Ideas for finishing a log bath

Interior and exterior finishing of the bathhouse - An important aspect of construction. Many people think that it is not necessary to specially select finishing materials, but they are mistaken, because both aesthetics and longevity of the structure depends on what cladding the owner will choose. If the finish of the rooms and the bath in general will look beautiful, and the rest will be more pleasant, but if it is done as if it were, it will spoil all the impression of the building.




Features
The timber banya - is ideal for those who don't want to do the finishing work, because you can really neglect it inside, as the rooms will still look neat and cozy. But if you do decide to finish a log cabin, You should consider what type of material was used in its construction.
Steam room - A place whose conditions are extreme, because there are often high temperatures, high humidity, which affects the walls. You need to make sure that they do not heat up.
If the bath is made of aspen and linden, you can not use finishing materials, as these species are resistant to temperature increases. If the log house was built from conifers, which are extremely poor heat tolerant and can become very hot, you need to carefully select the method of finishing.



Trim should also include thermal insulationWithout insulation it is difficult to bring the room to the right conditions: a lot of fuel is consumed, and the furnace takes longer.
If insulation is missing, going to the sauna in the cold season will be difficult.




Finishing Options
As mentioned earlier, the finish is important in any case. Consider its popular options.
Exterior
Those who are familiar with the facade work in the construction of conventional residential buildings, it is quite clear the algorithm of actions when finishing the bath from a bar from the outside. At the final assembly of the wreaths and openings should caulkUsing jute, hemp and other materials. After the wood is used impregnation (protective compositions). Shrinkage lasts for about six months to a year, during this time the structure should be treated several times. Then the sauna must be cladding with materials of the owner's choice. You can cover with siding or clapboard, imitating block house, cover the wood with colorless varnish or paint any color.



Roof covered with ondulin. The material is a corrugated sheet of different shades, which includes cellulose and bitumen impregnation. They are environmentally friendly, can not rot and last more than forty years.
Finishing materials are attached to the lower and upper parts of the bath with galvanized nails.



Interior
The main room - the steam room. As mentioned earlier, there are constantly high temperatures and humidity, a lot of steam. For this room requires materials that are high demands, as they need to withstand the extreme conditions and last longer in them.



There are many options for lining the steam room from the inside, but the most commonly used is wood.
It is strictly forbidden to finish the steam rooms with plastic, acrylic and other artificial materials. Also often use linings. This is not only a cheap finish, but also environmentally friendly, easy to install, durable and very reliable. But even with the choice of this material, it is worth choosing only those types of wood that do not conduct heat, are very resistant to moisture and are not able to release resin when heated.
You can place it either horizontally or vertically, or at an angle, as well as combining a variety of installation methods. Wood cladding allows you to create unusual and original interiors. The steam room can look really creative and interesting.
It will be more correct to choose the finishing material from coniferous trees, not using aspen, cedar, linden, oak and larch felling.




Another decoration for the steam room is. brick and stone. You can also use Himalayan salt, which can create an incredibly beautiful and aesthetic design and saturate the air with beneficial substances, having a positive effect on the human body. Such materials have a rather high price, but they are quite affordable. On the walls can be placed small stone and salt inserts, some put them in the corners, parts of walls or a variety of geometric shapes, adding a certain zest to the interior of the steam room.



It is worth remembering that painting and finishing the sauna with plastic - is a bad option.Because these materials will release toxic substances, bad for human health, as well as they will melt when heated.
You can finish the shower room with a tile or vinyl siding. You can use elements that are woven from bamboo and vines. They will make the room more elegant and cozy, and will exude an interesting aroma when heated.



The fact that the shower room is not as hot as the steam room does not mean that you can use any cladding materials in it. There is a very high level of humidity there, so when using, for example, cladding boards, you need to buy moisture-resistant kinds. You can make cladding from softwood claddingAs in the steam room.
Ceramic tiles and mosaics - The best option for those who want to make the room not only comfortable, but also practical. But it is worth remembering that on the floor must be non-slip tiles, otherwise people can get hurt. If it still slips, you can put trays of wood or lay mats of rubber. Such means will help people to wash in safety.
There may also be some use of plastic, but it is not as popular, because it is a man-made raw material. Many people like to be surrounded by different natural materials in the bath.

Rest room - a room where you want to relax and unwind. There are no critical requirements to the finishing materials, because there are no high temperatures and a lot of moisture in this room. These factors allow the owners of saunas made of timber to create truly unique and original rooms that look aesthetically pleasing and functional.



Even if the bath was built from spruce or pine, you can refuse to finish at all. If the log house is built from logs by technology "in the bowl", you can draw it on the inside with a decorative rope. It should be placed between the logs. The bath will turn out in a rustic style, and the rope will be an additional insulator. Costs such a decor is not too expensive, cheaper than the full-fledged finishing of the room.


Looking at the various photos, you can see that some use batten. If in the shower and steam room you had to choose this material more carefully, then in this room you can use any kind of it. Some people finish the room with plastic panels.which will be cheaper than other materials, but the interior will be less cozy and warm. Decorate the walls will help Natural and decorative stonesThey will make the room comfortable and stylish.


Those who try to save money on finishing the inside of the bath, using inexpensive and low-quality materials, do not realize that such savings can end negatively. Extreme conditions require the use of appropriate materials. It is necessary to think about your health, as well as beauty and aesthetics. It is better to decorate the bath with good and high-quality materials that will last a long time and decorate the rooms.


Recommendations
It is important to follow some rules:
- Never treat wood with chemicals inside the bathhouse;
- do not use materials that release resin;
- Do not choose materials that can melt under the influence of temperature;
- Remember about the safety, because the aesthetic appearance of the material is not always safe for health.


The following video demonstrates an example of internal finishing of a log bath.