The history of such a simple but necessary invention as a bathhouse goes back many years, but even today, this building practically does not lose its relevance. A shower and bath cannot completely replace a bathhouse, because in it you can not only get rid of dirt, but also improve your health. Usually a bathhouse consists of a dressing room, a sink and a steam room, but the last two points are often combined.

When building each of these rooms, it is necessary to decide how best to line the bathhouse from the inside, because the air temperature in the room will depend on this, as well as the amount of fuel needed to heat it. In this article we will talk about all the most popular and reliable options lining the bathhouse from the inside.

Briefly about the purpose of the cladding

Having built a bathhouse from cheaper materials, you will have to think about choosing a cladding material.

First of all, you need to mention the main characteristics that the selected material should have:

1. He must withstand high temperatures and be non-flammable;
2. Steam and moisture resistance are also necessary indicators;
3. It is advisable to choose natural materials without harmful chemical treatments, so as not to harm your health with harmful fumes.

Speaking specifically about what can be used to line the inside of a bathhouse, it is worth mentioning lining, block house and magnolite. Of the three options presented, choosing one can also be difficult, so below we will talk in detail about each of them.

Bath lining

Lining is the most popular material for lining a bathhouse, because it combines all the most necessary qualities: reliability, beauty and reasonable price.

The lining also has a number of useful properties:

• Lining allows you to save a large number of fuel, reducing heat consumption;
• Behind it you can hide various communications, increasing the level of comfort indoors;
• The lining is resistant to moisture and steam; in addition, it is able to regulate the level of moisture in the steam room and allows the walls of the bath to “breathe”.
• Longevity and resistance to the formation of fungus and mold are also important properties that this material has.

It is also worth paying attention to the wood from which the lining is made:

• The best option for a steam room is linden, because when heated it releases essential oils, which have a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect. Another advantage of this wood is its low thermal conductivity, which helps protect the skin and respiratory tract from burns, while increasing sweating.
• Aspen is a worthy alternative lipa. The price of aspen lining is quite low, and the material itself is resistant to moisture and rotting processes. Warming up, aspen promotes health person.
• It is recommended to use larch in the shower, because it has high strength and resistance to water. Larch lining has a positive effect on well-being and helps improve immunity.
• The steam room can also be finished with white acacia lining. Acacia is a very durable tree, so products made from it last a very long time. The only disadvantage of this wood is the high price.

You can see an example of such cladding in the photo.

Block house for a bathhouse

If you cannot decide what to cover the inside of the steam room with besides the lining, then think about the block house, because it has similar qualities, but a different appearance. The block house has a semi-oval shape, so walls made of this material look like a log house, which gives “historical naturalness” to your bathhouse. The strength and resistance to various influences of the block house are quite high, however, it is recommended to carry out bactericidal treatment once a year.

Block houses are classified by quality:

• Class "C" material undergoes only surface treatment; various defects may be present on its surface, for example, cracks or chips. This material is not recommended for installation in a bathhouse;
• Block house class "B" It is of average quality and is extremely rarely used for finishing baths. There may be small cracks and knots no more than 3 cm on its surface;
• On the surface of class "A" material you will not find any flaws, with the exception of small knots. This option is great for a bath.
• « Extra" class has perfect processing, and its surface is free of any imperfections. Ideal for finishing baths, but also has a fairly high price.

The block house is made from various woods, however, only deciduous and coniferous materials. Remember that using spruce and pine is highly discouraged, because you can burn your skin on their heated surface.

Magelan

This is modern, but not the best material for lining a bathhouse. construction market.

If you are thinking about how to cover the inside of the dressing room other than lining, then you can undoubtedly resort to this option; in addition, it is perfect for other rooms due to its qualities:

• It is completely unaffected by moisture and rotting processes;
• High temperature, as well as temperature changes, do not harm this material;
• Magnelite sheets are quite easy to install.

This covering is made from the following materials: fine wood shavings, magnesium and other non-natural components, which are reinforced with glass mesh. By making the lining of a bathhouse from such material, you reduce the environmental component of the room.

