Finishing of a bath and a sauna inside

Finishing of a bath is one of the important stages that provides longevity of a construction and comfortable usage. It is not always possible to understand the sequence of repair when looking at pictures or projects of finishing. It is worth considering in more detail how and with what materials to finish the bath and sauna inside.

Building a beautiful bath or sauna is half the job. You still need to make a quality finish of the building from the inside that requires a lot of strength and attention. Higher humidity and temperature levels make adjustments to the choice of finishing materials. For interior decoration of the Russian steam room there are a huge number of materials that you can buy cheap.

Also, when choosing materials for cladding, it is necessary to take into account the requirements for the finishing of wet rooms. The main ones are:

• Resistance to high temperatures and moisture;
• environmental friendliness;
• long service life.

These are the basic nuances, accounting which will help in the acquisition of quality finishing materials that are suitable for cladding any sauna and saunas.

The most popular material for finishing baths - it is batten. It is a universal element, which is suitable for independent cladding of the internal surfaces of the room. Cladding is made of wood, the form of the material - panels, with which it is possible not only to give the premises of the bath or sauna an attractive appearance, but also to level the walls.

Additional properties of linings:

• ventilation of the walls;
• protection of wood from condensate;
• Preventing the formation of mold and mildew;
• regulation of humidity.

A good solution would be to buy linden, aspen, poplar and larch wood. The disadvantage of the latter option is that larch when heated emits resins, which periodically spoils the interior of the premises. However, thanks to this property, it is possible to prevent the formation of fungus. In addition, larch is a durable material. The species will perfectly cope with temperature fluctuations, and is not afraid of moisture.

The advantage of linden - in its attractive white shade, which will make the sauna beautiful and spectacular. Also, linden cladding is resistant to moisture, does not deform and does not heat up. Typically, this material is used to finish the ceilings.

Alder linings are characterized by high strength and reliable structure. The light brown color will look attractive, making the interior of the room with a stove cozy and stylish. The material does not absorb foreign odors, withstands moisture and temperature fluctuations well. Regardless of the species that the owner of the bath will choose for finishing, any material, if you look at the photos of the projects, will look neat and beautiful.

You can create an antique interior or make the room more modern. It is important to take into account that for the finishing of the bath, you can not use wood covered with varnish or paint. This is not environmentally friendly, because when heated, toxins will begin to evaporate from the surface of the finish.

Before you begin the repair work, you need to bring the linings into the sauna and leave them in the room for several days. This will help the wood to adapt to the microclimate. After a couple of days, you can start finishing the walls. Step-by-step instructions for finishing a rustic bath.

• First, you will need to take care to keep the heat in the steam room. To do this, it will be necessary to perform a reliable vapor barrier. If you are finishing the bath with your own hands, you can use materials such as foil, parchment.
• The second stage - installation of insulation. For this purpose, jute or rock wool are excellent. You can also use a combination of polypropylene foam with foil. In this case, it is better to connect the edges of the foil with construction adhesive tape.
• The third step involves the performance of ventilation gap, so that the linings were not close to the insulation. The thickness of the gap should be small. To achieve a gap will help set up parallel to each other bars, cross-section which form the desired thickness of insulation. Step of fastening of elements of a sheathing is 0,5 m. The framework then needs to be treated with antiseptic to extend its life.
• After the purlins, pieces of insulation wool or ecowool are placed between the bars. The surface of the beams is additionally treated with a waterproofing agent, and the joints of the insulation is sealed with tape.
• The next step is to arrange the ventilation system. To do this, it is necessary to nail a distance strip, which will provide an additional gap of 20-30 mm. Through it the air will subsequently escape.
• The next step is to perform a separate lining of openings for windows and doors.
• The last step is the installation of battens. During the repair process, there may be leftovers, so when purchasing material, you should immediately take care of the stock.

Typically, the finishing of the bath and sauna begin with the floor. In this case, in the steam room, it is recommended to raise the finishing floor coating relative to other rooms by 15-20 cm. This solution keeps the room warm and prevents unwanted drafts.

Materials for finishing the floor:

• clay;
• concrete;
• wood.

As a finishing coating, experts recommend using tile tiles. You can also finish the floor with uncut board.

Installation of the floor covering will not cause difficulties even if the work is performed independently. The features are as follows.

• Finishing the floor with wood will require the laying of boards as close to each other as possible. Fixation of the elements is carried out with the help of self-tapping screws.
• Finishing with tile provides for the performance of screed to level the floor. Only after that, with the help of a strong adhesive mixture, lay the tiles.
• The floor in the bath must be with a slight slope to the drain provided by the project. This is necessary in order for the floor to dry faster.

When choosing a tile as the final coating, it is necessary to keep in mind that the tile is a slippery material. Therefore, it is recommended to additionally put pallets of wood on the floor, which will make the operation of the steam room safer. In modern saunas and saunas perform warm floors. This solution makes the operation of the steam room more comfortable and efficient, because a person has an opportunity not only to steam, but also to relax and unwind. Mostly to the device device floors are resorted to in cases where the finishing of floor coverings using concrete, life which is 3 times higher compared to wood materials.

There are two types of heating floors.

