form of a triangle, the sides of which are two adjoining walls of the room. This allows you to compactly place all the benches in a small room, leaving the necessary free “island” for maneuvers.

As for the reduction linear dimensions regiments, it is not recommended to fall below such indicators׃

• Bench length -1.50 m
• Bench width - 40 cm

The minimum number of shelves is 2 pieces (translated into “steps”׃, the upper and middle tiers are left).

For regiments provided additional elements that increase the comfort level of the steam room׃

• Footrests

When a person lies on a shelf, it is advisable to raise the legs above the level of the head, since this part of the body warms up more slowly and requires additional temperature “load” (blood outflow improves).
Removable footrest - these are two wide boards connected to each other at an angle of 30-45 °. One of its sides forms a right angle with the bench and serves as a support, and the other - a ribbed "slide" (stuffed planks) designed to accommodate the legs.

Stationary supports are bars stuffed on the wall, on which you can lean your feet. Usually, for convenience, 2-3 steps are made.

• Wooden "pillows" for the head

The headrest looks similar to the footbox. The “pillow” can also be stationary (the triangle is attached to the bench) or removable (portable).

• Backrests for shelves

The space between the levels of the shelves can be left open, but it is better to build backs. To do this, the gap between the steps is clogged with boards, but not tightly, but leaving wide ventilation slots below and above.

On the wall along the top shelf, two parallel boards are stuffed, playing the role of an improvised backrest for the seat. Often for these purposes, bars are used from conifers trees, which contribute to the creation of a healthy healing atmosphere in the steam room.

Having taken up the construction of a bath, when arranging a steam room, most non-specialists are faced with the problem of how and from what material to make such an important thing in a steam room as shelves.

The device of shelves for a bath is subject to its clear norms and rules, in case of violation of which the structure simply cannot withstand the harsh microclimate.

Basic requirements for a shelf in a steam room

Shelves in the steam room should consist of:

• Two elements - a seat and a support column made of thick timber.
• The support post is made of two beams, which are installed along the width of the shelf and connected every 50 cm with jumpers.
• The frame must be upholstered with thin boards so that there is a small opening of 1-2 cm.
• The seat is set at an angle for better water flow. In order for the wood to dry faster, you need to maintain the ratio between the thickness and width of the board, the board for the shelf in the bath is calculated by the formula: width ≤ 4 * thickness.

The complexity of the manufacture of bath shelves lies in the fact that it is not recommended to use metal fasteners in fasteners so that the visitor does not get burned. When installing shelves in the bath, try to avoid the use of screws and nails.

In addition, the metal is subject to corrosion, and in a bath with constant humidity, this moment is simply unrealistic to exclude.

Dimensions

There are no clearly defined standards, however, unspoken rules prescribe to make the top shelf the widest up to 90 cm. The shelves below should be narrower - within 40 - 60 cm.

The height of the shelf in the steam room in the bath is determined in this way: so that a person can sit on a bench both sitting and lying down. Thus, the upper shelf will be about 120 cm.

Advice!
To be able to enjoy hot steam, you should install the topmost shelf on the same level with.

Placement of sunbeds and benches in the steam room

From time immemorial, the placement of shelves in the bath has been carried out according to a stepwise principle in several tiers. This helps people with different temperature preferences choose a place with the most suitable regime.

In the steam room, the lowest shelf is the coolest, respectively, the top one is the hottest.

The choice of material for the shelves

Important!
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of wood for the manufacture of shelves.

Most often in the manufacture of bath shelves use:

• Lipu.
• Aspen.
• Abashi.

For a long time, linden has been famous for its beneficial properties.

This is an ideal material for the manufacture of bath shelves, since linden is easily processed, it has no defects in the form of knots, dries quickly, heats up slowly, and does not crack when exposed to temperature changes.

• In addition, when heated, linden emits an unobtrusive aroma that has healing properties.. Another good quality linden as a material is its relative cheapness. But there is also a drawback, over time, the linden darkens, under the influence of the environment.
• Aspen also enjoys well-deserved popularity due to its availability.. She is also endowed with healing properties. However, it has one significant drawback, aspen often rots from the inside and this is not reflected externally, so there is always a chance to get a tree with “rotten”.