Conclusion

Now you are familiar with all the options internal lining baths and you can decide for yourself how to line the inside of the sauna, based on your own desires and financial situation.

It's creative and interesting. On interior design premises, as a rule, can take up to half the construction budget, which is not surprising. A wonderful relaxation area should be comfortable, cozy, functional and beautiful. But here you can save money by doing all the work yourself and choosing budget options finishing.

Work order

The baths are built in different types, one or two floors, with billiard rooms and upper recreation rooms, 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 standard version of a bathhouse with three functional rooms: steam room, washing room, dressing room or rest 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 pine aromas.

Important! The procedure for finishing activities in a wooden or other bathhouse is the same. All work is carried out from the bottom up.

Algorithm finishing works in the bath:

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

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

Floor arrangement

The process is essentially not difficult. IN wooden bath logs are installed from timber 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 minimum clearance for natural ventilation. Especially it concerns 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 must be treated with an antiseptic and primer to prevent their swelling and the formation of fungal colonies.

Many people cover the floor with ceramic tiles in the steam room and washing room; this is reasonable for a brick bathhouse. In a wooden building, the best floor is a polished, carefully processed board. Treatment with primers from Tikkuril, 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, the most different types. Laminate with the Aqua Stop system, a special impregnation that creates reliable protection from moisture, does not allow the inside of the panel - HDF board- swell, does not deform, lasts for 20 years. You can use modern finishing materials that have recently appeared on the market liquid linoleum and much more.

The floor in rooms where water can enter is made with a slight slope and drainage.

Bathroom wall decoration

For finishing the walls of a paired compartment, the choice of materials is not large; the use of wood-based materials, linoleum, etc. is unacceptable here. chemical products.

The walls of the steam room are sheathed with natural wood, clapboard, tongue-and-groove boards made from the following types of trees:

1. Cedar. Moisture-resistant, able to withstand high temperatures and temperature changes, cedar is most preferable for the walls of a steam room; when heated, its wood releases substances that are healing for the human body and pleasant aromas of the taiga. The boards are gentle to the touch, it’s nice to lean your back against a cedar wall. A steam room trimmed with cedar should be heated strongly for the first time and the heat should be maintained for 40–45 minutes so that the cedar weeps out the resin.
2. Abashi is a foreigner in our market, but is popular despite its high cost. The advantage of abasha is its ultra-low thermal conductivity, the wood practically does not heat up, plus its pleasant appearance, tactility, interesting texture and color.
3. Linden. A healing tree, the wood is resistant to high temperatures and does not lose original color and appearance for 20–25 years, this is a real godsend for a steam room; essential linden oils heal bronchi and treat colds. Linden has a beautiful pastel shade, decorating and slightly romanticizing the space of the steam room;
4. Larch is the most frequent guest of steam rooms, washing rooms and relaxation 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 of color palette, natural shine and beauty of the design. Walls finished with larch also require initial heating to maximum temperatures for 40–45 minutes in order for the resin to release. The material is inexpensive and is considered popular.
5. Aspen. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find 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 human body. She literally cures migraines and joint diseases.

The walls of the washing room can be tiled or lined with clapboard made of coniferous wood. You can use tiles for tiling walls. moisture resistant drywall, OSB boards, moisture-resistant plywood.

Tiles for a washing room are especially relevant in a brick building; they do not collapse under the influence of moisture, are easy to maintain, and last a long time.

Important! It is better to use glazed tiles, which are more durable. A matte, rough surface is preferable to prevent slipping, and the reverse side, smooth without porosity, will prevent fungus from occurring.

Whatever type of finishing is used in the washing room, it is worth putting rubber mats or wooden gratings.

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 bathhouse You can’t think of anything better than polished logs, however, it’s a matter of taste. For brick walls it's even good decorative plaster of any kind, including Venetian. But still style features rooms play an important role in decorating a space where you can relax after a pleasant procedure, sit by the samovar with friends, having a heart-to-heart conversation.

Decorative finishing walls is carried out after installing 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 simultaneously serves as a vapor barrier, a heat reflector, and insulation.

