Subtleties of finishing the sauna

You have built a bathhouse and are now ready to begin the decoration. This is the most fascinating part of building your own sauna, here you can give free rein to your imagination or embody spectacular examples from practice. The following tasks arise: to select a material so that it is safe for health and aesthetically attractive; find out what tricks are there to create a stylish interior; try to meet the estimate, and, perhaps, do some of the work with your own hands.

Let's try to find answers to these questions and get acquainted with the recommendations of professionals.

Special features

The sauna room has its own characteristics associated with temperature and humidity conditions. A modern sauna usually includes several rooms: a steam room, shower or bath, a rest room or a dressing room with a dressing room. The set of rooms can vary: a pool, a billiard room, a room for SPA procedures are added here.. Or to decrease depending on the area: the rest room is combined with the shower room; for a home sauna it is enough to have only one room - steam rooms and shower bars in the bathroom.

All rooms are characterized by the characteristics of the internal environment and require different finishes. The heart of the sauna is the steam room, where high temperature and high humidity reign. A person in this atmosphere completely relaxes, the heat penetrates deep into the pores, the healing process begins. Facing should be safe, do not contain harmful impuritieswhich can begin to be released under the influence of steam, and ideally should be allocated a beneficial resin and ether compounds.

The material is chosen strong, durable, with a smooth surface, non-slip, not deformed by heat and moisture, resistant to the formation of fungus. It can be natural wood for wall cladding, ceiling, floor and heat-resistant brick, natural stone or tile for facing stove-heater.

Shower or shower is characterized by high humidity. Requires lining with good moisture resistance and durability, resistant to mold and mildew, with anti-skid effect and the presence of decorative qualities. Tiled or ceramic tile, natural or artificial decorative stone, plastic PVC panels meet these qualities.

The rest room has the usual environment, corresponding to the living room, so here you can use any kind of decoration - from wallpaper to natural wood or paint the walls. An exception is the combination of a rest room with a shower and a swimming pool, in this case, moisture-resistant materials come to the fore.

The main requirement for materials for the interior lining of the sauna is moisture resistance, therefore, at all stages of work it is necessary to comply with waterproofing technology for a long service life.

The second task is to maintain the required temperature regime, the quality of bath procedures depends on it, therefore, insulation and the use of heat-resistant types of lining are of particular importance. Each room is preferably separated from each other by protective partitions, and the steam room is insulated completely to maintain the desired heat and humidity.

In the steam room, special requirements are placed on door structures, they must have a tight fit, be made of wood or tempered glass,open to the outside, so that a person can quickly and freely go to fresh air.

Materials

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each finishing material, consider in more detail. The building of the bath can be built from bricks, concrete, logs or timber. In each case, the installation technology cladding has its differences.

Walls

The walls of the sauna, completely made of logs or lumber, almost does not require interior decoration if the frame is made of cedar, larch, aspen or linden. These durable wood species have excellent moisture resistance, are frost-resistant, have a pleasant light color of wood, these essential oils have a healing effect.

More accessible pine has a beautiful relief pattern of gnarled wood, but the porous structure of the fibers absorbs moisture, deforms and cracks when it dries, the resin forms ugly smudges on the walls from heating.

A pair of pine trees must be sheathed with other wood species.

The walls of the steam room require plating for walls made of brick, foam block and aerated concrete. For this use linden, it perfectly retains heat, does not heat up much and does not burn when touched. Lipa produces twice as many nutrients as other trees.Essential compounds of linden have a healing effect, antiallergenic. Aspen has similar properties., but due to its softness it is easy to handle. From coniferous wood in the first place are cedar and larch.

The most valuable finishing tree is African oak - abash. Beautiful pinkish shade of wood, excellent performance, but also the corresponding price. With a limited budget, you can make shelves for soaring from abasha, they do not heat up and are very pleasant to the touch.

Timber for wall cladding is in the form of slats, lining, block-house, edged boards and unedged boards. The technology includes the following steps: using a construction stapler, a film is attached to the wall for waterproofing, a crate is made, if necessary, insulation is installed, followed by a layer of foiled material, and wall paneling is sewn on top.

The scheme of wall cladding with natural wood is quite simple to do it yourself.

Brick or block walls in the shower after waterproofing and insulation measures are plastered and tiled or stoned with waterproof glue. For economy, they spread only a small area directly around the shower with tiles or stones., and the remaining walls are sewn up with plastic panels.

For PVC paneling it will be necessary to make a batten from a metal profile. Wooden beam is undesirable due to low moisture resistance.

The presence of the pool will require significant costs for hydraulic and finishing works, here you will need expert advice and the involvement of a master tiler.

Wall tiles are selected according to the aesthetic preferences of the sauna owners. Manufacturers offer a wide range of varied decor, it is better to select a combination of tiles from one collection so that the nuances of the color palette are kept in the same style. It is preferable to use porcelain stoneware on the floor., it is more expensive, but has the strength and durability of natural stone, and due to the polymers in its composition it is superior in resistance to moisture and mechanical effects.

For flooring, embossed and matt tiles are preferred, they are less slippery. Modern tiles imitate any texture, which is convenient for the implementation of style design solutions.

Log walls in the rest room is enough to cover with antiseptic, oil or wax. In constructions made of concrete or brick, the walls are sheathed with natural wood or plastic panels. The decoration of the walls with plastic has many advantages: it is durable, decorative, there is a wide palette of drawings and colors on sale, it is hygienic, it is easy to take care of plastic and keep it clean.

Facing imitation block-house with modern technology creates a complete illusion of natural finishes.