• Abashi - the tree of the "black continent". Abashi perfectly tolerates heat and moisture, does not lose its color over time, heats up very slowly, therefore, even at very high temperatures, it is impossible to get burned on it. The main disadvantage of this material is its high price.

How to start making a shelf

Starting the manufacture of shelves for the bath, it is worth taking note that the bath, as a place of rest, must have a certain entourage.

In order to give a beautiful appearance to the shelves, make them with rounded edges and fix them well so that there is no unaesthetic creaking and wobbliness. Structures should be made open at the bottom for ease of cleaning and ventilation.

To make a frame with your own hands, you will need five racks on which the boards will be attached. Experienced builders take 10 bars 50x70x1090 mm for this. Between themselves, the racks are fastened with scraps of the same timber.

The structure is connected using wedges, which are driven into grooves prepared in advance at the joints.

The height of the shelf in the bath can be arbitrary, but do not forget about convenience, therefore, it should still be calculated based on the average height of a person.

Protection of the tree from the external environment

Important!
Do not use standard chemical materials such as varnish and drying oil to treat wood.
When heated, they release harmful carcinogens, which can lead to respiratory allergies!

Wood materials in conditions of high humidity and temperature tend to quickly become unusable without proper processing. Rot and mold begin to appear. You can effectively deal with this with the help of thoughtful and timely prevention.

To do this, you need to purchase a special one made on the basis of natural oils. Such a tool very effectively resists moisture and saves the surface of the shelf from early aging.

However, they are used only for processing shelves, for floor coverings stronger impregnations exist.

At least now on the market for wood impregnation materials you can find enough offers, so there are no problems in impregnation.

Related elements of the bath shelf

After the shelves in the bath are made and ready for use, you can think about additional comfort. For example, "pillows" under the head or footrests. A well-crafted wooden chock can serve as a pillow, and several planks stuffed on the walls can serve as supports, on which it is so pleasant to lean your legs for a better outflow of blood.

It is worth remembering that the height of the shelves in the bath plays an important role in temperature regime, therefore, it is worth thinking about how to make the steam room in the bath as comfortable as possible.

In addition, the height should be determined based on the height of future visitors to the bath. And the basis is simply the tallest member of the family.

Bath equipment care

Cleanliness and hygiene in the bath is a matter of priority, because there a person is not protected even by clothes. And, despite the fact that the temperature kills most infections and fungi, you should still not forget about cleanliness in the steam room.

According to the instruction "On cleaning bath rooms" published in the USSR, it is categorically not recommended to clean bath rooms using chemically active substances, the maximum that is suitable for cleaning in a bath is laundry soap, and strong contamination is recommended to be eliminated by mechanical cleaning using abrasive materials.

Conclusion

Work on self-arrangement steam rooms are quite affordable even in the absence of serious skills in construction. By doing everything as required by the instructions and recommendations, you can build excellent shelves.

And the video in this article will be a great helper, clearly demonstrating the main points of work.

The traditional shelves for a bath are no less important than its design and the arrangement of a pool or font, since without it it is impossible to imagine a good rest. The furniture in the steam room should correspond to its microclimate and be safe and comfortable to use.

After all, a bath is not just a place for bathing, its main purpose is relaxation. The design of the shelves is nothing complicated (ordinary wood flooring), but its arrangement and choice have many different nuances that must be strictly observed.

The shape of the shelves in the bath can be different: a bench, a couch or a deck chair, allowing you to steam half-sitting or reclining. Depending on the shape, the width of the shelves also varies. The main requirements that they must meet: high strength, pleasant aroma and smooth surface.

Choosing the type of wood for the shelves

The material for the manufacture of the shelf is wood, so the choice of wood has great importance. Wood varieties must meet the following requirements: low thermal conductivity, resistance to moisture and high temperatures, low resin content, high density fibers. All these conditions are ideally combined by such a tree as linden, with beneficial properties. During heating, it releases a very pleasant aroma, which gives healing powers. It has a tree and other advantages that are the best suited for a bath:

• Linden is easy to handle.
• It does not crack over time, dries quickly and heats up for a long time.
• The tree gives a charge of positive energy, improves well-being and gives strength: moral and physical.
• Has a very reasonable price.