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

Ceiling finishing

The finishing of the ceilings is similar to the finishing of the walls. The same materials and technologies are used for the steam room. In the washing room, you can cover the ceiling with clapboard made of linden, cedar, and aspen. The best insulation for the ceiling of a steam room is ecowool. The material is not cheap, but it is worth the investment. In addition, the ceiling area of ​​the steam room is small.

A layer of foil material is definitely needed, but its choice is fraught with some nuances. You should not use materials based on foamed propylene foam or polyurethane foam. The optimal insulation option is ecowool plus foil on paper, that is, kraft foil.

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

Decoration of premises

Aesthetics and comfort of space bath rooms is formed not only finishing materials. Required good furniture:

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

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

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

The facade of the bathhouse sheathed with natural materials looks aesthetically pleasing and gives the building individuality.

A bathhouse made of rounded logs or laminated veneer lumber looks attractive and does not require additional finishing of the facade. But what to do if construction was frame method or from cinder blocks? It is necessary to finish and give the bath an aesthetic appearance. There are a lot of finishing materials on the market, but making a choice on your own can be difficult. How to cover the outside of a bathhouse, what materials are suitable, their features, pros and cons, we will consider together with our readers.

The external decoration of the bathhouse is usually done with. Since the bathhouse is small in size, it is more profitable to save money inner space and lay insulation on the outside. The simplest and correct option- This is a ventilated facade. This way, moisture will not accumulate on the walls and the bathhouse will last longer.

For the ventilated facade of the bathhouse, the following materials are used:

1. Siding (vinyl, metal).
2. Fitting (plastic, wooden).
3. Imitation of timber.
4. Block house.

Each has its pros and cons. Let's take a closer look at them.

Siding for finishing the facade of a bathhouse

Metal siding does not burn and is considered one of the best materials for finishing small bathhouse.

Siding is panels with a width of 20 cm and a length of 120 cm. Based on the material from which they are made, it is divided into: vinyl, iron.

The panels come in more than 15 colors, the most popular of which are: pistachio, sedge, cream, and chocolate. Manufactured by foreign and domestic companies. Imported ones are considered more durable, but their prices are higher. The price for material from a domestic manufacturer is from 120 rubles. Before finishing the bath, you need to calculate required amount panels. The material is fastened horizontally from bottom to top, moving 10-20 cm from the base of the bathhouse onto a lathing made of wood or metal profiles. Self-tapping screws are used as fasteners, which are screwed into a special fastening part.

The main advantages of siding:

1. Protects the facade of the bathhouse from snow, rain and wind.
2. Tolerates temperature changes well.
3. Does not fade over time.
4. Resistance to mechanical and chemical influences.
5. Made from non-toxic material.
6. Permeates oxygen.
7. Does not rot and is not afraid of rodents.
8. Not hygroscopic.
9. High fire resistance.
10. Easy to install.

But the material has disadvantages that provoke negative reviews on numerous forums:

1. The price of the panels is low, but the connecting panels: external and internal corners, joining are expensive.
2. When finishing, the surface of the walls must be perfectly flat or the sheathing must be leveled. If there are slight distortions, the panels will lie unevenly and the facade will look untidy.
3. If improperly fastened, the panels may become deformed.
4. Although the panels are non-toxic, there is no point in talking about environmental friendliness.
5. Dark-colored metal siding gets very hot in the sun.

By choosing this material for finishing the facade of a bathhouse, it is easy to do the work yourself. No special experience or skills are required when attaching panels. The only thing you need to do is start the installation from the bottom and fix the first panel as evenly as possible; the further type of cladding will depend on this.

Imitation of timber for finishing the facade of a bathhouse

You can finish a bathhouse using imitation timber with your own hands, without any experience.

Imitation timber completely copies the appearance of timber masonry. The material costs from 210 rubles, but is considered one of the best for lining a bathhouse outside and inside. If it is not possible to build an expensive one-piece wooden sauna, you can cheat and sheathe a structure, for example a frame one, with imitation. Only specialists can distinguish the bathhouse from the outside.

