Finishing the bath inside yourself: the basic rules

Russian bath has long been considered the best place to relax 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

Selecting materials for finishing baths inside, it is necessary to take into account their qualities such as environmental friendliness and safety, and the tree most corresponds to 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 useful life. In addition, it is worth giving preference to breeds that have low heat capacity and thermal conductivity. Aesthetic side of the material is also important. For example, the ideal option is the finishing of the bath inside the lining. You should pay attention to the aroma that the wood produces, because It will become several times stronger at high temperature.

Characteristics of wood species

Before buying finishing materials, you should carefully 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, a pleasant and healthy honey aroma spreads throughout the room. In addition, linden boarding does not darken in conditions of high humidity 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 coniferous forest, but when choosing this tree it is necessary to pay attention to the presence of resin streaks, and if any, then buy this material categorically is not recommended, t. When heated, it will release dangerous enzymes.
• An excellent option is the combined finish of the bath inside with your 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 up and tar, melting, can drip from the ceiling.

Pair lining rules

When using lining in the steam room, it should be borne in mind 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 can not be varnished. Even the most high-quality varnish coating when heated will exude a corrosive and harmful smell of chemicals.
• A similar ban applies to any color.
• The lining should be fastened with nails in a secret way, because the open metal, firstly, will rust, and, secondly, it can burn the skin when touched by heating.
• Finishing the bath inside with their own hands by means of lining requires preliminary preparation. So, 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.