Linden has only one drawback - over time, the board darkens, losing its original color.

Missing this shortcoming alder, which has a uniform and soft structure, has a noble red-pink hue, high resistance to moisture.

Characteristic healing properties and for aspen. A board made from this wood variety takes away from a person all the emotional negativity that has accumulated over a long time. Availability and low cost of this building material puts it on par with aspen in popularity. When choosing this tree variety, care must be taken, as it may have a marriage that is invisible upon inspection - rotting from the inside.

Record holder for useful properties and characteristics is African tree Abashi. It has a high resistance to moisture, high temperature, heats up slowly, so it is not possible for anyone to get burned on it. The material has endurance and is presented in a wide range color solutions: from pale yellow to light cream. In the list of positive qualities, there is only one drawback - the high cost.

The layout of the regiments includes three options:

• Option 1 - stepped, suitable for family baths. Shelves are built against one wall in three tiers: the top shelf is the hottest, and the bottom one is the coolest.
• Option 2 - “L”-shaped, allows you to comfortably fit in a small-sized bath: two shelves are placed at the same wall from below and above, and the middle shelf is placed against the wall located next door.
• Option 3 - "coupe", is used in cases where space saving is in the first place. There are only two shelves that are mounted on top of each other, the top seat can be raised and fixed against the wall.

In the manufacture of shelves, it is necessary to observe certain parameters, as benches should not interfere with air circulation and the actions of visitors. The design of the shelves consists of components.

• 1st element - support posts made of thick bars. The rack includes two vertical beams (the width of which corresponds to the size of the shelf), connected to each other with jumpers every fifty centimeters.
• 2nd element - seats with a slight slope of 20. They do it as follows: boards are stuffed onto the frame, observing a gap of 2 centimeters. It should be borne in mind that the width of the board should be much greater than its thickness.

The frame must be processed: sanded and smoothed sharp corners. The manufacture of shelves for a bath is somewhat complicated by fasteners. It is necessary to fasten the frame without the use of screws or nails, as they can easily be burned. For this reason, the structure is connected with wooden wedges to pre-made holes located at the joints of the elements.

Before making shelves in the bath, they must be carefully processed: sand the surface and eliminate all existing sharp corners. To prevent rotting of the shelves, they must be impregnated with an antiseptic based on natural ingredients. Processing will avoid highlighting chemical substances when heated.

The first step in the manufacture of benches is to assemble the frame: each board is attached to the other using a horizontal strapping. For greater reliability, its racks are attached to the wall. For this, only wooden fasteners, self-tapping screws and bolts can only be used in places where contact with the skin is excluded.

The framework includes five racks and ten bars connected among themselves by a flooring from boards. When manufacturing, it is convenient to rely on the drawings.

If each board of the shelf is not processed, then due to the constant presence in a humid environment, mold and rot appear, the bench quickly becomes unusable. To avoid this, the structure must be impregnated with special means.

It is strictly forbidden to use such traditional chemicals as lacquer and drying oil, because when heating the bath shelves, due to the evaporation of chemicals, an unpleasant and pungent odor begins to be released. Contact with the skin, they can cause an allergic reaction.

Currently, a special impregnation for a bath is on sale, which is based on essential oils creating protective film. This tool allows you to effectively resist moisture, and protects the surface from premature aging.

With the help of such impregnation, it is possible to process not only benches, but also other wooden surfaces in the bath. Stronger mixtures are used for floors; they do not emit pungent chemical odors and harmful fumes.

Regiment care

Proper care of the shelf in the bath is a guarantee of cleanliness and health, because the issue of hygiene in bath room is always up to date.

For washing benches it is forbidden to use any modern detergents, it is best to use the well-known laundry soap. If the pollution is very strong, then for mechanical cleaning shelves useful abrasive material.

The steam room is the heart of the bath, it has always been and always will be. Stretched out on a shelf, you will forget about all the troubles and problems, plunging into a relaxing atmosphere of bliss. By following all the tips for making shelves and caring for them, you can make them comfortable and reliable.