Imitation timber is more modern wooden lining, width from 10 cm. For exterior finishing it is better to take a width of more than 15 cm and a thickness of at least 1 cm. A smaller one will visually reduce the height of the wall and will look like ordinary lining. On the technical side, the imitation of propylene timber has a special groove that relieves tension in the wood and the material will last a long time.

They produce imitation timber from various types wood For exterior decoration it is better to use conifers, so the material will rot less.

The main advantages of imitation timber include:

1. Easy to install.
2. High resistance to mechanical and chemical influences.
3. Beautiful appearance.
4. Great option sizes, both length and width, thickness.
5. Additional thermal insulation.
6. At proper care will last more than 20 years.

But even this one modern material There are disadvantages that are discussed on numerous forums:

1. It is necessary to constantly treat with water-repellent and antiseptic compounds.
2. Wood material burns well.
3. Afraid of mold and insects.
4. If you purchase a low-quality one with poor drying, the material will become deformed.

Before purchasing, you need to calculate the amount of material, this way you can avoid extra costs. The outside of the bathhouse must be sheathed horizontally, with the tenon facing upwards. This way the fastener will be less susceptible to moisture penetrating into the lock. The finishing is done on a leveled wall using wood or metal lathing. Wooden sheathing must be coated with antiseptics before installation. The material is processed before installation; this can also be done at the end of the work, but then the lock and inner side will not be processed. Before finishing coat The imitation is polished with the finest nozzle. You can take a simpler route and purchase ready-made painted material. The price for this one is from 270 rubles.

Block house for finishing the facade of a bathhouse

Bathhouses lined with a block house look no worse than those made entirely from processed logs, and their price is 3-4 times lower.

The block house came to us from Finland and Canada. This is another type of imitation timber, but with a rounded outside. a bathhouse sheathed with material is similar to a building made of rounded logs.

Since it is difficult to dry a rounded log, cracks appear on the walls over time. They have to be additionally caulked, which means costs and loss of appearance. The problem can be solved using a block house. The panels are processed and dried in chambers at the enterprise. The standard humidity of a block house is not higher than 12%.

Pros of a block house:

1. Environmentally friendly, as it is made of wood.
2. Beautiful appearance of the facade.
3. It is economically profitable, since a bathhouse made of rounded logs is expensive.
4. Easy to install.
5. Convenient size.

There are few reviews about the disadvantages of a block house. The most popular ones are related to improper installation. If you create a non-ventilated façade and do not leave a gap under the material, condensation may accumulate.

Attach to the sheathing in increments of 70 cm from bottom to top. Additionally, it is sanded and coated with protective paints and varnishes. It is easier to fasten with self-tapping screws. To do this, drill a small hole with a diameter wider than the screw head. A self-tapping screw is screwed in there and the top is closed with plugs or covered with varnish and sawdust and sanded.

Lining for the facade of a bathhouse

Plastic lining is used for finishing the outside of the bathhouse. This is the most economical finishing option, and that’s probably where its advantages end. The lining costs from 37 rubles, but its width is 50-60 mm. Color solutions more than 20, but not everyone can be used to create an aesthetically attractive facade.

The disadvantages of the material include:

1. Not breathing.
2. Not environmentally friendly.
3. Easily breaks and bends.
4. Fade over time.
5. Burns with toxic fumes.

Choosing this material for lining the outside of a bathhouse should be done as a last resort.
You can see in detail what a bathhouse lined with imitation timber looks like in the video:

Any of the listed materials can be attached using components. Corner connections Imitations of timber and block houses are decorated with special overhead corners. They will give complete realism to the masonry with the remainder.

When decorating the outside of a bathhouse, do not forget about the gables. If you leave them unsheathed, the appearance will be unfinished.

Finishing the gable of the bathhouse

The cladding of the pediment is carried out depending on its design and the material used to decorate the facade. It is also important what the pediment itself is made of:

1. A wooden pediment can be sheathed with any material, but it must first be waterproofed using a membrane material.
2. For concrete gables, the surface is first leveled and the sheathing is installed. The sheathing is attached to the sheathing.

Finishing the gable of the bathhouse will give the facade a finished look and additionally protect the structure from moisture.