The walls of the rest rooms can be simply plastered and painted with moisture resistant paint.. For year-round use of the sauna wall should be warmed before plastering. On the layer of plaster putty putty and grind the surface. Paint pick interior, a suitable shade.

Another option is wallpapering. Wallpaper is better to choose washable.

Ceilings

The ceilings in the steam room are sheathed with natural wood, in the washroom with plastic ceiling panels. Be sure to lay a layer of vapor barrier. Carry out crate from a bar or metal profile. To organize the lighting, the suspended ceiling is lowered to the height of the base of the lighting fixtures, and electrical wiring is also placed there.

Floor

The floor in the steam room and shower are made with a slope for the flow of water. On the draft floor lay boards of larch or oak. A good option is to tile the floor. This floor is easy to keep clean. Tile pick with anti-slip coating. And in the steam room they arrange mats from a wooden lattice, which after each use are lifted and dried.

The floors in the recreation room can also be made of tiles, but it is preferable to still wooden plank floor. The rest room has a universal purpose, so linoleum can be used here.

Furnace lining

Separately dwell on the lining of the furnaces. The stove-heater is laid out of brick or stone, the chimney is made of the same materials or of metal. When purchasing a finished metal stove, it must be insulated from the walls with brickwork or tiles to comply with fire safety. Stone for cladding is selected special, which when heated will help to create a healthy atmosphere in the room.

Experts recommend purchasing inexpensive serpentine or serpentine, a beautiful greenish stone with marbled veinsIt helps with headaches, colds, respiratory diseases. Talkohlorit retains heat for a long time, has a pleasant and attractive texture, it is pleasant to walk barefoot on it. Talkohlorit improves immunity, improves mood. Does not crack, does not melt. One of the most durable stones.

Jade - an elite semi-precious stone. This is a very impressive and expensive finish, compensated by the beneficial effects on the body, absorbs excess radiation, kills microbes.

Pink, red and black Himalayan salt became very popular in the decoration of the sauna.. Salt ionizes the air and makes its composition close to the sea, removes slags from the body. For finishing, blocks or tiles made of salt are used, they have a layered translucent structure, while organizing the illumination they create luminous walls that are spectacular in their decorative effect.

In a private house or apartment, saunas with dry steam are installed in the bathroom. These cabins are fully equipped and are supplied with detailed assembly instructions. The customer independently carries out installation and installation or invites specialists of the company.

Style and design

Creating an interior inside the bath is a very fascinating process. Decorated with your own hands and to your liking, the sauna will become a place of attraction for households and guests of the house. Favorite and popular in the decoration direction of bath design is Russian style. The log walls, decorated with carvings and objects of peasant life will perfectly fit into the rural environment. Strong wooden doors with stylized antique hinges will keep the heat in the steam room, and carved trim on the windows will add a national touch.

The stove is the energy center of the sauna. Modern manufacturers offer a variety of design stoves for any type of fuel. Furnace design in the Russian style involves facing tiles. A tile with tiles will increase fire safety and give the bath the features of royal antiquity.

Inexpensive and effective lining unedged board is available for self-fulfillment. The board is cleared of bark, polished and attached to the crate so that the uneven side faces form wavy lines with natural protrusions of the knots. The vertical arrangement of the boards will visually raise the ceiling, the horizontal - visually expand the room.

For decoration, you can make a board roasting, it will increase moisture resistance and add brutality to the sauna interior.

However, for a steam room lacking natural light, it is better to use the light colors of natural wood.

Currently at the peak of fashion style chalets. The squat structure on the shore of the reservoir fits organically into the surrounding landscape. In the rest room you must have a real fireplace or a decorative portal.. Large, often panoramic windows allow you to admire the beautiful landscape. Simple log walls decorate trophies from hunting or hunting scenes.

Connoisseurs of bath procedures equip the sauna in the Japanese style. For individual use distinguish bath Furaco and Ofuro.

Sauna Furaco It is a wooden font, divided into two halves, one filled with water and equipped with seats, the second half of the barrel is equipped with a built-in stove, which heats the water to 45 degrees.

Such a water sauna takes up a bit of space, it is completely made of natural wood, and has a deep cleansing effect on the person.

Sauna ofuro - These are wooden boxes filled with wet sawdust with valuable wood species, which are heated from below with electric heating elements. It is enough for a person to lie in such a capacity for 20 minutes to deeply clean the body of toxins.

It is easy to make a sauna by yourself and fill the box with mixed lime and cedar sawdust mixed with medicinal herbs. The interior of the Japanese sauna is distinguished by rigor and harmony.

The modern design of the sauna implies simplicity of geometric forms and manufacturability. Advanced ventilation systems, stove designs, a high level of engineering systems are compensated by concise design and natural lighting.

Minimalism in a small space fits everything you need without cluttering the space with accessories and walls.

Fashionable design direction - loftwhere the common internal space integrates the steam room into the living environment of the house. The glass partitions of the sauna erase the boundaries between the zones, making it an element of the overall interior of the apartment. Brick walls or concrete walls, muted colors, advanced equipment, glass, metal and the living warmth of natural wood are perfectly combined in a loft style.

Shine of metal, gloss of ceramics, stylized decorative stone, chrome-plated surfaces, stylish ceiling grilles with lighting give high-tech interior swiftness and sharpness. Here everything is as convenient as possible and reminds of space technologies, while aesthetically elegant and stylish.

Loft
High tech

Beautiful examples

Rack siding creates smooth transitions of levels from floor to ceiling, visually makes the sauna volumetric and large.

LED lighting and inserts of Himalayan salt with lighting from the inside lend sophistication to a simple steam room interior.

The use of different colors of wood and directions for laying slats beautifully simulates the space.

How to carry out finishing of a sauna, look in the following video.

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