Finishing the bath inside yourself: the basic rules

Russian bath has long been considered the best place forrest of the soul and body, and especially if it is cozy and well-equipped. Finishing the bath inside with your own hands is a very important and responsible stage, where you decide the beauty, safety and functionality of this room.

Finishing materials

Picking up materials for finishing baths inside,it is necessary to take into account their qualities such as environmental friendliness and safety, and wood most closely meets these requirements. But not every tree species can tolerate high humidity and regular temperature changes. In this regard, it is necessary to use only high-quality wood that has undergone a certain heat treatment. This procedure is necessary, because it "hardens" the material against the constant impact of negative external factors and prolongs its service life. In addition, it is worth giving preference to breeds that have low heat capacity and thermal conductivity. An aesthetic side of the material is also important. For example, the ideal option - is the finish of the bath inside the lining. You should pay attention to the aroma, which produces wood, because it will become several times stronger at high temperatures.

Characteristics of species of wood

Before buying finishing materials, you shouldcarefully check them for the presence of resin stains and knots - these defects should not be. It is recommended to use classic wood species, such as:

• Linden.When it is heated in the room, a pleasant and healthy honey aroma spreads. In addition, linden boarding does not darken in conditions of strong moisture and retains a beautiful appearance for many years.
• Abashi wood does not heat up at very high temperatures, so finishing the bath with its own hands guarantees this safety.
• Cedar when heated exudes the aroma of coniferousforests, but when choosing this tree, you should pay attention to the presence of resin stains, and if any, then buy this material is strictly not recommended, because when heated, it will release dangerous enzymes.
• An excellent option is the combined finish of the bath inside with their own hands from hardwood and coniferous trees.
• For ceilings, it is recommended to use the most "clean" wood, which does not emit resins, because The hottest air rises upward and the tar, melting, can drip from the ceiling.

Pair lining rules

When using a lining in a steam room, you shouldtake into account that it is in this room that the material will be exposed to steam and high temperatures, therefore, when it is ennobled, certain rules must be observed.

• Wood is forbidden to be varnished; even the most high-quality lacquer coating when heated will exude a corrosive and harmful smell of chemicals.
• A similar ban applies to any color.
• Clapboard should be fastened with nails in a secret way, because the open metal, firstly, will rust, and, secondly, when heated, it can burn the skin when touched.
• Finishing the bath inside with your own handslining requires and preliminary preparation. So, in order to get the most airtight room, it is recommended to lay a heat insulating mineral heater between the wall and the wooden paneling and cover it with aluminum foil to protect it from steam.