In order not to disturb the unity of the ensemble, the gables of the bathhouse with finished imitation or siding are sheathed with the same material. For brick and concrete structures, stucco can be used in the form of various relief elements. Iron sheets are well suited for finishing the gables of a bathhouse, but due to the high cost, this option is rarely found. The easiest and most inexpensive way to cover a gable is with siding panels.

In the photo on the right you can see the pediment of the roof of the bathhouse with an attic, finished plastic lining. It goes well with the siding that was used to cover the facade. If you take a lining of a contrasting color, you can give unique design designs.

There are several ways to attach the material to the pediment:

1. Using aluminum posts that are mounted on the gable.
2. On a wooden gable, siding or imitation timber can be sewn directly onto the surface.
3. With help wooden slats, which are pre-attached to the pediment.

When covering the gables of the bathhouse, it is necessary to use a level and fasten the planks on the same plane. If this is not observed, the integrity of the structure will be compromised.

After covering the outside of the bathhouse, it is necessary to take care of additional protection. A drainage system is installed on the roof and sewerage is installed Wastewater. This is all easy to do with your own hands.

When choosing a material for lining the outside of a bathhouse, you must take into account your financial opportunities, the material with which neighboring buildings are sheathed, design features. It is necessary to purchase from well-known retail chains, so there is less chance of encountering counterfeits. And you can do the finishing yourself, the main thing is a little diligence and desire so that the bathhouse will last for many years.

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Bath interior design

A classic Russian bathhouse includes a dressing room, a steam room and a washing room. If funds allow, you can make a pool, a game room, a relaxation area, a kitchen and everything you want.

Laconic decoration in Russian style with massive table, benches and beds are most popular among bathhouse fans.

The bathhouse can be decorated with carved wooden objects, oak and birch brooms, and bundles of fragrant herbs.

Materials for finishing the bath inside

Materials for finishing the bath must be resistant to changes in temperature and humidity. Of course, we should not forget about safety, because the materials must be hypoallergenic and not emit toxins.

Equally important are the durability and practicality of materials. A cheap material that has a short service life will ultimately cost more because it will require replacement after 3-4 years.

They are often used to decorate steam rooms and dressing rooms. different varieties wood A combination of different shades, healing properties and wood aromas gives a good effect.

Steam room

For the steam room, choose wood that does not contain resinous compounds, has low heat transfer and is resistant to high temperatures and high humidity.

Linden has pleasant aroma and does not release resins when heated. It has low thermal conductivity and high moisture resistance, due to which the steam room heats up quickly.

Aspen is a very dense and durable wood. Resistant to rot, fungi and mold.

Alder has a water-repellent effect and a beautiful appearance.

Abash has low thermal conductivity and does not darken at all.

The desire to protect wood from rotting is understandable. But under no circumstances should you coat the wood with varnish or paint. Instead of the smell of wood, you will get the smell of chemicals. Even unpleasant odor It won’t, it definitely won’t be good for your health. The best option is to leave the steam room without impregnations or coatings, and take proper care of it - ventilate and dry it.

Instead of wood, it is better to make the floors in the steam room from tiles - the tile dries quickly and is resistant to fungus.

The beds in the steam room are best made from aspen, linden or alder.

Waiting room

Conifers, whose aroma is not only pleasant, but also incredibly healthy, and birch are suitable for finishing the dressing room.

Pine is the most practical and durable material for finishing.

Spruce is lighter than pine and is also excellent as a material for a dressing room.

Fir is a material from which virtually no resin is released.

The steam room is the most important room of the bathhouse, because there is no bathhouse without a steam room. Traditionally, around this small room, for convenience, additional spaces are designed, of which there can be quite a lot: a sink, a shower, a relaxation room, a swimming pool, etc. Each bath room can have its own unique and attractive design.

When starting to decorate the hottest and most humid room, you need to remember that the work will not just be external design walls The complex solves a huge set of problems:

• walls are being prepared;
• thermal insulation is applied;
• thermal insulation materials are protected by vapor barrier;
• external finishing is carried out;
• Design developments are brought to life, giving the interior completeness and aesthetics.