• Water. In this case, it will be necessary to develop a scheme of wiring pipes in advance, as well as to think about connecting the elements of the system to the heating equipment. Unfortunately, this option is not always possible in the bath because of the risks of contact of wiring with water.
• Electric. They are safe to use. The heating system is immediately installed in the screed. However, it is important to take into account all the requirements and nuances, so that then you do not have to destroy the concrete base to redo the system.

Finishing the bath - a complex process, to the implementation of which it is necessary to approach responsibly. To do this, you should take into account several recommendations.

• For finishing walls, it is better to use edged or shunted board, which is highly resistant to moisture.
• Before installing the benches and shelves, it is worth taking care that their edges are rounded.
• There should be no gaps between the boards where moisture can penetrate.
• Before the main work on the finishing of the room, it is worth taking care about the wiring of utilities.

The choice of finishing materials can be made by specialists when creating a design project of the sauna, sauna. You can also develop a rough design yourself. In addition, it is worth to provide shelves and benches in the bath. The first will be able to arrange the necessary bath accessories, the second will help to enjoy your stay in the steam room. Usually, shelves and other furniture are made rounded, which increases the safety of operation of the room.

When choosing furniture or self-made shelves, benches made of wood, preference should be given to durable materials, which then will not creak or wobble. The best option is the wood of soft species that do not emit resin.

So, for cladding the steam room or sink usually use carefully treated wood or tile. As for the pre-bath, it is a room characterized by low temperature differences and low humidity. There are a lot of ideas for decorating the resting place. Often coniferous woods are used, which are famous for their pleasant and healthy aroma, sometimes the walls are clad with plywood, OSB board or slab.

Popular species of wood for cladding the walls of the pre-bath.

• Pine. Characterized by an attractive appearance and high strength. Will last a long time, while practically does not deteriorate. During operation, the only thing that can change - it is the shade of material, pine is slightly reddened. Particularly popular among designers is Scandinavian pine of a pink shade.
• Spruce. It has a homogeneous structure, which allows you to maintain the integrity of the material when drying. The shade of spruce finish is lighter compared to pine.
• Fir. The material properties are the same as spruce. Interestingly, the wood almost does not emit resin.

The main nuances of finishing.

• The maximum size of the pre-bath: 150x250 cm. It is important to take care that there are no draughts in the room and the same temperature regime is maintained.
• The room should be provided with natural and artificial light.
• It is required to provide hangers for clothes, put benches to rest. If the anteroom is big, you can put a table where you can relax after steaming.
• The requirements to the material for finishing walls in the anteroom are not as strict as in the steam room. Here you can even resort to decorative plastering.
• The room before finishing must be insulated with foam plastic or mineral wool. In this case, the insulation should be secured with wooden laths, and the foam plastic - with fasteners.

In addition to the steam room and the pre-bath, in the bath and sauna there are other rooms that also need high-quality finishing. It is worth considering popular options.

The washing room is equipped with open showers, so first you need to equip:

• ducts;
• drains;
• drains.

When choosing a finish, it is recommended to give preference to materials that can withstand high temperatures. In some washrooms install shower cabins, which allows you to eventually use for finishing battens, decorative plaster of high moisture resistance. Sometimes plastic materials are used.

It is better to do the floors with heating, and as a floor covering use tiles with a rough surface. Such finishing material will prevent slipping. Oak and other types of wood for the finishing floor is not recommended. The board under the influence of moisture and sharp temperature fluctuations will quickly rot. The only possible option is larch.

The ceiling in the washing room will have to be washed regularly, so you need to choose a material that will be able to withstand treatment with detergents. A great option would be suspended structures of metal or cassettes. Also the ceiling can be finished with larch veneer.

The recreation room is a standard room with an adjusted mode of temperature and humidity. Therefore, there are no restrictions on finishing here. The only addition is a warm floor, which designers advise to do for a comfortable movement with bare feet. For example, you can use fiber cement panels.

Finishing the bath and sauna inside requires a careful approach and imagination. If the right approach to repair, you can get a quality result in the form of comfortable and stylish rooms. Just look at a few examples to see for yourself.

• The photo shows the decoration of the steam room with benches and a place for giving out steam. It is worth noting the accuracy of design, where you can see that each board fits tightly to the other. Additionally, you should pay attention to the fact that the place near the embers is lined with decorative tile. Thus, you can easily combine different options.

• Finishing of the steam room with spruce felling. It also provides benches on two levels, there are window openings to increase the amount of natural light. The main finishing material of this bath is wood, no tiles or stones.

• And here is an example of a nice anteroom, where designers approached responsibly not only to the layout, but also to the color combinations. Cream, brown and green shades are in perfect harmony with each other. Despite the small area of the room, it was possible to provide a table and benches for relaxing.

• A more luxurious version of the pre-bathroom, the design of which has a romantic atmosphere. The room could make a cozy not only because of the wood. Also looks beautiful carpet, paintings in wooden frames, a voluminous sofa and chairs.

• Finishing the sink in the bath or sauna can also be different. For example, on this option, the designers also used both wood and tile. There is a drain on the floor, and a small bathing area is located near the shower.

The following video shows you finishing the steam room in the bath with your own hands.