The decoration of the steam room is divided into several important stages and runs sequentially. It is important to remember that the result depends not only on the correct execution of the work, but also on the reasonable selection of materials. Therefore, the first two important steps are:

• choosing a safe insulation that will be absolutely harmless during temperature changes;
• choice the most suitable material for finishing, taking into account the operating conditions of the room.

Baths have been built from century to century; ancestors used natural materials to insulate them: felt, hemp, tow and even moss. Such materials are absolutely harmless, affordable and maximally environmentally friendly; they do not interfere with air exchange, which is also very important.

But technology has gone far ahead, so it is advisable to pay attention to modern thermal insulation. To insulate a steam room, you can choose mineral wool, in the production of which rock waste is used as a raw material. This material is produced both in rolls and in slabs. It is resistant to microorganisms, environmentally friendly, and durable.

Basalt wool is especially popular. It is simply irreplaceable for thermal insulation of those areas of the wall and ceiling that are located next to the stove and chimney. Basalt wool does not burn, never rots, withstands the highest temperatures (1500˚C) and does not emit any toxic substances, which is very important when it comes to placing a steam room.

Basalt wool - technical characteristics of insulation

As for the most effective at one hundred percent humidity and maximum temperatures become foil films.

Prices for mineral wool

mineral wool

Selection of finishing material

When choosing a material for decoration, of course, take into account that the steam room should look aesthetically pleasing, but the most important are the performance qualities:

• hygiene,
• resistance to high humidity and high temperature,
• safety and complete absence of toxins,
• durability and reliability.

Attention! When producing a steam room, it is prohibited to use materials such as plastic, linoleum and various types of wood boards. Even with good ventilation, toxic substances released artificial materials, can seriously harm your health.

The most suitable materials for finishing a steam room are considered to be lining, wooden boards, natural stone and ceramic tiles.

Tree - traditional material in our latitudes, it is used to build a bathhouse in Russian and Finnish sauna. Wood easily absorbs moisture and gets rid of it, has a rare aroma and other unique qualities. Traditions include the use of hardwood, since they do not emit resin in the heat.

1. Larch, birch and linden are suitable for finishing the steam room. These types of wood are popularly considered to give strength; such wood does not rot or crack.
2. Lining made of poplar and aspen, thanks to its unique properties, will give you relaxation.
3. Ash has special decorative qualities, its core is incredibly beautiful, and this species is very durable.
4. The alder finish guarantees not only reliability, but also the absence of odors.

Hardwoods dry out quickly and are therefore not threatened by fungus. High-quality lining has a minimum number of knots, which can cause harm to health when touched by a naked body.

Attention! Pine wood is considered the least suitable option. It releases resins that can cause serious burns if it comes into contact with the skin.

If there is no other choice, you must definitely check the pine boards for the presence of so-called “resin pockets”.

The decoration of baths and saunas is considered incredibly rich and expensive. valuable wood abacha, obtained from trees growing in the tropics of Africa.

Prices for lining

Preparation for finishing work

Installation work begins after the electrical supply has been made, when all other necessary communications have already been laid.

For finishing you will need the following materials and tools:

• building level,
• fastening device,
• hammer drill,
• screwdriver,
• hammer,
• linings for sheathing,
• clamps and screws.

Before installation, the lining is adapted to the microclimate of the steam room. To do this, they bring the wood into the room and carefully lay it out, starting work only after a few days.

The surface of the walls should be treated with antifungal antiseptics.

To prevent heat loss, even the smallest cracks are sealed.

The slope of the wall is determined by the level. If the walls in the steam room have differences, then they must be leveled using wooden spacers so that the mounting rails do not subsequently end up at different heights.

Installation of sheathing and insulation

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1		To protect the insulation from moisture, a vapor barrier should be installed on both sides. Therefore, first, a membrane is mounted on a bare wall, which has been leveled in advance.
2		And only then the timber sheathing is attached. Use well-dried timber 60×27 mm and 50×25 mm without knots, cracks and obvious wood defects that reduce strength. The installation distance should not be more than 1 m. It is excellent if it is approximately 0.6 m.
3		First, guides are mounted level on the wall. After this, according to the principle of racks, the outermost bars are installed first, the position of which must be carefully checked with a plumb line and level.
4		Fixation is carried out on special corners, which will ensure loose installation of the structure. The gap that forms between the floor plane and the stand allows for the “movement” of the wood during deformation, which makes it possible to avoid unpleasant consequences. This also solves the issue additional ventilation(at finishing steam room, the gap is closed with a plinth). After installing the rack bars, grooves are cut out in them, which will serve to attach bars of a smaller cross-section to them. This method of fastening is called floating; it will help avoid any deformation, which is very important for a hot and humid room. Then the entire sheathing is adjusted to the level and secured, and pads are used if necessary.
		For semicircular or patterned surfaces, trying to adhere to a given shape, they use not a whole beam, but parts of it.
5		Insulation is placed into the constructed frame. Over time, mineral wool can slip or become deformed, so it is secured with polypropylene twine.
6		Then rough side A second layer of vapor barrier is placed next to the insulation and secured with a stapler.
7		To prevent the tree from being subsequently damaged by pests, it is necessary to carry out a special treatment with an antifungal primer, which is allowed to dry.

Choosing an antiseptic for wood

The purchased wood protection composition must solve a whole host of issues. They need to protect the finish from fungi, prevent decay and the appearance of harmful bacteria, infectious agents and insects. You should not buy the cheapest composition, you need to focus on quality. When purchasing, you should carefully read the instructions and get full advice from the seller. From domestic funds Neomid has proven itself well for protection. Depending on the composition developed by the manufacturer, it can provide fire-retardant impregnation and protection of affected areas of wood. "Neomid 200" is designed specifically for steam rooms and protects wood from rotting.

Neomid 200 – impregnation

100% natural flaxseed oil is also used as the most powerful natural antiseptic. This is probably the best environmental choice.

Linseed oil Can be applied to all types of wood. It is deeply absorbed into the structure and emphasizes the natural texture. Thanks to its high penetration rate, this product makes the lining and beams protected from water and condensation, prevents the occurrence of fungi, blue stains, bark beetles and bacteria. Special wax for saunas is very popular.

SATU SAUNAVAHA – wax

Prices for wood antiseptics

antiseptic for wood protection V33

Treating wood with an antiseptic

To work you will need:

• short-haired brush or brush,
• White Spirit,
• warm water,
• soap.

The surface to be finished must be clean and dry. Before processing, the wood is sanded with sandpaper, after which the composition will adhere more tenaciously.

The timber and lining must be impregnated from all sides, after which the wood must dry (48 hours). It is recommended to heat linseed oil TM “GreenTherm” before use. steam bath up to 40°-45° degrees C. You can apply it to the surface with a brush or rag.

Attention! The brush should only be short-haired. They don’t paint with oil, they rub it in, so a long-haired brush is not suitable for the job.

Excess oil that the wood has not absorbed is removed from the surface with a rag and the next layer is applied. Between applying 2-3 layers, technological breaks of at least 12 hours are observed. The ends of boards and timber are treated especially carefully. Drying requires 48-120 hours (2-5 days) at an air temperature of 20° C and a relative air humidity of no more than 65%. The presence of excess oil in areas of low absorption will slow down the drying process, as will low temperatures.

It is known that the lining can be positioned as desired, in accordance with the artistic design concept. But when decorating a steam room, functionality comes to the fore. The lining, fixed vertically, heats up unequally, because at the top of the room the temperature is the highest, and at the bottom it is the lowest. With repeated heating and cooling, which is carried out unevenly, the boards will very quickly “lead” to high humidity. The logical choice is to place the boards horizontally.

If the lining is fastened horizontally, then the board heats up evenly along its entire length, and bending deformation does not occur. Certainly, different elements finishes, depending on their location, will be completely different conditions, but this will not affect at all general form sheathing.

Fastening the lining

Before starting work, you need to take measurements of the steam room and cut the lining to the required height.

The choice of fastening type depends on the room temperature.

If the room is not cold, then you can use clamps rather than nails. The finishing nails are visible on the front surface, so they can cause burns. The clamps are completely invisible, and the lining secured by them can be dismantled and installed several times.

The steam room is lined from the stove and goes around the perimeter of the room. The correct installation direction is from top to bottom.

The board is attached with the groove down, the next element is attached to it, etc. The lining boards are assembled “groove into tenon”, like a construction set.

Each subsequent board is inserted into the groove of the element located above.

When the water in the steam room is on the wall, it will flow freely without flowing into the gaps between the boards, this will protect the wood from rotting. The bottom boards are attached to the beams with self-tapping screws; in this case, they can be easily dismantled and replaced without dismantling the entire sheathing structure. The trim is nailed onto the door opening using bars.

Attention! A ventilation gap must be left between the paneling and the vapor barrier foil, otherwise the wood will begin to rot on the reverse side or mold will appear. Water often collects on the floor, so the lining should not come into direct contact with the floor either. One smart solution is to lay a row of tiles where the walls meet the floor.

Video – Finishing the bath

Choosing tile or stone

For a good bath, with the smell of natural wood, steamed broom and aromatic oils, finishing with tiles made of natural stone: jadeite, serpentinite, soapstone and serpentine.

These natural materials withstand the highest temperatures, have excellent strength, safety and durability. They can be used both for the floor and for laying a heat-resistant screen next to the stove. Ceramic finishing is also traditional. Since ancient times, tiles made from clay have been considered the standard of environmental cleanliness; they do not emit any odors or fumes at all. To decorate the steam room, choose products with high heat resistance and the lowest moisture absorption coefficient. To avoid injury, it is advisable not to lay glossy tiles on the floors; it is better to use ceramics with a rough surface.

Video – Finishing the inside of the bath + ceiling insulation

Tile installation

For an area of ​​about 6 square meters you need to prepare:

• level and tape measure,
• 6 square meters ceramic or stone tiles,
• three containers of heat-resistant mixture for gluing Terracotta tiles,
• one package of Terracotta grout,
• drill for stirring with attachment,
• construction gun,
• hammer,
• putty knife.

Attention! Heat-resistant adhesive from the Terracotta company is used in areas where the temperature will not exceed 400° C. When laying tiles in the firebox area, it is necessary to take heat-resistant mastic; it is used in places where heating is up to 1100° C.

First, the base is prepared. The walls are well leveled, waterproofing is applied, then a mesh is applied, then a cement mortar is applied and leveled.

In the photo - waterproofing and mesh for applying the solution

Done on the floor cement strainer, taking into account the fact that the tiles need to be laid with a slight slope and drainage must be organized. Twine or fishing line is stretched along the perimeter of the floor or wall, so you can check the correct installation.

Before laying begins, the ceramics are placed in water for 10 hours.

When producing a heat-resistant screen, stone and ceramic tiles must be fixed using heat-resistant mastic. It should be mixed thoroughly, the solution should have the consistency of thick cream. If the mastic is liquid, sand should be added to the composition. Laying is done from bottom to top, each row is leveled.

To ensure the presence of seams, you can use finely cut drywall instead of crosses. When installing drain holes on the floor, the corners of 4 tiles are cut.

Floor tiles are installed using glue with sand; glue without sand may shrink. All other rows are placed according to the level with the already created slope.

Mortar is applied to the back of each tile so that it protrudes slightly on the sides when the ceramic is pressed against the floor. It is then pressed down with a spatula.

For seams, heat-resistant Terracotta grout is used, which can withstand temperatures up to 400° C.

The white powder composition can be tinted with mineral pigments. It is filled with water and mixed with a mixer. After this, the solution can be poured into the gun tube, the nozzle is inserted into the seam and the grout is squeezed out so that its height is equal to the level of the tile.

Attention! The grout should not get on the outside of the decor. If it does get on the surface, you need to wait 2 hours and only then easily remove the hardened fragment.

A day after all the work has been completed, the first fire can be carried out.

Video - Laying tiles with a slope under the drain

Video - Finishing the steam room